Automotive & Construction Trade

INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICS | CREDIT: .5

Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None

Intro to Mechanic is a prerequisite to Automotive Technology. Intro to Mechanics is a half year course designed to teach students about automotive safety, tool recognition and usage and general automotive service. This class can be beneficial to all students even those who are not planning on pursuing a career in automotive technology.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY | Credit: 2-4

Grades 10 -12 Prerequisite: Intro to Mechanics

This program will expose the students to all phases of mechanics including automotive, recreational and the commercial areas. Students will possess entry level skills for employment upon graduation.

BUILDING TECHNOLOGY | Credit: .5

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: Woodworking

This is a heterogeneous, introductory level course suitable for all students. Students will be introduced to the various technologies of the residential construction industries. They will learn about the use and properties of a variety of building materials and practice using various power tools. A few areas of study included are carpentry, plumbing, and electrical wiring. All students should find it of interest while learning some real life skills since the topics of study are centered on everyone’s living environment.

HOUSE DESIGN WITH GREEN TECHNOLOGY | Credit: .5

Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: None

House Design with Green Technology is a technology/engineering course. Students will design, specify, problem solve,and engineer a “green model house.” Students will learn principles of design, drafting skills, building technologies, andenergy technologies. They will apply their knowledge in the design of their own ecological and environmentally friendly house as well as build a model of it. Students will have to estimate the construction costs of their building and stay within a budget. Most drafting will be manual, but some will be done with computer assistance. Most time is spent in the drafting lab but a considerable amount of time is also spent in the shop.

COMMUNICATIONS | Credit: .5

Grades 10-12 Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to acquaint students with the graphic/ electronic systems that people use to communicate and career opportunities within communications. The course will focus on graphic electronic systems such as printing, photography, audiovisual, video and computer imaging and their personal, social, environmental and economic relationships.

AUTOMOTIVE

• American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME is a not-for-profit membership organization that enables collaboration, knowledge sharing, career enrichment, and skills development across all engineering disciplines.

• Automotive Industry Action Group AIAG is a not-for profit association originally created to develop recommendations and a framework for the improvement of quality in the North American Automotive Industry.

• FISITA FISITA is the world body for automotive engineering.

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is a professional engineering institution in the United Kingdom, focusing on Energy, Environment, Transport, and Education.

• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International) SAE International is a global association of more than 128,000 engineers and related technical experts in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries.

• United States Council for Automotive Research The United States Council for Automotive Research LLC is the collaborative technology organization of Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company.

CONSTRUCTION TRADES

• ABC: Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. "Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national association with 75 chapters representing 23,000 merit shop construction and construction-related firms with nearly two million employees. ABC's membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors of the industry."

• AGC: Associated General Contractors of America "Located in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area, The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association for the construction industry. Operating in partnership with its nationwide network of Chapters, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest."

• AIC: American Institute of Constructors "AIC is the organization that seeks to give Constructors the professional status they deserve. The Institute is the constructor's counterpart of professional organizations found in architecture, engineering, law and other fields. As such, the Institute serves as the national qualifying body of professional constructor. AIC membership identifies the individual as a true professional."

• ASA: American Subcontractors Association, Inc. "The American Subcontractors Association is recognized as the united voice dedicated to improving the business environment in the construction industry. The [ASA] amplifies the voice of and leads trade contractors to improve the business environment for the construction industry and to serve as a steward for the community. The ideals and beliefs of ASA are ethical and equitable business practices, quality construction, a safe and healthy work environment, integrity and membership diversity."

• ASHRAE: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers "ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is an international organization of 51,000 persons. ASHRAE fulfills its mission of advancing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education."

• CMAA: Construction Management Association of America "The Construction Management Association of America is North America’s only organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of professional Construction and Program Management."

• MCAA: Mechanical Contractors Association of America "The Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc. (MCAA) is a vibrant, growing association of approximately 2,300 mechanical, plumbing, and service contractors. Members enjoy MCAA’s outstanding education programs, an expanding catalog of resources to help them manage and grow their businesses, periodicals and a website to keep them informed and connected, and business services to save them money."

• National Institute of Building Sciences "The National Institute of Building Sciences is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that successfully brings together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests, and regulatory agencies to focus on the identification and resolution of problems and potential problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the United States."

• NAWIC: National Association of Women in Construction "The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) originally began as Women in Construction of Fort Worth, Texas. It was founded in 1953 by 16 women working in the construction industry...it gained its national charter in 1955 and became the National Association of Women in Construction...In NAWIC’s 58 years of service to its membership, the Association has advanced the causes of all women in construction, from tradeswomen to business owners."

• NECA: National Electrical Contractors Association "NECA has provided over a century of service to the $130 billion electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across the United States. NECA’s national and 119 local chapters advance the industry through advocacy, education, research, and standards development."

• NUCA: National Utility Contractors Association, Inc. "NUCA is the only organization successfully working to protect and defend your profession in the courts, legislative arena, and government agencies. NUCA understands the importance of safety training and works hard to give the latest in safety education for all underground utility construction professionals. NUCA unites our industry so that together we can more effectively address common problems and strengthen construction markets and profitability for all."

• U.S. Green Building Council "The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation."