Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will follow safety practices.
Standard 1
Identify potential safety hazards and follow general laboratory safety practices.
Standard 2
Use safe work practices.
Standard 3
Complete a basic safety test without errors (100%) before using any tools or shop equipment.
Strand 2
Students will develop and practice fundamental habits and skills required in the 21st Century workplace.
Standard 1
Demonstrate reliability and compliance with established attendance policies.
Standard 2
Follow established practices and procedures with exactness.
Standard 3
Work productively as a member of a team.
Standard 4
Contribute to a culture of safety.
Standard 5
Maintain a high standard of personal and industrial hygiene.
Standard 6
Use personal electronic devices appropriately.
Standard 7
Understand the basic organization and respective functions of a typical corporation.
Strand 3
Students will increase their ability to comprehend and correctly interpret technical documents.
Standard 1
Read technical documents for understanding.
Standard 2
Correctly interpret technical drawings, including:
Strand 4
Students will properly select and make accurate measurements with calibrated equipment.
Standard 1
Demonstrate the use of applied mathematics.
Standard 2
Demonstrate the proper selection, use, and care of precision measurement equipment typically found in a manufacturing environment.
Standard 3
Understand the significance of and how to correctly handle calibrated measuring equipment.
Standard 4
Determine whether or not a selection of parts meet specifications.
Standard 5
Understand "traceability", quality stamps, and an employee's role in accurately maintaining record of process and part compliance.
Strand 5
Students will be able to describe basic Lean Manufacturing principles and the appropriate practices to apply in response to specific problems.
Standard 1
Research and learn the general history of Lean Manufacturing and its development.
Standard 2
Understand 8 types of waste ("DOWNTIME").
Standard 3
Understand and employ the 5 S's.
Standard 4
Understand "value-added work"
Strand 6
Students will be introduced to the basics of manufacturing using Six Sigma principles.
Standard 1
Research and learn the general history of Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement.
Standard 2
Understand the fundamentals of Six Sigma.
Standard 3
Develop basic skills in failure analysis.
Standard 1
Create and utilize an engineering notebook per established conventions.
Standard 2
Demonstrate practice of the Technology & Engineering Professional Workplace Skills.
Standard 3
Participate in a significant activity that provides each student with an opportunity to render service to others, employ leadership skills, or demonstrate skills they have learned through this course, preferably through participation in a Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) such as the Technology Student Association (TSA).