(Two year programs for grades 11 & 12)  This area of study provides the student with a marketable skill.  Students work and study in their specialized choice of technical training.  Classroom work is intense and current.  Modern equipment is used in all programs.  Constant contact with employers is made.  Appropriate work habits and behavior is a must.

COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY (AUTOBODY TECHNOLOGY)  This course provides training in removing dents from fenders and body panels, welding torn metals, replacing badly damaged parts and paint, and estimating damage and repair costs.  Courses included are:  non-structural analysis and damage repair, mechanical and electrical components, structural analysis and damage repair and painting refinishing.  (2 or 3 Period Class)

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY  This course teaches skills and knowledge basic to a career in the automotive field.  Students receive instructions in eight Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E)  Certification areas:  engine repair, brakes, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drive train and axles, suspension and steering, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning.  Courses offered this year are:  electrical/electronics and engine performance. (2 or 3 Period Class)
Summer Offering:  Engine Repair (Date to be announced)

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION      This course provides skills necessary to build residential and commercial buildings.  Students will be exposed to a variety of hand and power tools; blue print reading; trim and finish work; framing walls, floors and roofs; insulation rating and installation; door hanging; stairway construction; electrical and plumbing.  Courses included are:  fundamentals of building construction, foundations and framing, masonry and plumbing and finished carpentry.
(2 or 3 Period Class)

ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY  This course will provide the student with skills in electricity.  Major concepts include:  equipment and supplies, residential and commercial wiring, National Electrical Code, devices and controls, applied wiring methods and materials, and diagrams and specifications.
(2 or 3 period class)

FACILITY MAINTENANCE-FUNDAMENTAL & ADVANCED  This course provides the student with skills in preventive and corrective facilities maintenance.  Major concepts include:  general occupational skills, tool and equipment applications, interior repairs, exterior repairs, plumbing, masonry, frame structure repair, electrical repair and landscape maintenance.  Courses included are:  Facility Maintenance, Masonry, Landscaping, and Plumbing and Electricity.  (2-3 class periods-pm only)

The Facilities Maintenance Program is a 1,080 hour which includes the opportunity to obtain a National Certification in concrete finishing through NCCER.  The goals and objectives for the Facilities Maintenance Program are approved by the West Virginia Department of Education.  State Requirments are met by completing four or six class periods of instruction.

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIR (Pre-requisite Computer Graphics)  This course will provide the student with introduction and exploration of computer components and functions.  Students will learn proper maintenance, upgrading and trouble shooting techniques.  (One period class)

CONVENTIONAL/COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING  This course will cover the basic aspects of mechanical and architectural drawing from sketching and blueprint reading to details, to produce a functional product.  Class work includes:  forces, vectors, pressures, and other math calculations as well as computer aided drafting (CAD).  (2 or 3 Period Class)
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MASONRY  This area of study will cover all aspects of masonry trade such as layout, residential and commercial application, fireplaces, arches, brick and block bonds, blueprint reading, estimating materials, tools of the trade, safety and construction of scaffolding.  Classroom and lab are incorporated to allow the prospective mason opportunities to keep pace with all constant changes within the trade.  Courses included are:  Fundamentals of Masonry, Block & Rock Laying, Foundations and Footings, Advanced Concepts of Masonry and Brick Laying.  (2-3 Class Periods)

The Masonry Course is a 1,080 hour course, which includes the opportunity to obtain a National Certification in Masonry and Concrete Finishing through NCCER.  State requirments are achieved by completing four of the six class periods of instruction.  The goals and objectives for the masonry program are approved by the West Virginia Department of Education.

MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY  Students will study topics such as materials, safety, inspection, maintenance, job planning, benchwork and layout.  Courses included are:  fundamentals of machine tool technology, blueprint reading for machine tool technology, machining processes and application, advanced machine processes, CNC Technology and machining operations.
(2 or 3 period class - am only.)

WELDING TECHNOLOGY   Students will study topics such as metallurgy, weld joint design, blueprint reading, electrode identification, safety and welding symbols.  Courses included are:  fundamentals of welding technology, thermal cutting and welding, blueprint reading, math and welding symbols, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, robotic welding, blue print reading and metallurgy, non-destructive testing and advanced shielded metal arc welding.
(2 or 3 Period Class - pm only)

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