AUTOMOTIVE LIFE SKILLS 11
AUTOMOTIVE LIFE SKILLS 11
COURSE CODE: MTAUT11
This introductory course is open to all students who are interested in learning more about their car – or future car. Automotive Life Skills 11 offers opportunities to learn and work on real cars and solve real problems. Students will learn the skills necessary to maintain and repair their own vehicle. Topics covered in this course include oil changes, brakes, filters, wheels, and much more. This hands-on course requires no prior experience!
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 12
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 12
COURSE CODE: MTAUT12
FOUNDATION COURSE: AUTOMOTIVE LIFE SKILLS 11
Automotive Technology 12 guides students through independent studies and hands-on experiences. Students will utilize their critical thinking and problem solving skills in practical situations. This course expands on the content learned in Automotive Life Skills 11 and allows students to further expand their exisiting knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair. It is suggested to take Automotive Life Skills 11 first but is not required.
BICYCLE TECHNOLOGY 11
BICYCLE TECHNOLOGY 11
COURSE CODE: YMR – – 1A
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of bicycle maintenance and repair. Students will learn how bikes work and how to properly service, maintain, rebuild, and ride bicycles. All bikes from downhill mountain bikes to road bikes to tricycles are worked on in this course. Students will also learn road safety and riding skills with weekly field trips. No previous experience necessary! You don’t even have to have your own bicycle. Students work and learn with their own bicycles or school bicycles that will be donated to local charities.
DRAFTING & DESIGN 10
DRAFTING & DESIGN 10
COURSE CODE: MTDRF10
Are you interested in architecture, design, or engineering, or even the medical field? The process of design is used in many careers! Come find ways you can use this information in your future. In Drafting & Design 10, we look at how the process of design works and how it is implemented from a designer’s perspective. You will learn how to create, build, design and prototype. Learn how to use industry standard equipment like 3D printers, CNC machines, laser engravers, VR immersion, and much more! Units and projects include but are not limited to: 3D modeling and design, CAD/CAM software, architectural design, logo and business design, etc.
DRAFTING 11
DRAFTING 11
COURSE CODE: MTDRF11
FOUNDATION COURSE: DRAFTING & DESIGN ANIMATION 10
Lets continue building your design skills you learned in Drafting & Design Animation 10. Let us forget the rules and see what you can create! Have you ever said to yourself, “I can make that?” Then, let’s get you started on the right path to making it happen. Dream it, design it, build it, and test it. This course will further expand the world of design with more complicated and specialized tasks and projects. For example, students will design their dream home or invent a new product and have it 3D printed or CNC machined. Furthermore, students will learn how to use industry standard software such as Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and more. Drafting & Design Animation 10 is recommended but not required!
DRAFTING 12
DRAFTING 12
COURSE CODE: MTDRF12
COURSE INFORMATION: DRAFTING 11
Do you already know what your future career looks like? Or maybe you aren’t sure but love to design, create, and build. Let’s explore your creative skills using the latest technology and design software. Every career requires this knowledge, and many have created businesses using these skills. Don’t be a follower, be the idea person and make it happen. Drafting 12 will have students looking at how this course can benefit you in future careers. We take the skills that you have learned and help you develop your passion.
ELECTRONICS AND ROBOTICS 10
ELECTRONICS AND ROBOTICS 10
COURSE CODE: MTEAR10
This is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) course where students will learn to use Computer Augmented Design and Computer Augmented Manufacturing. Using a variety of resources and software, including CAD and CAM Apps, 3D Printing, CNC Manufacturing, Micro: Bit, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi Development boards. Students will complete a series of projects to learn the fundamentals of circuits and block-based and/or scripted programming to design and manufacture robots to solve tasks.
Content Areas: Electrical theory, production of circuits, electric diagnostic testing, CAD (Computer Aided Design), CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture), robot design, robot elements programming platforms.
ENGINEERING 11
ENGINEERING 11
COURSE CODE: MENR-11
What does an engineer do? Could I make a six-figure salary? What would I do if I were an engineer? The grade 11 course develops skills, attitudes and theories developed in earlier grades. Engineering 11 is an hands-on class where students are presented with a design problem and asked to develop potential solutions using design principles. Students do work individually and in teams to solve challenges and create unique solutions. Use your creative side to develop new ideas to existing problems. This is a low level introduction into design and engineering. Much of what is taught will serve you well no matter what your future endeavours hold. Students will use the design process to develop upon their ideas. Student’s projects may include how machines work; product design, furniture construction, and a passion project of the students’ choosing. There are no prerequisites for this course but it is recommended to have taken a grade 10 level ADST couse. For example: Woodwork 10, Power Tech 10, Electronics 10, 3D Design & Architecture 10.
ENGINEERING 12
ENGINEERING 12
COURSE CODE: MENR-12
If you want to change the world you may want to consider Engineering 12. Finish your final year with a Bang, while learning key life skills that will assist you in any endeavour. Engineering 12 is a hands-on class where students are presented with design problems and asked to develop viable solutions. Students will need to be able to demonstrate teamwork and initiative in this collaborative class. Students will use various design approaches to develop their project work. Student projects may include arcade stand, nanotechnology, Giant tape cassette, fabrication as well a ‘passion’ project’ which is a project of their choice.
FISHING AND ENVIRONMENT 11
FISHING AND ENVIRONMENT 11
COURSE CODE: YLRA-1F
This course is designed for those interested in fishing and taking care of the environment. You will study the relationship between fish and the world. Learning is divided between the classroom and the outdoors. Regular field trips to local natural places make theory and written assignments come alive. This course teaches you how to fish and how to take care of the environment so you can enjoy fishing for years to come. You will learn how to fish for different species including how to make your own flies or lures. A suggested fee may be required for certain activities like camping, special build projects, or acquiring your boating/fishing license. Safety and sustainability will always be the priority with a focus on local areas such as the Coquitlam and Fraser River.
FLY FISHING 12
FLY FISHING 12
COURSE CODE: YLRA-2F
Fly Fishing 12 builds off the foundational knowledge learned in Fishing and Environment 11 and is therefore open to students who have already taken Fishing and Environment 11. The course is designed to cultivate a love for the outdoors while integrating essential educational components. You will learn fly fishing fundamentals including casting techniques, along with entomology, wetland ecology, and environmental stewardship strategies. Learning is divided between the classroom and the outdoors. This comprehensive learning experience promises to engage students in hands-on activities, while fostering a deeper connection with nature, and encouraging responsible resource management.
FOUNDATIONS IN TRADES 11
FOUNDATIONS IN TRADES 11
COURSE CODE: MSTX-1A
Students learn trades and technology skills and earn credit towards secondary school graduation. This course allows students to explore trades or technology careers. Trades covered include Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry and may also include one or more of Joinery, Drafting, Painting, Welding. This hands-on course is an excellent introduction to the apprenticeship training program and offered in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and the Industry Training Authority (ITA). The ITA awards provincial credentials (Certificates of Qualification and Red Seal Designation). There are no prerequisites for this course.
FOUNDATIONS IN TRADES 12
FOUNDATIONS IN TRADES 12
COURSE CODE: MSTX-2A
FOUNDATION COURSE: FOUNDATIONS IN TRADES 11
Students learn trades and technology skills and earn credit towards secondary school graduation. This hands-on course allows students to explore trades or technology careers. Trades covered include Drywalling, Roofing and Tiling and may also include one or more of Carpentry, Drafting, Painting, and Joinery. This course is the next phase of the introductory Foundation in Trades 11 Program. This course provides students essential skills that they can use in the future and allows them to move onto apprenticeship training programs offered in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and the Industry Training Authority (ITA). The ITA awards provincial credentials (Certificates of Qualification and Red Seal Designation).
FURNITURE AND CABINETRY 12
FURNITURE AND CABINETRY 12
COURSE CODE: MTFAC12
FOUDATION COURSE: WOODWORK 11 or WOODWORK 12
This course teaches you how to build and design furniture and cabinets. You will be using all the tools in the shop to further develop your woodworking skills. We use the information you learned in previous classes to create items of your own. The projects will focus on architecture and heirloom quality work.
POWER TECHNOLOGY 10
POWER TECHNOLOGY 10
COURSE CODE: MTPOW10
This course will help students understand how power is related to energy and motion. Students will learn and develop a skill set for hands-on processes while designing and building. Some of the topics covered in this course include flight technology, simple and complex machines, alternate sources of fuel and power, metalwork and fabrication, welding, and small engines. Students will learn how things work, how they’re made, and how to create their own products.
ROBOTICS 11
ROBOTICS 11
COURSE CODE: MTROB11
FOUNDATION COURSE (one or more of the following): WEB DEVELOPMENT 10, MEDIA DESIGN 10, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 11, COMPUTER STUDIES 10 ICT, ELECTRONICS and ROBOTICS 10 and/or DRAFTING & DESING ANIMATION 10
*This course may be offered as a FULL YEAR course in period 0/X.
Content Areas: Electrical theory, production of circuits, electric diagnostic testing, CAD (Computer Aided Design), CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture), robot design, robot elements programming platforms.
ROBOTICS 12
ROBOTICS 12
COURSE CODE: MTROB12
FOUNDATION COURSE: ROBOTICS 11, COMPETITIVE ROBOTICS 11, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 11, DRAFTING 11, ENGINEERING 11, PRE-CALCULUS 11, PHYSICS 11 and/or TECH TEAM
*This course may be offered as a FULL YEAR course in period O/X.
This advanced course offers students the opportunity to explore their potential in Robotics Design and Manufacture as a way of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students will enhance their skills in a practical and hands-on environment. Students may work as members of design teams, in a variety of roles to research, design, build, manufacture, program, and test robots. Students may also have the opportunity of competing in VEX Robotics competitions locally and provincially.
Content Areas: electrical theory, production of circuits, electric diagnostic testing, PCB board design and manufacture, Advanced CAD (Computer Aided Design), Advanced CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture), robot design, robot elements programming platforms.
ROBOTICS (COMPETITIVE) 10,11,12
ROBOTICS (COMPETITIVE) 9, 10,11,12
COURSE CODE:
MTEAR10C
MTROB11C
MTROB12C
*This course may be offered as a FULL YEAR course in period 0/X.
*CLICK HERE for Competitive Robotics Promo Video
This advanced specialty course offers students the opportunity to participate in COMPETITIVE ROBOTICS (VEX Competition) as a way of developing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in a practical and hands-on environment. Students work as members of design teams in a variety of roles to research, build, design, market, program, test and compete with robots. This course will be offered in Period 0/X (7:35 – 8:55 am) with a flexible schedule (i.e. as a full year course, classes will typically meet on alternating days; however, preparation for competitions will require additional time outside of regularly scheduled classes). Students will be required to compete in a minimum of 2 VEX Robotics competitions that are hosted locally in the Lower Mainland.
There is a suggested fee of $300 to cover Team Fees, Competition fees, and Robot Design Requirements beyond the VEX Competition Kits.
Recommended: Students are required to apply and complete an application form. Priority will be given to students who have proven STEAM and collaborative experience. This course is open to all students: FRIM and English Program. Questions? Contact Mr. Shane Ford.
CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
TECH ADST PEER TUTORING 11 (TECH TEAM)
TECH ADST PEER TUTORING 11 (TECH TEAM)
COURSE CODE: YED–1A-AD
Tech ADST Peer Tutoring 11 is a hands‑on, personalized course where you’ll build real technology and STEAM skills while supporting the Riverside community. A key part of this course is peer tutoring—you’ll help classmates, teachers, and even community members learn and use digital tools with confidence. You’ll develop a strong foundation in digital and technological literacy, including applied skills, STEAM concepts, and responsible online behavior. You’ll also learn how to promote a positive digital footprint and help strengthen Riverside’s digital and technical culture. Throughout the course, you’ll have opportunities to mentor, tutor, and work directly with others—running small workshops, helping with projects, and contributing to a more digitally fluent, STEAM‑oriented school community. Learning happens outside the regular timetable and includes a mix of face‑to‑face sessions and inquiry‑based projects. If you enjoy technology, creativity, and helping people, this course gives you the chance to grow your skills and make a real impact at Riverside.
TECH ADST PEER TUTORING 12 (TECH TEAM)
TECH ADST PEER TUTORING 12 (TECH TEAM)
COURSE CODE: YED–2A-AD
TECH ADST Peer Tutoring 12 is an advanced, hands‑on course where you’ll continue building real technology and STEAM skills while supporting the Riverside community. This course focuses heavily on peer tutoring, giving you the chance to help classmates, teachers, and even community members learn and use digital tools with confidence. You’ll strengthen your digital and technological literacy through applied skills, STEAM concepts, and responsible online behavior. You’ll also learn how to promote a positive digital footprint and help shape Riverside’s growing digital and technical culture. As a senior peer tutor, you’ll mentor others, run small workshops, support classroom projects, and contribute to a more digitally fluent, STEAM‑oriented school community. The course takes place outside the regular timetable and blends face‑to‑face learning with independent, inquiry‑based projects. If you enjoy technology, creativity, leadership, and helping people, this course gives you the opportunity to expand your skills and make a meaningful impact at Riverside.
TECH LEADERSHIP 10 (TECH TEAM)
TECH LEADERSHIP 10 (TECH TEAM)
COURSE CODE: YCPA-0A-TL
Tech Leadership 10 is a hands‑on, flexible course for students who want to build real‑world tech skills and make a positive impact at Riverside. In this program, you’ll learn how to use digital tools (3D Printers, Cricut, Laser Cutter, etc.) confidently, solve tech problems, and help others become more digitally savvy. You’ll take on leadership roles by supporting teachers and students with technology, teaching digital skills, and helping promote a positive and responsible online presence in our school community. Throughout the year, you’ll get chances to mentor others, run workshops, create projects, and help shape Riverside’s digital culture. The course takes place outside the regular timetable and blends face‑to‑face sessions with independent, inquiry‑based projects. If you enjoy technology, helping people, and taking initiative, this course gives you the space to grow those strengths.
TECH LEADERSHIP 11 (TECH TEAM)
TECH LEADERSHIP 11 (TECH TEAM)
COURSE CODE: YCPA-1A-TL
Tech Leadership 11 builds on everything you learned in Tech Leadership 10 and takes your skills to the next level. This course is all about hands‑on learning, real‑world tech experience, and making a meaningful impact at Riverside. You’ll work with a variety of digital tools—like 3D printers, Cricut machines, and laser cutters—while also learning how to troubleshoot tech issues and help others become more confident with technology. As a Tech Leader, you’ll support both students and teachers, teach digital skills, and help promote a positive and responsible online presence in our school community. Throughout the year, you’ll have opportunities to mentor others, run workshops, design and build projects, and play a key role in shaping Riverside’s digital culture. The course runs outside the regular timetable and mixes face‑to‑face learning with independent, inquiry‑based projects. If you like technology, enjoy helping people, and want to grow as a leader, this course gives you the space to push your skills even further.
TECH LEADERSHIP 12 (TECH TEAM)
TECH LEADERSHIP 12 (TECH TEAM)
COURSE CODE: YCPA-2A-TL
Tech Leadership 12 is the advanced level of the Tech Leadership program, designed for students who want to take their digital skills, creativity, and leadership to new heights. Building on what you learned in Tech Leadership 11, this course gives you even more opportunities to work hands‑on with real technology and make a meaningful impact at Riverside. You’ll continue working with tools like 3D printers, Cricut machines, and laser cutters, while also taking on more complex tech challenges and supporting others with confidence. As a senior Tech Leader, you’ll mentor students and staff, lead workshops, teach digital skills, and help promote a positive and responsible digital culture in our school community. Throughout the year, you’ll design and build projects, take on leadership roles, and help shape the direction of Riverside’s digital initiatives. The course runs outside the regular timetable and blends face‑to‑face learning with independent, inquiry‑based projects. If you’re passionate about technology, enjoy helping others, and want to grow as a leader, Tech Leadership 12 gives you the space to push your abilities even further and leave a lasting impact on the school.
WOODWORK 10
WOODWORK 10
COURSE CODE: MWWK-10
This introductory course teaches you the basics of woodwork and design. Our projects are designed for you to succeed. In the process of building each project you will develop skills and experience using machinery and hand tools. We will also provide you with experience using modern machinery such as CNC machines. Once you have a good understanding of these skills you will be given the time to design your own item and build it.
WOODWORK 11
WOODWORK 11
COURSE CODE: MWWK-11
FOUNDTION COURSE: WOODWORK 10
The second level of woodwork is designed to further develop skills and experience using machinery and hand tools. You will be using modern machinery such as CNC machines, traditional machinery, and hand tools. Our projects are designed to improve your woodworking skills and add new techniques. You will also be given the time to design your own item and build it.
WOODWORK 12
WOODWORK 12
COURSE CODE: MWWK-12
FOUNDATION COURSE: WOODWORK 11
This high level of woodworking course has you using most machines and tools in the shop. We focus on projects that provide you with the ability to create and design complex projects. You will learn production techniques such as wood bending, curved forms, and CNC parts. You will have the opportunity to create your own design.