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    Introduction to Industrial Technology: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken only once for credit. No Prerequisite Grades 9-12 In this one-year, one-period class students will explore the many career opportunities that industrial technology and engineering can bring. Students will learn metalworking skills (welding, sheet metal, foundry, programming and machining); woodworking skills (hand and power tool operation, cutting and assembling parts, wood processing operations, and woodturning); print reading and basic drafting as they relate to metal and wood working; computer numerical control programming; 3D CAD modeling. Students will learn safety habits, career information, and how to work cooperatively with others in the shop and classroom environment. The class is taught using short technical lectures, demonstrations on tools and machines, and project building in the shops.
     
    Intermediate Metals: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Intro to Industrial Tech Grades 10-12 This class will broaden the students metalworking skills in the following areas: Foundry (mold making and pouring molten aluminum and brass), manual and computer controlled machining on the lathe, mill, plasma cutter and 3d printer. Arc welding including MIG, TIG and Stick. Gas welding and cutting using oxygen and acetylene, sheet metal layout and fabrication.
     
    Advanced Metals: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Intermediate Metals Grades 11-12 The focus of this full year class is to expand and improve skills necessary to give a student marketable entry-level knowledge and skills common to any occupation within the metals area. These skills can also be used for hobbies and career pursuits. Students will also use and improve their skills by working on projects submitted to the shop by faculty, citizens in the community, personal projects and projects to improve the lab. Specialized technical information in all areas of metalworking will be taught by technical lectures and demonstrations. Students learn to run a business selling products created in the metal shop. Students may receive Portland Community College credit for this class. Portland Community College dual credit available (WLD11)
     
    Advanced Metals Projects: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Advanced Metals Grade 12 For students who want a fourth year in the metal lab to build projects. Projects can be for the student, the school or the community. Students are expected to be selfmotivated and remain on task just like an employee in the metalworking industry. Students may also work on competencies for articulated community college courses. Students will participate in student run business. Students may receive Portland Community College credit for this class. Portland Community College dual credit available (WLD11)
     
    Intermediate Woodworking and Construction: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Intro to Industrial Technology Grades 10-12 This project based class builds upon the foundation of woodworking skills learned through either the Introduction to Industrial Tech class. Students will further their skills in machine operation, joinery, CNC programming material selection and preparation, and wood turning to produce a project or projects that they design with instructor permission. Students will also learn to use portable power tools used on construction job sites and will participate in a project related to building construction.
     
    Advanced Wood Working & Construction: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Intermediate Woods with a demonstrated proficiency Grades 11-12 This class will utilize and expand upon the skills and knowledge from Intermediate Woodworking. Students will have more freedom to design and build an advanced level project. Additionally, students will be introduced to building construction techniques as they apply to residential carpentry.
     
    Advanced Woods Projects: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken only once for credit. Prerequisite: Advanced Woods Grade 12 This class is for students who have completed Introduction to Industrial Technology, Intermediate Woods and Advanced Woods and want a fourth year in the woods/ construction lab to build projects. Projects can be for the student, the school or the community. Students are expected to be self-motivated and remain on task just like an employee in industry. Students may also work on competencies for articulated community college courses. Grades will be based upon how well students fulfill each of their job contracts.
     
    Architectural Drawing: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken only once for credit No Prerequisite Grades 10-12 In this class, students will be introduced to the process of preparing a set of residential drawings. Skills taught will include board and computer aided drafting; utilizing resources as part of the design process; drawing plan, elevation, and section views; understanding structural design; building codes and material selection. Additionally, students will learn about architectural styles and architectural history. Dual credit for Resident Printing (BCT 102) can be earned through PCC.
     
    Metals Manufacturing Intern: Course credit earned: CTE or Elective (1.0) May be taken more than once for credit Prerequisite: Intro to Tech and Intermediate Metals Grades 11-12 This course is open to the Junior or Senior who has excelled in Intro to Technology, Intermediate Metals and is currently or will be enrolled in Advanced Metals. Specific tasks will include setting up machinery for various lessons as well as setting up new machinery as it arrives. Students will be expected to be part of lesson planning and implementation of instruction to intro and intermediate metals classes. Participation in this class should be considered by anyone who enjoys metals, is considering a career in manufacturing or education. Instructor approval is required.