Students either purchase or rent their own tools. Each student is required to furnish a small engine to use in lab. Those students who wish to develop skills in manufacturing, assembly, machining and industrial related technologies should enroll in this program. Students will learn how to produce industrial products that are machined, welded, assembled, and constructed. Emphasis will also be given on the importance of a good attitude, attendance, good work habits, and the ability to get along with others.
Students purchase safety glasses, work uniform, and some tools.
Although students enroll in one subject area for the year, all of the subject areas will be surveyed throughout the year in each of the course options. The use and care of delicate drafting equipment is emphasized. Student will learn to dimension and layout detail and assembly drawings from drawings and actual samples. Students will use applied geometry, read fraction and decimal scales, micrometers and vernier calipers. Learn the fundamentals and develop skills in reading and interpreting blueprint drawings and technical reference texts.