Industrial Technology 

Industrial Technology provides opportunities for all students to develop an understanding of the technical, consumer, occupational, recreational, organizational, managerial, social, historical, and cultural aspects of industry and technology. It is designed to assist students in making intelligent career choices and preparing for enrollment in advanced or highly skilled vocational-technical educational programs. 

INDUSTRIAL WOODS TECHNOLOGY I (Course #H6320) Practical Art Credit

GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12 

Two Semesters - 1 credit 

*Project fees will be assessed

This is an introductory course in woodworking. Students enhance their understanding of lifelong skills needed for a career in woodworking and/or carpentry. Students are instructed in the areas of woodworking components, layout and project planning, and project completion. A major emphasis is placed on shop safety, proper tool usage, and wood processes. Students demonstrate problem solving, collaboration, and accountability while creating quality, teacher approved woodworking projects through the design process. 

INDUSTRIAL WOODS TECHNOLOGY II (Course #H6322) Practical Art Credit

GRADES 10, 11, 12 

Two Semesters - 1 credit 

Prerequisite: Industrial Woods Technology I 

*Project fees will be assessed

This course is an intermediate application of the skills mastered in Industrial Woods Technology I. Students independently demonstrate the advanced applications of joinery techniques, project layout and design, and project construction. Skills in problem solving, collaboration, accountability and safety are reinforced.

INDUSTRIAL METALS TECHNOLOGY (Course #H6330) Practical Art Credit 

GRADES 10, 11, 12 (available at Holt Only)

Two Semesters - 1 credit 

Project fees will be assessed

This course is an introductory course in metalworking. Students enhance their understanding of lifelong skills needed for a career in welding and/or machine operation. Students are instructed in the areas of metalworking components, layout and project planning and project completion. A major emphasis is placed on shop safety, proper tool usage and metal processes. Students demonstrate problem solving, collaboration, and accountability while creating quality, teacher approved metalworking projects through the design process. 

DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY (Course #H6340) Practical Art Credit 

GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12 

Two Semesters - 1 credit 

This course is an introductory level course in architecture and engineering. Topics will include equipment, geometric construction, orthographic projection, dimensioning, pictorial views, and construction of working drawings. Students will be given experiences in hand drawing and on the computer using AutoCAD. 

HOME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (Course #H6335) Practical Art Credit

GRADES 9, 10, 11, 12 

One Semester - ½ credit 

A $30 course fee will be assessed

This course gives students a basic understanding of common tools and repair techniques necessary to maintain a home. The students learn by making repairs on actual structural components of the home using appropriate tools, materials and processes. The course offers practical advice about when to seek professional help. Course units include 1) Safety and Basic Tools, 2) Framing, 3) Electrical Maintenance and Repair, 4) Plumbing and 5) Dry walling, Taping and Painting. 

INDEPENDENT PROJECTS IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (Course #H6370) Practical Art Credit 

GRADES 11, 12 

One Semester - ½ credit 

Prerequisite: 2 Industrial Technology credits with instructor approval (e.g. Industrial Woods Technology)

This class is for students who have mastered basic competencies of Industrial Technology and who want to pursue an area or areas to a greater depth. This course allows students to choose independent projects in the various fields of Industrial Technology in order to further advance their knowledge and skills in chosen areas. Students research a new skill and incorporate that skill into an advanced project. This enhanced research and skill improvement will be contracted between the teacher and the student.