Course Offerings

SMALL ENGINES (1 Semester) Students will learn the basic concepts of small engines in this class. Students will first learn about engines, tools, processes and functions of basic small engines. Students will then work at disassembling and assembling a provided engine. Upon completion, students will be allowed to bring in engines of their own to be worked on. These engines will be tuned up and brought back to peak operating performance. Students will learn and demonstrate simple maintenance procedures that will be useful to any owner of small engines. 

GENERAL METALS I (1 Semester) General Metals I units of study will include common metals and their properties, Arc Welding, Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Hand Tools, Bench Work, Layout Tools, Semi-Precision and Precision Measurement, the Lathe, the Power Hacksaw, and the Vertical Band Saw. Equal emphasis is placed upon practical manual skills and the book work aspects of metal working: theory and knowledge. A well- equipped metal working laboratory will provide students exposure to a hands on experience in welding, brazing, bench work, and machine tool metalworking. 

GENERAL METALS II, III (1 Semester) REQUIRED PREREQUISITE - General Metals I This class will include a review of topics presented in Metals I plus Vernier measuring tools, threads and thread cutting, abrasives, the surface grinder, and the milling machine. Students whose future plans include employment as a skilled metal worker should strongly consider this course. 

WELDING (1 Semester) REQUIRED PREREQUISITE - General Metals 1 Students interested in this course must have a " or consent of instructor. Arc, Oxy-Acetylene, Mig and Tig Welding skills will be tested on an advanced level. Equal emphasis is placed upon practical manual skills and of reading of welding plans along with aspects of metal working: theory and knowledge. These skills will be put to the test with planned projects. 

MANUFACTURING (1 Semester) Of all of the courses offered, this one is a little different than most it combines the business aspect of a company along with the production aspect. This gives the students a firsthand experience as to how a company works and is ran. During this course, the students will research and develop a product, build a company, produce the product and sell it to the community for profit. Each member of the company will receive money based on the company’s success. If you’re interested in business and/or building things, this is the class for you. 

WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY (1 Semester) Students will learn the fundamentals of woodworking technology, safety techniques in woodworking and tool operation, understanding the particular tools and equipment used in woodworking and the principles by which such tools are most efficiently operated. The basic fundamentals of woodworking will be applied through student planned and built projects. Students will have the opportunity to build one assigned project. Careers in the woodworking industry will also be discussed. Students may need to purchase some materials for projects in this class. HOME 

WOOD FURNISHING/CABINETMAKING (1 Semester) REQUIRED PREREQUISITE - Woodworking Technology OR Consent of Instructor Students will learn the fundamentals of products to furnish a home, safety techniques in woodworking and tool operation. Understanding the particular tools and equipment used in woodworking will also be reinforced. The basic fundamentals of using hidden fasteners to make advanced woodworking projects will be applied through student planned and built projects. Students will have the opportunity to build assigned projects and if time allows design their own project. Students may need to purchase some materials for projects in this class. 

CONSTRUCTION (1 Semester)  REQUIRED PREREQUISITE - Woodworking technology OR Consent from Instructor. Students will learn the fundamentals and process of constructing small framed buildings. We will go through reading scaled drawings and the step by step process of actually putting together a small shed or building. Students will be working in small group or large group in building the projects. They will learn how to work with each other like a crew would on a job site with various students working on various aspects of the building. 

OUTDOOR GAMES (1 Semester) REQUIRED PREREQUISITE -Woodworking Technology OR Consent from Instructor. Understanding the particular tools and equipment used in woodworking will also be reinforced. The basic fundamentals of using hidden fasteners to make advanced woodworking projects will be applied through student planned and built projects. Students will have the opportunity to build assigned projects and if time allows design their own project. Students may need to purchase some materials for projects in this class.