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Engineering & Machining Design

Program Overview

The field of manufacturing. Entering into the Engineering & Machining Design (EMD) program, students learn tasks through theory and shop based lessons such as part layout, bench-work, and use of measuring tools. From there they receive instruction on manual and computer controlled (CNC) machinery and experience using drill presses, milling machines, lathes, precision grinders and CNC equipment. To further diversify a student’s training, the skill of welding (Stick, TIG, and MIG) is added for more employment opportunities after high school.

Along the way, students create shop based projects such as bold gages, C-clamps and steam engine models. Students also work toward NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills) Certification in several machining areas. With additional post-secondary training, students can use their knowledge to pursue machine design or mechanical engineering.

Mr. Webster
POssible Careers
  • Molding, Coremaking & Casting Machine Setters, Operators & Tenders, Metal & Plastic
  • Machinist
  • Electronics Bench Technician
  • CNC Operator
  • CNC Programmer
  • Structural Metal Fabricators & Fitters
  • Tool & Die Maker
Potential Certifications
  • NIMS Certification
  • Employability: Interviewing Skill
  • OSHA-10
Articulated Credits
Post Secondary & Continued Education

Skill Alignment & CIP Code

CIP Code 48.0501 - Competency Records

Program Safety & Physical Considerations

  • Safety focus around moving equipment, hand tools & power tools
  • Ability to work independently, read & follow directions
  • Ability to work with potentially toxic fumes in dusty environment
  • Good eye/hand coordination
  • Stamina to stand for long periods of time
  • Problem solving skills
  • Any type of respiratory condition would be a concern
  • Willingness to wear the uniform assigned

Essential APTITUDES for This Lab – Recommended Levels

  • Math Skills (emphasis on memorizing fraction–decimal conversions)
  • Reading comprehension & writing skills
  • Science skills
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Eye/hand/foot coordination
  • Finger & manual dexterity
  • Form perception, spatial relationships
  • Troubleshooting
  • Complex problem–solving
  • Time management

Reading

  • Explain the main ideas or draw accurate conclusions after reading text
  • Follow a complex multi–step procedure independently
  • Evaluate how key words and phrases shape meaning and tone in texts
  • Comprehend written text and apply it to understand tables, charts, and other visuals
  • Learn and apply content–specific symbols and acronyms correctly
  • Apply content–specific vocabulary correctly
  • Identify and explain how different ideas connect throughout text
  • Read and understand diagnostic and schematic data to solve a problem
  • Compare & contrast information in a text
  • Summarize information from different written resources
  • By the end of grades 9–10 & 11–12 read & comprehend technical texts independently & proficiently

Writing

  • Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audience
  • Produce clear & coherent writing
  • Develop and strengthen writing by brainstorming, revising, editing & rewriting
  • Write with awareness to audience using program–specific vocabulary
  • Write routinely over short/long time frames for a range of tasks, purposes & audiences
  • Clearly convey with precision step–by–step work completed
  • Write fast–paced, accurate work reports and journals
  • Use technology to produce, publish or share writing

Math Levels

Numbers and Operations:

    • Grade 6 – Fluency in operations with whole numbers and decimals
    • Grade 6 – Fraction computations
    • Grade 6 – Representing negative numbers
    • Grade 6 – Whole number exponents
    • Grade 7 – Fraction to decimal conversion
    • Grade 7 – Percent and ratio problems
    • Grade 8 – Decimals to rational number (fraction) conversion
    • Grade 8 – Estimate the value of irrational numbers.
    • Algebra 1 – Problem solving with real world units, including conversions

Measurement:

    • NG – Units: English and Metric Precision: Nearest 0.0001 inch
    • Grade 6 – Unit conversion within and between measuring systems
    • Grade 7 – Area, volume surface area of objects composed of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, and right prisms

Geometric Concepts:

    • Grade 7 – Angle measure problems (supplementary, complementary, adjacent, angles of a triangle, parallel lines cut by transversal)
    • Grade 7 – Scale drawings of geometric figures
    • Grade 8 – Pythagorean Theorem
    • Grade 8 – Transformation properties and showing congruence/similarity
    • Geometry – Transformations in the plane – congruence and similarity
    • Geometry – Trigonometric Ratios and problem solving (includes Pythagorean)
    • Geometry – Scale models and drawings
    • Geometry – Create 3D figures by revolution
    • Geometry – Cross–sections of 3–D figures
    • Geometry – Coordinate geometry
    • Geometry – Study of circles

Data and Probability:

  • Grade 6 – Mean, median, mode, range, interquartile range, and mean absolute deviation
  • Algebra 1 – Interpret data on various displays – use to make predictions

Theory Time

  • 2.5 hours/week

Homework

  • Memorize fraction–decimal conversions

Lab Time

Tests

  • Weekly fraction–decimal tests
  • Unit tests
  • Projects that are required of NIMS

POS Academics and Electives Recommended

  • College Prep English and Math are a component of the DCTS program

Study & Other Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Basic computer & keyboarding skills
  • Clean criminal background check
  • Demonstrate initiative, responsibility, time management & critical thinking skills
  • Good attendance
  • Good physical health and neat appearance
  • Memorization & note/test–taking skills

Technology Skills/Knowledge

  • Use and navigate school–issued laptop
  • Web navigation
  • Email management
  • Navigate learning management system and instructional technology tools
  • Video conferencing