Career and Technology Studies

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course LGS1010: Private Law

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students explore workplace and consumer law with a focus on basic rights and responsibilities at a place of work and the legal aspects of buying, selling and renting goods and services.

Course LGS1020: Public Law

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students explore the legal relationship between the government and the citizen with an emphasis on criminal law.

Course LGS2010: Family Law

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None

Students examine a broad range of legal issues relating to personal relationships.

Course LGS2020: Employment Law

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None

Students learn about contracts of employment, unions and collective bargaining, employment insurance, and workers’ compensation

Course LGS2030: Environmental Law

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None

Students identify laws related to the environment and describe how new environmental information affects the law. Students also examine the role of groups and individuals in bringing about changes in environmental law.

Course LGS3010: Property Law

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Students identify laws relating to real, personal, and intellectual properties and investigate the processes of buying and selling real property and the legal implications associated with Internet transactions.

Course LGS3040: Negligence

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Students explore the legal meaning of negligence and legal actions relating to negligence.

Course LGS3080: Criminal Law

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Students examine the criminal justice system, including the criminal process and the roles and responsibilities of the participants. Students also explore challenging issues and law-related careers.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course TOU1010: The Tourism Sector

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students analyze the organizational structure of the tourism industry at local, provincial, national, and global levels. Students will perform introductory investigations of employment opportunities in tourism.

Course TOU1040: The Food & Beverage Industry

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: TOU1010: The Tourism Sector

Students evaluate food and beverage service establishments, explain basic food and beverage handling principles, demonstrate satisfactory food and beverage service skills and adapt service standards to meet the needs of guests.

Course TOU1050: The Accommodation Industry

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: TOU1010: The Tourism Sector

Students research accommodation options available, discuss basic principles of the accommodations industry and develop service strategies for handling individual guest requirements.

Course TOU1060: The Travel Industry

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: TOU1010: The Tourism Sector

Students research a variety of travel services to facilitate travel within Alberta.

Course TOU1070: The Attractions Industry

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: TOU1010: The Tourism Sector

Students analyze and compare the natural, cultural, and recreational attractions available in Alberta and Canada and develop strategies for maintaining the well-being of guests.

Course TOU2050: Meetings & Conferences

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: TOU1010: The Tourism Sector

Students develop an understanding of how to plan, facilitate and evaluate a meeting and/or conference.

Course TOU3040: Accommodations Operations

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: TOU1010: The Tourism Sector

Students research and discuss issues related to alternative accommodations.

Course TOU3060: Destination Management

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Students research the management and operation of a travel destination.

Course TOU3080: Air Transportation

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: TOU1010: The Tourism Sector

Students research, report on and develop a concept plan for the organization and operation of an airline.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course FIN1010: Personal Financial Information

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students explore concepts that affect the finances of an individual, including a code of conduct, the economic environment, acquiring and using financial resources and the effects of government legislation.

Course FIN1015: Accounting Prep

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students are introduced to accounting and terminology unique to financial accounting. They become familiar with financial statements, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and how to prepare for the process of starting up a business.

Course FIN1020: Accounting Cycle 1

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: FIN1015: Accounting Prep

Students are introduced to the accounting cycle for a service business. They will analyze and record business transactions up to trial balance for the fiscal period of a business using terminology unique to financial accounting.

Course FIN1030: Accounting Cycle 2

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: FIN1020: Accounting Cycle 1

Students complete the accounting cycle for a service business, preparing financial statements and closing accounts. They also will explore other factors of a business, including budgets.

Course FIN2020: Retail Accounting 1

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: FIN1030: Accounting Cycle 2

Students apply specialized accounting procedures associated with buying and selling goods in a retail system with a credit system and a partnership.

Course FIN2030: Retail Accounting 2

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: FIN2020: Retail Accounting 1

Students continue to apply specialized accounting procedures by preparing financial statements, analyzing adjusting and closing entries and completing the accounting cycle for a retail business.

Course FIN2060: Personal Taxation

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None

Students examine the Canadian income tax system through the preparation of a variety of personal income tax returns, completed manually and/or electronically.

Course FIN3010: Advanced Accounting

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: FIN2030: Retail Accounting 2

Students apply advanced accounting procedures, including capital assets and uncollectible accounts, used by a variety of businesses. Students also prepare adjustments, using the accrual method of accounting, and examine manufacturing or departmental accounting.

Course FIN3020: Management Accounting

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: FIN2030: Retail Accounting 2

Students examine and explain management accounting, which involves optimizing capital assets for maximum return on investments. Students also examine various internal systems used to safeguard business assets.

Course FIN3030: Capital Accounting

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: FIN2030: Retail Accounting 2

Students examine the accounting procedures related to proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and other entities. Students determine the effect the different forms of business ownership have on the equity section of the balance sheet.

Course FIN3040: Financial Statements

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: FIN2030: Retail Accounting 2

Students examine the content and structure of financial statements and prepare customized financial statements for a variety of businesses.

Course FIN3060: Financial Analysis

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: FIN3040: Financial Statements

Students use formulas and ratios to evaluate the financial status of business organizations, interpret data, report results and recommend changes based on the analysis.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course ENT1010: Challenge & Opportunity

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students identify, compare and assess a variety of venture opportunities and ideas.

Course ENT1020: Elements of a Venture Plan

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students learn the elements of a venture planning process.

Course ENT2010: Analyzing Ventures

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None

Students gather and analyze data to make informed decisions about the feasibility of ventures.

Course ENT2020: Financing Ventures

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None

Students compare various sources of financing and choose the method that is best for financing the venture.

Course ENT3010: Managing the Venture

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Students develop management procedures for a venture.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course CCS1080: Community Volunteerism 1

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students examine the role of volunteers in a community, perform as volunteers and evaluate their volunteering experience.

Course CCS2080: Community Volunteerism 2

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: CCS1080: Community Volunteerism 1

Students evaluate the basic structure and function of non-profit organizations in society and focus their examination of the non-profit sector on Alberta and a specific rural or urban community. Students perform as volunteers with a non-profit organization and evaluate their volunteering experience.

Course CCS2010: Health Care 1

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: HSS1010: Health Services Foundations

Students learn about the skills necessary to provide personal care services for individuals.

Course CCS3030: Aging

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: HSS1010: Health Services Foundations

Students examine principles of care related to aging and gain an appreciation for the contributions seniors can make to the health and wellness of other individuals and communities. Students develop the attitude, knowledge and skills related to the care of older adults. The impact of aging on the individual is explored and students gain an appreciation for resources available to help individuals maintain independence and to assist their family, peers and community.

Course CCS3110: Early Learning & Child Care 1

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Students investigate the roles and responsibilities of a child care worker, and develop communication, observation and skills for guiding behaviour.

Course CCS3120: Early Learning & Child Care 2

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: CCS3110: Early Learning & Child Care 1

Students will develop skills to assist in promoting the physical, intellectual and language development in children from birth to age six.

Course CCS3130: Early Learning & Child Care 3

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: CCS3120: Early Learning & Child Care 2

Students will develop skills to assist in promoting the social-emotional and creative development with children from birth to age 6. Students also will examine the development of learning through play.

Course CCS3140: Early Learning & Child Care 4

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: CCS3130: Early Learning & Child Care 3

Students will examine family dynamics and issues, as well as the cultural diversity of the children and families under their care. Students also will develop skills to support and promote the cultural identity of children.

Course CCS3150: Early Learning & Child Care 5

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: CCS3140: Early Learning & Child Care 4

Students will learn appropriate practices related to routines in a child care program. Students also will plan for the health, safety and well-being of children in child care programs.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course FAS1000: Fashion Illustration 1

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students discover the world of fashion illustration and learn to sketch a croquis, incorporate simple gestures and apply these skills to create fashion illustrations.

Course FAS1010: Fashion Dynamics

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students develop an understanding of clothing within the context of society.

Course FAS1030: Sewing Fundamentals

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students learn how to safely use and care for sewing and pressing equipment, and apply these skills during project assembly.

Course FAS1050: Redesign, Recycle & Restore

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: FAS1030: Sewing Fundamentals

Students experiment with creative ways to redesign, recycle or restore a project by repairing, customizing or embellishing. Students use these techniques to update or create something new from something old.

Course FAS1060: Creating Accessories 1

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: FAS1030: Sewing Fundamentals

Students use basic sewing skills and techniques to construct a home or personal accessory.

Course FAS1130: Construction Fundamentals 1

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: FAS1030: Sewing Fundamentals

Students learn how to determine pattern size, choose a suitable pattern and woven fabric, make pattern alterations, and prepare the fabric and pattern for layout. Students apply these skills during the assembly of a simple garment.

Course FAS1190: Textile Arts 1

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students explore various yarn or textile art techniques and apply basic skills while creating a project.

Course FAS2080: Activewear

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: FAS1030: Sewing Fundamentals

Students learn about activewear fabrics and how to make unique, attractive and serviceable activewear.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course COM1005: Visual Composition

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students learn to employ fundamental elements and principles of design for various media and gain a strong foundational multidisciplinary experience in preparation for other Communication Technology courses.

Course COM1025: Typography

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition

If there is no type on the page, it isn’t graphic design, it is fine art. Students learn about the power of typography and its uses in today’s world.

Course COM1275: Photography - Digital Processing 1

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition

Students learn the fundamentals of consumer-based digital image acquisition, management, composition, manipulation and editing software to improve image composition.

Course COM1145: Animation 1

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: COM1005: Visual Composition

Students are introduced to a variety of animation techniques and produce a simple animation; the focus is on basic skills, including planning, keyframing, stage set-up and production, used to create a moving picture.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course AGR1010: Introduction to Agriculture

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students explore and gain an understanding of the diversity and significance of agriculture.

Course AGR1040: Introduction to Animal Basics

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students learn to identify and demonstrate the basic steps involved in raising and caring for a domestic animal. Students gain an understanding of general care to ensure animal health.

Course AGR1050: Plant Propagation

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students are introduced to plant structures and propagation techniques for growing healthy plants. Cultural requirements for plant production and technological and chemical influences on plant production are also explored.

Course AGR3000: Agriculture Safety

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Students recognize and assess the hazards and manage the risks of working in agriculture.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course DES1010: Sketch, Draw & Model

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students are introduced to observational sketching, drawing and modelling, and to a selection of basic materials and tools and their uses. Students also develop skills that can be applied to the field of design.

Course DES1020: The Design Process

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students develop an understanding of design problems through research and select, generate and evaluate possible solutions.

​All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course ENS1010: Introduction to Stewardship

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students develop an understanding of the social, economic and political significance of environmental stewardship by creating a personal definition of environmental stewardship and examine the historical context of environmental stewardship.

Course ENS1115: Resource Management

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: ENS1110: Natural Resources

Description: Students describe the practices used to manage air, water, soil and land use, hydrocarbons and minerals, forests and wildlife and present the results of their research on one or more issues related to resource development.

Course MEC3010: Buying & Selling Vehicles

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Description: Students develop the skills required to make an informed purchase or sale of a vehicle.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course PRS1010: Overview of Alberta Geology

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students examine the nature and origin of Alberta’s hydrocarbon and mineral resources, and their significance in society.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course WLD1010: Introduction to Wildlife

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge related to wildlife and ecosystems, and an understanding for the need to manage wildlife.

Course WLD1020: Wildlife Diversity

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students investigate the diversity of Canadian wildlife in terms of structure, behaviour and habitat, and compare Alberta wildlife with wildlife in other parts of the world.

Course WLD1090: Boating Safety

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge to evaluate their capabilities and limits, to prepare themselves adequately before heading out, and to be responsible on the water.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course HCS3000: Workplace Safety Systems

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Students gain the attitudes, knowledge and skills related to workplace health and safety and examine relevant legislation required in the workplace.

Course HCS3010: Workplace Safety Practices

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: HCS3000: Workplace Safety Systems

Students explore workplace safety principles and practices, and apply these principles and practices to a variety of contexts.

Course HCS3060: Pregnancy, Birth & Infant Care

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Students acquire the attitude, knowledge and skills necessary for achieving and maintaining a healthy pregnancy and parenting a healthy child in the first year of life. Students focus on the impact of pregnancy on the physical, mental and social well-being of the mother and newborn. Students examine the events of labour and delivery and the importance of post-natal care. Students gain an appreciation for practising a healthy lifestyle as it pertains to the individual, family, peers and community.

Course HCS3150: Advances in Medical Technology

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Students research current technologies in medical diagnosis and treatment and examine biomedical ethics surrounding current and emerging technologies.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course HSS1010: Health Services Foundations

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students examine fundamental attitudes, knowledge and skills to prepare for further study in career pathways in health, recreation and community services. Concepts related to the determinants of health, the dimensions of wellness, basic principles of anatomy, physiology and disease, and basic safety and reporting protocols for providing care to individuals in health, recreation, volunteer and community support settings are reviewed.

Course HSS1020: Nutrition & Wellness

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students learn the importance of nutrition and hydration for the promotion and maintenance of physical, emotional and social health and wellness throughout life. Students evaluate food and supplement choices, the effects of activity on nutritional requirements and the use of labels to improve daily nutritional intake at all ages.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course FOR1010: Forests & Society

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students study the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of forests, with particular focus on the impact of society as a whole and the impact individuals have had on forests.

Course FOR1020: Forest Ecology in Regions of Canada

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students investigate forest ecosystems and explain the structure and function of trees in relation to life processes. Students also learn to identify factors that determine the distribution of forests, as well as research forest regions of Canada with an emphasis on specific species.

Course FOR2010: Forest Protection & Stewardship

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None

Students examine the Land-use Framework and the Alberta Land Stewardship Act as they relate to forestry to understand what measures are being taken to promote environmental stewardship.

Note: Although this course involves analyzing the impact of lifestyle on forests, the major emphasis is on active participation through protection and stewardship (e.g., commitment and empowerment through personal and shared actions).

Course FOR3010: Issues & Trends in Forestry

Level: Advanced
Prerequisite: None

Students analyze current local and global issues and trends in forest management, and demonstrate individual and shared actions that foster environmental stewardship.

All of the following CTS courses are worth 1 credit each.

Course CTR1010: Job Preparation

Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: None

Students develop successful employment search skills and a personal employment search portfolio.

Course CTR2010: Job Maintenance

Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Career Readiness CTR1010 Job Preparation

Students acquire knowledge about workplace requirements, rights and responsibilities and relate this knowledge to personal career/employment expectations.