4. ENGINEERING and INDUSTRY Industry Sector(s): Building Trades and Construction; Engineering and Design; Manufacturing and Product Development; Transportation Industry Sector: Building Trades and Construction Career Pathway: Residential and Commercial Construction Description: Large and small residential and commercial construction projects are the bread and butter of the construction industry. Many skilled workers with diverse specialty skills take a project from start to finish. The majority of the skill areas in this pathway are classified as individual trades. Carpenters, Floor and Tile Installers, Glaziers, Insulation Workers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, Surveyors, Iron and Steel Workers, Roofers, Structural Engineers, Building Inspectors, Painters and Paperhangers, Brick/Block/Stone Masons, Dry Wall and Ceiling Installers, Plaster and Stucco Specialists Wood I Wood II Wood III Construction Industry Sector: Building Trades and Construction Career Pathway: Cabinetmaking and Wood Products Description: The Cabinetmaking and Wood Products Pathway provides learning opportunities for students considering careers in cabinet construction, millwork, and wood products, and covers the construction of both custom and production products. Planning and layout, following plans, and use of hand, power, and stationary tools are all parts of the training process. Estimators, Millwork, Furniture Making, Cabinetmaking, Rough or Finish Carpentry, CNC Technicians/ Engineers 1
ROP Computer Aided Drafting ROP Cabinetmaking Career Pathway: Architectural and Structural Engineering Description: The Architectural and Structural Engineering Pathway provides learning opportunities for students interested in the safety, cost, design, and construction of a building. Work elements of this pathway often involve working in conjunction with an architect. Students interested in this pathway should possess artistic ability and strong mathematical skills. Engineering Aides, Architects, Drafters/Designers, Surveyors, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers 2
ROP Computer Aided Drafting ROP Architectural Design Career Pathway: Engineering Design Description: If you like explaining ideas in a visual way, the Engineering Design Pathway may be for you. Pathway careers encompass the design and production of visual communications. Visual communication is the conveying of ideas and information in forms that can be seen. Students will learn to plan, prepare, and interpret drawings and models through traditional drafting or computer-aided techniques. CAD/CAM Technicians, Civil Engineers, Drafters/Designers, Architects, Structural Engineers, Software Engineers ROP Computer Aided Drafting ROP CAD-CAM Engineering Career Pathway: Computer Hardware, Electrical, and Networking Engineering Description: Careers in this pathway are highly technical and require continuing education to stay abreast of constantly changing technology. Students are introduced to the design, manufacturing, assembly, programming, and maintenance of computers and networking systems essential to telecommunications and information technology. These pathway careers will continue to be in high demand as technological systems become increasingly intricate. Students interested in this pathway should have a desire to understand, diagnose, and create within a technological framework. 3
Computer Engineers, Electricians, Electrical Engineers, Computer Repair, Computer Networking Technicians, Telecommunication Engineers, Network Administrators Introduction to Computers Computer Technician I ROP Computer Service Technology ROP Introduction to Networking Industry Sector: Manufacturing and Product Development Career Pathway: Welding Technology Description: The Welding Technology Pathway provides students with an understanding of how welding and related careers fit in the manufacturing process. During the manufacturing process, highly skilled craftsmen apply a wide variety of bonding techniques. Topics include mechanical bonding, joining, cohesive bonding, adhesive bonding, and mechanical fastening. Newer welding methods include laser, ultrasonic, and electron beam. The demand for trained welders continues to look good. Welders, Boilermakers, Blacksmiths, Ironworkers, Metallurgists, Robotics Technicians, Quality Control Inspectors, Fabrication Designers, Plastic Assemblers, Composite Fabricators, Manufacturing Engineers ROP CAD-CAM Engineering ROP Welding 4
Industry Sector: Transportation Career Pathway: Vehicle Maintenance, Service, and Repair Description: In your grandparent s day, shade tree mechanics were common. You could claim to be a mechanic with a few simple tools but that day has long passed! Vehicle service and repair is now a highly skilled profession that requires more brainpower than muscle power. Solving problems with your head is critical. In addition to cars and trucks, the motor vehicles category includes boats, motorcycles, trains, and outdoor power equipment. All require specific knowledge in order to be serviced, repaired, and maintained properly. Lube/Line/Smog Technicians, Service Writers, Diesel Engine, Small Engine, Parts and Service Counter Technicians, Parts Runners, After-Market Sales, Shop Foremen, Manufacturers Representatives, Motorcycle/Heavy Equipment/Farm Equipment Mechanics Auto I Auto II ROP Automotive Maintenance ROP Automotive Engine Diagnosis 5