This course introduces students to fundamentals of safety, tools, math, blueprint reading, materials handling, fasteners and anchors, and oxy-fuel cutting. The second year has an emphasis on employability skills, safety, gaskets, packing, pumps, drivers, valves, lubrication, construction drawings, test equipment, material handling and rigging, mobile and support equipment, electrical theory, conductor termination and splices, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and welding. Students will receive elective credits.

State Prerequisites:

·        C or higher in English (the previous year)

·        C or higher in Math (last course taken or the instructor can specify the math)

·        CTE Instructor and Administrative approval