Courses
Offered:
Welding
Welding, Advanced
Graphics Arts/ Printing, Entry
Introduction to Graphic Communications
Intermediate Graphic Communications
Advanced Graphic Communications
Introduction to Screen Printing
TV Broadcasting
Electronics I
Basic Commercial Photo
Photography II
Law Enforcement
Small Vehicle Technician
Automotive Services Technician
Automotive Collision Repair Entry
Automotive Collision Repair II
Drafting and Design Technology
CADD Drafting Technology
Architectural Drafting
Mechanical Drafting
Wood Working
Furniture Design and Manufacturing
Cabinet Making and Millwork
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SkillsUSA: Training
Programs in Technical, Skilled, and Service Occupations
Course Descriptions:
Welding Technician Credit:
1.0
A program with a sequence of courses that prepares individuals
to apply technical knowledge and skill to use current welding
processes, including robotics welding. These courses are based
on the American Welding Society (AWS) task list.
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Welding, Advanced Credit
1.0
This course will cover advanced procedures in arc welding, MIG
welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, and use of tools and
equipment. Projects may be built. Students must pay for the cost
of personal projects.
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Graphics Arts/
Printing, Entry Credit .5
A program with a sequence of courses that prepares individuals
to apply technical knowledge and skills to plan, prepare, and
execute commercial and industrial visual images and print products,
using mechanical, electronic, and digital graphic and printing
equipment. These courses are based on the National Printing Association
(PIA) task list.
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Introduction To Graphic Communications,
(10-12) Credit: 0.5
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge
and skills related to the graphic design and printing industries.
Includes instruction and hands-on assignments in the following
areas: History, design & layout, digital image prep, image
assembly/platemaking, press operations, finishing & binding,
screen printing, job application & interpersonal skills. The
curriculum is based on PrintED competencies.
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Intermediate Graphic Communications,
(10-12) Credit: 0.5
This course is designed to be a continuation of Introduction
to Graphic Communications. The course prepares individuals to
apply technical knowledge in the areas of design & layout,
digital image prep, image capture, digital file output, press
operations, finishing & binding, and screen printing. The
course includes instruction in printing, lithographic equipment
and operation, computer hardware and software, digital imaging,
print preparation, and electronic prepress. The curriculum is
based on PrintED competencies.
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Advanced Graphic Communications, (11-12)
Credit: 1.0
This course is designed to provide students with theory and
hands-on experiences relative to the printing industry. The skills
of the printing industry will be built upon by giving more real
world experiences in the areas of digital file preparation, image
capture, digital file output, press operations, binding and finishing,
measurement, and basic math. The curriculum is aligned with the
“Introduction To Graphic Communications” PrintED competencies.
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Introduction to Screen Printing,
(10-12) Credit: 0.5
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge
and skills relative to the graphic design & screen-printing
industries. Includes instruction and hands-on experiences in the
following areas: history, design & layout, digital prep of
designs, one and multiple color processes, indirect and direct
stenciling methods, on various substrates. This allows for “live
work” experience and provides an overview of the screen-printing
and print making industries on the commercial level.
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TV Broadcasting
A course that prepares individuals to apply the knowledge and
skills necessary to enter the commercial television industry as
television equipment operators. Work ethics and productivity are
an integral part of the classroom and lab activities of this course.
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Electronics I
A program with a sequence of courses that prepares individuals
to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install,
operate, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment
used in business, industry, and manufacturing. Includes instruction
in installing, maintaining, and testing various types of electronic
equipment. These courses are based on the state electronics task
list.
* SkillsUSA-VICA PDP requirements - optional but recommended.
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Basic Commercial Photo
A program with a sequence of courses that prepares individuals
to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and
information to business and consumer audiences via the creation
of effective forms, shapes, and packaging of manufactured products.
Includes instruction in specialized camera, equipment operation,
and maintenance. These courses are based on the state task list.
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Photography II
Advanced lighting, composition, filters and printmaking techniques
will be introduced. Students will experience medium format photography
and color photography. Each student will create a professional
portfolio of work representing a specific genre in the field of
photography: nature, architectural portrait, or art photography.
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Law Enforcement, (10-12) Credit:
0.5
A course that prepares individuals to perform the duties of
police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative
activities, traffic control, crowd control, public relations,
witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, court
procedures and the law in general. Basic crime prevention methods,
weapon and equipment operation, equipment maintenance, and other
routine law enforcement responsibilities are also included.
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Small Vehicle Technician Credit:
0.5
A program with a sequence of courses that prepares individuals
to apply technical knowledge and skill to maintain and repair
small internal-combustion engines used on portable power equipment,
such as lawnmowers, chain saws, rotary tillers, motorcycles, ATV
vehicles, and snowmobiles. Work ethics and productivity are an
integral part of the classroom and laboratory activities of these
classes.
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Automotive Services Technician
A program with a sequence of courses that prepares individuals
to engage in the servicing and maintenance of all types of automobiles.
Includes instruction in the diagnosis of malfunctions and repair
of engines, fuel, electricity/electronics, cooling, brake systems,
drive trains, and suspension systems. Instruction is also given
in the adjustment and repair of individual components and systems.
These courses are based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
task list. Work ethics and productivity are an integral part of
the classroom and lab activities of these courses.
Brakes
For every task in Brakes the following safety tasks must be
strictly enforced as a number 1 priority: Comply with personal
and environmental safety practices associated with clothing,
eye protection, hand tools, power equipment and handling, storage
and disposal of chemicals in accordance with local, state, and
federal safety and environmental regulations. The student must
be able to perform the standards as indicated:
- Ninety-five percent (95%) of priority 1 (P-1) items must
be taught in the curriculum.
- Eighty percent (80%) of priority 2 (P-2) items must be
taught in the curriculum.
- Fifty percent (50%) of priority 3 (P-3) items must be taught
in the curriculum.
Electrical/Electronic Systems
The student must be able to perform the following standards
as indicated:
- One hundred percent (100%) of priority 1 (P-1) items must
be taught in the curriculum.
- Eighty percent (80%) of priority 2 (P-2) items must be
taught in the curriculum.
- Fifty percent (50%) of priority 3 (P-3) items must be taught
in the curriculum.
For every task in Electrical/Electronic Systems, the following
safety task must be strictly enforced as a priority 1: Comply
with personal and environmental safety practices associated
with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment,
and handling. Store and dispose of chemicals in accordance with
local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
Suspension And Steering
The student must be able to perform the following standards
as indicated:
- Ninety-five percent (95%) of priority 1 (P-1) items must
be taught in the curriculum.
- Eighty percent (80%) of priority 2 (P-2) items must be
taught in the curriculum.
- Fifty percent (50%) of priority 3 (P-3) items must be taught
in the curriculum.
Engine Performance
The student must be able to perform the following standards
as indicated:
- One hundred percent (100%) of priority 1 (P-1) items must
be taught in the curriculum.
- Eighty percent (80%) of priority 2 (P-2) items must be
taught in the curriculum.
- Fifty percent (50%) of priority 3 (P-3) items must be taught
in the curriculum.
For every objective in Engine Performance, the following safety
task must be strictly enforced as a priority 1: Comply with
personal and environmental safety practices associated with
clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, and handling.
Store and dispose of chemicals in accordance with local, state,
and federal safety and environmental regulations.
* SkillsUSA-VICA PDP requirements - optional but recommended
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Automotive Collision Repair Entry
A program with a sequence of courses that prepares individuals
to repair automotive, uni-bodies, fenders, and frames of automobiles.
Includes instruction in body sheet metal preparation, painting,
and finishing. These courses are based on the Automotive Service
Excellence (ASE) automotive collision task list. Work ethics and
productivity are an integral part of the classroom and laboratory
activities of this program.
* SkillsUSA-VICA PDP requirements - optional but recommended
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Automotive Collision Repair II
Students will work with undercoats, topcoats, frame straightening,
panel sectioning, glass replacement, and alignment. Prerequisite:
Completion of both sections of Collision Repair
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Drafting and Design
Technology Credit: 1.0
The first instructional course in a sequence of courses that
prepares individuals to use technical knowledge and skills to
plan and prepare scale pictorial interpretations of engineering
and design concepts. This includes instruction in the use of precision
drawing instruments, sketching, drawing layout, geometric construction,
orthographic views, and dimensioning.
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CAD Drafting Technology Credit:
0.5
The second instructional course in a sequence of courses that
prepares individuals to apply technical skills and computer software
and hardware to the creation of graphic representations and simulations
in support of engineering projects. Includes instruction in engineering
graphics, two-dimensional and three-dimensional engineering design.
Concepts in design or production drawing, orthographic drawings,
sketching techniques, with dimensions, and ANSI Y14.5 standards
should be reinforced.
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Architectural Drafting, (11-12)
Credit: 1.0
The third instructional course in a sequence of courses that
prepares individuals with an emphasis in architectural drafting
to apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings
for architectural and related construction projects. Includes
instruction in basic layout and designs, architectural blueprint
interpretation, calculations of building materials, and prepare
elevation drawings. The current building code should be in applied
in the various units. This architecture curriculum has been designed
to allow fine arts credit with the approval of your school district.
Instructors should be cautioned to limit the size of the dwelling
to 1,600 square feet on the main floor.
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Mechanical Drafting, (11-12)
Credit: 1.0
The third instructional course in a sequence of courses that
prepares individuals with an emphasis in mechanical drafting to
apply technical knowledge and skills to develop working drawings
in support of mechanical and industrial engineers, and related
professionals. Includes instruction in manufacturing materials
and processes, sectioning, mechanical drafting, basic welding,
geometric dimensioning and tolerance, blueprint reading and technical
communication.
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Woodworking
Credit: 0.5
The first instructional course in a sequence that prepares individuals
to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out and shape stock;
assemble projects; saw and sand projects; and stresses the safe
use a variety of hand and power tools and machinery. Recommended
projects would be anything that would allow students to incorporate
all joints and tools e.g. a nightstand.
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Furniture Design And Manufacturing,
(10-12) Credit: 1.0
The second instructional course in a sequence that prepares
individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare
and execute furniture design projects; assemble and finish furniture
articles; repair furniture; and stresses the safe use a variety
of hand and power tools and machinery. Recommended projects would
be anything that would allow students to incorporate all joints
and tools e.g. a chest of drawers.
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Cabinetmaking And Millwork/Millwright,
(11-12) Credit: 1.0
The third instructional course in a sequence of courses that
prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to
set up and operate industrial woodworking machinery, and to use
such machinery to design and fabricate custom cabinets and architectural
millwork. It stresses the safe use of trade hand and power tools
and machinery used in the production of millwork items. Cabinets,
such as kitchen and vanities are constructed, finished, and installed
as part of this program.
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