2293| Principles of Manufacturing: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – no prerequisite
In this introductory course, students are introduced to knowledge and skills used in the proper application of principles of manufacturing. The study of manufacturing technology allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities. Students will gain an understanding of what employers require to gain and maintain employment in manufacturing careers.
2283 | Metal & Machining Fabrication A: 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing
Metal Fabrication and Machining provides the knowledge, skills, and certifications required for equal employment opportunities in the metal production industry. This course is designed to teach students industry skills applicable to welding, sheet metal, and machining occupations. Technical Concepts and skills in this course include: shielded and gas metal arc welding, hand and power tools common in metal manufacturing, machine tool operation including automated welding machines, lathe and mill machine processes, metallurgy, and sheet metal processes.
2283W | Metals & Machining Fabrication A (Women): 5 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Principles of Manufacturing
Metal Fabrication and Machining provides the knowledge, skills, and certifications required for equal employment opportunities in the metal production industry. This course is designed to teach students industry skills applicable to welding, sheet metal, and machining occupations. Technical Concepts and skills in this course include: shielded and gas metal arc welding, hand and power tools common in metal manufacturing, machine tool operation including automated welding machines, lathe and mill machine processes, metallurgy, and sheet metal processes. This course will benefit women interested in manufacturing.
2284 | Metal & Machining Fabrication B: 5 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Metals A
This course provides the knowledge, skills, and certifications required for equal employment opportunities in the metal production industry. This course is designed to teach students industry skills applicable to welding, sheet metal, and machining occupations. Technical Concepts and skills in this course include: shielded and gas metal arc welding, hand and power tools common in metal manufacturing, machine tool operation including automated welding machines, lathe and mill machine processes, metallurgy, and sheet metal processes.
2287 | Metal & Machining Fabrication II A: 5 credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – prerequisite: Metals B
Metal Fabrication and Machining II builds on the knowledge, skills, and certifications students acquire in Metal Fabrication and Machining I. Students will develop advanced concepts and skills related to metal fabrication and machining. Topics include: blueprint planning and layout, advanced concepts in welding and machine processes and procedures, and advanced construction techniques in sheet metal manufacturing.
2210CEFRHS | FRCC Mechanical Design 1 (EGT1101): 5 credits/3 college credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – no prerequisite
EGT 1101: Provides the training to develop skillsets on how to produce technical drawings utilizing the latest technologies. Course will develop skills in hand lettering/sketching techniques and the use of a Computer Aided Design (CAD) based drawing system. Course covers how to develop technical drawings demonstrating multi-view orthographic projections, auxiliary views, section views, and beginning dimensioning concepts based on ANSI/ASME standards.
2221CEFR | FRCC SolidWorks/Mechanical & Advanced SolidWorks (CAD2455/2456): 10 credits/6 college credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts - no prerequisite
CAD 2455: Introduces parametric feature-based solid modeling 3D concepts to build confidence in 3D thinking and progresses to three-dimensional parameters. This course provides instruction on how to construct, modify, and manage complex parts in 3D space as well as to produce 2D drawings from the 3D models.
CAD 2456: Introduces advanced applications of the 3D parametric software SolidWorks. Focuses include management of design data, advanced assembly, analysis of model creations, documentation of bill of materials and parts lists, rendering, animation, and dynamic simulation and testing a model assembly.
2294 | Work-Based Learning: Manufacturing: Various credits – grades 10, 11, 12 – Elective – prerequisite: Any pathways course
The Work-based Learning (WBL) experience allows for the application of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities that are delivered through the coursework of the Program of Study (POS). Students build on prior knowledge and skills in the program of study to further develop and apply employability and technical skills that prepare them for success in future career and post secondary education.