industrial technology
Redwood’s Industrial Technology Department offers three pathways: Automotive, Building & Construction Trades, and Manufacturing and Product Development.
automotive
Course Title: Introduction to Automotive Technology (P)
Course Number: 0406-0407
Grade Level: 9-11
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: Year/10 credits
Prerequisites: None
Meets UC/CSU A-G category: “G” Elective
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: Automotive Diagnostics, Maintenance and Repair (P)
Course Number: 0410-0411
Grade Level: 10-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: Year/10 credits
Prerequisites: Intro to Automotive Technology or teacher recommendation
Meets UC/CSU A-G category: “G” Elective
Course Description: Automotive diagnostics, maintenance and repair is designed as a continuation ofIntroduction to Automotive Technology with an in-depth study on the theory, principles and practices of the engine, electrical, fuel, emissions, chassis, brakes, cooling, drive train systems. The course content also includes automotive safety, tools, automotive maintenance, service techniques, and general knowledge of the automotive service industry. Hands-on experience with tools, lifting equipment, service equipment, test equipment, and automotive components is included.
Course Title: Advanced Auto Mechanics (P)
Course Number: 8912-8913
Grade Level: 11-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: Year/20 credits
Prerequisites: Automotive Diagnostics, Maintenance and Repair or teacher recommendation
Meets UC/CSU A-G category: “G” Elective
Course Description: Automotive Engine Technology is a vocational course designed to provide students with experiences in proper industry practices in employee relations, safety, engine rebuilding and diagnostics. Upon satisfactory completion, the student will receive a certificate of completion that may be used in obtaining employment at the entry level. The course is designed so that eighty percent of training is hands-on experience, twenty percent is group training and testing. Problem solving and critical thinking are stressed.
Course Title: Auto Shop Manager
Course Number: 0425-0426
Grade Level: 11-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: Year/10 credits
Prerequisites: Auto Diagnostics or Teacher Approval
Course Description: This course seeks to develop students who are interested in serving as leaders within the Auto Shop and classroom. This course focuses on the organization, implementation, and operation of the classroom environment. Students will have opportunity to participate with the teacher in assignment selection as well instructional strategies. Students will engage in a peer-mentor situation, provide beginning Auto students with individual and small group instruction in proper use of tools, machines and equipment and techniques.
Building & Construction Trades
Course Title: Wood Production Construction 1 (P)
Course Number: 0482-0483
Grade Level: 9-11
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: Year/10 credits
Prerequisites: None
Meets UC/CSU A-G category: “G” Elective
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: Wood Production Construction 2 (P)
Course Number: 0490-0491
Grade Level: 10-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: Year/10 credits
Prerequisites: Wood Production Construction 1
Meets UC/CSU A-G category: “G” Elective
Course Description: Wood Product Construction 2 is a course for intermediate to advanced woodworking students who are considering a career in the woodworking industry. This course stresses expansion of students’ prior woodworking knowledge and skills. Areas of instruction include carpentry, cabinet construction, and furniture construction.
Course Title: Wood Shop Manager
Course Number: 0425-0426
Grade Level: 11-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: Year/10 credits
Prerequisites: Wood Production 2 or Teacher Approval
Course Description: This course seeks to develop students who are interested in serving as leaders within the Wood Shop and classroom. This course focuses on the organization, implementation, and operation of the classroom environment. Students will have opportunity to participate with the teacher in assignment selection as well instructional strategies. Students will engage in a peer-mentor situation, provide beginning woodshop students with individual and small group instruction in proper use of woodworking tools, machines and equipment and techniques.
Manufacturing and Product Development
Course Title: Metal Manufacturing Technology 1 (P)
Course Number: 0446-0447
Grade Level: 9-11
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: Year/10 credits
Prerequisites: None
Meets UC/CSU A-G category: “G” Elective
Course Description: The course will teach students the technology used in the metal fabricating industry by welders and sheet-metal Fabricators. Major class/shop assignments: shop safety program and tests; measurement program, practice, and tests; sheet-metal assignments and fabrication; basic welding assignments, practice, and project fabrication.
Course Title: Metal Manufacturing Technology 2 (P)
Course Number: 0425-0426
Grade Level: 10-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: Year/10 credits
Prerequisites: Metal Manufacturing Tech 1
Meets UC/CSU A-G category: “G” Elective
Course Description: Through selection of advanced projects supplemented with the study of advanced welding equipment and techniques, the student will further his skills/knowledge of the general processes in the metals technology industry, to include welders, sheet metal fabricators, foundry men, and machinists. Major class/shop assignments: Shop safety program and test; measurement program, practice, and tests; shop bill computational exercises and applications; basic welding review of arc and oxy-acetylene; advanced written and practical assignments on both M.I.G. and T.I.G. welding; construction of advanced caliber projects; and a class booklet.
Course Title: Metal Shop Manager
Course Number: 0465-0466
Grade Level: 11-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: Year/10 credits
Prerequisites: Metal 1 & 2 or Teacher Approval
Course Description: This course seeks to develop students who are interested in serving as leaders within the Metal Shop and classroom. This course focuses on the organization, implementation, and operation of the classroom environment. Students will have opportunity to participate with the teacher in assignment selection as well instructional strategies. Students will engage in a peer-mentor situation, provide beginning Metalworking students with individual and small group instruction in proper use of metalworking tools, machines and equipment and techniques.
Course Title: Computer Aided Drafting
Course Number: 0465-0466
Grade Level: 10-12
Elective/Required: Elective
Length/Credits: Year/10 credits
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: This course explores the field of computer aided drafting or CAD, the current trend within the drafting industry. The course provides the fundamental knowledge of this drafting tool and its methodologies in preparation for a career in drafting. This course includes training in the basic operating skills for the computer workstation and a mainstream CAD software package. Projects include studies of historical structures and inventions and their functions and impact on culture. Tasks and projects will encourage personal growth through discussion, research and technology.