Just about everything you use on
a daily basis was manufactured. If you’re
the type of curious person who likes to know how
things work, this program was tailor-made for
you. The program will stimulate your thinking,
prepare you for life after high school, and provide
you with marketable metalworking skills.
Job/Career Opportunities:
Machinist, using state-of-the-art computer software
Certifications:
National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc.,
(NIMS) Certificate Program; RVTC is currently
the only NIMS-certified training center in Vermont.
|
 |
| |
|
YEAR
ONE: Manufacturing I: Manufacturing Processes
Credit: 3-4
elective credits
Eligibility:
Students in grades 10-12
Prerequisites:
Algebra I or concurrent enrollment
Schedule: Full
year; 2 hours per day
This course will introduce you to machine tools,
measuring instruments, and machining operations,
and how they relate to the production of consumer
goods. We’ll study the industrial models
of both “job shops” and “production
plants” and their relationship between engineering,
design, production control, and manufacturing.
Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) and robotics
will also be covered.
The first-year curriculum was designed to being
preparing students for the nationally recognized
NIMS credentialing exams in seven machining areas.
In addition, we encourage students to build youth
leadership skills by participating in our local
and state chapters of Skills USA. |
 |
YEAR TWO: Manufacturing
II: Mechanical Projects and Material Behavior
Credit: 1 embedded
math and 2-3 elective credits
Eligibility: Students
in grades 11 and 12
Prerequisites: Grade
of 70 or better in Manufacturing I or written permission
from the instructor, and Algebra II or concurrent enrollment
Schedule: Full year;
2 hours per day
This final course in the cluster takes a closer look
at the relationship between design, material selection,
and manufacturing. Structural nature, materials testing,
and a wider scope of fabrication techniques will be
explored in-depth. We’ll also incorporate mechanical
parts into the construction of functional mechanical
devices. As a class project, you’ll manufacture
functional two- and four-stroke, internal combustion
engines.
You’ll also continue to develop your skills in
3-D, CAD, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), robotics,
hydraulics, pneumatics, and prototype development. As
part of Mechanical Projects and Material Behavior, you’ll
also take part in a cooperative work experience during
the school year and the summer either before or after
your second year. You can round out your education in
the annual University of Vermont engineering competition
— Technology and Science Connection (TASC) —
and Skills USA.
|
