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Engineering and Technology:
Automotive Trades

Auto Body

Auto Body is a program instructing students in repairing, refinishing and painting damaged vehicles. "Hands-on" experience prepares the student for an entry level position in the Auto Body field. Auto Body Collision & Refinishing is a one year, entry level program in collision theory and repairs, as well as auto refinishing, for juniors or seniors. Auto Body Exploration is also a one year program for juniors or seniors, involving a rotation through various segments of the automotive field.

Auto Mechanics

Auto Mechanics is a "1 plus 1" program which trains students to repair and maintain a variety of vehicles. Juniors or seniors may choose among these one year programs: Automotive Service Bay Technician, Basic Auto Technician A, Exploratory Automotive Trades, and Advanced Auto Mechanic and Technician Training.

Small Engines/Turf Equipment & ATV Maintenance

These one year programs for juniors or seniors are designed to develop the basic entry level skills in either small engine operation, maintenance, & repair and/or the operation, maintenance & repair of lawn & garden equipment & recreational vehicles.

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Engineering and Technology:
Construction Trades

Construction Project Management

This one year program for juniors or seniors is designed to develop entry level skills. The student will learn foundation skills, theory, and practice of construction project management.

Electrical Construction Technology

Electrical Construction Technology is a program providing classroom instruction and on-site activities in the installation, troubleshooting and repair of residential and commercial electrical wiring systems. One year programs available to juniors or seniors include Construction Electricity and Residential Wiring.

Finish Carpentry

This one year course for juniors or seniors will introduce students to the tools, methods, and skills used in finish carpentry.

Plumbing and Heating

Plumbing Mechanic & Service Technician, a one year program for juniors or seniors, is designed to develop the basic skills necessary to gain entry level employment as a plumbing apprentice. Heating Basics, another one year program for juniors or seniors, is designed to develop the basic entry level skills needed to gain employment in the heating industry.

Residential Construction

Residential Construction is a program which provides students with the basic knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in the building trades.

Welding and Fabrication

Welding & Fabrication, a one year program for juniors or seniors, is designed to develop entry level skills needed for careers in the welding and steel fabrication industry.