Technology Education

Administrator overseeing Tech Ed, Dr. Jeremy Burnham  847-888-5100 ext. 8100 / jeremyburnham@u-46.org

Fundamentals of Welding Grades 10-12

Through hands-on integration and practice students will:

• practice welding blocks, duct work, casting products, oxygen/acetylene cutting and metal fastening methods.
• preview metal working processes and career opportunities in the field.
   

Welding Technology I & II Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Welding (Tech I) and Tech I (Tech II)

Students will:

• advance skills including ARC,MIG, and TIG welding.
• acquire skills in plasma cutting and blue print reading.
• practice out of position welding, aluminum welding, welded sculptors and nut & bolt miniatures.
• design and fabricate a product.
   

Automotive Technology

Automotive Technology Grades 10-12

Students will:

• combine lab work with related instruction in the four National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation areas.
• Focus on electrical/electronics, brakes, steering and suspension, engine design, construction and performance.
• demonstrate use of hand tools, power tools and automotive diagnostic equipment.
  
  

Advanced Automotive Technology Grades 11-12

Prerequisite: Automotive Technology

Students will:

• use a variety of testing devices, equipment and specialty tools to supplement their learning in the 4 NATEF areas of advanced systems diagnosis.
• apply intermediate testing and diagnostic techniques on electrical systems, fuel injection, ignition, computer systems, suspension, steering and brakes.
• prepare for ASE(Automotive Service Excellence) testing.
    

Automotive Service Grade 12 

Prerequisite: Advanced Automotive Technology

Students will:

• prepare for a career in the automotive field and ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) testing.
• engage in diagnosis of vehicle in a repair facility atmosphere using a variety of testing instruments and specialty tools.
• develop advanced skills in electrical, fuel injection, ignition, computer systems, emissions, steering/suspension, brakes and engine performance.
   

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Engineering and Design Technology

Intro to Engineering Design (IED) Grades 9-12

 Through project, problem based activities, students will:

• Explore the design process, solid modeling, design and development, and computer-aided drafting (CAD).
• Use team-focused opportunities to develop innovative designs involving real-world products.
   

Principles of Engineering(POE) grades 10-12

Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design(IED)

Using a combination of teamwork and problem-solving skills in hands-on projects, students will:

• Apply physical principles, robotics and mechanical exploration.
• Experience major concepts in post-secondary courses of study in medicine, engineering, business, architecture, manufacturing, and science.
• Civil Engineering and Architecture(CEA) Grades 10-12