Suggested Course Sequence

⭕️ Industry Certification Opportunity ✅ College Credit Opportunity ✴️ Capstone Opportunity

Level 1 Courses

2293 - Principles of Manufacturing - In this introductory course, students are introduced to knowledge and skills used in the proper application of principles of manufacturing. The study of manufacturing technology allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities. Students will gain an understanding of what employers require to gain and maintain employment in manufacturing careers. (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Level 2 Courses

2283 - Metal and Machining Fabrication A - This course provides the knowledge, skills, and certifications required for equal employment opportunities in the metal production industry. This course is designed to teach students industry skills applicable to welding, sheet metal, and machining occupations. Technical Concepts and skills in this course include: shielded and gas metal arc welding, hand and power tools common in metal manufacturing, machine tool operation including automated welding machines, lathe and mill machine processes, metallurgy, and sheet metal processes. (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

2284 - Metal and Machining Fabrication B - This course provides the knowledge, skills, and certifications required for equal employment opportunities in the metal production industry. This course is designed to teach students industry skills applicable to welding, sheet metal, and machining occupations. Technical Concepts and skills in this course include: shielded and gas metal arc welding, hand and power tools common in metal manufacturing, machine tool operation including automated welding machines, lathe and mill machine processes, metallurgy, and sheet metal processes. (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

✅ 2210CEFRHS - FRCC Mechanical Design I - Introduces basic non-parametric 3D concepts to build confidence in 3D thinking and progresses to three-dimensional parameters. The student learns to construct modify and manage complex parts in 3D space as well as to produce 2D drawings from the 3D models. (5 PSD credits and 3 FRCC credits) This course is aligned with EGT 101 for concurrent enrollment credit and offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

2287 - Metal and Machining Fabrication II A - Metal and Machining Fabrication II builds on the knowledge, skills, and certifications students acquire in Metal and Machining Fabrication I. Students will develop advanced concepts and skills related to metal fabrication and machining. Topics include: blueprint planning and layout, advanced concepts in welding and machine processes and procedures, and advanced construction techniques in sheet metal manufacturing. (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Level 3 Courses

2292 - Metal and Machining Fabrication II B - Metal and Machining Fabrication II builds on the knowledge, skills, and certifications students acquire in Metal and Machining Fabrication I. Students will develop advanced concepts and skills related to metal fabrication and machining. Topics include: blueprint planning and layout, advanced concepts in welding and machine processes and procedures, and advanced construction techniques in sheet metal manufacturing. (5 elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

✅⭕️ 2221S1CEFR - FRCC Solidworks/Mechanical - Introduces parametric feature-based solid modeling 3D concepts to build confidence in 3D thinking and progresses to three-dimensional parameters. This course provides instruction on how to construct, modify, and manage complex parts in 3D space as well as to produce 2D drawings from the 3D models. (5 PSD credits and 3 FRCC credits) This course is aligned with CAD 255 for concurrent enrollment credit and offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

✅⭕️ 221S2CEFR - FRCC Advanced Solidworks - Focuses on advanced techniques for translating conceptual design into manufacturing reality. Projects include parts, assemblies, drawings, bill of materials, revisions, communication, time management, and task prioritization. Course emphasis is on sheet metal, weldments, molds (casting and injection), leverage, large assemblies, advanced motion study, and miscellaneous other advanced commands and techniques. CAD 255 is a pre-requisite for this course. (5 PSD credits and 3 FRCC credits) This course is aligned with CAD 259 for concurrent enrollment credit and offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

1243 - Introduction to Technical Drawing/Design - This course develops skills in drafting and design of structures and products. This is accomplished by introducing a design process of refining sketches through technical hand and computer-aided drafting. The use of a CAD-CAM program will allow students to visually apply creative design elements to specific projects. (5 credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Level 4 Courses

✴️ 2294 - Work-Based Learning: Manufacturing - Students build on prior knowledge and skills in the program of study to further develop and apply employability and technical skills that prepare them for success in future career and postsecondary education. (variable credit) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

✅ FRCC Career Pathway Welding Program - The Welding & Metal Fabrication program prepares students for entry-level positions in the welding industry, including: welder, materials engineer, structural iron worker, robotics technician, sheet metal worker, underwater welder, metallurgist, welding inspector, pipefitter, and more. (25 PSD credits and 13 FRCC credits). This program is available to all juniors and seniors in PSD.

⭕️ Industry Certification Opportunity ✅ College Credit Opportunity ✴️ Capstone Opportunity