Construction/Industrial and Vocational
Introduction to Industrial Technology
Credit: One unit per year
Weight: 4/4
Open To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
In this year-long hands-on course, students will be introduced to a variety of subjects, including beginning construction, beginning electrical, welding, small engines, and general shop practices.
Small Engine Repair I
Credit: .5 unit per semester
Weight: 4/4
Open To: Grade 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Industrial Technology
Small engine repair is an instructional program that prepares individuals to troubleshoot, service, and repair a variety of small internal -combustion engines, involving both two and four cycle engines used on portable power equipment. Planned activities will allow students to become knowledgeable of fundamental principles and technical skills related to troubleshooting, repairing, identifying parts and making precision measurements. Safety will be a key component of this class. Students will also be exposed to career opportunities related to small engines.
Welding I
Credit: .5 credit per semester
Weight: 4/4
Open To: Grade 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Industrial Technology
Beginning Welding course enables students to gain knowledge of the properties, uses, and applications of various metals, skills in various processes used to join and cut metals (such as oxyacetylene, shielded metal, metal inert gas, and tungsten arc processes ), and experience in identifying, selecting, and rating appropriate techniques. Welding courses often include instruction in interpreting blueprints or other types of specifications.
Building Maintenance
Credit : .5 unit per semester
Weight: 4/4
Open To: Grade 11, 12
Prerequisites: Introduction to Industrial Technology
This course includes learning experiences and skills in servicing building systems, repair and maintenance of machinery, maintaining plumbing systems, minor electrical repairs, essential heating ventilation and air conditioning system maintenance, painting and basic carpentry. The Building Maintenance course provides instruction and hands-on activities including the use of test equipment and tools, hand tools, basic electricity, carpentry and masonry skills.
Construction Trades
Credit: .5 unit per semester
Weight: 4/4
Open to: Grade 11, 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Industrial Technology
This course provides experiences related to the erection, installation, and maintenance of residential buildings and related fixtures. Planned learning activities allow students to understand fundamental principles and methods, and develop technical skills related to masonry, carpentry, and finish work. Instruction includes safety principles and practices, recognition of standard lumber sizes, foundation layout methods, building concepts and procedures, local, state, and national codes, cost estimating, and blueprint reading.