Manufacturing

Students focus on physical materials and processes as they fabricate usable products. Learning experiences include career analysis as well as the use of tools and equipment related to woodworking and composite materials. This course is recommended for students interested in technical careers and others wishing to improve their knowledge of woodworking and other processes with plastics and metals. 

Prerequisites: None 

Grades: 9-12

Advanced Woodworking I 

This course provides an orientation to careers in various fields of manufacturing. Learning experiences include career analysis as well as the use of tools and equipment related to analysis, testing, and processing of woods. Emphasis will be placed on manufacturing systems, safety, materials, production, business concepts, and the manufacturing process. Students may also explore manufacturing systems related to metals, plastics, ceramics, and composite materials. 

Prerequisites: Basic Woodworking

Grades: 10-12 

Advanced Woodworking II 

Students assess the relationship between production and society as they compose design portfolios, construct production prototypes, incorporate computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM), and apply automation to evaluate solutions to technological problems. Prerequisites: Advanced Woodworking I

Grades: 11-12