Manufacturing

9th grade - .5 Practical Art credit
This course will be an introduction to career and technical education programs. Students will be exposed to computer science, health science, machining and manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, carpentry, criminal justice, and family and consumer sciences. This broad introduction class will help students find a program that perhaps they may choose as a career choice after high school.

9th-12th grade - 1 Practical Art credit, Full year
This course will be an introduction to career and technical education programs. Students will be exposed to computer science, health science, machining and manufacturing, agriculture, engineering, carpentry, criminal justice, and family and consumer sciences. This broad introduction class will help students find a program that perhaps they may choose as a career choice after high school.

9th, 10th Grade - .5 Practical Art credit

This is an introductory course preparing students who are interested in machining, construction, robotics, and manufacturing. Students will engage in project-based learning lessons with hands-on activities to reinforce the content. Units of study include industrial shop safety, math specific to measurement, the applications of precision measurement tools, manufacturing processes, materials and their applications, mechanical fasteners, manufacturing mechanics, basic electrical circuits and measurement, basic blueprints/schematic reading and drawing.

10th, 11th Grade -1 Practical Art credit

Prerequisite: Agricultural Science I OR Intro to Industrial Trades 

This complete course curriculum is refined from the Briggs & Stratton Authorized Field Service School, a widely-digitally acclaimed small engine training program in the industry. Students will complete hands on tasks related to the assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting of a single cylinder carbureted engine.Students will also learn the basics of 2 stroke engines and small diesel engines. Students will begin studying for the Master Service Technician tests that are offered by Briggs and Stratton that they will take in Engines 1 and earn the student an industry recognized credential that will go with them when they graduate. l. Students have the opportunity to join a CTSO and compete in the SkillsUSA Power Equipment Technology contest. Must Pass OSHA Safety within first three weeks of the class, ineligible to be in shop until passed, and must have proof of current insurance and medical form on file.

11th, 12th Grade - 1 Practical Art Credit

Prerequisite: Intro to Small Engines

In this course students will build upon the knowledge and skills obtained in the Intro to Small Engines course. Students will learn theory and complete hands-on, project-based tasks related to the servicing and maintenance of components used to transfer power including: bearings and gears, as well as drive systems commonly found in agricultural implements. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry related credentials pertaining to safety, engine equipment technology, and forklift operation.  During  the course, students will take a series of on-line certification exams  through the Briggs and Stratton Power Portal. . Passing the five  exams with a 75% or higher will earn the student a “market value asset”, an industry related credential that includes a certificate, and the title “Master Service Technician.”m. Students have the opportunity to join a CTSO and compete in the SkillsUSA Power Equipment Technology contest.  Students must pass all approved safety tests before working in the shop.Students are ineligible to be in the shop until safety tests are passed, and must have proof of current insurance and medical form on file.

12th Grade - 1 Practical Art Credit                  

Prerequisite: Engines 1                                                                                                 

In this course students will build upon the knowledge and skills obtained in the Engines  1 course. Students will learn theory and complete hands-on, project-based tasks using service and parts manuals related to the servicing and maintenance of powersports equipment including: chassis and suspension systems, tire mounting and wheel balancing, brake service, electrical and control systems, and fuel injection systems. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry related credentials pertaining to engine equipment technology.   Students are ineligible to be in the shop until safety tests are  passed, and must have proof of current insurance and medical form on file.

10th, 11th, 12th Grade – 2 Practical Art credits

This course provides classroom instruction and lab experiences related to metalworking. It focuses on the operation of equipment such as the lathe, milling machines, grinders, drilling machines, precision measuring instruments, and hand tools. Blueprint reading and math are important parts of this course. Students who enroll for this course should enjoy working with machines and making metal projects. Must Pass OSHA Safety within first three weeks of the class, ineligible to be in shop until passed, and must have proof of current insurance and medical form on file.

11th, 12th Grade – 2 Practical Art credits

Prerequisite: Machine Technology 1

This course includes advanced instruction machining metal. The course focuses on milling machines, boring and drilling, the use of surface grinders, vertical and horizontal boring and drilling machines, basic study of CNC equipment, and job seeking. Machine Technology 2 is in the Manufacturing Cluster of courses identified by the U.S. Department of Education.

10th, 11th,12th Grade - 1 Practical Art Credit                                                                                                         

Prerequisite: Introduction to Industrial Trades OR  Introduction to Engineering Design with B- or higher                                                

In this course students will engage in project-based learning lessons with hands-on activities to reinforce the content. Units of study will include 2D and 3D CAD, metrology/3D scanning, reverse engineering, 3d printing, laser engraving/cutting, CNC plasma cutting, basic CNC tube fabrication, robotic welding, and basic CNC machine turning and milling. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry related credentials pertaining to safety and equipment as well as a FANUC robot certification. Must Pass OSHA Safety within first three weeks of the class, ineligible to be in shop until passed, and must have proof of current insurance and medical form on file.

11th, 12th Grade - 1 Practical Art Credit

Prerequisite: Computer-Aided Manufacturing 1

In this course students will operate within a project based learning atmosphere to build on the knowledge and skills they obtained in the Computer-Aided Manufacturing course. Students will use the skills they learned from the previous class to complete projects using either a single machine process or using a multiple machine process. Students will also learn about the main systems that these machines operate on (hydraulic, pneumatic and electric) as well as some basic troubleshooting tasks for each system. Students will also perform more complex programming using the FANUC robot work cell.

11th, 12th Grade – .5 Practical Art credit

This course focuses on the physical properties of metals as well as the study and practice of welding. Students learn plasma arc cutting and electrode selection. They also study welding techniques (ex. arc welding). In addition, students study safety issues and learn to read blueprints. Must Pass OSHA Safety within first three weeks of the class, ineligible to be in shop until passed, and must have proof of current insurance and medical form on file.