Industrial Technology Education
Possible Career Paths in Industrial Technology: Construction: Carpenter, Cabinet Maker, Mason, Roofer, Electrician, Construction
Manager Metal Fabrication: Sheet metal Fabricator, HVAC, Welder, Machinist, Tool and Die Maker Drafting: Architectural Draftsman,
Mechanical Draftsman, Computer Aided Designer, Estimator, Construction Manager, Engineer Electronics: Electronic Technician,
Cable, Dish, Security, etc. Installer Engineering: Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer Engines: Small Engine
Technician, Powersports Technician Automotive Mechanics: Auto Technician
Woodworking Production
1456: Woodworking Production and Design
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: $75.00 - $110.00 Depends on wood choices.
Credit: This course fulfills one credit of the NPHS Fine Arts Requirement. (Does NOT fulfill Fine Arts requirement for class of 2027 and beyond)
Course Description: This beginning woodworking class is offered to give the student a variety of experiences in the transformation of raw materials to a finished product. Students will study the technology of design, selection, planning, materials, tools, organization and production. Production activities will include mass produced items of furniture or other useful articles to the students or others.
1442: Intermediate Woodworking
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Woodworking Production & Design
Class Fee: $140.00 - $250.00
Credit: This course fulfills one credit of the NPHS Fine Arts Requirement. (Does NOT fulfill Fine Arts requirement for class of 2027 and beyond)
Course Description: This woodworking course consists of individual project work on a piece of furniture such as a coffee table, sofa table, and cedar chest. The plans, designs, materials, machines, tools, and construction methods and finishing techniques necessary for the construction and completion of the project are studied. Project design and construction is appropriate for beginners and interesting enough for the experienced.
1460: Outdoor Furniture Design
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Woodworking Production & Design
Class Fee: $125.00 per single chair. $230.00 per double chair.
Credit: This course fulfills one credit of the NPHS Fine Arts Requirement. (Does NOT fulfill Fine Arts requirement for class of 2027 and beyond)
Course Description: This course studies and produces furniture designed for outdoor use. The plans, design, materials, machines, tools, construction methods and finishing techniques necessary for the completion of the projects are studied. White oak that is resistant to outside elements will be used on projects. The main project is an Adirondack chair and ottoman. An additional project of a folding end table will be designed and produced if time allows.
1463A: Advanced Woodworking A
1463B: Advanced Woodworking B
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Intermediate Woodworking or Outdoor Furniture Design
Class Fee: $250.00-$450.00
Credit: This course fulfills two credits of the NPHS Fine Arts requirement. (Does NOT fulfill Fine Arts requirement for class of 2027 and beyond)
Course Description: This year-long woodworking course is for the advanced woodworking student who enjoyed their previous woodworking classes at NPHS. This is a two-semester course with students learning the planning, cost analysis, and production of a larger piece of furniture. Students can choose and build one of the following: seven drawer desk, grandmother clock, gun cabinet, china hutch or dresser. Students will be charged a fee for materials used during the construction of their project.
Construction
2341A: Construction Trades
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: (see course description)
Credits: 2 (this class is 2 periods long)
Course Description: This is a basic course in residential construction. Theory, procedures, estimating and safety will be covered. Students will practice leadership skills by working individually and in teams on school projects, small buildings and individual projects. The double class period allows us to do off site projects. Units to be covered include power tool operations, surveying, concrete and masonry, framing, siding and roofing. Students will be required to pay for projects that they chose to build and take home.
Metal Fabrication
1445: Introduction to Welding
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: $50.00-$55.00 (Cost will vary based on current metal prices.)
Course Description: This course introduces students to basic welding techniques, procedures and safety measures. Each student will have the opportunity to develop skills in stick, MIG and oxy acetylene procedures. Basic machine principles on the band saws, grinders and drill presses will be taught and practiced as well as the operation of the plasma cutter. A number of assigned projects will be required of each student for completion of the course.
1450: Sheet Metal Design and Fabrication
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: $50.00-$55.00 (Cost will vary based on current metal prices.)
Course Description: This course involves study and practical application of various sheet metal processes. We will be doing pattern layout on paper and sheet metal. Student projects may include small tool boxes, dust pans or small storage containers. We will be using sheet metal machines including box and pan brakes, bar folders, squaring shears, drill presses and spot welders.
1465: Advanced Metal Working
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Welding
Class Fee: $25.00 (Varies—See Course Description)
Course Description: This course is designed for students interested in exploring several areas of the metalworking industry. Advanced welding, basic machining principles will be covered. Students will practice advanced MIG techniques and be introduced to TIG welding procedures. Design and layout of small machining projects will be taught. The students will manufacture these projects using the Machine Lathes, Drill Presses and Vertical Milling Machines. If time allows, individual projects to be purchased may be manufactured with the instructor’s permission. Shop fees for machine projects will be $25.00. Optional individual project costs will vary.
Drafting
1443: Architectural Drawing and Design
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: This course fulfills one credit of the NPHS Fine Arts Requirement. (Does NOT fulfill Fine Arts requirement for class of 2027 and beyond)
Course Description: Architectural Drawing is offered for all students interested in developing skills and understanding the planning process of residential housing. Students will develop the skills of lettering and scale reading along with terms used in the residential housing industry. Designs and plans for well thought out houses will be studied and developed within a certain square footage. A set of complete elevation plans will be developed correlating with the floor plan. The transition from traditional board drawing to Computer Aided drafting will take place with the use of AutoCAD program. All materials necessary are furnished.
1444: Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This course is designed for students that would like to further their skills and knowledge of drafting. In this high tech age, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) is rapidly growing in the workplace. CAD is using sophisticated drafting and drawing software to produce visual communication quickly and professionally. In this course, students make the transition from traditional drafting instruments to CAD through extensive use of a CAD workstation and user-friendly CAD software (AutoCad). All materials necessary are furnished.
1466: Basic Home Maintenance
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Fee: $5.00
Course description: This course introduces the future homeowner to the many aspects of maintaining a home. Each student will learn basic hand and power tool operation and safety. Internet sites on home maintenance will be explored and used as guides for practical application procedures. Home financing instruments will be researched and discussed. Each student will wire the many switch, light and outlet circuits found in today’s homes. Installation of bathroom and kitchen plumbing fixtures, ceramic tile, vinyl siding, ceiling fans, and roofing will be studied and practiced. The students will learn to “sweat” copper fittings and work with PVC piping. If time allows, painting and wood finishing and refinishing will be covered.
Engineering
1451: Introduction to Engineering
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: Introduction to Engineering challenges students to think like an engineer using the Six Sigma methodology. This course will give an overview of the engineering field and the ways engineers look at problem solving in a hands-on environment. Students will: Define, measure, analyze, improve and control variables and attributes. Learn blueprint reading and drafting a working drawing using AutoCAD. Learn to use various measuring devices. Complete troubleshooting exercises. Learn to design various parts to be run on various CNC machines and printed on a 3D printer. Learn to program and run robotic programs. Most labs and work are done in a group setting with every student acting as a team leader and working together to win various challenges against other groups.
Engines
1446: Small Gas Engines
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Course Description: This is an introductory course in the basic fundamentals of operation of the small gas engine and the study of the various systems including ignition, compression, carburetor, etc. The main objectives of this course are to study the basic theory of two and four cycle operation. Each student is required to break down and assemble several four cycle engines supplied by the school. Various hand tools connected with small engines will be used. Students will have the option to work on their own engines if they so choose.
Electronics
1455: Introductory Electronics
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Class Fee: $15.00-$40.00 (see course description)
Course Description: This is a beginning course in the area of electronics. Students will study and apply such fundamentals as electrical sources, current flow, resistance, transistors, solid state devices and soldering. The students will use state of the art meters, computerized trainers, tools and devices in constructing experiments and making electrical measurements. At the end of the term, students will plan and construct a project. The projects will be purchased in kit form and built from a schematic diagram using individual components. There are numerous projects to choose from including alarms, strobe lights, color organs, sound activated switches, LED’s and robots to name just a few. Students are responsible for the cost of the projects they construct.
Automotive Mechanics
2220A: Automotive Mechanics I
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 2 (this class is 2 periods long)
Students are responsible for finding or providing their own transportation to and from the auto shop located behind the bus garage.
Topics covered:
• Introduction to automotive service and systems
• Auto shop safety
• Careers in the automotive industry
• Use of All-Data electronic service information
• Basic auto maintenance
• Tire and wheel service
• Battery operation and service
• Starting and charging system operation and testing
• Automotive Chassis Systems
• Braking systems operation and service
• Precision measurement
• Drive-line systems service
• Introduction to anti-lock brake systems
2222: Automotive Mechanics II
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Automotive Mechanics I
Credits: 2 (this course is 2 periods long)
Students are responsible for finding or providing their own transportation to and from the auto shop located behind the bus garage.
Topics covered:
• Steering and suspension systems
• Engine performance and operation
• Fundamentals of engine operation
• Ignition systems
• Basic engine construction
• Automotive engine diagnosis
• Engine overhaul
• Automotive electrical systems
• Computerized fuel and emission control systems
2221: Consumer Car Care
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None. Students who have taken Automotive Mechanics I cannot enroll in Consumer Car Care.
Students are responsible for finding or providing their own transportation to and from the auto shop located behind the bus garage.
Course Description: This course will provide every automobile driver with the knowledge and skills required to keep their car in top operating condition. Many aspects of basic automobile function, maintenance and problem diagnosis will be covered in this course. Everything you may need to know from purchasing to keeping your car looking and running like new will be included.
Topics covered:
• Steering and suspension systems
• Engine performance and operation
• Fundamentals of engine operation
• Ignition systems
• Basic engine construction
• Techniques to use for vehicle inspection and buying
• Recognize and diagnose abnormal noises, smells and leaks from your car
• Learn detailing procedure