LearnSTEAM explores materials and methods used in the skilled trades. Students are involved with design to final trim. Students must pass safety assessments before using tools. Collaborating with the pre-apprentiship programs, the LearnSTEAM Program of Study Framework addresses six Focus Areas: (1) Architectural Design, (2) Carpentry, 3) Electrical, 4) Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, 5) Masonry, and 6) Plumbing. Learn more at the Architecture and Construction Career Cluster.
CAD Design and Software, 21107
Introduction to Rhino, 3D Shapr, SketchUp, Fusion 360, and/or AutoCad. Students use drafting to design house plans and components.
Industrial Safety/First Aid, 13004
Outcomes: OSHA10 certified and NCCER Core satisfied. First Aid/CPR certified.
Industrial Safety/First Aid provides safe operating procedures related to specific tools and various industrial environments, as well as training in emergency first aid and CPR. Course topics include the importance of standard operation procedures, appropriate use of equipment, agencies and regulations related to occupational safety and hazard prevention, and the dangers of particular materials. Each student must pass assessment(s) and demonstrate safe tool use to obtain safe operation clearance.
Welding, 13207
Outcomes: Possible industry recognized certification.
Welding students gain knowledge of the physical and chemical properties, uses, and applications of various metals. Students gain skills in various processes used to join and cut metals (such as oxyacetylene, shielded metal, metal inert gas, and tungsten arc processes) and experience in identifying, selecting, and rating appropriate techniques. The Community College offers a pathway in welding.
Cabinet Making, 17007
Students construct cases, cabinets, counters, and other interior woodwork. Students distinguish between various types of wood species and quality. After passing tool safety tests, students use various woodworking power tools for cutting and shaping wood, and different methods of wood joinery including mechanical fasteners, and how to attach hardware. Topics include how to install trim, plastic laminates, and how to apply finishes.
Exploration of Electricity/Electronics, 17101
Exploration of Electricity/Electronics courses offer instruction in the theory of electricity and in the terminology, skills, and safety procedures common to careers involving electricity and electronics. Topics include Ohm’s law, electrical equipment, residential wiring, arduinos, circuit components, schematics and using multimeter test equipment.