POS Collinsville

CTE ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE 2024-2025

ANNUAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION Collinsville ISD offers career and technical education programs in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources; Business, Marketing, & Finance; Health Science; Human Services; Manufacturing. Admission to these programs is based on TEA and local LEA standards.

It is the policy of Collinsville ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

It is the policy of Collinsville ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age in its employment practices as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

(District) will take steps to assure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational and vocational programs.

For information about your rights or grievance procedures, contact the Title IX Coordinator at Jeremy Harpole, jeremy.harpole@collinsvilleisd.org, and/or the Section 504 Coordinator at Lana Borgman, lana.borgman@collinsvilleisd.org.

Collinsville ISD ofrece programas de educación técnica y vocacional en Agricultura, Comida y Recursos Naturales; Negocios, Mercadotecnia y Finanzas; Ciencias de la Salud; Servicios Humanos; Manufactura.

La admisión a estos programas se basa en Estándares TEA y LEA locales.

Es norma de Collinsville ISD no discriminar en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo o impedimento, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación de 1972, y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

Es norma de Collinsville ISD no discriminar en sus procedimientos de empleo por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, impedimento o edad, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la ley de Discriminación por Edad, de 1975, según enmienda; y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda.

Collinsville ISD tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de habilidad en el uso del inglés no sea un obstáculo para la admisión y participación en todos los programas educativos y vocacionales.

Para información sobre sus derechos o procedimientos de quejas, comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX en Jeremy Harpole, jeremy.harpole@collinsvilleisd.org, y/o el Coordinador de la Sección 504 en Lana Borgman, lana.borgman@collinsvilleisd.org.

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TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Understanding Common Terms in Career and Technical Education (CTE)

CTE Career and technical education programs offer a sequence of courses that provides students with coherent and rigorous content. CTE content is aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in current or emerging professions.

Program of Study Perkins V describes a program of study as a coordinated, non duplicative sequence of academic and technical content at the secondary and postsecondary level that: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Incorporates challenging state academic standards Addresses academic, technical, and employability skills Aligns with the needs of industries in the state, regional, and/or local economy Progresses in specificity, beginning with all aspects of industry and leading to more occupation Specific instruction Has multiple entry and exit points that incorporate credentialing Culminates in the attainment of a recognized postsecondary credential

Endorsement Endorsements consist of a related series of courses that are grouped together by interest or skill set. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area. Students must select an endorsement* in the ninth grade. Students earn an endorsement by completing the curriculum requirements for the endorsement, including 4th credit of math and science and 2 additional elective credits.

ARTS & HUMANITIES

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY

PUBLIC SERVICE

STEM

IBC An industry-based certification (IBC) is a specific type of credential that validates that an individual possesses certain industry specific skills related to a career cluster or occupation and is measured against a set of accepted industry standards. TEA adopted by rule (19 TAC 74.1003) a set of requirements and process to formally approve industry-based certifications. This is a high-level summary of those requirements: 1.

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Defined as a certification – not just a certificate of course completion, but demonstration that skills were obtained and valid for a specific period of time (e.g., not the driver education course, but the drivers’ license exam) Industry recognized and valued – employer surveys indicate the certification is given significant consideration for hiring and wages Attainable by a high school student – a 17 or 18 year old could reasonably earn it by graduation Portable – regionally, to multiple employers, or to more advanced postsecondary or apprentice work Certifying Entity – certifications are issued independent of course completion to validate skills (e.g., DPS as the entity that validates passage of the drivers license exams) — iii —

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Annual Public Notification of Nondiscrimination

ii

Terms and Definitions

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Academic Planning Guide Chart

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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster

4

Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems 5 Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster

10

Business Management 11 Health Science Career Cluster

16

Health Informatics 17 Human Services Career Cluster

22

Family and Community Services 23 Manufacturing Career Cluster

28

Welding 29

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ACADEMIC PLANNING GUIDE CHART Career and Technical Education (CTE)

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies

Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster Business Management

Business Information Management I Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Business Information Management II

Health Science Career Cluster Health Informatics

Principles of Health Science

Medical Terminology

Human Services Career Cluster Family and Community Services

Principles of Human Services

Child Development Interpersonal Studies Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

Manufacturing Career Cluster Welding

Introduction to Welding

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Welding I

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

LEVEL 3

INDUSTRY BASED CERTIFICATIONS

LEVEL 4

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster Agriculture Structures Design and Fabrication

Agriculture Power Systems Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

AWS D9.1 SHEET METAL WELDER D1.1 STRUCTURAL STEEL AWS CERT WELDER AND SENSE LEVEL 1 ENTRY WELDER

Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster Career Preparation I

Floral Knowledge Based w/ career prep

Health Science Career Cluster Practicum in Health Science

Opportunity for CNA

Human Services Career Cluster Family and Community Services

Career Preparation I

Community Health Worker

Manufacturing Career Cluster Welding II w/ Lab

Career Preparation I

AWS D9.1 AWS D1.1 AWS CERTIFIED WELDER AWS SENSE LEVEL 1 ENTRY WELDER

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AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES CAREER CLUSTER The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career cluster focuses on the essential elements of life, food, water, land, and air. This career cluster includes occupations, ranging from farmer, rancher, and veterinarian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist.

Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems The Agricultural Technology and Mechanical Systems program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with applying engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems related to power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water use, and processing agricultural products. This program of study includes diagnosing, repairing, or overhauling farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

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AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Level 2

Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies

Level 3

Agriculture Structures Design and Fabrication

Level 4

Agriculture Power Systems Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13000200

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

9 - 12

None

N/A

13002200

Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies

10 - 12

None

N/A

13002300

Agriculture Structures Design and Fabrication

11 - 12

None

N/A

13002400

Agriculture Power Systems

10 - 12

None

N/A

13002500

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

11 - 12

None

N/A

Career Cluster Certification: AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welder AWS D1.1 Structural Steel AWS CERT Welder AWS SENSE Level 1 Entry Welder

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13000200

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1

Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources will allow students to develop knowledge and skills regarding career and educational opportunities, personal development, globalization, industry standards, details, practices, and expectations.

Prerequisites: None

13002200

Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None

13002300

Agriculture Structures Design and Fabrication Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None

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Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technologies is designed to develop an understanding of agricultural mechanics as it relates to safety and skills in tool operation, electrical wiring, plumbing, carpentry, fencing, concrete, and metal working techniques. To prepare for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems and the industry; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations.

In Agricultural Structures Design and Fabrication, students will explore career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for careers in mechanized agriculture and technical systems, students must attain knowledge and skills related to agricultural structures design and fabrication.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13002400

Agriculture Power Systems

Agricultural Power Systems is designed to develop an understanding of power and control systems as related to energy sources, small and large power systems, and agricultural machinery.

To prepare for careers in agricultural power, structural, and technical systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge; acquire technical knowledge and skills related to power, structural, and technical agricultural systems and the workplace; and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, industry certifications, and industry expectations.

Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None

13002500

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None

Practicum in Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. The practicum course is a paid or unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical education courses in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Career Cluster.

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

Diesel Mechanics Technology

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Agricultural Engineering

Agricultural Systems Management

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Agricultural Engineering

Industrial Technology

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OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

$46,582

326

23%

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics

$57,943

2,637

31%

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

$65,490

28,020

4%

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BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND FINANCE CAREER CLUSTER The Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.

Business Management The Business Management program of study teaches CTE learners how to plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative services and operations of an organization. Through this program of study, students will learn the skills necessary to formulate policies, manage daily operations, and allocate the use of materials and human resources. This program of study will also introduce students to mathematical modeling tools and organizational evaluation methods.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Business, Marketing, and Finance Career Cluster SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Business Information Management I Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Level 2

Business Information Management II Business Law Virtual Business

Level 3

Business Management Global Business

Level 4

Career Preparation I

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13011400

Business Information Management l

9 - 12

None

N/A

13011200

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

9 - 11

None

N/A

13011500

Business Information Management lI

10 - 12

Business Information Management l

N/A

12701300

Career Preparation I

11 - 12

None

N/A

Career Cluster Certification: Floral Knowledge Based w/ Career Prep

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13011400

Business Information Management l Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None

13011200

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance Grade Placement: 9 - 11 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None

13011500

Business Information Management lI Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: ●

Business Information Management l

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In Business Information Management I, students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce and postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create word-processing documents, develop a spreadsheet, formulate a database, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate software.

In Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance, students gain knowledge and skills in economies and private enterprise systems, the impact of global business, the marketing of goods and services, advertising, and product pricing. Students analyze the sales process and financial management principles. This course allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of interesting and relevant activities, problems, and settings in business, marketing, and finance.

In Business Information Management II, students implement personal and interpersonal skills to strengthen individual performance in the workplace and in society and make a successful transition to the workforce or postsecondary education. Students apply technical skills to address business applications of emerging technologies, create complex word-processing documents, develop sophisticated spreadsheets using charts and graphs, and make an electronic presentation using appropriate multimedia software.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 12701300

Career Preparation I

Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace.

Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None

POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

Business Administration and Management

Human Resources Management

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Business Analytics

Accounting and Business

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Business Administration and Management

OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

First-Line Supervisors of Administrative Support Workers

$59,585

13,885

9%

Human Resources Specialists

$61,278

6,239

23%

General and Operations Managers

$83,220

25,450

23%

Organizational Leadership

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HEALTH SCIENCE CAREER CLUSTER The Health Science career cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.

This career cluster includes occupations ranging from medical assistant, registered nurse, and physical therapist to forensic science technician and athletic trainer.

Health Informatics The Health Informatics program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the management and use of patient information in the healthcare field. This program of study includes exploration of computerized healthcare systems and the process of creating and maintaining hospital and patient recordsin accordance with regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Students will also practice writing and interpreting medical reports.

Meets the requirements of the Public Service Endorsement

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

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HEALTH INFORMATICS Health Science Career Cluster

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Principles of Health Science

Level 2

Medical Terminology

Level 3 Level 4

Practicum in Health Science

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13020200

Principles of Health Science

9 - 10

None

N/A

13020300

Medical Terminology

9 - 12

None

N/A

13020500

Practicum in Health Science

11 - 12

Health Science Theory and Biology

N/A

Career Cluster Certification: Opportunity for CNA

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13020200

Principles of Health Science

The Principles of Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry.

Grade Placement: 9 - 10 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None

13020300

Medical Terminology

The Medical Terminology course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, singular and plural forms, and medical abbreviations. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None

13020500

Practicum in Health Science

The Practicum in Health Science course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills.

Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience.

Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: ● ●

Health Science Theory Biology

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

Health Information/Medical Records Technology

Medical Assisting

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Nursing Administration

Medical Insurance Coding

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Medical Secretaries/ Administrative Assistants

$36,994

10,505

21%

Medical Records Specialists

$39,408

2,763

18%

Medical and Health Services Managers

$102,937

4,787

43%

Nursing Administration

Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration

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HUMAN SERVICES CAREER CLUSTER The Human Services career cluster focuses on preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services, personal care services, and consumer services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from community health workers to cosmetologists and nutritionists.

Family and Community Services The Family and Community Services programof study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with social services, including child and human development and consumer sciences. This programofstudy includes managing social and community services, managing family and consumer sciences, and understanding career paths in social work or therapy for children, families, or school communities.

Meets the requirements of the Public Service Endorsement

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES Human Services Career Cluster

SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Principles of Human Services

Level 2

Child Development Interpersonal Studies Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

Level 3

Family and Community Services

Level 4

Career Preparation I

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13024200

Principles of Human Services

9 - 12

None

N/A

N1300500

Child Development

10 - 12

None

N/A

13024400

Interpersonal Studies

9 - 12

None

N/A

13024500

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness

9 - 12

None

N/A

13024900

Family and Community Services

10 - 12

None

N/A

12701300

Career Preparation I

11 - 12

None

N/A

Career Cluster Certification: Community Health Worker

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13024200

Principles of Human Services

Principles of Human Services is a laboratory course that will enable students to investigate careers in the Human Services Career Cluster, including counseling and mental health, early childhood development, family and community, personal care, and consumer services. Each student is expected to complete the knowledge and skills essential for success in high-skill, highwage, or high-demand human services careers.

Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None

N1300500

Child Development

The Child Development Associate (CDA) Foundations course is a laboratory course addressing the knowledge and skills related to applying Child Development Associate (CDA) Competency Standards in early childhood environments and understanding how these competencies help young children move with success from one developmental stage to the next. Students will be prepared and informed on the requirements that must be met to apply for the nationally recognized CDA credential.

Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None

13024400

Interpersonal Studies

Interpersonal Studies examines how the relationships between individuals and among family members significantly affect the quality of life. Students use knowledge and skills in family studies and human development to enhance personal development, foster quality relationships, promote wellness of family members, manage multiple adult roles, and pursue careers related to counseling and mental health services.

Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: .5 Prerequisites: None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13024500

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: .5 Prerequisites: None

13024900

Family and Community Services Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None

12701300

Career Preparation I

Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness is a laboratory course that allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that promote wellness as well as pursue careers related to hospitality and tourism, education and training, human services, and health sciences.

Family and Community Services is a laboratorybased course designed to involve students in realistic and meaningful community-based activities through direct service or servicelearning experiences. Students are provided opportunities to interact with and provide services to individuals, families, and the community through community or volunteer services. Emphasis is placed on developing and enhancing organizational and leadership skills and characteristics.

Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace.

Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None

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POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

Social Work

Human Development and Family Studies

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

Social Work

Human Development and Family Studies

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Community Health Workers

$39,520

501

25%

Social and Human Service Assistants

$38,442

3,298

21%

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

$49,398

2,342

14%

Mental Health Counseling

Marriage and Family Therapy

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MANUFACTURING CAREER CLUSTER The Manufacturing career cluster focuses on planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and process engineering. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from Welder and Machinist to Industrial Engineering Technician, and SemiConductor Processing Technician.

Welding The Welding program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated with the development and use of automatic and computer-controlled machines, tools, and robots that perform work on metal or plastic. This program of study addresses how to modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintainindividualmachines, and how to use handwelding or flame-cutting equipment.

Meets the requirements of the Business and Industry Endorsement

Programs of study will provide students with a course sequence that ties to an endorsement and offers a strong vertical alignment between secondary and postsecondary education.

The suggested course pathways are intended to provide guidance to students seeking college and career readiness through course content and industry based certifications.

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WELDING

Manufacturing Career Cluster SUGGESTED COURSE PATHWAYS Courses are not tied to grade levels.

Level 1

Introduction to Welding

Level 2

Welding I

Level 3

Welding II w/ Lab

Level 4

Career Preparation I

COURSE INFORMATION COURSE NO.

COURSE NAME

GRADE

PREREQUISITES

CERTIFICATIONS

13032250

Introduction to Welding

9 - 12

None

N/A

13032300

Welding I

10 - 12

None

N/A

13032410

Welding II w/ Lab

11 - 12

Welding l

N/A

12701300

Career Preparation I

11 - 12

None

N/A

Career Cluster Certification: AWS D9.1 AWS D1.1 AWS Certified Welder AWS SENSE Level 1 Entry Welder

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13032250

Introduction to Welding

Introduction to Welding will introduce welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles and operating procedures.

Students will be introduced to the three basic welding processes. Topics include: industrial safety and health practices, hand tool and power machine use, measurement, laboratory operating procedures, welding power sources, welding career potentials, and introduction to welding codes and standards. Introduction to Welding will provide students with the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in welding industries. This course supports integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills will prepare students for future success.

Grade Placement: 9 - 12 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: None

13032300

Welding I

Welding I provide the knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in metal technology systems. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to this system and apply them to personal career development.

This course supports integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems.

Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills prepare students for future success.

Grade Placement: 10 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 13032410

Welding II w/ Lab

Welding II Lab introduces welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles and operating procedures.

Topics include: industrial safety and health practices, hand tool and power machine use, measurement, laboratory operating procedures, welding power sources, welding career potentials, and introduction to welding codes and standards. This course provides knowledge, skills, and technologies required for employment in welding industries. Students will develop knowledge and skills related to this system and apply them to personal career development. This course supports integration of academic and technical knowledge and skills. Students will reinforce, apply, and transfer knowledge and skills to a variety of settings and problems. Knowledge about career opportunities, requirements, and expectations and the development of workplace skills prepare students for future success.

Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 3 Prerequisites: ●

12701300

Welding l

Career Preparation I

Career Preparation I provides opportunities for students to participate in a work-based learning experience that combines classroom instruction with business and industry employment experiences. The goal is to prepare students with a variety of skills for a changing workplace.

Career preparation is relevant and rigorous, supports student attainment of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success.

Grade Placement: 11 - 12 Credits: 2 Prerequisites: None

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POSTSECONDARY PATHWAYS ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

MASTER’S/DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE

Welding Technology

Welding Technology

Engineering

Building/Construction Site Management

Operations Management and Supervision

Construction Management

WORKFORCE/CAREER OPTIONS OCCUPATIONS

MEDIAN WAGE

ANNUAL OPENINGS

% GROWTH

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

$48,177

6,792

23%

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

$62,584

5,926

17%

Industrial Production Managers

$119,691

1,296

19%

Engineering/Industrial Management

Project Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Building/Construction Site Management

Construction Engineering

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