EXCEL TECC Engineering/Transportation

Programs of study related to the design, process and development services of engineering and materials science; Programs of study related to planning, management and movement of people, goods and materials.

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AUTO MECHANICS

Site: Brush High School
COLLEGE TECH PREP OPTION
Two year program

This program is designed to offer students the specialized experiences needed in the diagnosis and service of an automobile. Qualified students will learn engine repair and performance, transaxle transmission, brake systems, electrical systems, suspension and steering, emission systems, heating and air conditioning.

Auto Mechanics students

COURSE CONTENT
The student will learn:
• Diagnosis of Engines
• Transmission / Transaxle
& Repair
• Computer Diagnosis
• Engine Repair
• Brake Systems
• Emission Control Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Steering and Suspension
• Heating and Air Conditioning

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Independent Service Garage
• Auto Dealership Service
• Speciality Shops
• Department Store Auto Service Centers
• Auto Parts Stores
• Tire Center
• Fleet Service Garages
• Automotive Aftermarket

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CADD ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(Computer Aided Drafting/Design)

Site: Mayfield High School
COLLEGE TECH PREP OPTION
Two year program

STEMs: Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics fields: competitive, ever-evolving, and in demand! CADD Engineering Technology merges interactive instruction, core engineering concepts, & innovative techniques, & provides a strong foundation for STEMs studies & careers. CADD Engineering Technology emphasizes academic/scholastic achievement, problembased technical skill development, & work ethics principles, critical for additional studies & successful career navigation in a global economy. Senior students will have internship, career passport, digital portfolio, & transferable college credit opportunities.

Computer Aided Design student with designs displayed

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COURSE CONTENT
Competencies include:
• Areas of Architectural, Structural & Civil Engineering, Surveying, Landscape, Site Planning & thinking GREEN
• Areas of Mechanical, Electrical & Fluid Engineering
• Metallurgy, Pneumatics, Aerospace, Performance
• Product Life Cycles, Concurrent & Traditional Development
• 2D & 3D Techniques, Simulation, & Finite Element Analysis
• Part & Assembly Creation, Blueprint Reading, ANSI, ISO
• Use of micrometers, calipers, gauges & scales
• Electronics Principles like Ohm's Law, Using Probes, Building Circuits
• Hard Disk & System Management, File Extensions, Exporting, Distribution
• Spreadsheets, Word Processing, Presentations, Databases & Desktop Publishing
• Time Management, Interviewing, Portfolios, Applications, Life Skills & Globalization

Software selections may include:
Solidworks, MasterCAM, ProEngineer,
Unigraphics, CATIA, SoftPlan Architectural, SoftList & Smart Plant 3D

Students in CADD will participate in the Excel TECC 'IT Academy'
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
• Engineer: Aerospace, Agricultural,
Automotive, Performance Industry, Civil, Transportation, Manufacturing,
Mechanical, Biomechanical,
Environmental, Nuclear, Electrical,
Industrial, Metallurgical, Marine
• Architect: Commercial & Residential, Small & Large Scale
• Drafter: Mechanical, Civil,
Architectural, Electrical
• Technical Illustrator
• Mold / Software Designer
• Product Designer
• CAD, Equipment, Tooling Sales
• CAM Programming

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