MHS Construction

Woodworking 1

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles and practices of woodworking. Students will gain knowledge and skills in woodworking through a variety of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on projects. Course content will focus on wood shop safety practices, the proper use of hand tools, power tools, woodworking machinery, and industry vocabulary. Students will also explore careers and career skills related to the construction and trades industries. This class is a required class for the MHS Construction Career Pathway and successful completion prepares students for Woodworking 2 and Construction 1.

• 0.5 Credits (1 semester)
• 9-12 grade

Computer Aided Design (CAD) I

This course teaches basic drafting and design skills using the computer. Students will use Fusion 360 to create mechanical drawings, technical illustrations and various beginning engineering drawings. Students will work individually on a variety of 3D design projects to explore this powerful software and the design process. Students will create physical products from their designs using a combination of vinyl cutters, 3D printers, and laser cutters.  This class is part of the MHS Construction Career Pathway and the MHS Engineering Career Pathway. Completion of this class prepares students for Computer Aided Design 2.

• 0.5 Credits (1 semester)
• 10-12 grade

Computer Aided Design (CAD) II

Computer Aided Design 2 builds on the material learned in Computer Aided Design 1, with an emphasis on engineering drawings and more complex projects. Students will complete original 3D models and constructions using the advanced modelling and simulation features available in Fusion 360. Students will create physical products from their designs using a combination of vinyl cutters, 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines.This class is part of the MHS Construction Career Pathway and the MHS Engineering Career Pathway.

• 0.5 Credits (1 semester)
• 10-12 grade

Woodworking II

This course is designed to build upon the fundamental skills developed in Woodworking 1. Course content will focus on the production of quality woodworking projects. Shop safety practices and procedures will be reviewed. Students will develop advanced skills and techniques in the use of hand tools, power tools and machinery that will be applied to more complex projects than Woodworking 1. New areas such as lathe work and CNC machining will be introduced. Students will continue to explore careers and career skills related to the construction and trades industries. This class is part of the MHS Construction Career Pathway.

• 0.5 Credits (1 semester)
• 10-12 grade

Construction

This course is an introduction to the basic building materials, components, methods, and sequences in residential construction. It is designed to give students basic, entry level skills in construction and related trades including an overview of career opportunities available. Emphasis is placed on safety and the proper use of both hand and power tools. This course provides students with the experience of participating in a large construction project along with various woodworking skill building projects. This class is a required class for the MHS Construction Career Pathway and successful completion prepares students for Construction 2. 

• 1 Credit (2 semesters)
• 10-12 grade

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