Planning Rationale
The Manufacturing and Pre-Engineering program prepares students for college and entry-level jobs in modern manufacturing. Pathways in manufacturing and pre-engineering develop students' science, technology, engineering, and math skills.
Enrolling in the Manufacturing and Pre-Engineering program will give students the opportunity to understand how industry and technology work together to create and package things we use everyday like cars and computers. Some of the manufacturers students study are Ford Motor Company, Boeing, Chrysler, BMW, and Phizer.
Pathways
Machine Technology
In the Machine Technology program, students will be introduced to various technical applications in a lab while working hands-on with industrial equipment.
Pre-Engineering
In the Pre-Engineering program, students will be exposed to all areas of the engineering industry, including design and drafting, structural concepts, product design, and production technology. Not only will students have the opportunity to design and create models with their hands, but they will also be taught how to use computer design software to analyze and evaluate their plans. After students master the lessons and techniques taught in class, they will get the chance to develop an original product or machine design and see their ideas come to life.
Layout
The Manufacturing and Pre-Engineering Lab requires clearances necessary to safely operate the industrial equipment and shall be noted when planning and laying out the machinery within the space. These clearances are often marked on the floor to make students aware of safe distances that shall be maintained. For power requirements, coordination is required with specific equipment and machinery requested in space and provided by school. Additionally, there is an immediately adjacent Classroom that has direct access to the Lab.