80300 Intro To Skilled Trades and Manufacturing Technology Careers
Course Name: INTRO TO SKILLED TRADES AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CAREERS
Course Number: 80300
Open to: Grades 9-10-11-12
Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 1/2 credit
Prerequisite: None
Content: In this one-semester course students will spend time researching the Career Clusters of Architecture & Construction and Manufacturing. Each student will explore all the pathways in the cluster. Upon completion of the course, students will have the knowledge to make an educated decision on what pathway and plan of study they will continue to explore. The course will be based on the cluster's knowledge and skills statements.
Architecture & Construction Cluster Pathways that will be emphasized:
•Construction
•Maintenance/Operations
•Design/Pre-Construction
Manufacturing Cluster Pathways that will be emphasized:
•Production
•Maintenance, Installation & Repair
•Manufacturing Production Process Development
Careers that will be emphasized in this course:
•Carpenters •Quality Control (measurement)
•Electricians •Welding
•HVAC •Machinists
•Plumbing •Foundry
•Excavation, Large Equipment Operators
Cost: Cost for field trips, purchase of safety glasses is required.