Electrical and Electronics: Module 20

Module 20: Careers (Core)

Students following the Electronics course can omit the objectives 20.1, 20.2

Suggested time: 2 - 5 hours

Level: Introductory

Prerequisite: None

Foundational Objectives

The student will develop an awareness of some of the career opportunities in the electrical and electronics industry.
To provide students with experience in the electrical and electronics industry that will enable them to make an informed decision about a career decision.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To develop students' abilities to access knowledge. (IL)
To promote both intuitive, imaginative thought and the ability to evaluate ideas, processes, experiences and objects in meaningful contexts. (CCT)

Learning Objectives	Notes
20.1 To explore apprenticeship and designated trades.	Students should understand apprenticeship. Generate a list with students, of apprenticeship trades and a definition of apprenticeship. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing a career through apprenticeship. Refer to resource list for further information on apprenticeship opportunities.
20.2 To explore how the secondary level curriculum articulates with Level I of apprenticeship. (COM)	Show students the training plan. Explain how completing all the objectives and covering the appropriate modules can prepare them to challenge the Level I trade exam.
20.3 To generate a list of career opportunities related to the electrical trade or electronics service industry. (COM)	Students will create a list of different career opportunities. Encourage students to use a variety of source for information: guidance counsellors, career software packages, personal interviews, government resources, websites, etc.
20.4 To identify personal skills and interests that may lead to career exploration in the electricity, electronics trades. (CCT)	Ask students to create an inventory of their activities and interests. Have students examine their list to determine how these activities may be undertaken using a variety of computer software packages. (IL) Once students have determined an area of interest, research on careers can be done using available resources in the library, community and Internet.
20.5 To determine skills and interests that enhance career choices. (CCT)	From the list created, ask the students to select two choices of possible occupations for further research. Investigate the occupational choices including: description of work duties what personal qualities individuals should possess process to become certified within the trade/occupation or career length of education and training school locations cost of education and upgrading trends within the business or career the best and worst parts of the job beginning salary opportunities for advancement. If a student engages in work study, he or she may investigate career links within the community for possible work study placements. The student may conduct an interview of the professional/tradesperson as part of his or her experience. Refer to Appendix D, Career Research Interview Questions.