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Ben Barber Innovation AcademyCourse Descriptions
Manufacturing
Listed alphabetically. + Prerequisite required.
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Semester)
- Diversified Manufacturing I (Semester) +
- Practicum in Manufacturing (Semester) +
- Principles of Welding & Machining (Semester)
- Welding and Machining I (Year)
- Welding & Machining II (Year) +
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (Semester)
- Level 3 Course (10-12)
- Prerequisite: Principles of Engineering and Geometry
- Course: 1838CT; Credit: 1
- Length: 18 weeks (1 semester)
- Description: Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Computer Integrated Manufacturing is one of the specialization courses in the PLTW Engineering program. The course deepens the skills and knowledge of an engineering student within the context of efficiently creating the products around us. Students build upon their Computer Aided Design (CAD) experience through the use of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software. CAM transforms a digital design into a program that a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) mill uses to transform a block of raw material into a product designed by a student. Throughout the course students learn about manufacturing processes and systems. This course culminates with a capstone project where students design, build, program, and present a manufacturing system model capable of creating a product. This course represents an industry that is considered a hazardous environment because of the potential risk associated with heavy equipment and machinery, power tools, electrical hazards, fire risk, combustible gasses, flashing UV light, extremely loud noises, etc. Students are expected to be able to work in these conditions without constant direct supervision. This class is primarily a hands-on/works based course that will require all students to be working/standing for long periods of time while actively participating each and every day. This course also requires additional safety clothing and equipment be purchased prior to starting the course, such as Welding Helmets, Jeans, leather work boots, and welding gloves.
Diversified Manufacturing I (Semester) +
- 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. Students will learn this knowledge and skill through a variety of interesting and relevant activities including but not limited to: safety, print reading, measurement, design, welding, machining, and fabrication. Students will gain an understanding of employability skills required to be successful in manufacturing careers. This course represents an industry that is considered a hazardous environment because of the potential risk associated with heavy equipment and machinery, power tools, electrical hazards, fire risk, combustible gasses, flashing UV light, extremely loud noises, etc. Students are expected to be able to work in these conditions without constant direct supervision. This class is primarily a hands-on/works based course that will require all students to be working/standing for long periods of time while actively participating each and every day. This course also requires additional safety clothing and equipment be purchased prior to starting the course, such as Welding Helmets, Jeans, leather work boots, and welding gloves.
Practicum in Manufacturing (Semester) +
- Level 4 Course (11-12)
- Prerequisite: Selection process and completion of Level 1 or 2 AND Level 3 or 4 course.
- Course: 1822CA/CB; Credit: 2
- Length: 36 weeks (2 semesters)
- Description: Students will gain supervised practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills in welding and machining. 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. Some job sites will require students to be 18 to operate certain equipment. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the job site.
Principles of Welding & Machining (Semester)
- Level 1 Course (9-12)
- Course: 1809CT; Credit: 1
- Length: 18 weeks (1 semester)
- Description: Students are introduced to the basic principles in the welding and machining industry. Students will learn a variety of interesting and relevant activities including but not limited to: safety, print reading, measurement, design, welding, machining, and fabrication. Students will gain an understanding of employability skills required to be successful in manufacturing careers. This course represents an industry that is considered a hazardous environment because of the potential risk associated with heavy equipment and machinery, power tools, electrical hazards, fire risk, combustible gasses, flashing UV light, extremely loud noises, etc. Students are expected to be able to work in these conditions without constant direct supervision. This class is primarily a hands-on/works based course that will require all students to be working/standing for long periods of time while actively participating each and every day. This course also requires additional safety clothing and equipment be purchased prior to starting the course, such as Welding Helmets, Jeans, leather work boots, and welding gloves.
Welding and Machining I (Year)
- Level 2 Course (10-12)
- Prerequisite: Principles of Welding & Machining
- Course: 1801CA/CB; Credit: 1
- Length: 36 weeks (2 semesters)
- Description: This course provides the knowledge, skills, and technology required for employment in the manufacturing industry with a primary focus in welding and machining. Students will take a more in depth look into safety, print reading, measurement, design, welding, machining, and fabrication through a variety of project-based learning activities. This course represents an industry that is considered a hazardous environment because of the potential risk associated with heavy equipment and machinery, power tools, electrical hazards, fire risk, combustible gasses, flashing UV light, extremely loud noises, etc. Students are expected to be able to work in these conditions without constant direct supervision. This class is primarily a hands-on/works based course that will require all students to be working/standing for long periods of time while actively participating each and every day. This course also requires additional safety clothing and equipment be purchased prior to starting the course, such as Welding Helmets, Jeans, leather work boots, and welding gloves. Possible Certification: NIMS Measurement, Materials & Safety
Welding & Machining II (Year) +
- Level 3 Course (11-12)
- Prerequisite: Welding & Machining I
- Course: 1802CA/CB; Credit: 2
- Length: 36 weeks (2 semesters)
- Description: Welding and Machining II builds on the knowledge, skills, and certifications students acquire in Welding and Machining I. Students will develop advanced concepts and skills related to personal and career development through project-based activities involving safety, codes and standards print reading, measurement, design, welding, CNC machining, and fabrication. This course represents an industry that is considered a hazardous environment because of the potential risk associated with heavy equipment and machinery, power tools, electrical hazards, fire risk, combustible gasses, flashing UV light, extremely loud noises, etc. Students are expected to be able to work in these conditions without constant direct supervision. This class is primarily a hands-on/works based course that will require all students to be working/standing for long periods of time while actively participating each and every day. This course also requires additional safety clothing and equipment be purchased prior to starting the course, such as Welding Helmets, Jeans, leather work boots, and welding gloves.