Technology Education

Students will learn the basics of construction and cover tools, safety, terms, and technologies. They will practice blueprint reading, measurements, construction math, and layout associated with rough carpentry. They will build project(s) to practice these concepts. 

Course #:  864

Last updated 11/14/2023

Building on the concepts from Construction 1, students will progress to finishes such as flooring, drywall, windows, doors, stairs, and plumbing. The goal is to have a larger community project to showcase the student's skills. 

Course #:  867

Last updated 11/14/2023

Do-It-Yourself and Pinterest are all the rage.  Research and develop your own projects. Designed for the creative hobbyist as well as the D.I.Y. problem-solver who need to learn safe, accurate skills to operate power tools.  Students will learn equipment appropriate for their project choices.  Additional costs commensurate to student project choices. 

Course #:  856

Last updated 12/26/2019

This is a basic course in the principles and operation of electrical and electronic devices. The student taking this class has little or no prior knowledge of electricity. Areas covered include basic A/C – D/C circuits, residential and commercial wiring, and electronic circuit design, troubleshooting, and building electronic kits.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

Course #:  636

Last updated 12/26/2019

Students taking this course have an opportunity to receive dual credit through Seymour High School and up to 4 credits at Fox Valley Technical College. The Fox Valley Technical College courses included in this class are GMAW (Gas Metal, Arc Welding) Techniques 1, Weld Print Reading, and Weld Symbols. Students who complete these credits will receive a GMAW Welder certificate from Fox Valley Technical College. Essential standards include identifying terminology, equipment, shielding gas, and consumable requirements, limitations, and quality standards. Students will also be able to perform fillet and groove welds on plain carbon steel in all positions with the short circuit and pulse spray mode of transfer, as well as fillet and groove welds in the flat and horizontal positions with the spray transfer mode.

Course #:  851

Last updated 11/22/2023

Students will learn computer programming to meet industry standards for drawing.  Students will be doing projects with the laser engraver, vinyl cutter and printer, and plasma cutter.  This is a graphic design class.

Primary Equipment:  Computer and Laser engraver

Course #:  863

Last updated 12/26/2019

Great course to provide an overview of Tech Ed concepts and the focus and knowledge required to run equipment in a shop atmosphere.  This is for the student who has not yet taken a high school Tech Ed course and who would like exposure to a variety of topics including hand tools and power tools used in woodworking, construction, welding and wiring. Good for both the person who wants to take one Tech Ed class which will provide background in many areas as well as the student who plans on taking as many Tech Ed courses as possible as it will allow students to see what areas they like best.  A materials fee is required for this course.

Primary Equipment:  Table saw, Sanders, Drill press, Circular saw, Miter saw, Laser engraver.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.  

Course #: 596 

Last updated 1/14/2019

Students will learn metal shop safety related to machining and fabrication.  Measuring tools, operation of milling and drilling machines, cutting and bending metal will be covered.  Attention to detail and strong math skills are an important quality for machine tool students to have.

Course #: 868 

Last updated 1/9/2019

Metals Fab and Machining 2 is a continuation of skills learned in Metals Fab and Machining 1 with focus on more complicated processes measured to a higher degree of accuracy.

Course #:  869

Last update 1/9/2019

Students will learn the basics of blueprint design and 3-D  modeling. They will learn hand drawing, orthographic views, drawing standards, and 3-D modeling. Students will have the opportunity to use 3-D printers and laser engraver to produce models from their designs. 

Course #:  638

Last updated 11/14/2023

This is a lab class in which the student chooses from a variety of projects in the engineering field. These projects include, but are not limited to: Robotics, Aerodynamics, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural engineering. Students work on individual projects or as a team. Join our team and learn about the future in engineering!

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

Course #:  639

Last updated 1/14/2019 

This class covers transportation history, energy types and forms, and basic knowledge required to repair equipment. The students start the semester by learning how the engine works.  Students will do a complete teardown and rebuild of a small internal combustion engine. Additionally students learn basics of outdoor power equipment service and systems, gaining knowledge required to work on various equipment including lawn tractors, mowers, chainsaws, blowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, 4 wheelers, and related components in preparation for Transportation Technology 1.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

Course #: 606

Updated: 1/18/2019

Seniors and juniors interested in all aspects of a manufacturing business will serve school and community needs by designing, printing, engraving, welding, building, etc.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required. 

Course #: 410400A, 410400B, 410400C

Last updated 1/10/2023

Are you going to own a car some day?   Do you wish you knew how to do the basic maintenance on your vehicle?  Do you like to save money by doing things yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this class is for you!  Transportation 1 is a special offering intended for students with little or no prior knowledge of their automobile. By gaining an understanding of systems, maintenance, and repair of a car, you gain the confidence required to tackle your own maintenance.  Lab activities can include working on your car or a family owned vehicle.   Basic vehicle repair is presented in a non- threatening way which all students can understand.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

Course #:  646

Last updated 1/18/2019

This is a hands-on class that offers different lab sections from which the student may choose. The lab sections included are vehicle servicing,

Brakes, Suspension, Fuel systems, Cooling systems, and Hybrid vehicle technology.  Students taking this class have the option of signing up for the Automotive Fundamentals Course through FVTC.  Students in this class follow the course curriculum from FVTC and upon successful completion receive credit at FVTC for the first Auto course in the Automotive repair, GM ASEP, Import and Diesel Technician Programs.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

Course #:  647

Last updated 1/18/2019

Transportation 3 - Focuses on developing skills in professionalism, safety, and the use of basic and power tools. Students are introduced to the automotive service industry and learn to use both comprehensive and manufacturer's service information to perform vehicle maintenance in 9 Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) areas.  Class includes 2 outside field trips and several guest speakers.  Students are required to pass the course with a C or better to receive 4 credits towards a degree as an Automotive Repair Technician.  This is a yearlong course.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.  

Course #:  648

Last updated 12/26/2019

Proper handling of welding equipment is covered for mig (metal inert gas welding) and stick welding while students practice a variety of welds.  A materials fee is required for this course.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required. 

Course #:  859

Last updated 12/26/2019

Metallurgy and the proper handling of welding equipment is covered for mig (metal inert gas welding), stick welding and tig while students practice a variety of more complicated welds.  A materials fee is required for this course.

Purchase and use of safety glasses is required.

 Course #:  858

Last updated 1/9/2019

Students can expect to use powerful wood manufacturing equipment in a focused manner.  Skills to safely use a variety of power equipment to precise measurements will be learned and demonstrated in several woods projects. A materials fee is required for this course.

Primary Equipment:  Table saw, Jointer, Sanders, Drill press, Planer, Laser engraver, Miter saw, Band saw.

Use of safety glasses is required.

Tape measure recommended. 

Course #:  674

Last update 12/26/2019

Students will continue to use wood manufacturing equipment to produce more advanced woods projects.  A focus on safe, precise operation procedures is required.  A materials fee is required for this course, in addition to providing or paying for materials used. 

Primary Equipment:  Table saw, Jointer, Sanders, Drill press, Planer, Shaper, Miter Saw, Band saw.

Use of safety glasses is required. 

Tape measure recommended. 

 Course #:  675

Last updated 2/3/2020

Select an advanced, independent woods project.  Safely and precisely use wood manufacturing equipment to carry out project plans.  A materials fee is required for this course, in addition to providing or paying for materials used. 

Primary Equipment:  Table saw, Jointer, Sanders, Drill press, Planer, Shaper, Miter saw, Band saw, Laser engraver.

Use of safety glasses is required. 

Tape measure recommended.

Course #:  640

Last updated 1/14/2019