80305 CADD/CNC Manufacturing 1

Course Name: CADD/CNC MANUFACTURING 1

Course Number: 80305

Open to: Grades 9-10-11-12

Length: 1 semester

Credits: 1/2 credit

Prerequisites: None, but this course is recommended as an intro to the Manufacturing and Welding courses.

Content: This class will introduce students to the language of Manufacturing & Engineering. It is a beginning-level course providing students with an opportunity to develop skills in creating and reading technical drawings as well as 3D solid modeling. Students will gain skills in fundamental drawing techniques and procedures, equipment and material usage as well as applied CNC (Computer Numeric Control). Drawing emphasis will focus on CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design) using industry-standard Autodesk software at the high school STEM lab. This course is especially beneficial for students interested in careers related to production design, engineering, architecture, drafting, commercial art, graphic arts, and manufacturing.

Activities: Students will have the opportunity to do hands-on projects learning the basics of programming and creating a project on the Laser Engraver, CNC Plasma, CNC Wood Router and 3D printer.

Cost: $15 for supplies retained by the student.