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CAREER-TECHNICAL
PROGRAMS -- ENGINEERING/WELDING/MANUFACTURING
This program has been designed to
fulfill the American Welding Society (AWS) Certification and
general industry certification in construction and manufacturing
technologies. Content standards are designed to develop the
total student in the areas of metal welding, brazing, cutting
operations, blueprint reading, and electricity. Additional
standards based on the Association of General Contractors (AGC)
include essential elements of building construction, shop
safety, material estimating and proper use of hand tools and
power equipment. Students acquire basic skills in areas of
construction, including welding, plumbing, and wiring.
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING I
Semester 1
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Principles of Engineering)
Pre-requisites: None --
(Grades 9-12)
The Principles of Engineering
Academy is an activity-based, competency driven program,
designed to provide a broad base of experience in modern
manufacturing technologies and engineering. Through the use of
applied mathematics and science concepts, a hands-on and
flexible approach prepares students to take their place in the
high-tech, highly competitive world of manufacturing and
engineering. The course systemically covers a wide range of
mathematics and science concepts used in manufacturing, allowing
students to build competencies and critical skills necessary in
industrial careers. The course uses industrial-grade equipment
and simulation control software in the following areas:
Electrical Systems, Computer-aided Engraving and Milling,
Robotics, AutoCAD, MasterCam, and Flexible Manufacturing
Systems.
Specific Course Assignment - Fall Semester 2008
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING I -
Semester 2
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Principles of Engineering)
Pre-requisites: Principles
of Engineering I Semester 1 -- (Grades 9-12)
A continuation of the hands-on and
flexible approach to providing experiences in engineering and
modern manufacturing technologies is the hallmark of this
semester. Through this project-based course, students
systematically apply mathematics and science concepts to explore
manufacturing topics, allowing them to build competencies and
skills.
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING II
Semester 1
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Introduction to Engineering
Design)
Pre-requisites: Principles
of Engineering I -- (Grades 10-12)
This
course is a continuation of Principles of Engineering I. The
student continues to develop skills using a hands-on approach to
modern manufacturing. This course involves more hands-on
equipment application. These applications will be used in
direct relation to engineering design and construction.
Specific Course Assignment - Fall Semester 2008
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING II Semester 2
½ unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Introduction to Engineering
Design)
Pre-requisites: Principles
of Engineering II Semester 1 -- (Grades 10-12)
This
course is a continuation of Principles of Engineering II
Semester 1. The student continues to develop skills using
industrial grade equipment and simulation control software.
Examples of engineering problems are introduced such as
pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical systems, and manufacturing
systems.
INTRODUCTION TO WELDING TECHNOLOGY
I Semester 1
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
Pre-requisites: None --
(Grades 9-12)
This
course fulfills the requirements for an entry-level welder by
the American Welding Society (AWS). The student has the
opportunity to use equipment in oxy-acetylene cutting, shielded
metal arc welding, metal
inert
gas welding, plasma arc cutting, and tungsten inert gas welding.
The course includes welding safety, blueprint reading, safety
with explosive gases, and welding projects.
Specific Course Assignment - Fall Semester 2008
INTRODUCTION TO WELDING TECHNOLOGY
I Semester 2
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
Pre-requisites: Welding
Technology - Semester 1 -- (Grades 9-12)
This course is a continuation of
Welding Technology Semester 1. Students apply the theory of
welding technology to specific job tasks. All the required areas
for entry-level welding are studied and practiced in preparation
for taking the American Welding Society's Certification test.
The course is ideal for those students planning a career in
engineering, construction, and/or welding and pipefitting.
WELDING TECHNOLOGY II Semester 1
½ Unit -- FEE $10.00
(Intermediate Shielded Metal
Arc Welding SMA Wand Plasma Art Cutting Level II)
Pre-requisites: Welding Technology I -- (Grades 10-12)
This
course is a continuation of Welding Technology I. Students with
an occupational objective in manufacturing/welding desiring AWS
(American Welding Society) Certification need this class to
accumulate the required knowledge and skills to pass the AWS
certification test. Students continue to apply the theory of
welding technology to specific job tasks. All the required
areas for entry-level welding are studied and practiced, with
emphasis on those specific requirements for the AWS exam. This
course is ideal for those students planning a career in
engineering, construction, and/or welding and pipefitting.
Specific Course Assignment - Fall Semester 2008
WELDING TECHNOLOGY II Semester 2
½ Unit -- FEE $10.00
(Intermediate Shielded Metal
Arc Welding, Fillet Welding & Plasma Art Cutting Level II)
Pre-requisites: Welding
Technology II-A -- (Grades 10-12)
This course is a continuation of
Welding Technology II Semester 1. The student continues to
develop skills using oxy-acetylene cutting, shielded metal arc
welding, metal inert gas welding, plasma arc cutting, and
tungsten inert gas welding. The student develops the skills
needed to successfully complete the American Welding Society
certification exam. This course is ideal for those students
planning a career in engineering, construction, and/or welding
and pipefitting;
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I
Semester 1
1 Unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Innovative and Related
Programs); (Basic Wiring)
Pre-requisites: None -- (Grades 10-12)
This is a two-hour course designed for the student who is
already familiar with manufacturing processes. The student
focuses on material processing machines, computer numerical
controlled lathes and milling machines, plastic molding, foundry
and castings, and sheet metal fabrication. Students learn
fundamental processes through classroom instruction and apply
those concepts in a hands-on manufacturing facility. One aspect
of the course involves the study of economics through the
formation of a corporation including: the sale of stock, the
purchasing of needed materials, the
development of a product
design, the creation of an assembly line, quality control
packaging and sales.
Specific Course Assignment - Fall Semester 2008
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I
Semester 2
1 Unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Innovative and Related
Programs); (Basic Wiring)
Pre-requisites:
Construction Technology I - Semester 1 -- (Grades 10-12)
This
two-hour course is a continuation of Manufacturing Technology
Semester 1. Students design projects in each of the
manufacturing areas as they study the manufacturing industry.
Upon completion of the rotation through all the manufacturing
areas, each student is required to design a project(s) which
will require him/her to utilize three or more of the areas
studied in the class. This course is ideal for those students
planning a career in the engineering fields.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II
Semester 1
1 Unit -- FEE $10.00
(Introduction to Precision
Machining Level I)
(Welding Technology Special
Projects)
Pre-requisites: Construction Technology -- (Grades11-12)
This
two-hour course is a continuation of Manufacturing Technology
I. The student continues to focus on material processing,
computer numerical control, plastic technology, foundry
technology and sheet metal fabrication. Students develop deeper
understandings of the modern manufacturing process by applying
classroom instruction of fundamental manufacturing processes to
hands-on projects in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
One major aspect of the course involves the study of economics
through the formation of a business partnership. Students form
a corporation, design a product, produce it and sell the product
as a class project.
Specific Course Assignment - Fall Semester 2008
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II
Semester 2
1 Unit -- FEE $10.00
(Introduction to Precision
Machining Level I)
(Welding Technology Special
Projects)
Pre-requisites:
Construction Technology II Semester 1 -- (Grades 11-12)
This two-hour course is a
continuation of Manufacturing Technology II Semester 1. It is
a project-based study of the manufacturing industry. Students
design projects utilizing multiple manufacturing processes as
they study the manufacturing industry. This course is ideal for
those students planning a career in an engineering/manufacturing
related field.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANT
1 Unit (½ per Semester) --
FEE:
None
Pre-requisites: Approval
by Instructor -- (Grades 10-12)
A small
group of specially selected students will aid the Manufacturing
Technology Department in gathering materials, setting up
laboratories, filing and inventorying supplies, and performing
other duties as directed by the teacher.
CONSTRUCTION/WELDING EQUIPMENT UTILIZED IN THIS PROGRAM
Shielded Metal Arc Welder, Tungsten
Inert Gas Welder, Metal Inert Gas Welder, Plasma Arc Cutting
Machine, 65 Ton Ironworker, Sheet metal Shear, Sheet metal Box
and Pan Brake, Drill Press, Metal Lathe, Scroll Saws, Compound
Miter Saw, Electric Sanders, Skill Saws, Band Saw, Plastic
Injection Molder, Plastic Rotational Molder, Plastic Vacuum
Former, Foundry, Wood Planer, Router, Shaper, Table Saw,
Square-wave TIG Machine, Invertec Stick Welding Machine, and
assorted hand tools.
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