Automotive Technology 11 – 12 – This the class for you if you like or are interested in cars or trucks! The course is an introductory course and requires no previous hands on experience. There will be a focus on safe and proper use of tools, equipment, and shop space. Students will be introduced to the inner workings of a small engine, and various hand tools used in an automotive shop. Students will also be introduced to the different systems that propel and stop any vehicle. The course will have a theory portion and a hands on lab portion. Students will get the opportunity to fix, maintain, and service shop vehicles all within the ADST frame work.
Woodwork/ADST 9 – This course is designed to be an introduction to the wood shop for students with or without previous basic experience. It will provide in depth knowledge of employability skills for industry jobs, an understanding of safe shop practices, basic woodworking operations such as hand tools, miter saw, band saw, scroll saw, and basic layout and design skills.
Woodwork 10 – This course does not require previous wood working experience to be successful. There will be a focus on safe and proper use of tools, equipment, and shop space. Students will be expected to complete two mandatory projects and one project of their choice.
Woodwork 11 – This is a basic course in the manufacturing of furniture and cabinetry. Students will further develop their skills with hand tools, power tools and stationary power equipment. Students will be expected to complete two cabinetry-based projects and one project of their choice.
Woodwork 12 – This is an extension of the Woodwork 11. The students will learn advanced cabinet and joinery techniques required for projects to be completed in this course. Students will be expected to complete one cabinetry-based projects and one project of their choice.
Metalwork 10 – This course does not require previous metal working experience to be successful. There will be a focus on safe and proper use of tools, equipment, and shop space. Students will be expected to complete two mandatory projects and one project of their choice.
Metalwork 11 – This is a basic course in welding and machining. Students will further develop their skills with hand tools, power tools, welders, and stationary power equipment. Students will be expected to complete two projects and one project of their choice.
Metalwork 12 – This is an extension of Metal work 11. The students will learn advanced machining and fabricating techniques required for projects to be completed in this course. Students will be expected to complete one mandatory projects and one project of their choice.
Skills Exploration 10-12 – This course requires no previous hands on experience. There will be a focus on safe and proper use of tools, equipment, and shop space. Students will be exposed to 4 different trade areas; Automotive or Ironworking, Carpentry, Electrical, and Plumbing. This is a hands on course for anyone interested in learning about trades as a career, and or for students wanting to enrol in any of the trade programs offered here at Garibaldi or in the district.