Youth Explore Trades 

Skills Activity Plans

Activity Plans and Modules

Explore the Activity Plans and supporting resources related to a variety of trades sectors, specific to the Youth Explore Trades Skills program

These Activity Plans are organized by instructional modules and contain the PDF and Word versions of the full activity plan book as well as a zip file of the activity plans in separate Word files.

Youth Explore Trades

Core Module Activity Plan Book

From safe work practices to employability skills, the Core Module addresses the terminology, skills, tools, materials, work environments, culture and career options of the various trades and industries.

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This module contains the following core modules, activity plans, and handouts:

  • Safety

  • Careers

  • Transferable Skills

  • Training Programs and Certificates

  • Career Search Infographic

  • Communication 101

  • Customer Service Role Play

  • Research Certificate or Training Program

Separate Word files for each Activity Plan/Module: Download ZIP

Automotive Service Technician Activity Plan Book

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This module includes the following activity plans:

  • Compressed Air

  • Tire Identification

  • Vehicle Inspection

  • Hand Tools and Power Tools

  • ...and more!

Separate Word files for each Activity Plan: Download ZIP

Baker Activity Plan Book

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This module includes the following activity plans:

  • Baking Tools and Equipment Poster

  • Scale a Recipe

  • Describe the Function of Ingredients

  • Create Business Plan and Hold a Bake Sale

  • Baker Projects

  • ...and more!

Separate Word files for each Activity Plan: Download ZIP

Carpenter Activity Plan Book

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This module includes the following activity plans:

  • Introduction to Carpentry Power Tools

  • Woodshop Safety and Intro to Hand Tools

  • Build a Full Height Wall

  • ...and more!

Separate Word files for each Activity Plan: Download ZIP

Cook Activity Plan Book

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This module includes the following activity plans:

  • Workstation Setup

  • Introductory Knife Skills

  • Cooking Methods

  • Plating and Presentation

  • ...and more!

Separate Word files for each Activity Plan: Download ZIP

Design & Drafting Activity Plan Book

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This module includes the following modules with activity plans:

  • 2D Architectural Board Drafting

  • 2D Mechanical Board Drafting

  • 2D Mechanical and Architectural CAD Drafting

  • 3D Modelling (Inventor) - Mechanical CAD

  • Drafting Careers

Separate Word files for each Module/Activity Plan: Download ZIP

 

Electrician Activity Plan Book

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This module includes the following activity plans:

  • Introduction to Electrical Theory

  • Electrical Hazards, Safety and Code

  • Circuit Drawings and Wiring Diagrams

  • Wiring a Wall Section

  • ...and more!

Separate Word files for each Activity Plan: Download ZIP

Electronics & Robotics Activity Plan Book

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This module includes the following activity plans:

  • Essential Principles of Robotics

  • Anatomy of a Robot

  • Program Your Robot to Perform a Task

  • ...and more!

Separate Word files for each Activity Plan: Download ZIP

Metal Work Activity Plan Book

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This module includes the following activity plans:

  • Introduction to Metal Work

  • Fabrication

  • Welding

  • Machining

Separate Word files for each Activity Plan: Download ZIP

Plumber Activity Plan Book

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This module includes the following activity plans:

  • Fixtures Installation

  • Soldering

  • Threaded Connections

  • ...and more!

Separate Word files for each Activity Plan: Download ZIP