Carpentry recently welcomed elementary students from around the County where they learned about the trade and made coinhole boards.
Looking more like a home
Carpentry I and II students are finally having their turn on working at the house project this year. They have been busy hanging drywall which is rapdily transforming the house into a home.
ARCHIVED WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Copper piping
HVAC students are working with copper in the lab. Second year students are learning how to bronze pipes together. First year students are cutting, bending, and connecting.
NEW EXPERIENCES
Students in CAD attended the historic trades expo learning about the different kinds of historical trade jobs. They also got the chance to visit Bogeys Sports park to talk with them about Wiffle Golf with plans to help Henrico county parks and rec build a course at Dorey Park.
COMING DOWN TO THE WIRE....
Electricity I students have started working in their booths, learning how to wire receptacles. These students are working very diligently in not just learning a new skill, but perfecting those skills. After they complete their wiring projects, the Instructors critique the project to ensure the student has learned the skills being taught.
Electricity II students are wrapping up the Rough-in part of the House Building Project and have done a FANTASTIC job. They are working extremely hard and they can now add wiring a house to their resume....We are VERY proud of how they remained focused on this big project!
Getting in the Spirit
Carpentry II students assisted the Cosmetology department by installing new cabinets for students to store their lab supplies in the Cosmetology lab. They also got into the spirit of Halloween decorating our only door for the ACE Spirit of Halloween contest.
Almost Finished
Masonry II students have been working hard to finish this wall on the right side foundation of House #20 so that vinyl siding can be installed next.
Installations
HVAC students were able to work at House 20 this fall to help install the new HVAC system going into this home. The rough in was completed and they will be back this spring to complete the final installation.
Collaborating with "clients"
CAD 1 students have been working hard on their orthographic drawing skills, and fine tuning their 3D modeling. Next week they will be using the 3D printer to produce their designs.
CAD 2 students worked with students from the cosmetology class to help them produce floorplans for their future salons. The cosmetology students were their "clients" and they had to work together to make sure their designs were exactly what they wanted.
Installing Homeruns
Electricity Day 1 students have started learning about Electrical hand tools and have started learning a few skills, such as: stripping wire and making hooks to terminate on devices.
Electricity 2 students have started wiring the house building project and should have the rough in completed in a few weeks!
CArpentry SKills & Safety
Carpentry Day 2 students have been hard at work in the lab completing several projects which were left from last year and was received over the summer. This has been a great way for them to refresh their skills and also learn some new ones.
Carpentry Day 1 students have been busy learning about OSHA and Workplace Readiness. While they have not worked in the lab yet they are learning valuable skills which will help them succeed once all of the testing is complete.
Masonry students have been hard at work installing our brick wall on the sides of our house project.
Constructing Walls
Safety & House Prep
First year HVAC students are earning their OSHA 10 cards and 2nd year students have been working with Electricity students to prepare to go to the House project. HVAC will be installing the home HVAC system in September at the House Project.
WELCOME TO CAD!
Welcome to Computer Aided Drafting, where students get the opportunity to learn and explore Drafting, Architecture and Engineering Industries.
CAD I has been busy working on their math skills, learning their line types, and practicing orthographic views, as well as Workplace Readiness skills to prepare them for their WPR Certification test later this month.
CAD II students spent the last two weeks researching for their plans after high school. From college plans, military, or straight into the workforce, students diligently identified their goals, deadlines and qualifications for each option they chose. They are now working on refreshing their drafting skills from last year to interpret engineering drawings. These students will take the knowledge and skills that they obtained last year and will put them into real world, practical experience!!!!!
WELCOME TO ELECTRICITY!
Welcome to Electricity, where we give students the opportunity to learn and explore the Electrical Industry. Our three Instructors each bring a unique blend of experiences to enhance student learning and provide options for different pathways into the electrical field.
Electricity I has been busy working on their math skills and getting ready for their FIRST, that's right, FIRST certification of the year!
Electricity II students are working on refreshing their electrical safety knowledge in preparation for wiring the house building project in a few weeks. These students will take the knowledge and skills that they obtained last year and will put them into real world, practical experience!!!!!
Electricity I students are eager to learn about their prospective futures!