Pre-Engineering Pathway
Career & Technical Education at Platt High School
The Pre-Engineering Pathway prepares students for careers in engineering and design. Students will build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge required to succeed in this industry.
The Pre-Engineering Pathway prepares students for careers in engineering and design. Students will build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge required to succeed in this industry.
"The pre-engineering classes helped me to understand how an idea becomes a design, and then a product. I really enjoyed being able to design something and then be able to create it on the 3D printer."
"The pre-engineering classes helped me to understand how an idea becomes a design, and then a product. I really enjoyed being able to design something and then be able to create it on the 3D printer."
Jacob, Class of 2018
Jacob, Class of 2018
Careers in the Engineering include:
Careers in the Engineering include:
Click on a career below and learn more about salary, employment outlook, and the steps needed to follow this career pathway.
Click on a career below and learn more about salary, employment outlook, and the steps needed to follow this career pathway.
College Majors in this pathway include:
College Majors in this pathway include:
There are a variety of colleges, universities, and technical schools that offer degrees and training. Click on a major below to see some options in this region.
There are a variety of colleges, universities, and technical schools that offer degrees and training. Click on a major below to see some options in this region.
Course Offerings
Course Offerings
Computer Aided Drafting 1
Computer Aided Drafting 1
This introductory course will begin with an understanding of what CAD is. Daily assignments will be used to reinforce the basics of drawing with CAD. Emphasis will be placed on the development of exactness of thought, construction, proportion and developing proficiency in the performance of fundamental tasks.
This introductory course will begin with an understanding of what CAD is. Daily assignments will be used to reinforce the basics of drawing with CAD. Emphasis will be placed on the development of exactness of thought, construction, proportion and developing proficiency in the performance of fundamental tasks.
Exploring Technology
Exploring Technology
Students will explore the world of technology, and how it relates to the world around you. It investigates construction, manufacturing, communications and transportation. This is an activity-based course, students will build models develop communication systems, program robots while exploring future career opportunities.
Students will explore the world of technology, and how it relates to the world around you. It investigates construction, manufacturing, communications and transportation. This is an activity-based course, students will build models develop communication systems, program robots while exploring future career opportunities.
MxCC CAD 110 Introduction to CAD
MxCC CAD 110 Introduction to CAD
This college level course is an introduction to the techniques of generating graphic images with computers using AutoCAD. Topics include: overview of CAD terminology, two-dimensional geometric construction, scaling, and assembly drawings including tolerance studies. Students will be eligible to earn 3 college credits upon completion. Offered in grades 11-12
This college level course is an introduction to the techniques of generating graphic images with computers using AutoCAD. Topics include: overview of CAD terminology, two-dimensional geometric construction, scaling, and assembly drawings including tolerance studies. Students will be eligible to earn 3 college credits upon completion. Offered in grades 11-12
Computer Aided Drafting 2
Computer Aided Drafting 2
This course will give the students further experience in making more advanced drawings, using additional methods and the CAD system. The last term will be devoted to architectural drafting where the student will make floor, electrical and foundation plans for a small house.
This course will give the students further experience in making more advanced drawings, using additional methods and the CAD system. The last term will be devoted to architectural drafting where the student will make floor, electrical and foundation plans for a small house.
MxCC MFG 124 Blueprint Reading
MxCC MFG 124 Blueprint Reading
This course is the first in blueprint reading and the study of orthographic projection. Many topics including lines and their uses, auxiliary views, sectional views, special dimensioning is covered. Students will be eligible to earn 3 college credits upon completion. Offered in grades 11-12
This course is the first in blueprint reading and the study of orthographic projection. Many topics including lines and their uses, auxiliary views, sectional views, special dimensioning is covered. Students will be eligible to earn 3 college credits upon completion. Offered in grades 11-12
Robotics
Robotics
This course will introduce students to the technology based industry of robotics. Students who are interested in electronics, computer animation, and mechanical devices will enjoy this activity-based course.
This course will introduce students to the technology based industry of robotics. Students who are interested in electronics, computer animation, and mechanical devices will enjoy this activity-based course.
Computer Aided Drafting 3
Computer Aided Drafting 3
Students will prepare a complete set of plans for a one or two-story home of their choice. The work includes preliminary plans, floor plans, door and window schedules, foundation plans, elevations, pictorial rendering of the house and structural detail drawings.
Students will prepare a complete set of plans for a one or two-story home of their choice. The work includes preliminary plans, floor plans, door and window schedules, foundation plans, elevations, pictorial rendering of the house and structural detail drawings.
Personalized Learning Experience
Personalized Learning Experience
Platt High School now offers Personalized Learning Experiences (PLE) which allow students to customize their educational program to pursue areas of interest or investigate a career outside of the traditional classroom setting. Students will work with a staff member to design a program with measurable learning objectives and must demonstrate mastery of the program components. Students may earn credit based on successful completion of the PLE. For more information see your School Counselor.
Platt High School now offers Personalized Learning Experiences (PLE) which allow students to customize their educational program to pursue areas of interest or investigate a career outside of the traditional classroom setting. Students will work with a staff member to design a program with measurable learning objectives and must demonstrate mastery of the program components. Students may earn credit based on successful completion of the PLE. For more information see your School Counselor.
For more information on college & career opportunities in this pathway, visit your Naviance Family Connection page or one of these other resources:
For more information on college & career opportunities in this pathway, visit your Naviance Family Connection page or one of these other resources: