INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

It is the policy of the Pella Community Schools that Vocational Education Opportunities will be offered without regard to, and including but not limited to, age, color, creed, national origin, race, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical attributes, physical or mental ability or disability, ancestry, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, or familial status.

87250 ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

GRADE: 10, 11, 12  | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1  | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

Manufactured products are a part of our everyday life, yet most students have not been introduced to the high-tech, innovative nature of modern manufacturing. Students will explore professional and technical careers in industry through the study of product design, 3D printing, robotics, PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machines, automation and manufacturing processes. The course

culminates with a capstone project where students apply the knowledge and skills gained to design, build, and program a manufacturing production system.

87500 ^CADD 1

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - CAD 119 (Intro Computer-Aided Drafting)

PREREQUISITE: Basic computer literacy

Students in this class will study, understand, and apply basic drafting techniques. Most work will be completed on industrial standard computer software. Students will be working primarily with two-dimensional drawings and will learn about multi-view drawings, pictorial drawings, section drawings, and auxiliary drawings. Students will demonstrate their understanding through quizzes and projects. If time allows, students will be introduced to three-dimensional modeling towards the end of the course.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

87510 ^CADD 2

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - CAD 125 (Intermediate CADD-Mechanical)

PREREQUISITE: CADD 1

Students successfully completing CADD 1 will continue to gain more skills and understanding in this course. Students will deepen their understanding of working drawings as well as learn about product intersections,  pattern developments, threaded fasteners, product tolerance, manufacturing techniques, cams, and gears. Students will demonstrate their understanding through quizzes and projects. If time allows, students will be introduced to stress analysis and three-dimensional modeling towards the end of the course.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

87520 CARE USE/OF HAND/POWER TOOLS 

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COURSE PREP RECOMMENDATIONS: Fundamentals of Construction

Students will learn the safe and proper use of hand and power tools as they study entrepreneurship, product development and material processing. Students will utilize science, technology, and engineering concepts used in manufacturing processes through classroom and designed lab assignments. This course also provides students with valuable skills such as: problem solving, design principles, creative thinking, and teamwork to solve classroom assignments.

87050  EXPLORING INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY

GRADE: 9, 10 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

Students will explore technology through classroom activities and hands-on design challenges. Students will learn how to utilize 3D modeling software for designing products and processing materials with 3D printing, computer numerical controlled (CNC) laser cutting and computer aided manufacturing (CAM). Students will also explore basic electronic circuitry and robotics principles while building and coding robots, explore the technology in GPS (Global Positioning Systems) in unmanned drone flights,, and be introduced to advanced technology used in industry.

87100  FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

This course is designed to help students explore all aspects of residential construction through classroom and hands-on activities. Topics include proper use of hand and power tools, architectural blueprint reading, wall framing, roof construction, window/door installation, electricity, plumbing and OSHA safety. A capstone project will include students constructing a shed (or tiny house) that will be sold upon completion.

81100 FUNDAMENTALS OF WELDING 

GRADES: 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

This course will introduce students to basic welding technology, safety, equipment, and welding practices. Emphasis is placed on lab activities with gas metal arc welding (GMAW/MIG) used in industry but may also include shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), plasma cutting, and oxy-fuel welding and cutting. An introduction to blueprint reading, welding symbols interpretation and basic fabrication will be included in this course. The students are required to do many types of joints and then are evaluated on the quality of their welds.  Once all processes are completed, the students will be able to create their own welding project.

87000  ROBOTICS 1 

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE 

Robotics 1 is a course that uses a classroom and hands-on approach to introduce the basic concepts of robotics by focusing on the construction and programming of driver or autonomous controlled mobile robots. Topics will include motor control, gear ratios, manipulators, sensors, decision-making, and block programming systems. Students will work in teams, using the VEX Robotic Design System, to build and test increasingly more complex mobile robots, culminating with a capstone design project to qualify for a Technology Student Association State VEX robotics contest. Students will also learn to program a series of operations with the Advanced Manufacturing lab’s DOBOT articulated robots.

FALL SEMESTER

• • 87800 ^Welding 1 Print Reading (WEL 233)

  • 87810 ^Welding 1 Safety/Health (WEL 228)

  • 87820 ^Welding 1 Short Circuit Transfer (WEL 244)

Students will have the exciting opportunity to learn how to have a career in Welding (GMAW) and other fields. To be able to read a blueprint proficiently. This course will challenge the minds of the students of where else this talent can be utilized.

Students will have the opportunity to see what welding is really about and will have a lot of hands-on experiences with welding and blueprint reading. The skills learned in this class will be a skill that will be with them for a lifetime and gives them other opportunities at other careers they may not have thought of. There will be a lot of responsibility on the student to respect the equipment and to keep it in the running order. This class is intended for active/hand on learning.

If a student misses more than the allowed days as in the schools handbook the student may be removed from the class. Students with excessive absences (10 or more) may be asked to sign an attendance agreement.

87800 ^WELDING 1 PRINT READING

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 2 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK

COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - WEL 233 (Print Reading)

COREQUISITE: 1 DMACC Credits - WEL 228 (Welding Safety & Health)

                           2 DMACC Credits - WEL 244 (GMAW Short Circuit Transfer)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be 16 years or older.

Provides instruction in interpreting elements of welding prints (drawings or sketches), focusing on measurement, American Welding Society welding symbols, and fabrication requirements. Students will understand how to prepare, assemble and tack welding parts according to drawings or sketches, using proper materials and tools. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1 Module 3: Drawing and Welding Symbol Interpretation, Key Indicators 1 and 2.

#GRADED COURSE ON INFINITE CAMPUS FOR ALL CO-REQUISITES & SELECTED IN COURSE REGISTRATION.

87810 ^WELDING 1 SAFETY/HEALTH#

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 0 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK

COLLEGE CREDIT: 1 DMACC Credits - WEL 228 (Welding Safety & Health)

COREQUISITE: 3 DMACC Credits - WEL 233 (Print Reading)

                           2 DMACC Credits - WEL 244 (GMAW Short Circuit Transfer)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be 16 years or older.

This course will provide students with orientation to the welding profession and will cover the basics of safety & health within the welding profession. This course aligns to SENSE Level 1, Module 1 and Module 2 - Key Indicators 1-6.

87820 ^WELDING 1 SHORT CIRCUIT TRANSFER

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 0 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK

COLLEGE CREDIT: 2 DMACC Credits - WEL 244 (GMAW Short Circuit Transfer)

COREQUISITE: 3 DMACC Credits - WEL 233 (Print Reading)

                           1 DMACC Credits - WEL 228 (Welding Safety & Health)

PREREQUISITE: Students must be 16 years or older.

Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding Short-Circuiting Transfer. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel, in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended. This course aligns with SENSE Level 1 Module 5 Key Indicators 1-7.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for the transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

SPRING SEMESTER 

• • 87850 ^Welding 2 Intro Fabrication (WEL 208)

  • 87860 ^Welding 2 Spray Transfer (WEL 245)

These two courses are designed to teach skills that will allow students to gain employment in the production manufacturing welding field. Students will learn to weld in the flat, horizontal, overhead, and vertical positions with Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) using pulse/spray and Flux Core related processes. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) will also be used during this course. Also for students to put their Blueprint Reading skills to the test putting together parts in a weld fixture and doing weldments to print. Students will heat and cut steel with oxygen/acetylene torch equipment. They will also learn how to use the bandsaw, Ironworker and plasma cutter. Also to gain exposure to processes, equipment, and safety in the manufacturing environment. If a student misses more than the allowed days as in the schools handbook, the student may be removed from the class.

87850 ^WELDING 2 INTRO FABRICATION#

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | CREDIT: 2 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK

COLLEGE CREDIT: 2 DMACC Credits - WEL 208 (Introduction to Fabrication)

COREQUISITE: 2 DMACC Credits - WEL 245 (Spray Transfer)

PREREQUISITE: Instructor approval and students must be 16 years or older.

Gain exposure to processes, equipment and safety in the manufacturing environment. Correctly select, read and calibrate appropriate measuring instruments. Learn appropriate use of fabrication equipment and apply basic lay-out techniques utilizing hand-tools. Heat and cut steel with oxygen/acetylene torch equipment.

#GRADED COURSE ON INFINITE CAMPUS FOR ALL COREQUISITES & SELECTED IN COURSE REGISTRATION.

87860 ^WELDING 2 SPRAY TRANSFER

GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | CREDIT: 2 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK

COLLEGE CREDIT: 2 DMACC Credits - WEL 245 (Spray Transfer)

COREQUISITE: 2 DMACC Credits - WEL 208 (Introduction to Fabrication)

PREREQUISITE: Instructor approval and students must be 16 years or older.

Focuses on proper weld safety, machine setup and welding techniques of Gas Metal Arc Welding Spray Transfer. Students perform American Welding Society compliant welds on carbon steel in flat and horizontal positions. This course will prepare students to take an AWS welder certification test, which is recommended for its successful completion. It aligns with SENSE Level 1 Module 5 Key Indicators 1, 2 and 8-12, as well as Module 2 - Indicator 7, Module 3- Key Indicator 3, and Module 9 – Key Indicator 2.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

87920  ^TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP 1

GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Pass/No Pass | PHS CREDIT: 3 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 5 DMACC Credits - IND 901

The student will work with a participating employer. The tasks will be consistent with the student’s ability and previous coursework. A task list will be issued to the employer.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

87930  ^TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP 2

GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Pass/No Pass | PHS CREDIT: 3 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 5 DMACC Credits - IND 902

Practice experience through on-the-job training in an industry or business setting. Tasks will be consistent with the student’s career objective, skills, and knowledge.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

87940  ^TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP 3

GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Pass/No Pass | PHS CREDIT: 3 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 5 DMACC Credits - IND 903

Provides practical experience in a business or industry environment. Includes employer/supervisor evaluations.

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form

87990  ^PRACTICUM-FIELD EXP-IND TECH

GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Pass/No Pass | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE

COLLEGE CREDIT: 2 IHCC Credits - WBL 208

This practicum experience is completed in a workplace setting. Knowledge and skills acquired in the classroom and laboratory environment will be utilized in performing welding responsibilities. ​

College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form