Industrial Tech

Students are introduced to the fundamentals of board drafting and drafting tools. Students draft multiple projects which they then construct in the woodworking lab. They are introduced to measuring, plan reading, and to a variety of hand and power tools. Shop safety is taught and practiced. First semester plans also include learning the fundamentals of electricity. Students construct a circuit with a junction box, outlet, switch, and light. Two hands-on modules are practiced, one with electricity and one with communication. Metal working is explored 2nd semester with students learning and taking part in tool making, sheet metal work, welding and fasteners. Basics of a gasoline engine and introduction to the different systems of an automobile are covered in this class, as well. Light auto maintenance stations are set up for students to participate in the Transportation aspect of this class.