MWV Career and Technical Center

Registration # CT 553
Level: College Prep
Grades: 9, 10
Credit: .50
Prerequisite: None

This course introduces essential skills in the machining and manufacturing fields, emphasizing shop safety, hand tools usage, and semi-precision measurement. Through hands-on projects, students learn the impact of manufacturing processes on everyday life and develop safe work habits. Projects include fabricating toolboxes, center punches, and drift punches while exploring welding and basic fabrication. This introductory course builds foundational skills for careers in manufacturing, machining, and welding, preparing students for advanced study and work in these growing industries. OSHA 10 Certification is mandatory.