ADVANCED MATERIALS & PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY

Grades: 10-12

Credit: 1 unit
PREREQUISITE: C in Materials & Processing Tech and/or teacher approval

Advanced Materials and Processes is an advanced class designed to help a student improve upon skills and knowledge which they gained in their previous classes in the industrial technology area. Materials covered will include: wood, metal, plastics, and composites. Processes covered will include: separating, combining, forming, conditioning, and automating tools. Safety and linear measurement will be emphasized throughout this course. This class does have a shop fee that will be dependent upon what projects the students build and typically runs between $35.00 and up.

Students are highly encouraged to join the co-curricular organization SkillsUSA (an organization that prepares students for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations) to gain authentic experiences through leadership conferences, competition, and networking. Membership fees are required for membership as well as possible fundraising efforts. Assistance is available if fees present a hardship.