VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE
A Vocational Certificate will be awarded to students who have completed all the courses in the Service Technology Program or Construction Technology Program with a grade of "C" or better. This Certificate will have listed on the back, the competencies being taught in each program. A student's skill level will be evaluated and recorded for each competency.
HEALTH & SAFETY
The Code of Iowa 280.20 requires that all persons shall wear industrial quality eye protective devices at all times while participating in any phase of activity in a course which may subject the student, teacher, or visitor to the risk or hazard of eye injury from materials or processes used in a course. It shall be the duty of the teacher or person supervising students in such a course to see that the above requirements are complied with. Any student failing to comply with the requirements may be temporarily suspended from participating in said course. The registration of a student for such a course may be canceled for willful, flagrant or repeated failure to observe the above requirements.
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (1,2)9-10-11-12ELECTIVE
This semester course is offered to students who are interested in engineering related careers and is the first step in a sequence of five courses that will lead to vocational certificate in the Engineering Program. It is divided into two modules: architectural drafting and mechanical drafting and will include an introduction to (CAD) computer aided drafting. Each module will allow students to obtain basic experiences in these occupational fields. Relative units of study will include house plans and multi view drawings. Some learning experiences may include computer software for floor plan layouts.
SERVICE TECHNOLOGY (1,2)9-10-11-12ELECTIVE Prerequisite - AC/DC Electricity
This semester course is the second step in a sequence of five courses that will lead to a vocational certificate in the Industrial Service Technology Program. It is offered to students who are interested in electrical servicing, or engineering related. The course is divided into two modules: fluid power and electronics. Units of study may include basic electronics, soldering techniques, component identification, electrical schematic sketching, pneumatics and hydraulics. Some learning experiences will involve computer software for component identification and simulated circuit design. Some projects may cost extra.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY (1,2)9,10,11,12ELECTIVE
This semester course is the first step in a sequence of five courses that will lead to a vocational certificate in the Construction Technology Program. It is offered to students who are interested in construction related careers. The course is divided into two modules: manufacturing and occupational safety and woods. Related experiences will include: wood identification, fastening methods, finishing procedures, production processes, cost estimating and safety procedures. Some learning experiences may include related computer software for cost estimating and design. Some projects may cost extra.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (1,2)9-10-11-12ELECTIVE
This semester course is offered to students interested in machine tool or welding related careers and is the first step in a sequence of five courses that will lead to a vocational certificate in the manufacturing program. The course is divided into two modules: welding and general metals. Relative units of study include: welding methods, materials, machine tool processes, welding equipment, types of welds, metallurgy, manufacturing processes, cost estimating, layout procedures and safety procedures. Some learning experiences may include related computer software for cost estimating and project design.
NOTE: First semester these two courses will be linked and taught in a double period. The second semester they will be taught as one period classes.
WELDING FABRICATION (1,2)10-11-12ELECTIVE Prerequisite - Manufacturing Technology Co-requisite - AC/DC Electricity
This semester course is designed to give students advanced experiences in gas, electric arc, MIG and TIG welding of metals in various positions and applications. Some projects may cost extra.
MACHINE TOOLS
(1,2,)10-11-12ELECTIVE Prerequisite - Manufacturing Technology Co-requisite - AC/DC Electricity
This semester course is designed to give students advanced experiences using the lathe, grinder, drill press, band saws, bench tools, and layout tools. Individual projects will be assigned. Some projects may cost extra.
MECHANICAL DRAFTING (1,2)10-11-12ELECTIVE Prerequisite - Engineering Technology
This semester course is designed to give students experiences in advanced drafting practices that include: section drawings, auxiliary drawings, assembly drawings, advanced dimensioning, advanced geometric construction, revolutions, intersections, and developments.
STRUCTURAL DRAFTING (1,2)10-11-12ELECTIVE Prerequisite - Engineering Technology
This semester course is designed to give students further advanced drafting experiences in the areas of civil and architectural drafting technology. This may include structural design and architecture of bridges, towers, homes and commercial buildings. This class is recommended for the construction program.
CAD (1,2)10-11-12 ELECTIVE Prerequisite - Mechanical Drafting or Structural Drafting
This semester course is designed to give students basic experiences in Computer Aided Drafting. This may include basic computer knowledge, care of CAD equipment, developing computer aided working drawings, 3-D drawings using drawing entities, dimensioning, creation of block files, setting drawing files and plotting.
AC/DC ELECTRICITY (1,2)9-10-11-12ELECTIVE
This semester course is the first step in a sequence of five courses in Service Technology. The course is designed to give students experiences in AC/DC electricity theory and applications. Related experiences may include house wiring, electric motor, wiring and controls, test equipment, electronic project assembly, series and parallel circuits, power supplies, and math. Some learning experiences may include computer software training for circuit design simulation. Some projects may cost extra.
SEMICONDUCTORS (1,2)10-11-12ELECTIVE Prerequisite - AC/DC Electricity & Algebra I or Applied Math I & II
This semester course is the third step in a sequence of five courses and is designed to give students experiences in using, and testing semiconductor devices in projects and experiments. Robotics theory and control will be used. Design and control sumo cars will be built from scratch.
NOTE: These courses are linked and taught in a double period each semester.
CARPENTRY (1,2)10-11-12ELECTIVE Prerequisite - Construction Technology Co-requisite - Structural Drafting recommended, but not required.
This semester course is the third step in a sequence of five courses and is designed to give students experiences using building materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete residential structures and related cabinetmaking. Projects may cost extra.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND PLANNING (1,2)10-11-12ELECTIVE Prerequisite - Carpentry and Structural Drafting Co-requisite - Structural Drafting recommended, but not required.
This semester course is the fourth step in the construction program and is designed to give students experiences in construction planning, materials, and cost estimating. Related experiences may include blueprint reading, site layout, costing, building construction, remodeling, concrete finishing, and math. Some learning experiences include computer software training for architectural drawings and cost estimation.
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS (1,2) 10-11-12ELECTIVE Prerequisite - Semiconductors and Algebra I
This semester course is the fourth step in the Industrial service Program and is designed to give students experiences in wiring and testing motors, motor controls, electronic circuits, robotics and related projects. Projects may cost extra.
AUTOCAD DRAFTING WORK START (1,2,3)12ELECTIVE Corequisite/Prerequisite - Engineering Technology, Mechanical Drafting, Structural Drafting, CAD
Work Start is a work related program designed to give students work experiences in drafting related occupations within the community.
CONSTRUCTION WORK START (1,2,3)12ELECTIVE Prerequisite/Corequisite - Construction Technology, Structural Drafting, Carpentry, Pre-Construction
Work Start is a work related program designed to give students work experiences in construction related occupations within the community.
INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE WORK START (1,2,3)12ELECTIVE Corequisite/Prerequisite - Service Technology, AD/DC Electricity, Semiconductors, Electric Circuits
Work Start is a work related program designed to give students work experiences in industrial maintenance occupations within the community.
MANUFACTURING WORK START (1,2,3)12ELECTIVE Corequisite/Prerequisite - Manufacturing Technology, AC/DC Electricity, Welding, Machine Tools
Work Start is a work related program designed to give students work experiences in manufacturing occupations in the community.
WELDING WORK START (1,2,3)12ELECTIVE Corequisite/Prerequisite - Manufacturing Technology, AC/DC Electricity, Welding Fabrication, Machine Tools
Work Start is a work related program designed to give students work, experiences in welding occupations in the community.