Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT I

9085 (1 credit) Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation

Education for Employment I is designed to give students practical experience and skills needed for employment in building maintenance and grounds keeping. The program will prepare students for employment with nurseries, lawn care services, landscaping firms, parks, and out-of-door employers. Students work on projects within the school system relating to care and maintenance of building grounds, lawns, and campus landscape.

EDUCATION FOR EMPLOYMENT II

9087 (2 credits, 2 blocks) Grade Level: 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Education for Employment I and teacher recommendation

Students in the Education for Employment II program will learn and apply landscaping skills and maintain and operate professional landscaping equipment.

ELECTRICITY I

8533 (1 credit) Grade Level: 10 and 11

Students will be introduced to the field of electricity. The course will cover residential, commercial, and industrial wiring methods and materials. Students will be introduced to basic electric theory, electrical safety, electrical tools, electrical equipment, and electrical test equipment. Students will learn to read basic electrical blueprints and basic electrical schematics. Students will be introduced to both residential and commercial wiring systems, including conduit wiring systems. Workmanship and professionalism will be stressed throughout the course. Students will spend a significant amount of class time engaged in hands-on learning. Electricity I students will be involved in Skills USA. Students will gain leadership skills and have the opportunity to compete against other students at the local, district, state, and national levels. This course is available with an additional option (STEM Academy) which can be utilized. Preferences will be given to students who take advantage of dual enrollment and/or STEM Academy options.  STEM ACADEMY Grade Level: 10 and 11 Prerequisite: Complete Pulaski County Governor’s STEM Academy Application; possess a minimum GPA of 2/5, passing scores on the highest level attained on the English and Mathematics SOL tests.

This course is STEM-based, meaning all curriculums reinforce the benchmarks of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.

ELECTRICITY II

8534 (2 credit, 2 blocks) Grade Level: 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Electricity I, NRCC Placement Examination, and NRCC Application

Students will practice commercial and industrial wiring methods. Electric motors, motor controls, and relays will be studied. Students will be expected to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of electrical devices and equipment. Students will be introduced to more complex electrical blueprints and electrical schematics. The National Electrical Code will be heavily emphasized throughout the course. Students will bend conduit, install electrical wire and cables, install electrical devices, wire motor control systems, and troubleshoot circuits. Electrical rework and upgrades will also be covered. Students will be very involved in Skills USA. Students may be required to take the Introductory Craft Skills, National Construction Career Test (NCTT) or another certification exam upon successful completion of this class. This course is available with two additional options (dual enrollment & STEM Academy) which can both be utilized. Preferences will be given to students who take advantage of dual enrollment and/or STEM Academy options.  CTE DUAL ENROLLMENT 8534 (2 credit, 2 blocks) (NRCC college credit in ELE 111 and ELE 112, 6 credits)