Energy

Course Descriptions

1st Year Fall Semester:

Principles of Computer Aid Design: 
Students will learn the engineering design process along with applying math, science and engineering standards to hands-on projects. They work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software, and use an engineering notebook to document their work.

 

1st Year Spring Semester

Industrial Maintenance Core and Safety:  
Students will learn and apply safety, construction math, blueprint reading, and tools of the trade in the classroom and lab and have an opportunity to earn national credentials through NCCER.

 

2nd Year Fall Semester:

Energy Alt Forms:
Students will learn how hydro, nuclear, wind, coal, solar and gas energy is generated, transmitted and distributed through hands-on learning and have an opportunity to earn national EIF credentials.

 

2nd Year Spring Semester

AC-DC Circuits: 
Students will understand the concepts of electrical circuitry with formal hands on training using power passing and power consuming devices. Students have the opportunity to earn national credentials through NCCER. 

 

3rd. Year Fall/Spring Semester

Fundamentals of Electricity
Students will hone their mechanical skills by digging deeper into using the skill set that they learned in the previous years to complete special projects.  Students will earn an opportunity to receive an OSHA 10 certification and a chance to intern with an industry partner. 

 

What should I expect from this program?

Students will be highly knowledgeable in the electrical field and using tools of the trade. Students will develop a good attitude and the self-confidence to earn a high paying career. 

 

Student Organization:  Skills USA

Uniform:  Closed toe shoes, coverage from waist to floor on lab days

Materials:  Calculator, computer, hand tools and power tools

Assessment:  National Energy Education Foundation, CEWD (Center for Energy Workforce Development) and CPASS.)