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CTS: Construction Technologies

The Construction Technologies strand provides opportunities for students to investigate and develop knowledge and skills related to the building and manufacturing trades and occupations. Students learn to recognize how these competencies apply in their personal lives, as well as in making informed choices related to careers, gainful employment and/or further study.

Construction Technologies is just one of 22 strands* in Career and Technology Studies (CTS). For more information on the full group of CTS strands, visit the CTS Curriculum Structure.

*Each CTS "strand" is comprised of a group of 1-credit courses designed to support positive career opportunities for students.

Page Contents
      Program of Studies

      Guide to Standards and Implementation

      GSI Sections

            Introductory Courses

            Intermediate Courses

            Advanced Courses

      Authorized Resources Database  — A searchable database of all authorized resources.

Program of Studies

The Program of Studies identifies the acceptable standards required of junior and senior high school students in this optional program.

Program of Studies [Revised 2005] (305 kb)

Guide to Standards and Implementation (GSI)

The Guide to Standards and Implementation provides the competencies students are expected to demonstrate. It also outlines suggestions for instruction,approved learning resources and linkages. Content from the programs of study are shown as shaded text. Further information also can be found in the CTS Manual for Administrators, Counsellors and Teachers.

Original GSI, 1997 (1.19 mb)

2002 Amendments (35 kb)

2005 Amendments (382 kb)

Complete GSI (includes original 1997 document and all subsequent amendments) (1.3 mb)

GSI Sections
Strand Rationale and Philosophy  (11 kb)

Scope and Sequence Chart  (16 kb)

Module [Course] Descriptions  (10 kb)

Planning for Instruction  (24 kb)

  Assessment Tools

          General CTS Tools  (51 kb)

          General Strand Tools (35 kb)

          Introductory Tools  (104 kb)

          Intermediate Tools  (141 kb)

          Advanced Tools  (94 kb)

Linkages/Transitions  (84 kb)

Learning Resource Guide  (100 kb)

Sample Student Learning Guides  (143 kb)

Introductory Courses  (69 kb)
     CON1010: Basic Tools & Materials (12 kb)

     CON1070: Building Construction (13 kb)

     CON1120: Project Management (13 kb)

     CON1130: Solid Stock Construction (15 kb)

     CON1140: Turning Operations (13 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2002]

     CON1160: Manufactured Materials (13 kb)

     CON1180: Mold Making & Casting (13 kb)

Intermediate Courses (168 kb)
     CON2010: Site Preparation (14 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON2020: Concrete Forming (13 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON2030: Alternative Foundations (15 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON2040: Framing Systems 1 (Floor & Wall) (13 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON2050: Roof Structures 1 (Framing & Finishing) (13 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON2060: Exterior Finishing (Door, Window & Siding) (11 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON2070: Electrical Systems (13 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON2080: Plumbing Systems (12 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON2090: Climate Control Systems (12 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON2100: Agri-structures (11 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON2120: Multiple Materials (12 kb)

     CON2130: Furniture Making 1 (Box Construction) (13 kb)

     CON2140: Furniture Making 2 (Frame & Panel) (12 kb)

     CON2150: Finishing & Refinishing (12 kb)

     CON2160: Cabinetmaking 1 (Web & Face Frame) (12 kb)

     CON2170: Cabinetmaking 2 (Door & Drawer) (12 kb)

     CON2180: Wood Forming (11 kb)

     CON2190: Manufacturing Systems (10 kb)

     CON2200: Product Development (13 kb)

Advanced Courses (171 kb)
     CON3010: Concrete Work (Structures & Finishes) (15 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON3020: Masonry Work (Structures & Finishes) (13 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON3030: Wall & Ceiling Finishing (14 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON3040: Stair Construction (12 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON3050: Roof Structures 2 (Framing & Covering) (13 kb)

     CON3060: Doors & Trim (11 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON3070: Floorcovering (12 kb) [Prerequisite change in 2005]

     CON3080: Energy-efficient Housing (11 kb)

     CON3090: Renovations/Restorations (11 kb)

     CON3100: Commercial Structures (12 kb)

     CON3110: Site Management (13 kb)

     CON3120: Tool Maintenance (12 kb)

     CON3130: Furniture Making 3 (14 kb)

     CON3140: Furniture Making 4 (Surface Enhancement) (11 kb)

     CON3150: Furniture Repair (11 kb)

     CON3160: Cabinetmaking 3 (Cabinets/Countertops) (12 kb)

     CON3170: Cabinetmaking 4 (Layout & Installation) (11 kb)

     CON3190: Production Planning (11 kb)

     CON3200: Production Management (13 kb)

     CON3210: Framing Systems 2 (Floor, Wall & Ceiling) (16 kb)

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