Manufacturing
Program Description
Advanced manufacturing consists of Manufacturing I and Manufacturing II. For students who like to work with their hands and enjoy finding out how things work and how things are made, this is the course for you! Our goal in the manufacturing program is to have our students experience all facets of the manufacturing industry.
Level I
Students will be introduced to and have the opportunity to explore machining, welding, sheet metal, 3D printing, CAD/CAM, and CNC programming. Students will also be able to develop their artistic side in our blacksmith shop. Manufacturing I is a project based class where students are encouraged to design and build projects of their choice. Students will have the opportunity to earn college credits in our dual enrollment program along with multiple industry related credentials.
Level II
Students will be able to focus on the skills they were introduced to in Manufacturing I. Students will have an opportunity in this class to choose a pathway with a focus on their strongest interest in the manufacturing field. Students can focus on a welding/fabrication pathway, an advanced manufacturing pathway or a combination of the two. Students will also have the opportunity to earn welding certifications in the welding shop and learn advanced skills in blacksmithing. In the Advanced Manufacturing II pathway, students will be able to earn a certification in Solidworks design software. Like Manufacturing I, Manufacturing II is centered around project based learning with a focus on hands-on skills, making it a perfect fit for independent and hands-on learners. This course also offers dual college credits.
For more detailed information go to our Program of Study.
Clubs and Activities
SKILLS-Preparing for leadership in the world of work.
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Industry Recognized Credentials
Career Safe OSHA 10
National Institute of Metalworking Skills
Your Instructor
Richard Thompson
I've been in the industry for forty years. I have owned a contract manufacturing business and currently still own and operate a small prototype shop.
I was looking for a new opportunity and had stumbled across an advertisement for this teaching position and thought I would like to try it. I'm heading into my third year and I'm pretty darn happy!
