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        The primary purpose of the area technology center is to serve high school students by enhancing and expanding student career options that lead to continuation of education at the post secondary level and/or successful employment upon graduation from high school. The role of the area technology center is vital in the overall scheme of economic development and provides an additional avenue for business and industry personnel to be trained.



» Automotive Technology :: Mike Armstrong, Instructor
        Introduction in systems such as engines, fuel, on-board computers, transmissions, steering, suspension and brakes is the basis of this program. Knowledge of the various systems is used to develop skills in troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, servicing and repairing automobiles.

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» Carpentry :: Mike Oakley, Instructor
        Carpentry is designed to prepare students for employment in the residential and commercial construction industry. Students are involved in blueprint reading, layout, fabrication, foundation, walls, floors, ceilings and roofs of structures. Students will use several forms of material such as wood, metal, plastics, fiberglass, styrofoam and concrete in the construction process. Training will emphasize in the care and safe use of hand power tools.

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» Design Engineering Technology / Computer Aided Drafting :: Greg Taylor, Instructor
        The skills required to transform the specifications and instructions of designers or engineers into complete and precise drawings are the focus of this program. Components of construction include lettering, geometric construction, orthographic projectors, dimensioning and tolerancing.

Syllabus for Engineering Technology / Computer Aided Drafting

:: ADFT 130 :: Orientation ::DFT 102 ::DFT 112::DFT 122 ::DFT 152 :: DFT 293 ::
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» Electrical Technology :: Michael Leger, Instructor
        The Electrical Technology program focuses on preparing students for entry-level electrician positions in industry and the building trades. Electrical technology provides experiences in layout, assembly, installation, testing, maintenance of electrical circuits, apparatus and residential wiring. Training involves electrical theory and electrical codes current in industry.

Syllabus For Electrical Technology 2011-2012

::ENGT 114/115 ::EET 154/155 ::EET 252/253 :: EET 264/265 ::EET 270/271 :: ENGT 110 ENG 110/111/112
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» Health Sciences :: Page Smith, Instructor
        The health sciences program provides the secondary student with orientation, exploration and preparation into the health care industry. Courses are sequenced to provide continuous student progress toward achievement of a certificate. The integration of mathematics, science, communication and technical knowledge is a vital component of each course offering. The program is designed for students who desire entry level training and/or plan to enroll in a post secondary program in one of many occupational areas in the health field.

» Download Program Information: [health.ppt]



» Welding :: Tim Pinson, Instructor
        The welding program prepares students for industry or other job related fields. Welding students are presented with the knowledge to weld various types of metal using several methods and processes. Students are trained in layout, blueprint reading, work orders, job site safety and estimating materials for the job.

» Download Program Information: [welding.ppt]

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