Industrial Education

Course Title: Introduction to Automotive Technology

Course Number: 0406/0407

Grade Level: 9-11

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Course Description:

Introduction to Automotive Technology is designed as a basic course in automotive service, maintenance and repair. It is also a pre-vocational class for those interested in a career in automotive technology field. The course content includes automotive safety, tools of the trade, automotive maintenance, minor service techniques, including checking of fluids, lubrication, battery service, cooling system service, wheel, tire and suspension service, brake service, and performance of minor electrical tune-up. Hands-on experience with tools, lifting equipment, service equipment, test equipment, and automotive components is included.

Course Title: Course Title: Advanced Auto Mechanics

Course Number: 8912/8913

Grade Level: 11-12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: 1 Year/2 Periods Class 20 credits

Course Description:

Students will learn entry-level auto mechanics job skills. They will learn how to work safely by themselves and with others. Advanced Auto Maintenance class time will be devoted primarily to actual garage type work experience. Students will be introduced to the latest computerized service and repair databases. Intensive hands-on experience with hand tools, lifting equipment, service equipment, and diagnostic tools is emphasized. Most work will be performed on late-model vehicles and modern component units. This is a two period certificate issuing class.

Course Title: Introduction to Wood

Course Number: 0486/0487

Grade Level: 9-11

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits: Year/10 credits

Course Description:

This course provides students with a basic knowledge of wood product manufacturing through exercises and the construction of projects. It is designed to cover many facets of wood product manufacturing, including the correct use of tools and machines, abrasives, adhesives, fasteners, finishes, and related information. Craftsmanship and safety are stressed.

Course Title: Building Trades

Course Number: 8870/8871

Grade Level: 10 -12

Elective/Required: Elective

Length/Credits Two period class; one year/20 credits

Course Description:The building trades program is a course for the serious woodworking student, one considering a career in the construction industry. This course stresses expanding higher woodworking knowledge and skills specifically in the various areas of carpentry. Course content emphasizes an instructional program that integrates academics and technical preparation and focuses on career awareness and exploration. The course is hands-on and project-based.