The Programs of Industrial Careers
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- Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Technology
- Applied Welding Technologies
- Architectural Drafting
- Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
- Automotive Service Technology
- Automotive Youth Educational Systems
- Avionics
- Commercial Art Technology
- Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts
- Computer Electronics Technology
- Electrical
- Cosmetology
- Facials Specialty
- Nails Specialty
- Heavy Duty Truck & Bus Mechanics
- Mechanical Drafting
- Masonry, Brick and Block
Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Technology
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1350 hours or approximately 49 weeks in length if enrolled on a full-time basis. It is separated into seven courses for high school students for a total of 7 elective credits. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters, and students may enroll in the program at any tie during these semesters. The program is also offered on a part-time basis in the evening. Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Technology consists of four Occupational Completion Points (OCPs). In the adult program, students cover OCP's A, B, C, D; in the high school program, students cover OCP's A, B and C.
- OCP A – A/C, Refrigeration and Heating Helper 250 hours
- OCP B – A/C, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic Assistant 250 hours
- OCP C – A/C, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic 500 hours
- OCP D – A/C, Refrigeration and Heating Technician 350 hours
Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Technology focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of the heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation industry, and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills. The course content also focuses on the underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 10 in Math, and level 9 in Reading and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education). This program is nationally accredited by HVAC Excellence (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning).
Applied Welding Technologies
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1170 hours or approximately 43 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into eight courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. Applied Welding Technologies consists of six Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Welder Helper 250 hours
- OCP B – Welder, Shielded Metal Arc 250 hours
- OCP C – Welder, Gas Metal Arc 125 hours
- OCP D – Welder, Flux Cored Arc 100 hours
- OCP E – Welder, Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW) 175 hours
- OCP F – Welder, Pipe 270 hours
Persons considering the welding profession should have good eyesight and good eye-hand coordination. The welding program provides individualized and specialized instruction in cutting and welding of metal parts. Classroom and shop experiences present instruction in all of the welding processes in the various OCPs mentioned above. The student learns welding, cutting, metal properties, inspecting, and testing. Instruction also includes blueprint reading, design, and layout.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 9 in Reading, Math, and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).
Architectural Drafting
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1900 hours or approximately 69 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into thirteen courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. Architectural Drafting consists of five Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Blueprint Reader 150 hours
- OCP B – Drafting Assistant 450 hours
- OCP C – Architectural Detailer 200 hours
- OCP D – CAD Drafter 550 hours
- OCP E – Architectural Drafter 550 hours
In Architectural Drafting, students learn the basics of board
drafting before learning to create drawings on AutoCAD (a computer
software program). They produce an array of drawings that includes
fundamental civil drawings, as well as sheds, house renovations,
residential housing, light commercial buildings, and landscaping
plans.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully
complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of
level 10 in Math and level 9 in Reading and Language on the TABE
(Test of Adult Basic Education).
Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1400 hours or approximately 51 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into nine courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semester. Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing consists of five Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Paint and Body Helper 500 hours
- OCP B – Auto Collision Estimator 100 hours
- OCP C – Frame and Body Repairman 150 hours
- OCP D – Automotive Refinishing 325 hours
- OCP E – Auto Body Repairer 325 hours
The course content includes basic trade skills, refinishing skills, sheet metal repair skills, frame and unibody squaring and aligning, use of fillers, paint systems and undercoats, as well as related welding and mechanical skills, trim-hardware maintenance, and other miscellaneous repair. The course content also includes training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 9 in Math, Reading, and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education). The instructors are certified by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) and I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair) and the program is certified by NATEF (National Technicians Education Foundation, Inc.).
Automotive Service Technology
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. This program is 1800 hours or approximately 66 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into twelve courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. Automotive Service Technology consists of ten Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Automotive Lube Technician 150 hours
- OCP B – Automotive Service Assistor 150 hours
- OCP C – Engine Repair Technician 150 hours
- OCP D – Automatic Transmission and Trans-Axle Technician 150 hours
- OCP E – Manual Drive Train and Axles Technician 150 hours
- OCP F – Automobile Suspension and Steering Technician 150 hours
- OCP G– Automotive Brake System Technician 150 hours
- OCP H – Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician 300 hours
- OCP I – Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician 150 hours
- OCP J – Automotive Engine Performance Technician 300 hours
The course content includes demonstrating proficiency in the equipment skills and safety regulations relating to the automotive industry as well as in routine maintenance and consumer services. Additionally, the program covers the components of the vehicle as mentioned in the Occupational Completion Points. Training includes the use of diagnostic and testing equipment.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 10 in Math and level 9 in Reading and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education). The instructors are certified by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) and the program is certified by NATEF (National Technicians Education Foundation, Inc.).
Automotive Youth Educational Systems (AYES)
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to high school students. The program is 1800 hours or approximately 66 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into twelve courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. The program accepts high school students 16 years and older who commit to gaining employment in this industry. Automotive Youth Educational Systems consists of ten Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Automotive Lube Technician 150 hours
- OCP B – Automotive Service Assistor 150 hours
- OCP C – Engine Repair Technician 150 hours
- OCP D – Automatic Transmission and Trans-Axle Technician 150 hours
- OCP E – Manual Drive Train and Axles Technician 150 hours
- OCP F – Automobile Suspension and Steering Technician 150 hours
- OCP G – Automotive Brake System Technician 150 hours
- OCP H – Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician 300 hours
- OCP I – Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning Technician 150 hours
- OCP J – Automotive Engine Performance Technician 300 hours
The course content includes demonstrating proficiency in the equipment skills and safety regulations relating to the automotive industry as well as in routine maintenance and consumer services. Additionally, the program covers the components of the vehicle as mentioned in the Occupational Completion Points. Training includes the use of diagnostic and testing equipment. The AYES curriculum also includes on-the-job experience in a participating dealership. Students’ paid experiences will typically be part-time after school and full-time during the summer between the junior and senior year.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies. The instructors are certified by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) and the program is certified by NATEF (National Technicians Education Foundation, Inc.).
Avionics
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to adult students. The program is 2120 hours or approximately 85 weeks in length if enrolled on a full-time basis. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters, and students may enroll in the program at any time during these semesters. Avionics consists of eight Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Electronics Assembler 250 hours
- OCP B – Electronics Tester 400 hours
- OCP C – Electronics Equipment Repairer 375 hours
- OCP D – Electronics Technician 375 hours
- OCP E – Avionics Technical Publications Technician 180 hours
- OCP F – Avionics Installer 180 hours
- OCP G – Avionics Communication System Technician 180 hours
- OCP H – Avionics Technician 180 hours
The course content includes, but is not limited to, troubleshooting, repair and installation of airborne radio communications, radio navigation and radar equipment systems in accordance with regulatory and industry standards. Also included is instruction in basics of AM and FM transmitters and receivers and avionics equipment. Skills preparation for passing licensing/certification tests required by industry forms and integral part of the curriculum. The course content also includes training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices.
This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Avionics industry; planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.
Commercial Art Technology
(Graphic and Communication Arts)
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1500 hours or approximately 55 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into ten courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. Commercial Art Technology consists of four Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Desktop Publishing Assistant 450 hours
- OCP B – Design Technician 450 hours
- OCP C – Illustrator 300 hours
- OCP D – Print Media Artist 300 hours
The course content includes basic art skills, lettering skills, preparation of layouts and illustrations, preparation of camera ready paste-up, and development of specialized skills. The course content also includes training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 9 in Math, Reading and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).
Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1500 hours or approximately 55 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into ten courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts consists of seven Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Bus person/Waiter 75 hours
- OCP B – Steward General Housekeeping Skills 75 hours
- OCP C – Salad Person Preparation 150 hours
- OCP D – Utility Cook 150 hours
- OCP E – Breakfast Cook 300 hours
- OCP F – Line Cook 450 hours
- OCP G– Pastry Cook 300 hours
The course content includes food preparation and serving, and identification, storage, selection, and presentation of a wide variety of foods. The course content also includes training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. These activities provide instruction in the use of tools, equipment, materials and processes found in the industry.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 9 in Math, Reading and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).
Computer Electronics Technology
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1650 hours or approximately 60 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into eleven courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. Computer Electronics Technology consists of five Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Help Desk Specialist 450 hours
- OCP B – PC Electronics Installer 150 hours
- OCP C – PC Technician 300 hours
- OCP D – Field Service Technician 300 hours
- OCP E – Digital Electronics Technician 450 hours
The course content includes, but is not limited to, installation, programming, operation, maintenance and servicing of computer systems; and diagnosis and correction of operational problems in computers arising from mechanical, electrical or electronics, hardware and software malfunction. The course content also includes communication, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, and safe, efficient work practices.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 10 in Math and level 9 in Reading and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).
Drafting: Mechanical
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1900 hours or approximately 69 weeks in length if enrolled on a full-time basis. It is separated into thirteen courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. Mechanical Drafting consists of five Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Blueprint Reader 150 hours
- OCP B – Drafting Assistant 450 hours
- OCP C – Drafting Detailer 200 hours
- OCP D – CAD Technician Drafter 500 hours
- OCP E – Mechanical Drafter 600 hours
In Mechanical Drafting, students learn the basics of board drafting before learning to create drawings on AutoCAD (a computer software program). They produce an array of drawings that includes pneumatic hydraulic drawings, production/tool drawings, structural and assembly drawings of machinery as well as fundamental civil drawings.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 10 in Math and level 9 in Reading and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).
Electrical
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1200 hours or approximately 44 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into eight courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. Electricity consists of three Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Electrical Helper 300 hours
- OCP B – Residential Electrician 450 hours
- OCP C – Commercial Electrician 450 hours
The electricity program prepares students for a wide variety of jobs in residential, industrial, commercial, and electrical maintenance. It utilizes specialized classroom and shop/lab experiences to enable the student to become proficient in the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical wiring and related equipment in houses, industrial, and commercial establishments and other structures. Blueprint interpretation, building and wiring codes including the latest edition of the National Electric Code, specifications and material capacities and limitations are part of the program offerings. The program also includes instruction in the theory and installation of transformers, switches, lighting fixtures, and connection of grounding lines. Instruction includes safe work procedures as well as the testing and troubleshooting of circuits and using appropriate instruments and monitoring devices. Additional requirements for admission include the willingness to work indoors and outdoors (sometimes in high places) and the ability to distinguish different colors of wire.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 9 in Math, Reading and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).
Cosmetology
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1200 hours or approximately 44 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into eight courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. Cosmetology consists of Core and three Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- Grooming and Salon Services Core 75 hours
- OCP A – Nails Specialty 165 hours
- OCP B – Facials Specialty 185 hours
- OCP C – Cosmetology 775 hours
The purpose of this program is to prepare a student for employment as a licensed Hairdresser and Cosmetologist, licensed Manicurist and Pedicurist, or licensed Facials/Skin Care Specialist. Cosmetology courses are designed to provide competencies in shampoo/hair conditioners and scalp treatments, hair cutting, hairstyling, identification and preparation of hairpieces, wigs and hair attachments, permanent waving and reconstruction and curl and chemical relaxing, and temporary, semi-permanent, and permanent color/ bleach and specialty color techniques.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 9 in Reading and level 8 in Math and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education). Students are prepared to sit for the State Board of Cosmetology Exam.
Facials Specialty
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 260 hours or approximately 9 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into two courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters as well as through the Evening Division. The program consists of Core and one Occupational Completion Point (OCP).
- Grooming and Salon Services Core 75 hours
- OCP A – Facials Specialty 185 hours
The purpose of this program is to prepare a student for employment as a licensed Facials/Skin Care Specialist. Facials Specialty is designed to provide competencies in performing facials, manipulation and related massage, make-up, hair removal, and artificial lash application. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, selection of supplies and equipment, sanitation procedures, and proper procedure and application of chemicals.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies. This program prepares students to take the State Board of Cosmetology Exam in Facials.
Nails Specialty
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 240 hours or approximately 9 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into two courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. The program consists of Core and one Occupational Completion Point (OCP).
- Grooming and Salon Services Core 75 hours
- OCP A – Nails Specialty 165 hours
The purpose of this program is to prepare a student for employment as a licensed Manicurist and Pedicurist. Nails Specialty is designed to provide competencies in manicuring and pedicuring and in applying artificial nails and nail wraps. This instruction includes, but is not limited to, selection of supplies and equipment, sanitation procedures, anatomy of nail structure, and proper application procedures.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies. This program prepares students to take the State Board of Cosmetology Exam in Nails.
Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Mechanics
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1680 hours or approximately 61 weeks in length if enrolled on a full time basis. It is separated into fourteen courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Mechanics consists of nine Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Diesel Engine 360 hours
- OCP B – Diesel Electrical and Electronics 240 hours
- OCP C – Diesel Engine Preventive Maintenance 120 hour
- OCP D – Diesel Equipment Preventive Maintenance 120 hours
- OCP E – Diesel Brakes 240 hours
- OCP F – Diesel Hydraulics 120 hours
- OCP G – Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning 120 hours
- OCP H – Diesel Steering and Suspension 120 hours
- OCP I – Diesel Drive Train 240 hours
The course content includes, but is not limited to, maintaining and repairing diesel engines, maintaining and repairing electrical and electronic systems, reconditioning diesel fuel injection systems, overhauling diesel engines, and performing diesel engine preventive maintenance. Also included are maintaining and repairing, reconditioning, and overhauling clutches, brakes, transmissions and differentials. Further, the content includes training in communication, leadership, human relations and employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 9 in Reading, Math, and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education). The instructor is certified by ASE (Automotive Service Excellence).
Mechanical Drafting
This program is in Industrial Education and is open to both adult and high school students. The program is 1900 hours or approximately 69 weeks in length if enrolled on a full-time basis. It is separated into thirteen courses for high school students, and each of these courses is equal to one elective credit. It is offered during the day in the fall and spring semesters. Mechanical Drafting consists of five Occupational Completion Points (OCPs).
- OCP A – Blueprint Reader 150 hours
- OCP B – Drafting Assistant 450 hours
- OCP C – Drafting Detailer 200 hours
- OCP D – CAD Technician Drafter 500 hours
- OCP E – Mechanical Drafter 600 hours
In Mechanical Drafting, students learn the basics of board drafting before learning to create drawings on AutoCAD (a computer software program). They produce an array of drawings that includes pneumatic hydraulic drawings, production/tool drawings, structural and assembly drawings of machinery as well as fundamental civil drawings.
To earn a Certificate of Completion, a student must successfully complete all competencies and achieve a basic skill requirement of level 10 in Math and level 9 in Reading and Language on the TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education).