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Skills and Technology
The Bradford Area High School is a comprehensive high school,
designed to meet the needs of all students. An important aspect
of this comprehensive program is vocational-technical education.
In recognition of the fact that not all jobs require a four-year
college education, the vocational department offers training
in various vocational-technical areas. These programs are Automotive,
Business Education, Carpentry, Careers in Vocational Education,
Drafting and Design Technology, Electronics Technology, Grounds
and Building Maintenance, Machine Technology, Marketing and
Distribution and Health Professions.
Students desiring to participate in a vocational program must
apply for admittance to the courses of their choice on the form
provided to them. Admittance to the various programs will be
made according to a number of criteria. Student interest, test
scores, past academic records, attendance and a counselor interview
will be considered in the selection process. Emphasis should
be made on the selection of a course based upon the student's
interest in acquiring training in that subject area for the
purpose of seeking employment or using that subject as a foundation
for further training in a trade or technical school or a college.
Vocational and Technical Programs
Vocational and Technical Programs are designed to provide students
with training which will enable them to seek employment in skilled
positions. This training will develop skills for entry-level
employment in their area of specialization. These courses are
designed in sequence to permit more detailed and advanced training
in the succeeding years. During the senior year, a student may
be given the opportunity for a job placement dependent upon
the labor market.
Automotive Mechanic
This three-year program provides students with the skills necessary
to function at an apprentice level in a variety of occupations
in automotive and related fields. It is designed to follow two
years of skill development. Third year students will be encouraged
to pursue a related area of special interest. A job opportunity
may be available to deserving senior students. The suggested
sequence of classes and the units are as follows:
| Automotive
Mechanic I |
Grade 10 |
2
units - 2 periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
| Automotive
Mechanic II |
Grade 11 |
2
units - 2 periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
| Automotive
Mechanic III |
Grade 12 |
2
units - 2 periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
Instruction in this occupational area focuses on the fundamentals
and principles of general auto repair to include the care and
use of tools and equipment. Basic instruction includes such
areas as lubrication, bench work, micrometer reading, auto engines
and drive trains. The tasks increase in complexity in the second
and third year of the class. Advanced students will use some
of the latest diagnostic automotive equipment.
Carpentry
The Carpentry class is designed to introduce and develop the
skills necessary to perform the many tasks required of a carpenter.
This class follows a three-year schedule of skill development.
The suggested sequence of classes and the units received are
as follows:
| Carpentry I
|
Grade 10 |
2 units - 2
periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
| Carpentry II
|
Grade 11 |
2 units - 2
periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
| Carpentry III
|
Grade 12 |
2 units - 2
periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
A carpenter is a person who constructs, erects, installs and
repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood and wallboard,
using carpenter's hand tools and power tools, and conforming
to local building codes. A carpenter also studies blueprints,
sketches or building plans for information pertaining to specified
types of lumber or other construction materials.
Basics are stressed in the initial year, which include such
areas as the proper use of hand and power tools, blueprint reading
and sketching. Manual skill development includes scaffolds and
different types of framing. These are continued with increasing
complexity throughout the three years. Finish carpentry such
as cabinet work, interior-exterior wall finishes, basics in
footer and foundation work, interior and exterior trim, door
hanging, stairway layout and construction and estimating material
for jobs.
Grounds and Building Maintenance
This program is designed to provide a student with skills in
three areas: skills necessary to maintain a building or complex
of buildings, introductory skills in the horticulture field,
and skills in the forestry and wood processing fields. The program
follows a three-year sequence of skill development. The suggested
sequence of classes and units received are as follows:
| Grounds and
Building Maintenance I |
Grade 10 |
2 units - 2
periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
| Grounds and
Building Maintenance II |
Grade 11 |
2 units - 2
periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
| Grounds and
Building Maintenance III |
Grade 12 |
2 units - 2
periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
A maintenance person responsible for large buildings or complex
of buildings must be a multi-skilled individual. This person
is required to identify a problem and make necessary repairs.
Responsibilities also include routine maintenance such as painting,
mowing, weatherization and shrubbery maintenance.
Instruction in this program emphasizes basic skills in such
areas as electricity, plumbing, carpentry, welding, masonry,
painting, small engine repair, sheet metal and the care, planting
and upkeep of lawns and ornamental shrubs, greenhouse management
and operation. Due to environmental concerns and job opportunities
within this area, this course will also include instruction
in: conservation, forestry and other related areas; timber cruising
and tree identification; and chain saw maintenance. Due to changes
in the environment and workplace, new studies have been added
to the program such as Hydroponics (the growing of plants without
soil), Aquaculture (raising fish in a controlled environment),
heavy equipment operation, sawmill operation, and secondary
wood processing. The course also includes instruction and activities
involving the FFA (leadership development, personal growth,
and contests).
Since this occupational field requires working alone with little
supervision, emphasis is put upon promptness, reliability and
acceptance of responsibility. Related theory instruction includes
lectures, demonstrations, audiovisual aids and films. Instruction
is designed to permit students to progress at their own pace.
Health Professions I
Grade 10, 11 - 2 Units, 2 Periods
Enrollment Limited - Priority extended to juniors
This course builds upon the information learned in the "Intro
to Health Occupations" course and introduces the basic procedures
and patient care skills performed by the entry level health
care provider in areas such as nursing assistant, home health
aide, health assistant, medical assistant and dental assistant.
The purpose of this course is threefold:
1)
To begin preparing individuals for employment in health care
industry and/or related services
2) To
encourage post-secondary study of a Health Care Profession
3) To work as a certified Nursing Assistant/Health
Assistant if qualified to sit for the State Certification exam,
pending clinical performance in Health Professions II.
The basis of the learning experience focuses on several aspects:
group discussion, individual and group projects, on-site visits,
guest speakers, audio-visual aids, library research, skills
demonstration and return demonstration and role playing in the
Health Profession's school laboratory with the use of mannequins
and fellow students.
With hands-on experience obtained in the laboratory setting,
various skills are performed throughout the year. Some examples
being: taking vital signs, drawing blood work, using a mechanical
lift, crutch walking, performing an EKG, sterile techniques,
etc. Class time would involve learning of the various systems
of the body, disease processes and medical terminology.
In order to advance into the Health Professions II program you
must meet the following criteria in Health Professions I: a
classroom grade of 75% or better; a lab grade of 85% or better
and a weekly evaluation by the instructor at 85%. Any student
receiving two or more progress reports for behavioral problems
such as disruption of the learning process, destruction of equipment,
unwillingness to do work, poor attendance, etc. may not register
for Health Professions II. This type of behavior demonstrates
a lack of maturity and the inability of the student to handle
the situations that occur daily in the clinical setting.
Health Professions II
Grade 11, 12 - 3 Units, 3 Periods
This course is intended as an adjunct to the Health Professions
I course. It is a one-year vocational course for senior students
who have completed Health Professions I satisfactorily. After
a comprehensive review of all the content of Health Profession
I, second year students spend approximately 2/3 of class time
in actual clinical settings at the Bradford Regional Medical
Center and Bradford Nursing Pavilion, providing basic patient
care commensurate with the Nurse/Health Assistant level of skill
and responsibility. The clinical experience begins in late October
with three (3) days a week in the clinical area and the equivalent
of two (2) days per week as conference or class time. Principles
related to employer expectations and employee responsibilities
are stressed.
The purpose of this course is threefold:
1)
To prepare the successful student for employment as a Nursing
Assistant following certification by the state
2)
To encourage post-secondary study of a Health Care
Profession
3) To identify other possible
areas of employment/training in the health-related industry
for those students not interested in direct patient care careers.
By January of the senior year, the students are eligible to
sit for the state certification exam for nursing assistants
which qualify them for employment from that point on as a certified
nursing assistant. Clinical experience is increased to four
(4) days per week with theory one (1) day per week. The students
then have the opportunity to choose between: providing direct
patient care on a rotating basis in various nursing departments,
such as, Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics and Maternity under the
supervision of the licensed instructor; become employed on a
co-op agreement through a community health care provider; or
follow a student assignment in an area of their choice such
as: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy Exercise Physiology,
Radiology, Dental Hygiene, etc.
Machine Technology
This program is designed to provide a student with three years
of skill development related to the machine trades. The suggested
sequence of classes and the units received are as follows:
| Machine Technology
I |
Grade 10 |
2 units - 2
periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
| Machine Technology
II |
Grade 11 |
2 units - 2
periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
| Machine Technology
III |
Grade 12 |
2 units - 2
periods
or
3 units - 3 periods |
The student will receive instruction in the operation of engine
lathes, drill presses, power saws, vertical and horizontal milling
machines, and surface grinders. Students using hands-on skills
make projects from blueprints to a finished product using all
the different types of equipment. Students will also receive
instruction in computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining
and computer aided machining (CAM) software.
Machining operations include turning, facing, threading, boring,
drilling, milling and surface grinding. Instruction in the use
of hand tools includes such skills as filing, sawing and polishing.
Students will learn to read precision measuring tools and receive
instruction in blueprint reading. Related theory instruction
will be given in classroom lectures utilizing demonstrations,
visual aides, and videotapes. Students who complete this program
are well equipped to seek employment as machine operators or
apprentices or enroll in a technical school for further training.
Marketing and Distribution
The Marketing Education program prepares students for successful
careers in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. The
suggested sequence of classes and the units received are as
follows:
| Marketing and
Distribution I |
Grade 10 |
2 units - 2
periods
or
1 unit - 1 period |
| Marketing and
Distribution II |
Grade 11 |
2 units - 2
periods
or
1 unit - 1 period |
| Marketing and
Distribution III |
Grade 12 |
2 units - 2
periods |
Do you find yourself being manipulated by advertisements, or
buying more when shopping than you planned? Have you wondered
why certain products are made, how they get their brand names
and colorful packages? Marketing Education will answer these
and many more questions while training students with the necessary
skills for success in a marketing related career (e.g., advertising,
visual merchandising (display), hospitality, tourism, restaurant
management, food marketing, etc.). In the first year students
learn about target markets, channels of distribution, advertising,
branding, packaging and selling. Second year students receive
training in displays, mannequins, store operations and management.
Classes involve special projects, group presentations, demonstrations
and hands-on assignments.
Eligible third year students are given the opportunity to experience
Co-op. To be eligible students must have obtained a minimum
of a 75% average in both Marketing I and Marketing II and have
exhibited responsible and professional behavior in these courses.
Co-op students are employed in an entry-level marketing job
with a local business sponsor. It is during this on-the-job
training, supervised by the teacher-coordinator, that the students
further their understanding of the techniques of effective merchandising,
marketing, and management.
All Marketing Education students are members of DECA, a co-curricular
club. It offers annual conferences and competitions on the district,
state and national levels in the skills and knowledge needed
for particular marketing occupations.
Technical Training
Technical training is designed to prepare young people
for highly skilled industrial positions as technicians. Technicians
work at a level below the engineer but above the trades person.
In all trade and technical training the learner must acquire
the skills and knowledge associated with the trade, acceptable
work habits, plus an adequate foundation in mathematics, communication
skills and science. While trade and technical training is designed
to prepare learners for employment following graduation, a wise
selection of electives throughout the three years will permit
graduates to qualify for certain advanced technical schools
and colleges. Computer Maintenance Technology/Technician
This course is an instructional program that prepares students
to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in
support of professionals who use computer systems. Curriculum
includes instruction in basic computer design and architecture,
programming, problems of specific computer application, component
and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and
software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation.
The suggested sequence of classes and units earned are as follows:
| Computer Maintenance
Technology/ Technician I |
Grade 10 |
2 units - 2
periods |
| Computer Maintenance
Technology/ Technician II |
Grade 11 |
2 units - 2
periods |
Drafting Technology
Drafting Technology is a three-year program offering the student
skills in basic and advanced drafting including training in
Computer-Assisted-Drafting (CAD). The object of the course is
to provide a broad knowledge of drafting and engineering procedures.
The ability to complete Algebra I and Geometry is necessary.
The suggested sequence of classes and units earned are as follows:
| Drafting Technology
I |
Grade 10 |
2 units - 2
periods |
| Drafting Technology
II |
Grade 11 |
2 units - 2
periods |
| Drafting Technology
III |
Grade 12 |
2 units - 2
periods |
A Technical Drafter is a person who takes ideas, sketches and
specifications of designers and engineers; prepares drawings
to scale using approved drafting techniques, so a product can
be made or a structure built. This course is also useful for
those students considering entering an engineering or architectural
field. The course material covers many basic concepts that will
help prepare a student for post secondary studies.
Instruction includes introduction to engineering drafting, general
safety, proper use of engineering equipment, sketching techniques,
pictorial drawings and basic technical drawings typical of those
used in industry. CAD I level training prepares students to
make typical mechanical drawings with the aid of the computer.
Advanced CAD II trains students in state-of-the-art computer
software programs that are used in many local industries. The
last phase of the program is devoted to elected areas so that
a student's area of greatest interest can be explored. Areas
available for study are Mechanical Engineering, Architectural
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Pipe Drafting and Civil
Engineering.
Vocational Cooperative Education
(Capstone)
Grade 12 - 1, 2, or 3 Units
Teacher Recommendation Only
Capstone is a school supervised work program offered during
the senior year. Its purpose is to Aform a partnership for training
between school and industry. This structured program combines
school based Avocational learning with a work-based experience
in an occupation that relates to the student's vocational training
and career objectives. This is a paid experience and units will
be earned.
Vocational Cooperative Education
(Diversified Occupations)
Grade 12 - 1, 2, or 3 Units
Diversified Occupation is a school supervised work program offered
during the senior year. Its purpose is to provide experience
and training in an occupational career not offered at BAHS.
Students are placed on school approved work sites where they
learn and develop the skills necessary to survive on the job.
Students will develop occupational training as well as skills
in the following areas: How to get a job, How to get along on
the job, Employer and Employee Relationship, Letter of Application,
Job Application, Resume Writing, Money Management, Personal
Safety and other skills necessary for job survival. This is
a paid experience and units will be earned.
Independent Study in Vocational
Education (F and/or S)
Grade 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units
With permission of instructor and vocational department chair
This Independent Study course is designed for students who need
to go beyond the regular offerings to complete the two or three
credit vocational requirements.
Independent Study in Vocational
Education (Scholar) (F and/or S)
Grade 10, 11, 12 - 0.50 Units
With permission of instructor and vocational department chair
Students with high ability with an interest in Vocational Technical
Education research or course work not offered at BAHS may register
for this independent study course. A course plan with objectives
and procedures must be worked out with the instructor prior
to approval.
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