In this course, students practice driving skills in anticipation of obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL). Students enhance their skills by driving in a variety of situations and environments they will encounter as a professional driver. They investigate topics related to trip planning, loading procedures, weight distribution techniques, and security issues. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to properly inspect and safely operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in controlled settings.

In this course, students examine laws related to the commercial driver's license (CDL) and the operation of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Through simulation and hands-on learning experiences, students explore vehicle systems, inspect and operate a CMV safely, and investigate the operations of a tractor semi-trailer. By the completion of the course, students must obtain a CDL instruction permit.

This course provides instruction in basic fabrication techniques, tool identification, tool usage, and layout principles while preparing the student with a good foundation in fabrication. Students will build a series of projects based upon the techniques and tooling introduced. This course emphasizes the use of hands-on application-based learning to create a good foundation of understanding for seamless transition into Metal Fabrication II.

(O-A; Gas) Instructs in basic safety, equipment usage and procedures with steel and braze filler rods in the four basic welding positions. Instructs in O-A cutting; providing considerable hands-on experience as well as technical information.

Instructs in basic graphic communication relating to the welding field. Provides for hands-on application of fabrication from blueprints. Follows American Welding Society welding symbol format.

(GTAW, TIG, Heli-Arc, Tungsten) Instructs in basic safety, equipment usages and procedures with various filler rods in three basic welding positions. Provides considerable hands-on experience as well as technical information.

(SMAW,Stick,Stick-Arc) Instructs in basic safety, equipment usages and procedures with five basic welding electrodes in four basic welding positions. Provides considerable hands-on experience as well as technical information. Allows for simulated structural steel welding certification opportunity.

(GMAW; MIG; Short-Arc; Wire. Instructs in basic safety, equipment usages and procedures with various filler metal in four basic welding positions. Instruction in plasma arc cutting of various metals. Provides considerable hands-on experience as well as technical information.

This course explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of the course.

In this course, students design a complex integrated automation system. They use industrial robotics, programmable logic controllers, pneumatics/hydraulics, and sensors to develop the system. Upon successful completion, students will be able to design, program, troubleshoot, and improve a functional industrial automation system.