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Suggested High School Curriculum
9th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Metal Shop
Wood Shop
11th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Auto Body Repair
10th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Auto Mechanics
Metal Shop
Welding
12th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Auto Body Repair

PROGRAM SUCCESS INDICATORS
 

ACADEMIC

INTERPERSONAL

PROGRAM SPECIFIC

Functionally read and write; understand written directions

Follow safety rules

Good visual and tactile skills

Linear measure to 1/16"

Work independently

Tolerate dust, paint fumes, noise, etc…

Add and subtract whole numbers and fractions of an inch

Good hand/eye coordination

Multi-task orientated (can do more than one thing at a time)

Read and write at age-appropriate level

Seek help when needed

Enjoy hands-on work

 

Able to follow directions

Physically able to do heavy lifting and work in awkward positions

 

Program interest

 

 

Multi-task oriented (able to do more than one thing at a time)

 

 

Work safely around power tools and equipment

 

 

 Maintain good attendance

 

 

 Positive attitude

 

 

 Age-appropriate maturity level And social skills

 
 

 

Career-Tech Center Curriculum
020       CORE A -FUNDAMENTALS
-0202      ORIENTATION
-0204      ORIENTATION TO AUTO BODY
-0205      OSHA
-0206      FIRE SAFETY
-0208      GENERAL SHOP SAFETY
-0210      SIGNED SAFETY SHEET
-0212      HAND TOOLS
-0214      OXYACETYLENE TORCH
-0216      AIR AND ELECTRIC GRINDERS
-0218      BATTERY CHARGER
-0220      IMPACT WRENCHES
-0222      AIR CHISEL
-0224      FLOOR JACKS
-0226      SAND BLAST CA13INET
-0228      PORTABLE SAND BLASTER
-0230      MIG WELDING
-0232      SIGNED SAFETY SHEET
-0236      CONVENTIONAL/UNITIZED BODY
-0238      BODY CONSTRUCTION WRITTEN TEST
-0248      FASTENERS
-0250      FASTENERS WRITTEN TEST
-0252      GENERAL HAND TOOLS
-0254      POWER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
-0256      TOOLS/EQUIPMENT TEST
-0258      SECOND YEAR SAFETY
 
030        CORE B -OXYACETYLENE WELDING
-0302      TORCH SET-UP & FLAMES
-0310      OXYACETYLENE CUTTING
-0312      OXY WELD WRITTEN TEST
 
040        CORE C -MIG WELDING
-0402      MIG SET-UP
-0404      MIG LAP WELD & BUTTON ROLE WELD
-0406      MIG BUTT WELD
-0408      MIG PLUG WELD
-0410      MIG WELD HOLE (11OV)
-0412      MIG WELD HOLE (22OV)
 
050        CORE D -BASIC METAL REPAIR
-0502      PLASTIC FILLER I
-0504      METAL FINISHING
-0506      SHRINKING
-0508      PLASTIC FILLER TEST
-0510      PLASTIC FILLER II
 
060        CORE E -REFINISHING
-0602      REFINISHING MATERIALS/SUPPLY
-0604      SANDING & FEATHEREDGING
-0606      MASKING
-0608      SPRAY AUTO FINISHES
-0612      SPRAY GUN PARTS TEST
-0614      MATERIALS & SUPPLIES TEST 1
-0616      MATERIALS & SUPPLIES TEST 2
 
080        EXTRA CREDIT 1ST YEAR
-0802      PLASMA CUTTING SAFETY
-0804      PLASMA CUTTING SAFETY TEST
-0806      AIR BAG
-0808      AIR BAG TEST
-0810      INTERIOR TRIM
-0812      GLASS
-0814      MIG WRITTEN TEST
-0816      REFINISHING WRITTEN TEST
090        EXTRA CREDIT 2ND YEAR
-0902      QUARTER PANEL REPLACEMENT
-0904      QUARTER PANEL REPLACEMENT TEST
-0906      DOOR SKIN
-0908      DOOR SKIN TEST
-0910      FRAME TYPES AND REPAIR
-0912      FRAME TYPES & PARTS TEST
-0914      FRAME DAMAGE
-0916      FRAME DAMAGE TEST
-0918      REFINISHING TECHNIQUES
-0920      REFINISHING TECHNIQUES TEST
-0922      PAINT TROUBLESHOOTING
-0924      PAINT TROUBLESHOOTING TEST
-0926      UNI-BODY REPAIR
-0928      UNI-BODY  REPAIR TEST
-0930      ESTIMATE  WRITING
-0932      ESTIMATE  WRITING TEST
-0934      EXTERIOR  DETAILING
-0936      INTERIOR  DETAILING
-0940      EXTERIOR  CAR WASH
-0941      EXTERIOR CAR WASH TEST
-0942      UNIBODY DESIGN/ENERGY MEASURE
-0944      MEASURING PRINCIPLES
-0946      UNDERSTANDING STEEL/WELDING
-0948      CORROSION PROTECTION
 
100        ABR TECHNICIAN'S HELPER
-0020      CORE A  -FUNDAMENTALS
-0030      CORE B  -OXYACETYLENE WELDING
-0040      CORE C  -MIG WELDING
-0050      CORE D  -BASIC METAL REPAIR
 
200        ADV PAINT  TECHNICIAN'S HELPER
-0020      CORE A  -FUNDAMENTALS
-0060      CORE E  -REFINISHING
 
300        COMBO BODY/PAINT TECH'S HELPER
-0020      CORE A  -FUNDAMENTALS
-0030      CORE B  -OXYACETYLENE WELDING
-0040      CORE C  -MIG WELDING
-0050      CORE D  -BASIC METAL REPAIR
-0060      CORE E  -REFINISHING
-0070      CORE P  -MAJOR BODY REPAIR
 
400        PAINT TECHNICIAN'S HELPER
-0020      CORE A - FUNDAMENTALS
-0060      CORE E - REFINISHING
 
500        SALESPERSON
-0020      CORE A - FUNDAMENTALS
-0030      CORE B - OXYACETYLENE WELDING
-0040      CORE C - MIG WELDING
-0050      CORE D - BASIC METAL REPAIR
-0060      CORE B - REFINISHING

600         AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN
6002       Pass State Test
 
999        CAREER PREPARATION
-0010      GOAL-SETTING
-0020      CAREER PLANNING INTERVIEW
-0030      WORK-BASED OPPORTUNITIES
-0040      JOB SEARCH
-0050      JOB RESUME
-0060      LETTER OF APPLICATION
-0070      JOB APPLICATION
-0080      PREPARE FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS
-0090      USING PORTFOLIO FOR INTEREST AND
               COMPETENCE
-0100      COMPLETE INTERVIEW PROCESS
-0110      FOLLOW-UP LETTER
-0120      TERMINATION LETTER
-0130      TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AFTER HIGH
               SCHOOL
-0140      LIFE-LONG LEARNING
Job Titles

Auto Body Technician
Auto Body Technician Assistant
Refinisher
Refinishing Assistant
Combination Body/Paint Technician
Glass Installer
 

880 Parsons Road • Traverse City Michigan 49686 • 231.922.6273