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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
Technical Education
11th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Small Engines
10th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Technology Education
Drafting
Chemistry or Physics
12th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Small Engines

PROGRAM SUCCESS INDICATORS
 

ACADEMIC

INTERPERSONAL

PROGRAM SPECIFIC

Linear measurement to 1/mm-1/64"

Age-appropriate social skills

Physically able

Whole Numbers: Add, subtract, divide, multiply

Teamwork skills

Eye-hand coordination

Decimals: Add, subtract, divide, multiply

Positive attitude

Lift 50 lbs.

Convert decimals to fractions

Cooperative

Enjoys hands-on work

Convert English to Metric

Able to follow directions

Work in dirty environment

Convert fractions to decimals

Program interest

 

Read charts/locate information

Initiative

 

Find third unknown with two variables

Work ethic

 

Compute ratio

Work independently/without supervision

 

Compute percentage

 

 

Write sentence; write paragraph

 

 

Computer literate

 

 

Science – Pressure, temperature, conduction, fluid, convection, gas, atom make-up, solid

 

 

 

 

 
Career-Tech Center Curriculum

POWER EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY

000 0000 Core Curriculum
500 0000 LAWN/GARDEN 4-STROKE MECHANIC HELPER
500 5002 Engine Teardown & Measurement
500 5004 Volume Ratio & Proportion
500 5006 Engine Operation 4-Stroke
500 5008 Measuring In English/Metric Ruler Units
500 5010 Using English/Metric Micrometers
500 5012 Using Dial Calipers
500 5014 Using Dial Indicators
500 5016 Cylinder Leakage Test
500 5018 Cylinder Compression Test
500 5020 Engine Disassembly
500 5022 Valve Guides
500 5024 Reface Valves & Seats
500 5026 Engine Reassembly
500 5028 Conversion English Metric Systems
500 5030 Check Head for Warpage
500 5032 Measure & Compare Valve Springs
500 5034 Assemble Head & Install

505 0000 FUEL SYSTEM SERVICE TECH
505 5051 Fuel Tank, Lines, Filters
505 5053 Fuel Pumps
505 5055 Fuel Characteristics
505 5057 Float Type Carburetors
505 5059 Diaphram Carburetors
505 5061 Sliding Valve/Var. Venturi Carbs

510 0000 DRIVE LINE SERVICE TECH
510 5011 Hydrostatic Drive Theory Service
510 5101 Belts, Pulleys Service
510 5103 Friction Disk Transmission Service
510 5105 Chains/Gears Service
510 5107 Drive Lubricants
510 5109 Standard Transaxle/Differential Service

515 0000 PARTS PERSON TRAINEE
515 5102 Writing Memos
515 5104 Computer Parts Look Up
515 5106 Microfiche Parts Look Up
515 5108 Original Equip/After Market Estimate/Comparison
515 5110 Purchase Orders
515 5112 Ordering Parts
515 5114 Returning Parts
515 5116 Writing Repair Orders
515 5118 Phone Etiquette
515 5120 Internet Parts Ordering

525 0000 SHOP HELPER TRAINEE
525 5202 Shop Orientation
525 5204 Shop Safety
525 5206 Basic Hand Tools
525 5208 Basic Cutting Tools
525 5210 Power Tools
525 5212 Pullers
525 5214 Pedestal Grinder, Use of
525 5216 Fasteners, Broken Bolts
525 5218 USS Tread Plate
525 5220 Metric Tread Plate
525 5222 Use Of Battery Charger
525 5224 Use Of Computer/Data Manuals
525 5226 Look Up Parts in Parts Book
525 5228 Compute Service Orders
525 5230 Use Of Jacks & Jack Stands
525 5236 Use Of Chemicals/Quantities
525 5238 Soldering and Crimping
525 5242 Use Of Hoists & Safety

550 0000 HYDRAULICS TECHNICIAN TRAINEE
550 5502 Principles of Hydraulics
550 5504 Hydraulic Fluids
550 5506 Strainers/Filters
550 5508 Reservoirs/Accumulators
550 5510 Hydraulic Pumps
550 5512 Pipe, Tubing, Fittings
550 5514 Directional Control Valves
550 5516 Pressure Control Valves
550 5518 Hydraulic Motors

575 0000 ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN TRAINEE
575 5702 Electrical System Terms
575 5704 Compute, Volts, Ohms, Amperes
575 5706 Jump Start Engines
575 5708 Test & Service Batteries
575 5710 Use Volt Meter
575 5712 Using the Amp Meter
575 5714 Using the Ohm Meter
575 5716 Wiring Diagrams
575 5718 Shorts, Opens, Grounds
575 5720 Series Circuits
575 5722 Parallel Circuits
575 5724 Head Light Circuits
575 5726 Tail Light Circuits
575 5728 Brake Light Circuits
575 5730 Turn Signal Circuits
575 5732 Ignition Circuits
575 5734 Starting Circuits
575 5736 Charging Circuits

600 0000 MARINE TECHNICIAN TRAINEE
600 6002 Change Lower Unit Grease
600 6004 R & R Gearcase & Waterpump
600 6006 Winterize Inboard/outboard
600 6008 Disassemble Mechanical Gearcase
600 6010 Fuel Supply Systems
600 6012 Propeller and Trim Tabs
600 6016 Tilt & Trim Assemblies
600 6022 Stevens Voltmeter/cdii Ignition
600 6034 Wiring A Boat Trailer
600 6038 Shrink Wrap Boat
600 6040 Trailer Service
600 6042 Navigation Lights

625 0000 OPERATION WELDER TRAINEE
625 6202 Welding Terms
625 6204 Welding Math
625 6206 Oxyacetylene Torch Safety
625 6208 Flat Position Oxy Welding
625 6210 Flat Position Brazing
625 6212 Oxyacetylene Cutting
625 6214 Arc Welding Safety
625 6216 Arc Welding Process

650 0000 MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN TRAINEE
650 6502 4-stroke Tune Up
650 6504 2-stroke Tune Up
650 6506 Carburetion
650 6512 Engine Top End Valve Job
650 6514 Engine Top End Cyc Boring
650 6516 Power Transmission
650 6518 Tire Repair
650 6526 2-stroke Technology

700 0000 2-STROKE LAWN/GARDEN TECH TRAINEE
700 7001 2-stroke Engine Theory
700 7002 Chainsaw Safety
700 7004 Fuel Systems Chainsaw
700 7006 Ignition Systems Chainsaw
700 7008 Chains
700 7010 Chain Sharpening
700 7012 Bars
700 7014 Chain Oilers
700 7016 Chainsaw Drives
700 7018 Chain Link Replacement
750 0000 COMPACT DIESEL TECH TRAINEE
750 7502 Compact Diesel
750 7504 Diesel Fuel Systems
750 7506 Diesel Compression

999 0000 Career Preparation
999 0010 Goal-setting
999 0020 Career Planning Interview
999 0030 Work-based Opportunities
999 0040 Job Search
999 0050 Job Resume
999 0060 Letter of Application
999 0070 Job Application
999 0080 Prepare For Interview Process
999 0090 Using Portfolio For Interest And Competence
999 0100 Complete Interview Process
999 0110 Follow-up Letter
999 0120 Termination Letter
999 0130 Training Opportunities After High School
999 0140 Life-long Learning

Job Titles
Bicycle Technician
Compact Diesel
Golf Course Equipment
Hydraulics
Lawn & Garden
Marine Mechanics
Mechanic's Helper
Motorcycle Mechanic
Welding


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