Students who dual enroll in Career Technical Education courses at LHS or FHS will need to have their own transportation to these schools.
Prerequisite: None
This is an introduction construction course. This course covers the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Core certification modules required for all of the NCCER curriculum-area programs, and an additional Green module. The course content includes: basic safety, introduction to construction math, introduction to hand tools, introduction to power tools, introduction to blueprints, material handling, basic communication skills, and basic employability skills, and “Your Role in the Green Environment”. The additional Green module has been added to provide students with instruction in the green environment, green construction practices, and green building rating systems. Also it will help students better understand their personal impacts on the environment and make them more aware of how to reduce their carbon footprint. English Language Arts and Mathematics are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Construction Core
This course covers basic carpentry terminology and develops technical aspects of carpentry with emphasis on development of introductory skills to include orientation to the trade, building materials, fasteners, and adhesives, hand and power tools, reading plans and elevations, introduction to concrete, reinforcing materials, and forms, floor system construction procedures, wall and ceiling framing procedures, and basic stair layout. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Carpentry I
This course builds on skills mastered in Carpentry I and provides an emphasis on roof framing procedures, roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection, windows and exterior doors installation, exterior finishing, and the introduction to weatherization module. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Carpentry II
This course builds on skills mastered in Carpentry II and develops advanced technical aspects of carpentry with the emphasis on commercial drawing, cold-formed steel framing construction methods, drywall installations, drywall finishing procedures, doors and door hardware installation, and windows, door, floor, and ceiling trim procedures. English language arts and mathematics are reinforced.
Prerequisite: None
This course covers part of the NC Firefighter certification modules required for all Firefighters in North Carolina. Modules include Orientation and Safety Health and Wellness; Fire Behavior; Personal Protective Equipment; Fire Hose, Streams, and Appliances, Portable Extinguishers; Foam Fire Streams; and Emergency Medical CARC. English language arts are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Firefighter Technology I
This course covers additional NC Firefighter certification modules required for all Firefighters in North Carolina. Modules include Building Construction; Ropes; Alarms and Communications; Forcible Entry; Ladders; Ventilation; Loss Control. English language arts are reinforced.
Prerequisite: Firefighter Technology II
This course covers additional NC Firefighter certification modules required for all Firefighters in North Carolina. Modules include Building Construction; Ropes; Alarms and Communications; Forcible Entry; Ladders; Ventilation; Loss Control. English language arts are reinforced.
(Offered at LHS)
Prerequisite: None
This course introduces automotive safety, basic automotive terminology, system & component identification, knowledge and introductory skills in hand tools, shop equipment, basic servicing, and use of service information. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the maintenance and Light Repair (MLR requirements). English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies are appropriate for this course and include job shadowing and apprenticeships. Cooperative education is not available for this course. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
(Offered at LHS)
Prerequisite: Automotive Service Fundamentals
This course develops automotive knowledge and skills in performing scheduled automotive maintenance, servicing, and basic testing of brakes, electrical systems, drivetrain, engine, HVAC, and steering and suspension systems, emphasizing hands-on experience. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies are appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
(Offered at LHS)
Prerequisite: Automotive Service I
This course builds on the knowledge and skills introduced in Automotive Service I and develops advanced knowledge and skills in vehicle system repair and/or replacement of components in the brakes, electrical systems, drivetrain, engine, HVAC, and steering & suspension systems, emphasizing hands-on experience. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies are appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR-G1).
(Offered at LHS)
Prerequisite: Automotive Service II
This course builds on the knowledge and skills introduced in Automotive Service I and II. Building advanced automotive skills and knowledge in vehicle servicing, testing, repair, and diagnosis of brakes, electrical systems, drivetrain, engine, HVAC, and steering & suspension systems, while emphasizing hands-on experience. As part of the NATEF accreditation, topics are aligned to the Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) requirements. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies are appropriate for this course include apprenticeship, cooperative education, entrepreneurship, internship, and job shadowing. This course helps prepare students for the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification in Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR-G1).
(Offered at FHS, LHS)
Prerequisite: Public Safety I, EMT II, Firefighter Tech II OR Law & Justice II
This course is the first in a series of courses aligned to the Emergency Management certifications from FEMA and are recommended by the North Carolina Emergency Management Office at the NC Department of Public Safety as appropriate for high school students. These certifications are those required by professionals in this field. The course includes skills in each area, using resources from the community to help deliver instruction to the students. English, language arts are reinforced.
(Offered at FHS, LHS)
Prerequisite: Emergency Management I
This course is the second in a series aligned to the Emergency Management certifications from FEMA are recommended by the North Carolina Emergency Management Office at the NC Department of Public Safety as appropriate for high school students. These certifications are those required by professional in this field. The course includes skills in each area, using resources from the community to help deliver instruction to the students. English language arts are reinforced.
(Offered at FHS, LHS)
Prerequisite: English II
This course is aligned to the EMT Basic certification available from the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services and is Part I of a two-course sequence required to meet the mandatory hours of training. The course includes skills in each area, using resources from the community to help deliver instruction to the students. Students must be 17 years of age prior to enrollment per NCOEMS requirements.
(Offered at FHS, LHS)
Prerequisite: EMT I & English III
This course is aligned to the EMT Basic certification available from the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services and is Part II of a two-course sequence required to meet the mandatory hours of training. The course includes skills in each area, using resources from the community to help deliver instruction to the students.