Technology education at NWSS
The Technology Education department at NWSS offers hands-on learning in a variety of fields, including:
- Drafting and design.
- Electronics and engineering (robotics and programming).
- Metalwork (including fabrication, jewellery, and bike maintenance).
- Woodworking
We also offer full-day apprenticeship programs in carpentry and plumbing. These programs are run in partnership with BCIT and the Piping Industry College. Students who complete them earn secondary school credits and Level 1 technical certification toward a Red Seal apprenticeship.
Our classes mix theory with real-world skills, using STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) principles. Students learn through designing, building, and problem-solving. We use tools like 3D printers and CNC routers to stay current with new technologies.
Technology 9
Technology 9 introduces students to four key areas within technology education: drafting, metalwork, electronics and robotics, and woodworking. Through hands-on learning and short rotations, students gain practical skills and a sense of what each subject offers.
The course emphasizes safety, tool use, and foundational techniques. By the end of the semester, students are better equipped to choose Grade 10 electives based on their interests and experiences.
Examples of Technology 9 courses include:
- Woodwork 9
- Drafting 9
- Electronics and Robotics 9
- Metalwork 9
- Entrepreneurship and Marketing 9
- Information and Communications Technologies 9
- Media Arts 9
- Textiles 9
Courses
Courses offered by our department are based on the province’s ADST curriculum. Examples of available courses (may differ from year to year) include:
| GRADE 10 | GRADE 11 | GRADE 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Woodwork 10 | Woodwork 11 | Woodwork 12 |
| Drafting 10 | Drafting 11 | Furniture and Cabinetry 12 |
| Electronics and Robotics 10 | Electronics 11 | Electronics 12 |
| Art Jewellery 10 | Engineering 11 | Engineering 12 |
| Metalwork 10 | Robotics 11 | Robotics 12 |
| Metalwork 11 | Art Metal and Jewellery 12 | |
| Metalwork 12 | ||
| Machining and Welding 12 |
For detailed course information, requirements, availability, etc., refer to the most current course description booklet.