Complete (4) four credits from the following:
• 470507 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section A
These courses introduce the student to the principles, theories, and concepts of Automotive Technology and include instruction in the maintenance and light repair of Engines, Brake Systems, Electrical/Electronic Systems, Suspension, and Steering Systems, Automatic and Manual Transmission/Transaxles, and Engine Performance Systems. In all areas, appropriate theory, safety, and support instruction will be taught as required for performing each task, including proper care and cleaning of customers’ vehicles. The instruction will also include the identification and use of appropriate tools and test/measurement equipment required to accomplish certain tasks. The student will also receive the necessary training to locate and use current reference and training materials from accepted industry publications and resources and demonstrate the ability to write work orders. Courses A, B, C, and D can be completed in any sequence. The current program standards/task list can be found on the ASE Education Foundation website. Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12• 470509 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section B
The course description and all tasks/standards for the Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Sections A, B, C, and D are listed in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section A. Courses and standards/tasks in A, B, C, and D can be completed in any sequence. The current program standards/task list can be found on the ASE Education Foundation website.• 470511 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section C OR 470501 Co-op I (Auto)
The course description and all tasks/standards for the Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Sections A, B, C, and D are listed in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section A. Courses and standards/tasks in A, B, C, and D can be completed in any sequence. The current program standards/task list can be found on the ASE Education Foundation website.Co-opCo-op provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student’s educational objectives. Students who participate in the Cooperative Education program receive compensation for their work. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12• 470513 Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section D OR 470501 Co-op I (Auto)
The course description and all tasks/standards for the Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Sections A, B, C, and D are listed in Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Section A. Courses and standards/tasks in A, B, C, and D can be completed in any sequence. The current program standards/task list can be found on the ASE Education Foundation website.Co-opCo-op provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student’s educational objectives. Students who participate in the Cooperative Education program receive compensation for their work. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12*Not all courses will be offered each year
*Student must complete 4 courses and pass a valid industry certification to be eligible to Co-op and to be considered career ready.
Marketing CIP 52.1404.01
Required credits:
(080716) Marketing Principles (Intro Course)
Marketing Principles introduces students to the dynamic processes and activities in marketing. The course develops student understanding and skills in the functional areas of marketing, as well as business law, communication skills, customer relations, economics, human resources management, and operations. Current technology will be used to acquire information and to complete activities. Throughout the course, students are presented with ethical dilemmas and problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Leadership development will be provided through DECA. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(080717) Marketing Applications
Marketing Applications further student understanding and skills in the various marketing functions. Students discuss the nature of marketing plans, examine factors impacting pricing decisions, identify the effects of product life cycles on marketing, and determine elements of the promotional mix. Effective communication skills are also stressed throughout the course. Current technology will be used to acquire information and to complete the projects. Throughout the course, students are presented with problem solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Marketing Applications--Standard is targeted at typical students as well as ESL students and other students with special needs. Leadership development will be provided through DECA. Prerequisite: Marketing Principles 080716, Advertising and Promotion 081511, Retail Operations Specialist 081411, OR other similar level Marketing Courses.Choose (2) two credits from the following:
(081511) Advertising and Promotion
This course is designed to provide students with a realistic “hands-on” application of techniques used in the advertising and promotion of goods and services. Students use typical media software and media equipment while being exposed to all forms of media (including print, internet, radio, and television) methods, budgets, and evaluations used by industry. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Prerequisite: Marketing Principles 080716 OR Business and Marketing Essentials 060111 Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(081121) Sports and Event Marketing
This sport/event marketing course develops student understanding of the sport/event industries, their impact on local communities, and products; career opportunities in sport/event marketing; factors motivating people to participate in or attend sport and events; pricing considerations; positioning and product/service management; advertising, direct marketing, publicity, and sales promotion; and marketing-information management. Throughout the course, students are presented with ethical dilemmas and problemsolving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Prerequisite: Business and Marketing Essentials 060111 OR Marketing Principles 080716(080111) Fashion Marketing
This course is a specialized course that provides instruction in the marketing of apparel and accessories. This course is based upon the business and marketing core that includes communication skills, economics, operations, professional development, promotion, selling, distribution and product/service management. The instruction includes basic fashion and marketing basics, the use of design and color, promotions, visual merchandising and career opportunities. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(081411) Retail Operations Specialist
The Retail Operations Specialist course, designed to support the Retail Operations Specialist Apprenticeship Program, immerses students in the complex world of contemporary retailing. It builds students’ knowledge and skills in customer and personal service; cashier operations, supervision, and coordination; merchandising; store security; ordering; pricing and price marking; receiving product; sanitation and housekeeping; office procedures; and selling and marketing. Ethics, career exploration, and work-based learning are also emphasized throughout the course. Prerequisite: Business and Marketing Essentials 060111 OR other introductory-level business or marketing course.(080310) Principles of Entrepreneurship
Principles of Entrepreneurship introduces students to a wide array of entrepreneurial concepts and skills, including the role of entrepreneurship in our economy, entrepreneurial discovery processes, ideation, and preliminary start-up venture planning. Students also develop an appreciation for marketing’s pivotal role in the development and success of a new business. They become acquainted with channel management, pricing, product/service management, and promotion. Students conduct thorough market planning for their ventures: selecting target markets; conducting market, SWOT, and competitive analyses; forecasting sales; setting marketing goals and objectives; selecting marketing metrics; and setting a marketing budget. The capstone activity in the course is the development of detailed marketing plans for students’ startup businesses. Throughout the course, students are presented with ethical dilemmas and problem solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Prerequisite: Marketing Principles 080716 OR Business and Marketing Essentials 060111(081512) Promotional Applications and Media
This course is designed to provide students with hands-on applications of running a school-based industry simulated experience. Students will apply the basic fundamentals of advertising using digital and print media. This course is based on the business and marketing core that includes communication skills, economics, financial analysis, product and service management, and promotion. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(080911) Travel and Tourism Marketing
This course introduces the student to the travel and tourism industry. This course is based on the business and marketing core that includes communication skills, economics, human resource management, promotion, marketing-information management, and selling. Instruction includes domestic and international travel, sales techniques, transportation methods, food and beverage marketing, and destination marketing. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(060122) Accounting and Finance Foundations
This course will provide an introduction to both areas of accounting and finance. Topics will include banking, credit, financial literacy, career exploration, spreadsheet usage, and technical writing. The major focus of the course is on the accounting cycle and the communication of financial information to decision-makers. The accounting principles taught in this course are based on a double-entry system and include preparing bank reconciliations, payroll taxes, and financial statements. Detailed career exploration in the various fields of accounting will be available. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(060170) Personal Finance
This course will provide an introduction to both areas of accounting and finance. Topics will include banking, credit, financial literacy, career exploration, spreadsheet usage, and technical writing. The major focus of the course is on the accounting cycle and the communication of financial information to decision-makers. The accounting principles taught in this course are based on a double-entry system and include preparing bank reconciliations, payroll taxes, and financial statements. Detailed career exploration in the various fields of accounting will be available. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(060111) Business and Marketing Essentials
Business and Marketing Essentials is an introductory business and marketing course which enables students to acquire a realistic understanding of business processes and activities. Students examine fundamental economic concepts, the business environment, and primary business activities. They develop an understanding of and skills in such areas as customer relations, economics, emotional intelligence, financial analysis, human resources management, information management, marketing, operations, professional development, and strategic management. Throughout the course, students are presented ethical dilemmas and problem-solving situations for which they must apply academic and critical-thinking skills. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 10(080708) Marketing Education Internship
Internship for CTE (Career and Technical Education) courses provides supervised worksite experience for high school students who are enrolled in a pathway course associated with their identified career pathway. Internship experiences consist of a combination of classroom instruction and field experiences. A student receiving pay for an intern experience is one who is participating in an experience that lasts a semester or longer and has an established employee-employer relationship. A non-paid internship affects those students who participate on a short-term basis (semester or less). All information referenced to the Work Based Learning Manual. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(080707) Marketing Education Co-op
Cooperative Education for CTE (Career and Technical Education) courses provides supervised worksite experience related to the student’s identified career pathway. A student must be enrolled in an approved pathway course during the same school year that the co-op experience is completed or have already completed the pathway the previous year. Students who participate receive a salary for these experiences, in accordance with local, state and federal minimum wage requirements according to the Work Based Learning Manual. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(060109) Ethical Leadership
Ethical Leadership is a principles-based ethics course introducing students to key leadership and ethical knowledge and skills, including integrity, trust, accountability, transparency, fairness, respect, rule of law, and viability. Throughout the course, students apply ethical principles to contemporary, real-world situations that teens and young adults often encounter in school, at home, with friends, and in entry-level job positions. They examine the concept of ethical leadership and strengthen their leadership and ethical decision-making skills through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of at least one class service-learning project. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(081310) Fundamentals of Social Media Marketing
This course cultivates a basic to intermediate understanding of social media history, terminology, and concepts as they apply to the marketing and business sectors. Integrates a working knowledge of platform management and simple social media marketing strategy. Students learn how to practice good marketing principles in an “electronic” marketing place. Decision-making and problem-solving skills are involved in such units as human relations, distribution, market information management, and product/service planning. The employment skills learned will improve and increase the change of successful transition into the world of work. Leadership development will be provided through FBLA and/or DECA. Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12*Not all courses will be offered each year
*Student must complete 4 courses and pass a valid industry certification to be eligible to Co-op and to be considered career ready.
Allied Health CIP 51.0000.01
Required (2) two credits: (before moving on to additional coursework)
(170111) Principles of Health Science
Principles of Health Science is an orientation and foundation for occupations and functions in any health care profession. The course includes broad health care core standards that specify the knowledge and skills needed by the vast majority of health care workers. The course focuses on exploring health career options, history of health care, ethical and legal responsibilities, leadership development, safety concepts, health care systems and processes, and basic health care industry skills. This introductory course may be a prerequisite for additional courses in the Health Science program. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(170141) Emergency Procedures (.5) AND (170131) Medical Terminology (.5).
Emergency ProceduresThis course will focus on potential emergency situations. It is designed to promote an understanding of standard precautions necessary for personal and professional health maintenance and infection control. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the necessary skills in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and will be given the opportunity to take the complete examination as outlined by the sponsoring agency. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12Medical TerminologyMedical Terminology is designed to develop a working knowledge of language in all health science major areas. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots and abbreviations. Students will learn correct pronunciation, spelling, and application rules. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12Required (1) credit
(170501) Allied Health Core Skills
Allied Health Core Skills is designed to provide knowledge, concepts and psychomotor skills necessary for gainful employment as an entry-level health care worker. Assisting students in selecting a career major, classroom instruction and educational objectives are combined with learning experiences, observations, and a work-based learning opportunity such as internship, shadowing, or clinical rotation. This course is designed for students not enrolled in the Medicaid Nurse Aide program or the Patient Care Technician program. Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science 170111 AND Medical Terminology 170131 AND Emergency Procedures 170141Choose (1) one or more credits once all above have been completed:
(170167) Body Structures and Functions
Body Structures and Functions is designed to provide knowledge of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normalcy. The interactions of all body systems in maintaining homeostasis will promote an understanding of the basic human needs necessary for health maintenance. Academic knowledge from life science core content as it relates to the human body will be included. Laboratory activities should be a part of the course when appropriate. Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(170143) Introduction to Public Health
This course explores population health, health equity, and of course, the public health enterprise which requires a collaborative approach across numerous disciplines, fields, and industries. This course will help students learn to critically think about and explore what public health is really about, along with its key concepts, challenges, and solutions. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(170169) Medical Math
This course is designed for students who have completed courses containing all the required high school Kentucky Academic Standards (KAS) for Mathematics. If students have not completed courses containing all the required KAS for Mathematics, a Medical Math course should attend to standards students still need. This course is designed to focus, utilize and build on mathematical skills commonly used in all health occupations. Students will use applied techniques, problem-solving and critical thinking to perform mathematical operations such as computations, ratio and proportion, weights and measurements and conversions, beyond what was addressed in the student’s foundational courses. A Medical Math course may include, but is not limited to, topics found in the (+) standards of the KAS for Mathematics. This course is strongly recommended for all Health Science majors. Successful completion of Algebra I is suggested prior to enrolling in this course. Leadership development will be provided through the HOSA student organization. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(170550) Internship: Allied Health
The internship provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the students’ education objectives. Work based learning is designed to complement classroom instruction. Students will be required to follow program and agency requirements for attendance and health screenings. These may include but are not limited to drug screens, TB (tuberculin) skin tests, and immunization certificates. This course may be repeated to accommodate multiple experiences in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science 170111 AND Medical Terminology 170131 AND Emergency Procedures 170141 Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12*Not all courses will be offered each year
*Student must complete 4 courses and pass a valid industry certification to be eligible to Co-op and to be considered career ready.
Complete (2) two credits:
(470322) Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles
This course introduces the theory of electricity and magnetism and the relationship of voltage, current, resistance, and power in electrical circuits. The course is designed to develop an understanding of alternating and direct current fundamentals. Students will apply formulas to analyze the operation of AC and DC circuits. Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(470318) Maintaining Industrial Equipment
This course is designed to introduce the student to maintenance techniques and procedures used to maintain industrial equipment. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12Choose (2) two credits from the following: (Not all courses offered each year)
(470321) Fluid Power
This course is a study of fluid power theory, component identification and application, schematic reading, and basic calculations related to pneumatic and hydraulic systems and their operations. Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(470348) Industrial Maintenance Electrical Motor Controls
This course addresses the diversity of electrical motor control devices and applications used in industry today with safety and electrical lockouts included. Prerequisite: Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles 470322 Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(470330) Industrial Maintenance of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
This course includes the theory of Programmable Logic Controllers to include installation, programming, interfacing, and troubleshooting PLCs. Prerequisite: Industrial Maintenance Electrical Motor Controls 470348 Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(499925) Basic Troubleshooting (.5 credit)
This course explores the science of troubleshooting and the importance of proper maintenance procedures; how to work well with others, aids in communication and trade responsibilities; examines actual troubleshooting techniques, aids in troubleshooting and how to use schematics and symbols; focuses on specific maintenance tasks such as solving mechanical and electrical problems, breakdown maintenance, and the how’s and whys of planned maintenance. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(470301) Shop Management (.5 credit)
This course introduces the basic principles of sound and efficient shop management. Inventory control, fiscal management, and customer relations are emphasized. Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(499920) Basic Blueprint Reading (.5 credit)
This course presents basic applied math, lines, multi-view drawings, symbols, various schematics and diagrams, dimensioning techniques, sectional views, auxiliary views, threads and fasteners, and sketching typical to all shop drawings. Safety will be emphasized as an integral part of the course. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(470351) Robotics and Automation (For Maintenance)
This course provides an introduction to the theory of robots including terminology, components, and basic programming. It provides a theory of servo and non-servo robots. Topics include robot types, controllers, manipulators, basic robotic programming, and fluid power systems. It also provides basic theory of flexible and computer-integrated manufacturing and control systems. Prerequisite: Industrial Maintenance Electrical Motor Controls 470348 Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(470328) Welding for Maintenance
This course will provide basic instruction needed for students to weld using SMAW, MIG, TIG and Oxy-Fuel. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(470313) Fundamentals of Machine Tools- A (For Maintenance)
This course provides the basic principles needed for a solid foundation in machine tool technology. Areas and machines covered include shop safety, bench work, drill press, power saw, measurement, mills, and lathes. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(470316) Advanced Hydraulic Systems
This course covers design, repair, and troubleshooting of hydraulic systems. Prerequisite: Fluid Power 470321 Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(470326) Advanced Pneumatic Systems
This course covers design, repair and troubleshooting of pneumatic systems. Prerequisite: Fluid Power 470321 Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(470360) Applied Machining I
This course consists of intermediate level skills using machining equipment and surface grinders. It includes the selection of grinding wheels. Applications in milling, lathe, bench work, and utilizing gauge blocks and the sine bar are covered in this course. Surface grinding and abrasives are introduced, and properties of metals are discussed. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Machine Tools – A (For Maintenance) 470313 AND Fundamentals of Machine Tools – B (For Maintenance) 470314 Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(470361) Cooling and Dehumidification
This course explores the science of troubleshooting and the importance of proper maintenance procedures; how to work well with others, communication and trade responsibilities; actual troubleshooting techniques and how to use schematics and symbols; specific maintenance tasks such as solving mechanical and electrical problems and breakdown maintenance; and the how’s and whys of planned maintenance.Prerequisite: Refrigeration Fundamentals (For Maintenance) 470349 Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(470358) Electrical Components
This course defines the electrical components of an air conditioning system. Different types of line voltages, wiring diagrams, and solid-state devices are included. Safety is emphasized. Prerequisites: HVAC Electricity (Ind Maint) 470365 OR Industrial Maintenance Electrical Principles 470322 AND Industrial Maintenance Electrical Motor Controls 470348 Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(470314) Fundamentals of Machine Tool - B
This course provides the basic principles needed for a solid foundation in machine tool technology. Areas and machines covered include shop safety, bench work, drill press, power saw, measurement, mills, and lathes. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Machine Tools – A (For Maintenance) 470313(470363) Heating and Humidification
This course explains heating systems from simple fossil fuel furnaces through more complex systems. This course will also concentrate on the line and control voltage circuitry pertaining to these systems. ARI (Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute) Controls: Subtopics A-C; Heating Systems: Subtopics A-C; System Installation and StartUp: Subtopics A and B; System Servicing and Troubleshooting: Subtopic C; Tools and Equipment: Subtopic D. This course is designed to develop the practical skills of troubleshooting, checking, adjusting, and installing heating units currently in use. Prerequisite: HVAC Electricity (Ind Maint) 470365 Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(470365) HVAC Electricity
This course introduces students to the basic physics of electricity. Students apply Ohm’s Law; measure resistance, voltage, ohms, watts and amps; construct various types of electrical circuits; select wire and fuse sizes; and learn to troubleshoot an electric motor and motor controls. Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(470349) Refrigeration Fundamentals
The student is introduced to the fundamentals of refrigeration, refrigeration terms, and the basic refrigeration cycle. Proper use of tools, test equipment, and materials is stressed. Environmental issues including refrigerant handling are discussed. Refrigerant piping and methods used to join them are taught. General and specific safety are emphasized. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(470308) Internship OR (470305) Co-op I
The internship provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student’s educational objectives. Students participating in the internship do not receive compensation, Co-op students do. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor plus completion of four courses under the pathway.Recommended Grade Level: 11 – 12(332001) Introduction to 3D Printing Technology
An introduction to additive rapid prototyping manufacturing (three-dimensional printing), and its applications in conjunction with computer technology, including hardware, software, three- dimensional printing technology, file management, internet, security, and computer intellectual property ethics. Presents basic use of applications, programming, systems and utility software. Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12*Not all courses will be offered each year
*Student must complete 4 courses and pass a valid industry certification to be eligible to Co-op and to be considered career ready.
Choose (4) four credits from the following:
(499920) Basic Blueprint Reading (.5 credit) AND (480524) Basic Welding (.5 credit)
This course provides a study of occupationally specific prints for welders. Advanced study of multi-view drawings, assembly drawings, datum dimensions, numerical control drawings, sheet metal prints, castings and forgings, instrumentation and control charts, diagrams, working drawings, geometric dimensioning, tolerance, and use of reference materials and books are included. Occupational specifics including welding drawings, symbols, joint types, grooves, pipe welding symbols, testing symbols, and specification interpretations are stressed. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(480523) Oxy-fuel Systems OR (480501) Cutting Processes and Lab
Oxy Fuel SystemsThis course provides a working knowledge of oxy-fuel identification, set up, inspection, and maintenance; consumable identification, selection and care; principles of operation; and effects of variables for manual and mechanized oxy-fuel cutting, welding, brazing principles and practice, and metallurgy. Shop safety and equipment use are also covered. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12ORCutting Process and LabStudents will obtain a working knowledge of various cutting processes used by the welding industry. Skills will include but are not limited to safety; theory of operation; setup and operating techniques; troubleshooting; making minor equipment repairs; terms and definitions; identification; evaluation; and repair and prevention of discontinuities of cut surfaces. Also included are oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, exothermic cutting, air carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc cutting, and mechanical cutting processes. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(480521) Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Lab
Students learn the identification, inspection, and maintenance of SMAW electrodes; principles of SMAW; the effects of variables on the SMAW process to weld plate and pipe; and metallurgy. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(480522) Gas Metal Arc Welding and Lab
This course covers identification, inspection, and maintenance of GMAW machines; identification, selection and storage of GMAW electrodes; principles of GMAW; and the effects of variables on the GMAW process. Theory and applications of related processes such as FCAW, SMAW, and metallurgy are also included. Students learn the practical application and manipulative skills of Gas Metal Arc Welding and the proper safety situations needed in this process. Both ferrous and non-ferrous metals will be covered, as well as various joint designs on plates in all positions. Recommended Grade Level: 9 – 12(480533) GMAW Groove Lab
Students learn the method of operation and application of the Gas Metal Arc Welding process for welding groove welds in both ferrous and non-ferrous plate in all positions using both short circuiting and spray transfer where appropriate. Prerequisite: Gas Metal Arc Welding and Lab 480522 OR Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(480528) SMAW Groove Welds with Backing Lab
Students will acquire the manipulative skills to do groove welds in all positions with backing. Prerequisite: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Lab 480521 OR Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(480535) SMAW Open Groove Lab
This course offers the student the opportunity to advance skills in the practical aspects of vee- butt plate welding using SMAW. Prerequisite: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Lab 480521 OR Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(480525) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Lab
This course covers identification, inspection, and maintenance of GTAW machines; identification, selection and storage of GTAW electrodes; principles of GTAW; effects of variables on the GTAW process; and metallurgy. This course also teaches the theory and application of Plasma Arc Cutting. Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(480538) Gas Tungsten Pipe Welding Pipe Lab A
Students learn the method of operation and application of the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding system for welding of both ferrous and non-ferrous pipe in 2G and 5G positions. Prerequisite: GTAW Groove Lab 480530 OR Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(480530 GTAW Groove Lab
Students learn the method of operation and application of the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process for welding groove welds in both ferrous and non-ferrous plate in all positions. Prerequisite: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 480525 OR Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(480540) GMAW Pipe Lab A
This course acquaints the student with the operation and application of the Gas Metal Arc System for welding pipe in 2G and 5G positions. Prerequisite: GMAW Groove Lab 480533 OR Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(480534) GMAW Aluminum Lab (.5 credit)
Students learn to weld aluminum using GMAW process. Fillet and groove welds are made in all positions on both plate and pipe. Short circuiting and spray transfers are used where appropriate. Prerequisite: Gas Metal Arc Welding and Lab 480522 OR Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(480536) Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Lab A
Students will learn the required manipulative skills to arc weld pipe using mild steel electrodes in the 2G and 5G positions including proper pipe preparations, electrodes, safety precautions, and welding sequences. Fillet welds on pipe joints are also included in 2F, 2FR, 4F, and 5F positions. Prerequisite: SMAW Open Groove Lab 480535 Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12(480541) Co-op (Welding)
Co-op provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the educational objectives. Students participating in the Cooperative Education program receive compensation for their work. This course can be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor Recommended Grade Level: 12(332001) Introduction to 3D Printing Technology
An introduction to additive rapid prototyping manufacturing (three-dimensional printing), and its applications in conjunction with computer technology, including hardware, software, three- dimensional printing technology, file management, internet, security, and computer intellectual property ethics. Presents basic use of applications, programming, systems and utility software. Recommended Grade Level: 10 – 12*Not all courses will be offered each year
*Student must complete 4 courses and pass a valid industry certification to be eligible to Co-op and to be considered career ready.