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Plan your career pathways through the Career & Technology Education Coherent Sequences of courses for Trade & Industrial Education Technology

Introduction to Construction Careers (9-12)

A cluster course designed to familiarize student with introductory skills and a basic understanding of career opportunities and training requirements in six fundamental career clusters related to construction: air conditioning and refrigeration, bricklaying/stone masonry, carpentry, residential electrician, painting and decorating, and plumbing/pipefitting.

Prerequisite: None Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1

Introduction to Electrical/Electronics Careers (9-12)

A cluster course designed to familiarize students with introductory skills and basic understanding of career opportunities and training requirements in six fundamental career clusters related to electrical/electronic careers, communications electronics, electrical motor repair, business machine repair, major appliance repair, industrial electronics, and computer electronics.  (Offered at Marshall, Taft, Jay and Holmes)

Prerequisite: None Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1

Introduction to Graphic Communication Careers (9-12)

A cluster course designed to familiarize students with introductory skills and a basic understanding of career clusters related to graphic communications careers. Includes printing trades, advertising design, drafting, and commercial photography. (Offered at Jay and Marshall)

Prerequisite: None Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1

Introduction to Precision Metal Manufacturing Careers (9-12)

A cluster course to familiarize students with introductory skills and basic understanding of career opportunities and training requirements for four fundamental career clusters related to metal manufacturing careers. Includes machine shop (cutting, drilling, turning, boring, milling, and grinding metal); welding (oxy-fuel, shielded metal arc, metal inert gas, and tungsten inert gas; sheet metal); measuring devices, blueprint reading, manufacturing processes, material testing. (Offered at Clark and Holmes)

Prerequisite: None Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1

Introduction to Transportation Service Careers (9-12)

A cluster course designed to familiarize students with introductory skills and basic understanding of career opportunities and training requirements in six fundamental career clusters related to transportation service centers; aircraft mechanics, small engine repair, and marine engine mechanics. (Offered at Holmes, Marshall, Clark, Jay and Stevens)

Prerequisite: None Semester: 1-2 Credit: 1/2-1

Building Trades I (10-12)

This course is designed to provide job-specific training for entry level employment in construction related careers-carpenter, bricklayer/stonemason, electrician, plumber, painter and decorator. (Taft only)

Prerequisite: Intro to Construction Careers Semester: 1-2 Credit: 2 Recommended

Building Trades II (10-12)

The second year course is designed to enhance entry-level training and employment in one of the five construction related areas. (Taft only)

Prerequisite: Building Trades I Semester: 1-2 Credit: 2

Electrical Trades I, II (10-12)

The Electrical Trades program trains students in the field of electricity. The course covers all aspects of residential and commercial wiring including an extensive study of the electrical codes. (Offered at Marshall only)

Prerequisite: None Semester: 2 Credit: 2

Facilities Maintenance Technology (10-12)

This course provides the student with the opportunity to achieve a saleable vocational skill and to acquire basic skills and knowledge in the fields of carpentry, masonry, cement finishing, electrical wiring, painting, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, gas and electric motors.

Prerequisite: None Semester: 2 Credit: 2

Automotive Technician I, II (10-12)

In Auto Mechanics the student learns to analyze automobile defects and to perform the necessary repairs. Instruction includes the maintenance and repair of brakes, engines, drive lines, and front-end suspension. (Offered at Holmes, Marshall, Clark and Jay)

Semester: 2 Credit: 2-3

Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing I, II (10-12)

Auto paint and body trains students in all phases of auto body repair and painting. The skills taught include welding, sanding, spray painting, and general body repair. (Offered at Holmes and Jay)

Semester: 2 Credit: 2-3

Computer Maintenance Technician I & II(10-12) 2-3 Units

A pre-employment laboratory course with job specific training for entry-level employment in the rapidly expanding computer maintenance career field. Instruction includes electricity/electronic theory, computer systems, data-communications, digital electronics, installations, inspections, adjustments, repair and maintenance, entrepreneurship, safety, leadership, and career opportunities.
(Offered at Taft & Holmes)

Prerequisite: None Semester: 2 Credit: 2

Drafting I & II ( 10-12)

A course designed to provide job-specific training for entry-level employment in drafting careers. The first year instruction is on sketching, lettering, dimensioning, and line development,; us of descriptive geometry; development of electrical and electronic drawings; mechanical, welding, and architectural drawings; and fundamentals of CAD.

Prerequisite: Intro to Construction Careers Recommended Semester: 2 Credit: 2

Metal Trades I, II (10-12)

In Metal Trades students train in the use of all machinist hand tools, drill presses, engine lathe, grinders, and milling machines. Training in oxyacetylene welding and cutting, basic arc, mig, and tig welding are also included. (Offered at Clark only)

Prerequisite: None Semester: 2 Credit: 2-3

Small Engine Repair (10-12) 2 Units

A pre-employment laboratory course with job specific training for entry-level employment in the rapidly expanding small engine repair career field. The courCareer & Technology Educationse includes welding, small engine repair, and general overhaul and maintenance. (Offered at Jay only)

Prerequisite: None Semester: 2 Credit: 2

Aircraft Mechanics I (11-12)

Instruction is designed to provide job specific training at an approved off-campus aviation facility for employment in the highly technical career field of aircraft mechanic. First year instruction includes aircraft electrical, and electronic systems, service and repair of hydraulic systems, airframes, and rigging. Leads towards FAA certification.

Prerequisite: Application and acceptance into Alamo Area Aviation Academy Semester: 2 Credit: 3

Aircraft Mechanics II (11-12)

Students in the second year of instruction will select a specific track in either aircraft infrastructures or turbine technology. The students continue progress toward FAA Certification.

Prerequisite: Aircraft Mechanics I Semester: 2 Credit: 3

Introduction to Cosmetology (9-12) 
 
This course will allow the student to explore such areas as hair styling, manicuring, shampooing and the principles of hair cutting, hair coloring and facial makeup. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a better understanding of the art and science of beauty care. 

Recommended Prerequisite: None  Semester: 1 or 2 Credits: ½-1

Cosmetology I, II (11-12)

This course is designed to prepare students to enter the field of cosmetology with skills in areas of receptionist, skin care operator, manicurist, hair care operator, hair designer, hair shaper, chemical relaxing operator, chemical waving operator, hair colorist, and salon manager. This course will cover a period of two school years, and students must enroll for the full two years. (Offered at Holmes and Jay )

Semester: 2 Credit: 3

Internetworking Technology I & II ( Cisco Networking Academy ) (10-12)

A program that prepares students to take the Cisco Certified Network Administrator Certification Test. This certification will provide students with entry level positions in the Information Technology Industry. The course covers electricity/electronics, computer systems, data communications, troubleshooting devices, and career opportunities. (Offered at Clark, Taft, Marshall and Warren)

Prerequisite: BCIS or Computer Science Semester: 2 Credit: 1

 

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