Technology
Construction
EPC
10:00 AM and 12:10 PM
The goal of this course is to provide students with experiences and examples of the construction industry that will allow them to assess their own abilities and interests in the various construction disciplines.
Areas of Study:
- Floor framing
- Wall framing
- Stair framing
- Insulation and drywall
- Blueprint reading
*Note: A student lab fee will be required.
Outdoor Motor Sports
EPC - 10:00 AM and 12:10 PM
Students will learn how to maintain and repir ATVs, motorcycles, mini bikes, snowmobiles, personal watercraft and small internal combustion engines used on power equipment such as lawn tractors, generators, trimmers and leaf/snow blowers. Students will also learn engine maintenance, preventive care, proglem solving, minor and major engine rebuilding and how to achieve customer satisfaction. The curriculum focuses on skill building projects and troubleshooting. Students learn industry standards and current technology using both factory and after-market manuals and text. This series of courses, our facilities, and the instructor are nationally certified by the Equipment and Engine Training Council (EETC.)
Areas of Study:
- Engine rebuilding
- Repair and overhaul
- Shop Safety
- Troubleshooting techniques
Transportation Program of Study - Fall or Spring Semester
EPC - 8:00 AM
(No Hennepin Technical College articulated credit is available for this course.)
This introductory course is designed for ELL students or students with limited reading ability that have an interest in mechanical systems. This is an intensive hands-on course to reinforce new words, ideas, and information, and to use these by participating in many shop projects.
Areas of Study:
- Shop safety
- Vehicle hoist procedure
- Basic automotive maintenance
- Tire changing and balancing
- Wire soldering techniques
- Hand and power tool identification and usage
Auto Body Repair
EP
C
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:10 PM
This course is designed to introduce students to the exciting world of auto body technology. This course can start students on their way towards becoming proficient in the auto body industry.
Areas of Study:
- Automotive refinishing
- Detailing
- Estimating
- Painting
*Note: A student lab fee will be required.
Automotive Technology
EPC - 10:00 AM and 12:10 PM
Students will study basic automotive systems and begin techniques, and maintenance procedures regularly performed on automobiles. Students and conduct repair and maintenance procedures on tires, steering, suspension and electrical systems on donated cars or their own cars. In addition, students will acquire shop safety habits essential to work in an automotive service shop.
Areas of Study:
- Suspension and steering
- Basic automotive electricity
*Note: A student lab fee will be required.