OCTE RESOURCES
Welcome to OCTE's Online Resource Site! Teachers are encouraged to amend, revise, edit, and adapt this material for educational purposes. Our Online Learning material covers Elementary, Secondary, Experiential Learning and SHSM subjects.
We want all technological education teachers in Ontario to be able to think through the stages of their projects and learning activities they do with students. Submitting your lesson through SafetyNET means you have a reflective lens for before, during and after you have fun with your students, and protect yourself as a professional educator.
OCTE Best Practice resources are resources and lesson plans submitted by teachers like you. These resources are made available thanks to the commitment and involvement of partners from across Ontario.
SAFEdocs documents were written by OCTE members sponsored by the Ministry of Education in 2013 and align safety resources to the 2009 Technological Education curriculum document.
A .pdf print out of QR codes for teachers is available with cut lines for teachers to stick onto their classroom tools, equipment, and processes. Students will be able to view the video in a class session, re-review on their devices, listen to the .mp3 to lessen the download, or look at the video content transcription. There are lesson plans that go with each one.
CONSIDERING A CAREER IN TECH ED?
Are you or someone you know considering a career as a technological educator? Check out the program at York University. To meet the needs of the candidates, the program offers a variety of delivery options, a credit for prior learning and experience, and instructors who are certified technology teachers with industry experience.
Sponsors & Affiliations
Proudly Supporting the Canadian Welding Foundation's Mind Over Metal camps
As part of our commitment to social responsibility and community support, OCTE is proud to dedicate our annual charitable donation to this outstanding organization. Click here to read more.
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Safety Tip of the Month
A detailed Health & Safety plan is essential for every workplace as it protects employees, clients and visitors and identifies potential hazards and safe operating procedures. The cosmetology salon is no exception. The salon uses chemicals, electrical devices such as clippers and curling irons, sharp tools such as scissors and razors. Each has associated potential hazard. The following basic/minimal guidelines should be considered the basis for H&S discussions and not a replacement for a detailed H&S plan.
- Remove hair, cotton, liquids, ect, from the floor to prevent from slipping or falling.
- Keep room ventilated, heated, and free from dust.
- Wash your hands before and after each service.
- Sanitize all implements before and after use.
- Always inspect equipment before use. Equipment that is in a poor state of maintenance e.g., frayed electrical cords, broken, should be discarded and replaced.
- Carefully read manufacturer's labels and instructions before using any product
- Before proceeding, always ask the client about allergies and past reactions to the chemicals associated with the procedure.
- Examine client's scalp and hair before service for any sores, abrasions, or disease.
- Examine client's hands and nails before giving a manicure.
- Some procedures have a wait time, clients should be continually monitored. Do not leave clients unattended during any service.
- Protect the clients clothing by using the proper drape
