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Students work individually and in small groups using hand and power tools to demonstrate mastery of varied tasks which include building wood products developed by the New England Carpenters Association and are part of the course’s textbooks. Students also work as part of a team to design and construct a final Mastery Based construction project. Many of these final products are used in the school or community.  

Grades 9 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit 

Students work individually and in small groups using hand and power tools to design and produce wood products and small construction projects. Students develop increased design and fabrication skills. Students learn to use more complex machinery to produce products. They are often called upon to work as part of a team to produce products for the school and community.
Prerequisite: Construction 1  

Grades 10 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

Students work individually and in small groups using hand and power tools to produce different wood products. The goal of this course is to go a step ahead and equip students with the basic knowledge and skills of residential construction. Students will learn the basics of wall framing, layout, residential and commercial building materials, and the overall process of building a home or structure.  

Grades 11 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

The introductory pre-engineering course of the nationally recognized Engineered by Design series of performance-based courses. Students in this class work in small groups to design and produce solutions to problems related to manufacturing, construction, energy and communications technologies. Students use computer technology to assist in researching project solutions, generating CAD drawings of their designs and to document and reflect on the solutions they have developed.  

Grades 9 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

Students are introduced to the varied fields of Engineering through design, graphics and comprehensive engineering projects. Topics include sketching, charting, graphing, forces, energy, electrical circuits, robotics and Drones, Aquaponics and other Agricultural technologies, materials testing, manufacturing processes (manual and computer controlled) and basic engineering economics. With completion of this course the student may be eligible to earn 3 college credits through College Connections from QVCC; EGR* 111 Introduction to Engineering.  

Grades 10 - 12

Vocational

Full Year   1 HS Credit 3 College Credits

This course is designed to allow for students to learn how to use different software and machines to create a product. Students will learn how to use different CAD software and learn how all different machines and technology can communicate. Students will not only learn how to design, but they will also learn how to use the machines and software to bring their designs to life. Students will design and produce the designs using different machines such as the 3D printer, laser cutter, CNC router etc.  

Grades 10 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

This course is offered during odd graduation years. Computer Aided Design students produce engineering drawings and designs using SolidWorks, a three-dimensional CAD program. Students practice computerized 66 design techniques needed for manufacturing. Emphasis is placed on creating 3D solid models from 2 dimensional drawings. Students apply Maker technologies including laser cutters, 3D printers and CNC machines to prototype their designs. Each student will complete a Mastery-Based Final where they identify a mechanical assembly and create necessary 3D, multi-view and assembly drawings for the product. This course is aligned with CAD requirements of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center and Engineering Department at Quinebaug Valley Community College. With completion of this course the student may be eligible to earn 3 college credits through College Connections from QVCC; CAD* L220 Parametric Design (Solidworks).  

Grades 9 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 HS Credit 3 College Credits

Students work individually and in design teams to create pictorial and working drawings of parts to be manufactured. Students will use SolidWorks and Fusion 360 to create designs for 3D printing, 3D routing, laser cutting and plastic molding.
Prerequisite: CAD: SolidWorks  

Grades 10 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

This course is designed to prepare students to complete 2 and 3 dimensional designs and drawings using AutoCAD. Students will learn to use basic AutoCAD commands in order to create working drawings. Students will then apply AutoCAD to create package designs, CNC machining drawings and architecture drawings including floor plans and building mechanicals. Students will study architectural factors in the design of new home construction, home additions and commercial construction. Students will complete a Mastery Based final project where they produce designs for a residential construction project and construct models to illustrate their designs.  

Grades 11 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 HS Credit 3 College Credits

This Course is offered during even years of graduation. This course introduces the basic principles of blueprint reading and Math for Manufacturing. Topics include significance of line types, orthographic projections, sketching, dimensioning and tolerances. Students will interpret blueprints for mechanical parts in order to visualize the part and use Manufacturing Math skills to calculate part dimensions. Hands-on activities are included in the course that allow students to construct items from blueprints and make sketches of machined parts. This course also offers students the opportunity to earn NIMS certificates including: Measurement, Materials and Safety. This course is aligned with Blueprint Reading classes of the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center at Quinebaug Valley Community College. With completion of this course the student may be eligible to earn 2 college credits through College Connections from QVCC; MFG* L124 Blueprint Reading 1.  

Grades 10 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 HS Credit 2 College Credits

This introductory course in Marine Construction focuses on construction of boats employing plank and frame as well as stitch and glue techniques. Students will practice the use of tools and materials required to build actual boats in class. Boat design and repair techniques will also be covered in class.  

Grades 9 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

Students learn and practice skills involved in the manufacturing industries. Lessons and activities include: machining wood and metal using lathes and milling machines, designing and fabricating boxes and trays from sheet metal. They are also introduced to basic layout, fabrication and welding. Students use hand and power tools to complete wood and metal projects.  

Grades 9 - 12

Vocational

Full Year   1 Credit

Students build skills used in the manufacturing industries. Activities include: precision measuring and layout of sheet, angle and flat metal. Students also practice machining metal using lathes and milling machines. Students will work independently or as part of a team to design and fabricate metal objects.  

Grades 10 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

This course is central to the Youth Manufacturing Pipeline program designed by the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board and the Eastern Connecticut Advanced Manufacturing Alliance. Students in this program will prepare to enter high demand/high wage manufacturing jobs. These jobs include: Machinist, Electrical, Welding, Drafting & Design, Sheet Metal and Pipe Fitting. Students in this program will become Certified and receive job placement assistance during and after completion of this program. Students with work based learning placements may be eligible to receive Pre-Apprenticeship credit through the Connecticut Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship Training. Youth Manufacturing Pipeline students complete extensive hands-on tasks designed to develop entry level skills for the high demand careers listed above. QVCC college credits may be awarded to students completing this program.  

Grades 11 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

Students learn electrical theory including circuits, voltage, current and electrical measuring tools. They learn to use electrical components while building circuits consisting of electrical outlets, lights and switches, low voltage devices and motors.  

Grades 9 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

 
Students expand their knowledge of electrical wiring to include industrial motor control applications. Students use industrial components including circuit breakers, selector switches, timing devices and pressure switches often found in HVAC and process control systems to complete lab activities.  

Grades 10 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

Students learn to layout, cut and prepare metal while they practice basic Mig and Arc welding techniques. They also become familiar with welding equipment and careers in the field as they begin work on the foundational elements of American Welding Association’s SENSE welding certification.  

Grades 10 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

Students expand on their welding skills with more Mig and Arc welding practice along with the introduction of TIG welding. Students work to fabricate metal products while they learn about welding careers at Electric Boat and other Eastern CT manufacturers. These students also continue working toward American Welding Association’s SENSE welding certification.  

Grades 10 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

 
Students complete the American Welding Association’s SENSE welding certification program while they learn specific welding skills in preparation to enter Electric Boat divisions welding school.  

Grades 10 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

Students working independently conceive and produce a technology-based Capstone Project. Students will work with a faculty member to refine their project scope and design. The student will then produce a model, prototype or simulation of their Capstone Project. Students will document the process followed including necessary revisions and adjustments. The student will be expected to create a presentation that documents the research, design, production and testing of their Capstone Project. This presentation will also include reflection on the final product's effectiveness as well as a description of what the student learned by completing the Capstone Project.  

Grade 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

Student Concentrators in TMHS Pathways may have the opportunity to work as a paid employee in an industry related to that Pathway. CWE students are placed in a commercial workplace and assigned to work with a mentor in that workplace. The mentor assists the student to learn workplace tasks and offers documented feedback on a regular basis. Student placements are governed by Connecticut Department of Education and Department of Labor regulations to ensure a safe and educational placement. 

Grade 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

Emphasis will be pre- and post- production stages, as well as training for independent assignments and "electronic news gathering." Students will learn the basic principles, procedures, and techniques of television production. The course includes instruction on operation of cameras, scripting, special effects, editing, composition, and lighting. 

Grades 9 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

The advanced video/media class offers students hands-on training in advanced digital video skills. Students will learn advanced skills in digital camcorders, non-linear editing software and Television studio equipment. The emphasis will be on refining advanced skills and techniques including planning, producing, directing, editing and performing for video. Team and individual productions will be produced. Students will tape, produce and broadcast videos of school events. The course will emphasize creating a flexible and creative working atmosphere. Prerequisite: Video Production I 

Grades 9 - 12

Vocational

Semester   .5 Credit

The Radio Broadcast internship course focuses on practical training experiences in a Radio Station workplace environment. Interns professionally support specific programming, learn about radio programming while striving to maximize the experience through activities that shed light on career development. 

Grades 9 - 12

Vocational

Semester/ Full Year   .5 Credit/ 1 Credit