Industrial & Engineering
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
(Construction Trades CTE Program)
Wood Tech I 170061 .5 Credit
Prerequisite: None
CTE/Elective, Graded
Woods: Tech I is an introduction to basic woodworking. Students will receive instruction in safe and proper operation of a variety of woodworking tools and equipment. Students will develop skill and learn technique while constructing several individual woodworking projects. Wood Tech II is an advanced study of the woodworking process.
Intro to Drafting & Design 21102 .5 Credit
Prerequisite: none
CTE/Computer/Elective, Graded
General course introducing students to the technical craft of drawing and/or analyzing design specifications. Uses exercises from a variety of applications to provide students the knowledge and experience used in engineering and trades programs. Computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems are introduced
General Construction 17002 (TBCC IMT 150) .5 Credit/3 college credits
Prerequisites: Wood Tech I,
Available: Grades 10-12
CTE/Elective Credit, Graded
General Construction is a class designed for sophomores and juniors to help them gain the basic knowledge of construction vocabulary, math and the fundamental principles that govern how buildings are erected. Students will construct small projects in the classroom. The class will also cover essential facts and figures for many aspects of residential construction.
Small Engine Repair 20110 (TBCC IMT 140) .5 Credit/3 college credits
Prerequisite: none
Available: Grades 10-12
CTE/Elective, Graded
Small Gas Engines is a hands-on course where students will study the various systems involved in utilizing internal combustion engine technology. Each student will have the opportunity to completely disassemble and rebuild a small gas engine.
Construction Trades A/B 17049 (TBCC IMT 151/251) .5 credit/4 college credits ea
Pre-requisite: Wood Tech, General Construction
Available Grades 11-12
CTE/Elective, Graded
Construction Trades is an ideal course for students who expect to earn their living in one of the building trades, as a pathway towards engineering or architecture, or for students who want to learn home-building techniques/skills for personal use. This unique course involves working off-campus as a team to construct a home or building project in our local community. Content includes: foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, drywall and finishing. In addition to meeting the pre-requisites, interested students should be dependable, honest, hardworking and able to cooperate as part of a team.
Welding 13207 (TBCC WLD 111) .5 Credit/3 college credits
Prerequisite: Wood Tech 1
Available: Grades 10-12
CTE/Elective, Graded
The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with metals and metal properties as well as the welding, cutting, grinding and machining techniques appropriate in work with various metals. Covers uses, safety, nomenclature, equipment operation, set-up and shutdown procedures and welding– related math and science for Shielded Metal Arch Welding and Oxy-acetylene cutting.
Welding Fabrication 13202 (TBCC WLD 261) .5 Credit/4 college credits
Prerequisite: Wood Tech 1
Available: Grades 10-12
CTE/Elective, Graded
This course continues to build skills with metals and metal properties that were introduced in Intro to Welding. Students will gain experience in the selection and use of layout tools and equipment used in fabrication of metals and will have the opportunity to design and fabricate a structure/product from a set of specifications.
Construction Career Experience 17048 .5 credit
Pre-requisite: Wood Tech, General Construction
Available Grades 11-12
Construction Career Experience provides students with the opportunity to complete an occupational experience in an approved training station/work environment in the construction field. A signed agreement and plan must be completed by the student, and signed by the instructor and work supervisor.
Students who complete 4 classes of the following are considered CTE participants and will be given a certificate of acknowledgement: Students completing 6 courses earn earn a CTE cord to wear at graduation.