Programme dates
2-25 July 2025
In-person Program
Technology and Trading Skills (TAS1O)
by University of Ottawa Engineering Outreach
A hands-on engineering design course that develops sketching, SolidWorks modeling, and prototype-building skills through practical challenges.
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Technology and Trading Skills at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Grades 8-12; reach-ahead approval for Grade 8
Age range / Year group
Ages 13-18
Location / Region
Ottawa, Canada
Cost
$975
Duration
4 weeks
Format
In-person
DesignEngineeringTechnology
Language: English
Certificate / Outcome: 1 Ontario secondary school credit
Sessions / cadence: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Course workload: 110 instructional hours
Tutors / faculty: Kainia Cloutier
Assessment: 70% coursework; 30% final design project
Campus experience: Faculty of Engineering facilities
Technology and Trading Skills summary
TAS1O is an engineering design course built around turning ideas into practical solutions. Students move from technical sketches to SolidWorks drawings, models, and prototypes.
Teacher and peer feedback help students improve their designs before presenting their final work. It suits learners who enjoy making things and explaining how their solutions work.
What is Technology and Trading Skills (TAS1O)?
TAS1O is a technological and engineering design course offered by the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering Secondary School. Students learn to define problems, develop design ideas, and create prototypes through practical projects.
The curriculum connects hand sketching with SolidWorks 2D drawings, 3D models, assemblies, and technical drawings. Students also examine safety, environmental and societal impacts, and pathways into technology and skilled trades careers.
Why Succeed highlights Technology and Trading Skills
The curriculum connects technical drawing with a complete engineering design project.
SolidWorks practice gives students experience creating dimensioned drawings, models, and assemblies.
Teacher and peer feedback make improving a prototype part of the learning process.
Safety, environmental impacts, and career pathways give technical work a broader purpose.
Who is Technology and Trading Skills for?
Best for
Students who enjoy visual problem-solving and want guided practice turning sketches into models and working prototypes.
Not ideal if
You want a casual drop-in activity or cannot commit to regular attendance and assessed project work.
Is Technology and Trading Skills worth it?
TAS1O offers a useful way to test an interest in engineering through practical design work. Its progression from sketches to SolidWorks models and a final prototype gives students concrete work to discuss and reflect on.
The course requires sustained attendance, assignments, and revisions rather than occasional participation. Its value is strongest when students want both design experience and an assessed school course; successful completion is required to earn credit.
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Cost and what is included
$975; includes Course materials through the class portal., Required software access during and after class hours., Necessary course equipment., Teacher guidance and peer feedback., One full school credit upon successful completion..
Supervision or safety information
TAS1O teaches engineering design through hand sketching, 2D drawings, SolidWorks 3D modeling, assemblies, and prototype development. Students also consider safety, environmental impacts, and technology careers.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
4 weeks; Ottawa, Canada.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Technology and Trading Skills need?
Effort level
High for a summer enrichment activity.
Best started
Begin planning four to six weeks before a future session starts, allowing time for documents and reach-ahead approval.
Main challenge
Maintaining precise drawings while improving a prototype through feedback.
Typical preparation
Gather your birth certificate, recent report card, and any IEP.
If you are in Grade 8, arrange parent and principal signatures early.
Practice simple technical sketches and accurate measurements.
Plan daily attendance and discuss course credit with your school.
Useful if
You want to test whether engineering design suits your interests.
What do students do on Technology and Trading Skills?
You develop an engineering solution through drawings, models, and prototypes. Practical lessons build toward a final project that explains your design process, its impacts, and the careers involved.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Learn the engineering design process and apply it to product development.
- 2
Practice hand sketches, orthographic projections, and isometric views.
- 3
Create dimensioned 2D drawings in SolidWorks.
- 4
Build 3D models and combine parts into assemblies.
- 5
Produce technical drawings of your parts and assemblies.
- 6
Research a defined problem, compare solutions, and give a two-minute pitch.
- 7
Refine your prototype using feedback and present the final design with a report.
Technology and Trading Skills dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Programme dates | 2-25 July 2025 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Students in Grades 8-12.
Grade 8 students need parent approval and written principal support.
No prerequisites or corequisites.
How much does Technology and Trading Skills cost?
Bursaries
Limited bursaries — Separate application for underrepresented STEM groups and financial need; awards depend on funding.
What's included
Course materials through the class portal., Required software access during and after class hours., Necessary course equipment., Teacher guidance and peer feedback., One full school credit upon successful completion.
How to apply to Technology and Trading Skills
- 1
Use the Faculty of Engineering Secondary School registration portal to select TAS1O when a session is offered.
- 2
Provide your email address and legal status in Canada.
- 3
Upload your birth certificate, recent report card, and any IEP.
- 4
For Grade 8 enrollment, provide the permission form signed by your parent or guardian and principal.
- 5
Submit the separate bursary application if you want to be considered for financial support.
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What does Technology and Trading Skills cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Engineering design process
Study problem definition, solution development, and product planning in a 14-hour introductory unit.
Sketching and 2D drawings
Practice technical sketches and dimensioned SolidWorks drawings across two 12-hour units.
3D models and assemblies
Spend 30 hours creating SolidWorks models and defining relationships between assembled parts.
Technical drawings
Develop technical drawings of parts and assemblies during a 12-hour unit.
Prototype and final project
Use 30 hours across two units to research, pitch, refine, and present an engineering solution.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Technology and Trading Skills?
A typical day during the program.
Course day
The historical summer timetable runs 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m., except civic holidays.
Lunch break
The historical timetable includes a 45-minute break for lunch.
Who teaches on Technology and Trading Skills?
The TAS1O course outline names Kainia Cloutier as teacher and Julie Olivier as department head. Teaching combines demonstrations, guided SolidWorks practice, group work, and ongoing teacher and peer feedback.
Where do students stay on Technology and Trading Skills?
Non-residential plan
- Campus design learning: Students gain hands-on design experience at the Faculty of Engineering.
- Course equipment access: In-person students can access necessary equipment, computer laboratories and/or laptops outside class hours.
- Reach-ahead lunch supervision: The historical school policy provides supervised lunch for Grade 8 reach-ahead students.
What happens after Technology and Trading Skills?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Earn one full secondary school credit by passing the course.
Complete an engineering prototype, presentation, and report.
Build technical drawing and SolidWorks modeling skills.
Explore education and training pathways into technology and skilled trades.
Credit depends on successful completion; a final mark below 50% does not earn credit.
Where does Technology and Trading Skills take place?
Students study at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering in Ottawa, Canada. The university campus is downtown and accessible by public transit.
Technology and Trading Skills FAQs
TAS1O teaches engineering design through hand sketching, 2D drawings, SolidWorks 3D modeling, assemblies, and prototype development. Students also consider safety, environmental impacts, and technology careers.
Yes, as a reach-ahead course with parent approval and written support from their principal. Registration requires a permission form signed by the parent or guardian and principal.
The TAS1O course outline lists no prerequisites or corequisites.
Students who pass receive one full credit toward their secondary school diploma.
Daily classroom work accounts for 70% of the grade. A final design project, including a prototype, presentation, and accompanying report, accounts for 30%.
No textbook is required. Students receive access to course materials, required software during and after class hours, and necessary course equipment.
Faculty of Engineering Secondary School courses are taught in English only.
The school offers limited bursaries for students from underrepresented groups in STEM, including students with financial need. A separate application is required, and awards depend on available funding.
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Content reviewed by
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Co-founder, Succeed | Founder, Immerse Education (2012–2026)
Sean works at the intersection of academic enrichment, program quality and university preparation, with expertise in evaluating pre-university experiences for ambitious secondary school students.
Sources & verification
Source types reviewed
- Conventions and Reservations | About us
- Course calendar | Faculty of Engineering
- Policies and frequently asked questions | Faculty of Engineering
- Permission Form
- Outline of Course of Study - DCO3O
- Outline of Course of Study
- Outline of Course of Study - ICS3U
- Outline of Course Of Study - ICD2O
- Outline of Course of Study - TDJ2O
- Outine of Course of Study - TAS1O
- Outline of Course of Study - TEJ2O
- Faculty of Engineering Secondary School | Faculty of Engineering
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