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Advanced Manufacturing

CONTINUING FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR!

*Advanced Manufacturing is a half-day pathway and does not require any previous experience.  Click here to request Advanced Manufacturing in your '23-'24 class schedule.

Prepare for a high-needs industry with this unique opportunity to learn knowledge and skills using state of the art equipment.

The Advanced Manufacturing Pathway will develop learners specialized skills and enable them to enter an industry in need of talented individuals. Learners will foster the knowledge and skills for proper application of principles of manufacturing through hands-on learning with cutting-edge industry equipment. Local industry partners are excited to work alongside learners in this pathway to provide authentic and relevant experiences.
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Metals and Machining Fabrication

Credits:
5
Meeting Time

Semester 2: 12:45 - 2:15

Course Description

Metal Fabrication and Machining provides the knowledge, skills, and certifications required for equal employment opportunities in the metal production industry. This course is designed to teach students industry skills applicable to welding, sheet metal, and machining occupations. Technical Concepts and skills in this course include: shielded and gas metal arc welding, hand and power tools common in metal manufacturing, machine tool operation including automated welding machines, lathe and mill machine processes, metallurgy, and sheet metal processes.

Graduation Requirement

Print Reading for Manufacturing

Credits:
5
Meeting Time

Semester 2: 12:45 - 2:15

Course Description

This course instructs students in reading and understanding industrial prints. This course covers basic drafting and print standards, fundamentals of shape description, fundamentals of size description and annotation, industrial drawing types, and specialized parts and prints.  Symbol interpretation, tolerancing and dimensioning standards are also covered.

Graduation Requirement

Safety for Manufacturing Environment

Credits:
5
Meeting Time

Q3: 12:45 - 2:15

Course Description

This course introduces Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) federal and state regulations, industrial practices, and accident investigation techniques; including topics such as hazard communication standards, lockout/tagout procedures, eye safety, lifting techniques, electrical safety, stored energy safety, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and safety program development and monitoring.

Graduation Requirement
PSD does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, age or disability in access or admission to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation.