Course Descriptions

• Level 2 Course (9-12)
• Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing 
• Course: 1828CT; Credit: 1
• Length: 18 weeks (1 semester) 
• Description: Students gain knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, and assessment of products, services, and systems and how those knowledge and skills are applied to manufacturing. The study of manufacturing systems allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in a manufacturing setting.

• Level 3 Course (10-12)
• Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering
• Course: 1838CT; Credit: 1
• Length: 18 weeks (1 semester) 
• Description: This course applies principles of robotics and automation. Students learn to program machinery to bring their 3D design while introducing computer programming and the processes used to manufacture today’s consumer products. This course builds on the skills students develop in Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing and design analysis are included. This course allows students the opportunity to earn transcripted college credit or to articulate
  college credit hours upon high school graduation through participating college/university Tech Prep programs. This is a Project Lead the Way course.
  Students can earn a Certificate of Excellence by achieving a specific list of real world skills related to this course. 

• Level 4 Course (11-12)
• Prerequisite: Precision Metal Manufacturing I OR Welding I
• Course: 1822CA/CB; Credit: 2
• Length: 36 weeks (2 semesters) 
• Description: Students will gain supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in metal manufacturing focusing on welding. Students in this course will be required to participate in an internship with a local business to give them real world work experience. The student is expected to go out and secure this internship within the first week of class. Students are expected to
  know how to use all equipment from previous courses as well as be able to read and interpret working drawings with weld symbols. If a student does not have transportation, opportunities will be limited.

• Level 3 Course (10-12)
• Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing
• Course: 1806CA/CB; Credit: 2
• Length: 36 weeks (2 semesters) 
• Description: This course provides the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in metal technology systems. This course may also address a variety of materials in addition to metal such as plastics, ceramics, and wood. Students develop knowledge of the concepts and skills related to these systems to apply them to personal and career development. Projects may require a lab fee.
  Possible Certification: OSHA 10 Hour*

• Level 4 Course (11-12)
• Prerequisite: Precision Metal Manufacturing II
• Course: 1807CA/CB; Credit: 2
• Length: 36 weeks (2 semesters) 
• Description: This course trains students in the area of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) entry and intermediate machinist skills. This course will enhance technical knowledge and skills by allowing students the opportunity to explore career preparation through onsite internships with manufacturing business partners in our community. Student must provide their own transportation to
  participate in this course.
  Possible Certification: +NIMS Level 1 CNC Milling*

• Level 1 Course (9-12)
• Course: 1809CT; Credit: 1
• Length: 18 weeks (1 semester) 
• Description: Students will gain knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, and assessment of products, services, and systems and how those knowledge and skills are applied to manufacturing. Students will prepare for the modern world, using knowledge and skills in the proper application of principles of manufacturing, the design of technology, the efficient production of
  technology, and the assessment of the effects of manufacturing production technology. Students will apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in a manufacturing
  setting. Students will gain an understanding of career opportunities available in manufacturing and what employers require to obtain and maintain employment in these careers.

TCC WLDG 1417 INTRO TO LAYOUT & DESIGN (11-12)
Prerequisite: Welding I ; Length: 18 weeks
Course: 0178 Credits: 1
This fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis is placed on structural shapes and use in construction. Course offered at Ben Barber and is taught concurrently with Welding I (1813CA)

TCC WLDG 1428 INTRO TO SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (10-12)
Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing Length: 18 weeks
Course: 0176 Credits: 1
This course is an introduction to the shielded metal arc process. Emphasis is placed on power sources, electrode selection,
oxy-fuel cutting and various joint designs. Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welding in various positions. Course offered at
Ben Barber and is taught concurrently with Welding II (1814CA).

TCC WLDG 1430 INTRO TO GAS METAL ARC WELDING (10-12)
Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing Length: 18 weeks
Course: 0177 Credits: 1
This course teaches the principles of gas metal arc welding, set-up and use of GMAW equipment and safe use of tools and
equipment. Instruction in various joint designs. Course offered at Ben Barber and is taught concurrently with Welding II (1814CB).

• Level 2 Course (10-12)
• Prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing
• Course: 1813CA/CB; Credit: 1
• Length: 36 weeks (2 semesters) 
• Description: This course provides the knowledge, skills, and technology required for employment in metal technology systems. This course supports the integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will wire weld as well as use hand and power tools. The plasma cutter and the cutting torch will be also be introduced. Students will use measurement, drafting, welding and
  metal fabrication skills. Projects may require a lab fee.
  Possible Certification: +AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Tack Welder and OSHA 10 Hour*

• Level 3 Course (11-12)
• Prerequisite: Welding I
• Course: 1814CA/CB; Credit: 2
• Length: 36 weeks (2 semesters) 
• Description: This course builds upon knowledge and skills developed in Collision Repair and Welding. Students will develop advanced welding
  concepts and skills as they relate to personal career development. This course integrates academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will have opportunities to reinforce, apply and transfer knowledge and skill to a variety of settings and problems. Projects may require a lab fee.
  
  Possible Certification: +AWS D1.1 Structural Steel*