(WTC course 31442303) The study of welding techniques and applications for the flat and horizontal positions, to include electrode selection, fundamental joints, welding positions, and basic electricity for arc welding.
(WTC course 481100) Students in this course will be introduced to the principles of energy management and the energy industry. Students will learn about the history of energy production and costs, the dynamics of worldwide energy consumption and growth, the principle methods by which energy is used, and its environmental and financial impacts and consequences. Objectives and components of an effective energy management program are explored. In addition, students will be introduced to the use of building diagnostic tools commonly employed in industry.
(WTC course 442301) Introduction of gas welding and brazing techniques used to join metal pieces together.
Rooted in critical media consumption, this course focuses on the need of individuals to be multi-literate, competent, and intelligent users of information. Participants will learn to evaluate the credibility of information claims, to distinguish between news and other forms of information, and to identify systems of power, influence, economics, motivations, and emotions as they relate to the generation and sharing of information. Written, visual, and social media will be evaluated.
(WTC course 409311) This course introduces students to concepts that include wood identification, stationary and portable woodworking equipment operations and safety, the lumber milling process, joinery used in woodworking and general safety operations.
(WTC course 31409335) In this course, students will study the materials and equipment used in the commercial cabinetmaking field, including high pressure laminates, substrates, adhesives, and hardware. Hands-on lab sessions will enable students to construct various types of commercial casework and countertops, utilizing traditional techniques alongside modern technologies such as CNC machines for enhanced precision and efficiency.
(WTC course 409323) This course introduces students to design concepts and construction methods used in residential cabinetmaking. The application of manufactured wood products, hardware, cabinet case, drawer and door construction, and assembly of residential cabinetry will be applied.
(WTC course 404304) Diagnose, test, repair and replace basic automotive electrical system components. Includes and introduction to tools and equipment, automobile and shop safety, and safety sheets are signed. Adequate shop time is provided for practical application.
(WTC course 10620135) A variety of industrial control components and systems are explored. Emphasis is placed on relay control components and ladder logic applications along with three phase motors and motor starting. Photo electric and proximity sensors are introduced. Electronic overload protection and soft motor starting are explored. Adjustable Frequency AC motor drives are covered. Actual industrial equipment and manuals are used by students in the development and testing of practical circuits and systems. Students will interpret and create wiring diagrams.
(WTC course 404302) This course includes three areas: 1. Automotive shop and environmental safety practices are introduced and safety sheets are signed. 2. Parts room procedures to introduce the functions of the parts sector in relation to the automotive technology field including parts systems, parts research and online parts catalogs. 3. Automotive related instruction which includes gas metal arc welding and oxy fuel cutting and heating.