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NWABSD:  2015-­‐16      CTE  Curriculum  Guide  –  Revised  5-­‐22-­‐15        

 

Learning  that  Works    

Northwest  Arctic  Borough    School  District  

CTE

HIGH  SCHOOL    CAREER  and  TECHNICAL  EDUCATION    

COURSE  CATALOG    

FY  2015-­‐16  

REVISED  5-­‐22-­‐15  

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1.          Table  of  Contents  2.          Course  Numbers  and  Titles  3.          Electives  and  Career  Pathway  Overview  4.          Career  Clusters  and  Perkins  approved  CTE  Courses  5.          Courses  Offered  at  all  sites  –  Course  Descriptions  

a. Applied  Math  for  the  Construction  Trades  b. Arctic  Resource  Management  I  c. Arctic  Resource  Management  II    d. Child  Development  

6.          Courses  Offered  at  all  sites  –  Course  Descriptions  a. Desktop  Publishing  b. Employability  Skills  c. Employment  Internship  d. Family  and  Consumer  Science  e. Home  Mechanics  

7.          Courses  Offered  at  all  sites  –  Course  Descriptions  a. Introduction  to  Education  II  b. Introduction  to  Construction  Trades  Technology  c. Mechanical  Drawing  and  Design  I  d. Mechanical  Drawing  and  Design  II  

8.          Courses  Offered  at  all  sites  –  Course  Descriptions  a. Multimedia  Production  b. Power  Technology  I  c. Power  Technology  II  d. Principles  of  Industrial  Technology  Part  B  

9.          Courses  Offered  at  all  sites  –  Course  Descriptions  a. Small  Business  Enterprise  b. Wood  Technology  I  c. Wood  Technology  II  

10. Courses  Offered  only  at  Kotzebue  High  or  Alaska  Technical  Center    a. Welding  I  b. Welding  II  c. Professionalism  in  the  Workplace  d. Industrial  Wilderness  First  Aid  and  Safety  

11. Courses  Offered  only  at  Kotzebue  High  or  Alaska  Technical  Center    a. Emergency  Trauma  Technician  (ETT)  b. Introduction  to  Process  Technology  c. Introduction  to  Culinary  Arts  

12. Courses  Taught  only  via  StarNET  Video  Conferencing    a. Introduction  to  Health  Careers  b. Medical  Terminology  c. Introduction  to  Education  I  

13. Courses  Taught  only  via  StarNET  Video  Conferencing    a. Business  Software  I  –  NOT  OFFERED  FY16  b. Business  Software  II  –  NOT  OFFERED  FY16  

14. COURSE  ONLY  TAUGHT  IN  KOTZEBUE  OR  NOATAK    a. PRINCIPLES  OF  INDUSTRIAL  TECHNOLOGY  PART  

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Course'# Course'Title Length Credits Grade'Level

VOC108 Welding.I 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12VOC109 Welding.II 1.semester 0.5 10,.11,.12CTE101F Professionalism.in.the.Workplace.(Medical) 1.semester 0.5 11,.12CTE104 Industrial.and.Wilderness.First.Aid.and.Safety 1.semester 0.5 11,.12CTE104A Emergency.Trauma.Technician.(ETT) 1.semester 0.5 11,.12CTE205 Introduction.to.Process.Technology 2.semesters 1 11,.12CTE105 Introduction.to.Culinary.Arts 2.semesters 1 10,.11,.12

CTE101I ***Introduction.to.Health.Careers 1.semester 0.5 10,.11,.12CTE102I ***Medical.Terminology 1.semester 0.5 11,.12CTE103 ***Introduction.to.Education.I 1.semester 0.5 11,.12VOC103 Business.Software.I 1.semester 0.5 9,.10,.11,.12VOC104 Business.Software.II 1.semester 0.5 9,.10,.11,.12

CTE207 Principles.of.Industrial.Technology:.Part.A 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12

CTE400. *Applied.Math.for.the.Construction.Trades 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12CTE202 Arctic.Resource.Management.I 2.semesters 1 10,.11,.12CTE203 Arctic.Resource.Management.II 2.semesters 1 10,.11,.12VOC200 Child.Development 2.semesters 1 10,.11,.12VOC112 Desktop.Publishing 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12CTE307 **Employability.Skills. 1.semester 0.5 11,.12VOC500 Employment.Internship 2.semesters 1 11,.12LS100 Family.and.consumer.Science 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12VOC120 Home.Mechanics 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12CTE103B Introduction.to.Education.II 1.semester 0.5 11,.12CTE204 Introduction.to.Construction.Trades.Technology 2.semesters 1 10,.11,.12CTE206A Mechanical.Drawing.and.Design.I 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12CTE206B Mechanical.Drawing.and.Design.II 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12VOC403 MultiYMedia.Production 2.semesters 1 11,.12VOC300 Power.Technology.I 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12VOC301 Power.Technology.II 2.semesters 1 10,.11,.12CTE207B Principles.of.Industrial.Technology:.Part.B 2.semesters 1 11,.12VOC107 Small.Business.Enterprise 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12VOC110 Wood.Technology.I 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12VOC111 Wood.Technology.II 2.semesters 1 9,.10,.11,.12

*Requires.a.certified.Math.teacher ***Tech.Prep.Credit.available**Graduation.Requirement.

CTE'COURSE'NUMBERS'2015A16

Kotzebue'or'ATC'Campus'Only

Only'taught'via'StarNET'video'conferencing

Kotzebue/Noatak'Campus'Only

Available'to'all'sites

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NWABSD  Career  Pathway  Electives  Elective  courses  are  an  important  addition  to  the  student’s  day  because  they  offer  choice  outside  of  the  required  core  curriculum.  Here  in  the  NWABSD,  electives  are  classified  into  four  groups  to  allow  for  better  alignment  to  each  student’s  Personal  Learning  and  Career  Plan  (PLCP)  

         

LIFE  SKILLS  AND  GENERAL    ELECTIVE  COURSES:      These  courses  are  more  

exploratory  in  nature  and  are  designed  to  allow  the  student  to  

Yind  their  interests  

VOCATIONAL  EDUCATION    ELECTIVE  COURES  

These  courses  may  align  to  career  pathways,  but  are  not  supported  through  Carl  Perkins  

CAREER  AND  TECHNICAL  EDUCATION  (CTE)    

COURSES:  These  courses  align  to  career  pathways  and  are  approved  by  and    supported  through  the  Federal  Carl  Perkins    Grant  

STAR  OF  THE  NORTHWEST  

 MAGNET  SCHOOL    These  CTE  courses  articulate  into  the  career  pathways  for  the  magnet  school  and  may  be  eligible  for  tech-­‐prep  credit  

through  UAF    

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NWABSD  has  chosen  to  use  the  “The  National  Career  Clusters™  Framework”  for  organizing  and  delivering  a  quality  CTE  program  through  Programs  of  Study  (POS)  aligned  to  regional  workforce  needs  and  career  pathways  within  the  seven  chosen  Career  Clusters  identified  in  the  table.    A  program  of  study  (POS)  is  a  comprehensive,   structured   approach   for   delivering   academic   and   career   and   technical   education   to  prepare  students  for  postsecondary  education  and  career  success.  (Source:  U.S.  Department  of  Education)  Through  the  use  of   their  Personal   Learning   and  Career  Plan   (PLCP)   for  grades  6-­‐12,  students   in   the  NWABSD  have  the  opportunity  to  focus  on  one  of  seven  career  pathways  giving  them  a  head  start  on  their  future  and  leading  the  way  in  preparing  our  students  to  be  successful  by  connecting  career  pathways  to  education  

 Perkins  Career  Cluster   Perkins  Approved  CTE  courses  

 

• Arctic  Resource  Management  I  • Arctic  Resource  Management  II  • Power  Technology  I  • Power  Technology  II  

 

• Mechanical  Drawing  &  Design  I  • Mechanical  Drawing  &  Design  II  • Introduction  to  Construction  Trades    • Applied  Math  for  Construction  Trades  

 

•        Business  Software  I  •        Business  Software  II  •        Employability  Skills  

 

• Child  Development  • Introduction  to  Education  I  • Introduction  to  Education  II  

 

• Introduction  to  Health  Occupations  • Medical  Terminology  • Industrial  and  Wilderness  First  Aid  and  

Safety  • Emergency  Trauma  Technician  (ETT)  

 • Introduction  to  Culinary  Arts  

 

• Introduction  to  Process  Technology  • Principles  of  Industrial  Technology  A  • Principles  of  Industrial  Technology  B  • Power  Technology  I  &  II  

The Career Clusters™ logo and its extensions are the property of the National Career Technical Education Foundation, as managed by NASDCTEc.“

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Courses  offered  at  all  sites    

Applied  Math  for  the  Construction  Trades  Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  CTE400    

   This  course  is  approved  to  fulfill  district  requirements  for  graduation  as  a  high  

school  math  credit.      Students  will  spend  70%  of  the  course  in  direct  instruction  on  a  wide  variety  of  skills  that  are  common  workplace  computational  and  math  

analysis  prerequisites  for  employment.    Students  will  have  the  opportunity  to  tailor  their  program  of  study  to  meet  the  demands  of  the  Alaska  Technical  Center  

programs  and  those  of  other  Alaskan  post-­‐secondary  institutions.    Students  will  spend  30%  of  the  course  pursuing  fluency  and  conceptual  understanding  using  

procedural  skills  in  hands-­‐on  applications.    

To  qualify  for  graduation  credit  this  class  must  be  taught  by  a  certified  math  teacher.  

   

This  course  articulates  into  the  Architecture  and  Construction  Pathways    

Arctic  Resource  Management  I  

Level:  Grades  10-­‐12  Length:    1  Year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  CTE202  

 This  is  a  project-­‐oriented  course,  which  addresses  those  skills  needed  to  construct,  maintain,  and  repair  equipment  used  in  a  subsistence  lifestyle.  The  student  is  introduced  to  a  variety  of  tools,  materials,  and  methods.  In  addition  students  also  cultivate  an  understanding  and  appreciation  for  the  Natural  Resources  within  the  region;  as  well  as,  Arctic  survival  strategies  that  include  basic  cartography  skills  through  maps  and  GPS  technology.      This  course  articulates  into  the  Agriculture  and  Natural  Resources  Pathways  

 

 Arctic  Resource  Management  II  

Prerequisite:  Arctic  Resource  

Management  I  Level:  Grades  10-­‐12  Length:    1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  CTE203  

 This  is  project  -­‐oriented  course  allows  students  to  better  understand  the  issues  and  needs  that  surround  a  subsistence  lifestyle.  Students  will  deepen  their  skills  and  knowledge  related  to  the  construction,  maintenance  and  repair  of  equipment  used  for  subsistence.  Including  small  engines  used  in  snow  machines,  four  wheelers  and  boats.  In  addition,  students  will  explore  the  rules  and  regulations  that  govern  subsistence  students  will  also  explore  the  impact  that  variables  such  as  climate  change,  oil  and  gas  exploration,  mining  and  urbanization  have  on  our  natural  resources.      This  course  articulates  into  the  Agriculture  and  Natural  Resources  Pathways  

 

       Child  Development    

 Level:  Grades  10-­‐12  Length:    1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  VOC200    

 This  course  is  a  project-­‐based  course  designed  to  provide  students  with  a  base  understanding  of  the  stages  of  child  development;  in  terms  of  physical,  cultural,  emotional,  cognitive  and  social  aspects  of  a  child's  development  from  the  prenatal  period  through  early  adolescence.  Developmental  theories  including  Erickson,  Gardner,  Gilligan,  Kagen,  Sternberg,  Vygotsky  and  other  contemporary  theories  of  child  and  adolescent  development  will  be  explored.  In  addition,  students  will  work  with  teachers  in  our  early  childhood  education  programs  to  provide  field  experience.    

This  course  articulates  into  the  Education  and  Training  Pathways  

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Courses  offered  at  all  sites  

             

Desktop  Publishing    Prerequisite:  Word  

Processing  Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  VOC112  

In  this  course,  students  apply  appropriate  word  processing  and  layout  skills  to  design,  edit,  and  produce  professional  publications,  which  include  text  and  graphics.  Elements  of  good  design  are  emphasized  for  newsletters,  brochures,  letterheads,  business  cards  and  other  publications.  Students  will  use  publishing  software  required  in  today’s  technology  driven  environment.    

Employability  Skills    Level:  11-­‐12  

Length:  1  Semester  Credits:  0.5  

Course  #    CTE307  

 This  course  is  designed  to  facilitate  and  promote  a  successful  transition  from  school  to  work  through  an  active  learning  model  that  incorporates  career  planning  tools  such  as  career  exploration,  resume  building,  interview  skills,  personal  learning  and  career  plans,  financial  literacy  skills,  and  the  development  of  an  electronic  portfolio.  In  addition;  the  soft  skills  needed  to  gain  and  retain  employment  will  be  integrated  into  all  the  coursework  to  better  prepare  students  to  be  successful  in  both  the  workplace.      

NWABSD Graduation Requirement This  course  articulates  into  all  of  the  NWABSD  Pathways  

Employment  Internship  Recommended:  

Employability  Skills  Level:  Grades  11-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  VOC500  

Through  this  Employment  Internship  class,  students  gain  experience  through  employment  in  a  paid  work  setting  in  the  area  of  their  occupational  choice.  This  class  serves  the  function  of  a  practicum  to  reinforce  the  student’s  occupational  education.  The  School  District,  employers,  and  students  will  together  develop  the  list  of  technical  competencies,  career  goals,  and  training  plan,  real  world  experiences,  self-­‐knowledge  and  self-­‐evaluation  skills,  vocational  competencies,  good  work  habits  and  attitudes,  the  exploration  of  trends  in  business  and  industry,  employment  prep  and  employee  evaluation.      By  approval  of  the  principal  when  a  satisfactory  training  station  is  available.  

Family  and  Consumer  Science  

Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #    LS100  

   This  course  is  designed  to  provide  a  basic  working  knowledge  in  the  areas  of  clothing,  textiles,  food  and  nutrition,  consumer  education,  and  personal  finance.                

Home  Mechanics  Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  VOC120    

This  introductory  class  provides  an  introduction  to  shop  practices  and  safety  procedures  in  both  the  auto  and  wood  shop.  Students  learn  the  safe  use  of  basic  hand  tools,  power  tools  and  shop  equipment.  The  course  is  broken  into  3  sections  of  study.    Small  engine  operation,  basic  drafting  and  a  wood  shop  project.  Each  section  is  a  third  of  the  class.  Students  are  expected  to  demonstrate  hands  on  competency  and  complete  study  assignments.    

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 Courses  offered  at  all  sites  

Introduction  to  Construction  Trades  

Technology  Level:  Grade  10-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1.0  

Course  #  CTE204  

 This  course  serves  as  a  foundation  course  that  lays  a  foundation  for  residential  construction  as  it  articulates  into  the  construction  field.  Students  will  acquire  a  fundamental  knowledge  in  the  safe  use  of  hand  tools,  power  equipment  and  construction  procedures.  Students  will  plan,  design,  select  materials,  layout,  cut,  assemble  and  finish  projects  related  to  the  residential  construction  trade.  In  addition  students  will  use  construction  math  and  other  related  job  skills  needed  to  be  successful  in  the  residential  construction  trade.      

 This  course  articulates  into  the  Architecture  and  Construction  Pathway  

 

Mechanical  Drawing  &  Design  I  

Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  CTE206A  

 This  course  covers  the  principles  of  drafting  designs  as  it  teaches  the  fundamentals  of  planning,  interpreting  and  expression  through  drawing.  It  familiarizes  the  students  with  mechanical  drawing  along  with  experience  in  the  methods  and  processes  that  promote  success  in  project  designs  and  construction.  The  student  will  be  exposed  to  sketching,  drafting  tools  and  techniques,  lettering,  multi-­‐views  section  views,  working  drawings,  pattern  development  and  models.  Emphasis  is  placed  on  accuracy,  neatness  and  time  management  representing  objects  in  technical  drawings  

This  course  articulates  into  the  Architecture  and  Construction  Pathways  Mechanical  Drawing  &  

Design  II  Prerequisite:  Mechanical  Drawing  &  Design  I  Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Course  #  206B  

 

This  course  will  expand  on  skills  developed  in  Mechanical  Drawing  I  and  introduce  students  to  the  use  of  computer  assisted  drawing  tools  used  by  industry  at  a  basic  level.    Focus  of  the  course  will  be  on  proper  drawing  setup  and  the  command  and  software  structure  of  the  tools  used.    Students  will  also  learn  the  proper  use  of  drawing  and  editing  commands,  drawing  organization  and  an  introduction  to  CAM/CNC  technology  for  manufacturing  and  production  of  3-­‐d  models.      

This  course  articulates  into  the  Architecture  and  Construction  Pathways  

   

   

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**Introduction  to  Education  II  

Prerequisite:  Introduction  to  Education  I  

Level:  Grades  11-­‐12  Length:  1  Semester  

Credits:  0.5  NO  TECH  PREP  AVAILABLE  

Course  #  CTE103B  

 This  course  is  designed  as  a  practicum  experience  for  students  interested  in  pursuing  a  career  in  the  field  of  education.  Through  reading  and  writing  assignments,  students  will  explore  multiple  teaching  methodologies  and  gain  knowledge  about  the  special  needs  and  exceptionalities  of  learners.    Students  will  assess  the  importance  of  community  service  and  civic  responsibility  and  gain  hands-­‐on  experience  from  working  directly  with  elementary  students,  and  from  observing  educators  in  the  classroom.  Technological  and  cultural  learning  aspects  will  be  incorporated  into  lessons  appropriately  and  regularly  and  information  about  their  experiences  will  be  shared  in  writing  and  publicly  using  variety  of  media.  In  addition,  students  will  study  for  and  take  the  PARAPRO  Praxis  exam  and  or  WorkKeys  writing  assessment  to  qualify  them  for  employment  as  a  paraprofessional  or  teacher’s  aide.    Requires  the  approval  of  the  principal  and  cooperating  teacher.  

 This  course  articulates  into  the  Education  and  Training  career  pathways  offered  

through  the  NWABSD  Star  of  the  Northwest  Magnet  School    

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Courses  offered  at  all  sites      

Multi-­‐Media  Production  Level:  Grades  11-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  VOC403  

In  this  project-­‐based  course  students  will  use,  analyze,  and  create  video  media.  This  advanced  course  will  provide  an  environment  for  creative  expression  through  visual  media.  Students  will  learn  the  specialized  vocabulary  of  the  film  and  television  industry  and  use  it  to  express  themselves  clearly  and  concisely  in  their  writing  about  film.  Students  will  develop  ideas  individually  or  within  a  group,  compose  a  script,  and  complete  a  video  project  based  on  their  script.  Students  will  study  the  art  of  filmmaking  and  the  creative  process  that  precedes  any  film.  Each  student  will  be  expected  to  present  a  production  they  directed  and  digitally  edited  in  some  public  forum  

Power  Technology  I  Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  VOC300  

 Through  the  study  of  power  technology  (small  engines),  the  student  will  become  familiar  with  the  design  and  theory  of  operation,  systems,  repair,  and  maintenance  of  several  types  of  fossil  fuel  powered  devices  as  well  as  skills  in  the  use  of  machines,  tools,  and  methods  common  to  these  devices.  This  course  should  interest  the  student  seeking  to  enter  technical  school,  engineering,  general  employment,  or  subsistence  lifestyles.      This  course  articulates  into  both  the  Agriculture  and  Natural  Resources  and  Manufacturing  Pathways    

Power  Technology  II  Prerequisite:  Power  

Technology  I  Level:  Grades  10-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credit:  1  

Course  #  VOC301    

 An  advanced  course  in  the  study  of  power  technology  expanding  upon  earlier  learning  from  Power  Technology  I  in  the  theory,  design,  and  safe  operation  of  power  and  transportation  generation  with  emphasis  on  vehicles  and  actual  repairs  and  use  of  several  types  of  devices.  This  course  should  further  prepare  students  for  general  employment,  technical  school,  or  subsistence  living.    This  course  articulates  into  both  the  Agriculture  and  Natural  Resources  and  Manufacturing  Pathways    

 Principles  of  Industrial  Technology:  Part  B  Level:  Grades  11-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credit:  1  

Course  #  CTE207B    

This  project-­‐based  curriculum  is  designed  to  challenge  and  engage  the  natural  curiosity  and  imagination  of  students.  This  STEM  Robotics  course  uses  encourages  students  to  think  creatively,  analyze  situations  and  apply  critical  thinking  and  problem  solving  skills  to  real  world  problems.  Teamwork  and  co-­‐operation  is  a  cornerstone  of  any  robotics  project.  Students  learn  it  is  acceptable  to  make  mistakes,  especially  if  it  leads  them  to  better  solutions.  The  knowledge  and  skills  that  students  gain  create  a  strong  foundation  for  further  STEM  learning.    Call  for  availability  in  FY15  for  your  school.    This  course  articulates  into  the  Manufacturing  pathways  offered  through  the  NWABSD  Star  of  the  Northwest  Magnet  School    

           

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Small  Business  Enterprise  Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  VOC107  

This  course  offers  students  the  skills  needed  to  explore  the  work  of  entrepreneurship.  The  main  focus  will  be  establish  and  operate  a  school-­‐based  business  that  offers  students  the  opportunity  to  practice  entrepreneurial  skills.  This  course  is  designed  to  utilize  local  business  people  as  mentors.  Key  components  of  the  course  include  relevant  real  world  experiences,  workplace  skills,  exploration  of  entrepreneurship,  teamwork,  and  interpersonal  communication  skill  development.    

Wood  Technology  I  Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  VOC110  

 This  course  acquaints  the  student  with  many  basic  processes  and  skills  used  in  several  woodworking  fields.  Students  will  learn  to  safely  use  a  variety  of  general  and  special  hand  tools  to  solve  small  woodworking  problems  before  proceeding  to  any  major  project  work.  All  students  will  complete  project(s)  in  the  area  of  hand  tool  working  and  basic  carpentry.  Related  math  skills  will  be  interspersed  throughout  the  course.        

Wood  Technology  II  Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  VOC111  

Wood  Technology  II  will  continue  the  growth  of  skills  and  knowledge  developed  in  Wood  Technology  I  by  replacing  hand  tools  with  power  tools  thereby  allowing  the  student  to  produce  high  quality  finished  products.  Additional  emphasis  will  be  placed  on  shop  safety  proper  tool  usage  and  maintenance.  Further;  job-­‐related  and  employability  skills  will  be  stressed,  as  more  latitude  for  individual  choice  in  projects  will  be  given.    

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Welding  I  Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  VOC108  

 Welding  I  will  teach  basic  theory  and  practice  of  fusing  and  cutting  ferrous  metals.  Shielded  metal  ARC  welding  (SMAW)  is  the  welding  process  emphasized.  Students  will  be  exposed  to  oxy-­‐fuel  and/or  plasma  cutting  and  wire  feed  welding.  Topics  of  study  will  include  welding  safety,  drawing,  and  symbol  comprehension,  welding  inspection,  and  testing.  Standard  industrial  and  OSHA  safety  practices  are  stressed.    

ATC Campus Only  

 Welding  II  

Prerequisite:  Welding  I  Level:  Grades  10-­‐12  Length:  1  Semester  

Credits:  0.5  Course  #  VOC109  

 

Standard  industrial  and  OSHA  safety  practices  are  on  going  learning  outcomes.  Students  will  continue  to  gain  experience  with  a  selection  of  welded  joint  designs  with  a  variety  of  electrodes.  Welding  II  is  a  projected-­‐based  course.  Students  will  complete  projects  either  individually  or  as  a  member  of  a  project  group.    

 ATC Campus Only  

   Professionalism  in  the  Workplace  Prerequisite:  introduction  to  Health  

Careers  Level:  Grades  11-­‐12  Length:  1  Semester  

Credit:  0.5  Course  #  CTE101F  

   This  course  is  an  underpinning  for  any  UAF  Allied  Health  degree  and  presents  skills  to  ensure  success  for  the  professional  secretary,  receptionist,  medical  worker  and  others.  Includes  interview  skills,  business  manners,  customer  service,  and  dressing  for  success.    This  course  articulates  into  the  Health  Science  pathways  offered  

through  the    NWABSD  Star  of  the  Northwest  Magnet  School  

 ATC Campus Only when available

 

     

Industrial  and  Wilderness  First  Aid  and  Safety  

Prerequisite:  Medical  Terminology  Level:  Grade  11-­‐12  Length:  1  Semester  

Credits:  0.5  Course  #  CTE104  

This  course  provides  instruction  on  emergency  first  aid  awareness  and  techniques.    Students  acquire  knowledge  and  skills  necessary  for  managing  emergencies  in  a  medical/dental  office  and  other  clinical  or  industrial  settings  as  well  as  for  personal  use.  Includes  CPR  training  with  AED,  control  of  bleeding  and  shock  management,  recognizing  heart  problems,  stroke  poisoning,  burns,  diabetes,  seizures,  trauma  injuries,  hypothermia,  frostbite  and  insect  stings.    Students  will  also  be  introduced  to  a  variety  of  other  work  related  safety  requirements  such  as  Mines  Safety  Health  Administration  (MSHA)  Certification  requirements.  OSHA  and  NIOSH  Throughout  the  course  Personal  safety  is  stressed.  Upon  satisfactory  completion  of  the  course,  students  will  receive  an  American  Heart  Association  First  Aid  and  CPR  for  Adults,  Children,  and  Infants  card,  including  AED.      This  course  articulates  into  the  Health  Science  pathways  offered  

through  the    NWABSD  Star  of  the  Northwest  Magnet  School  

 ATC Campus Only when available

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Emergency  Trauma  Technician  (ETT)  

Prerequisite:  Medical  Terminology  Level:  Grades  11-­‐12  Length:  1  Semester  

Credits:  0.5  Course  #  CTE104A  

 This  course  introduces  the  students  to  emergency  medical  Care.  Students  will  learn  to  provide  assessment  and  care  as  a  first  responder  to  medical  emergencies,  illnesses  or  injuries.  This  level  of  training  is  the  next  step  beyond  initial  first  aid  and  CPR.  This  is  a  State  of  Alaska  Health  Department  course  wherein  students  may  earn  a  certificate  after  successfully  completing  an  exit  exam.  This  class  involves  lecture,  skills-­‐based  labs  and  case  management  studies.      This  course  articulates  into  the  Health  Science  pathways  offered  

through  the    NWABSD  Star  of  the  Northwest  Magnet  School  

 

ATC Campus Only when available  

     

   

Introduction  to    Process  Technology  Level:  Grades  11-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  CTE205    

   This  course  allows  students  to  explore  a  variety  of  crafts  found  in  process  technology  related  fields  including  mining  and  gas  exploration,  pre-­‐engineering  millwright,  core  drilling,  and  other  related  fields.  Students  will  work  through  a  series  of  modules  surrounding  STEM.  In  addition,  students  will  learn  about  the  safety,  health,  environmental  issues  and  impacts  and  support  for  both  the  process  industries  and  the  technicians  who  operate  within  this  domain.    This  course  articulates  into  the  Manufacturing  pathways  offered  

through  the    NWABSD  Star  of  the  Northwest  Magnet  School  

ATC Campus Only when available  

       

 Introduction  to  Culinary  Arts  

Level:  Grades  10-­‐12  Length:  1  Year  Credits:  1  

Course  #  CTE105    

 This  course  introduces  students  to  careers  in  food  service  and  teaches  them  the  basic  skills  needed  for  success  in  the  food  service  industry.  Students  will  work  to  learn  more  about  successful  customer  relations,  proper  handling  and  food  serving  techniques  aligned  to  ServSafe™  certification,  accident  and  injury  prevention,  kitchen  basics,  food  service  equipment,  nutrition  and  preparing  for  a  successful  career.  This  course  is  designed  using  the  school-­‐to-­‐career      learning  model.  After  completion  of  an  exit  exam,  students  may  also  qualify  for  a  ServSafe™  food  handler’s  certificate.        This  course  articulates  into  the  Hospitality  and  Tourism  Pathways  

offered  through  the    NWABSD  Star  of  the  Northwest  Magnet  School  

 CURRENTLY  ONLY  AVAILABLE  AT    

KOTZEBUE  HIGH  SCHOOL      

     

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Introduction  to    Health  Careers  

Level:  Grades  10-­‐12  Length:  1  Semester  

Credits:  0.5  Course  #  CTE101I  

 This  course  allows  students  to  explore  a  variety  of  health  related  careers  and  a  basic  overview  of  the  following  areas:  roles  and  responsibilities  of  health  care  workers,  job  and  educational  opportunities,  basic  medical  terminology,  medical  math,  legal  and  ethical  issues,  confidentiality,  personal  safety  and  infection  control,  problem  solving,  basic  medical  skills,  and  anatomy  and  physiology  related  to  emergency  care.

STAR*NET FY16 & ATC Campus Only  

 This  course  articulates  into  the  Health  Science  pathways  offered  

through  the    NWABSD  Star  of  the  Northwest  Magnet  School  

Tech-­‐Prep  Credit  Available  

     

Medical  Terminology  Prerequisite:  introduction  to  Health  

Careers  Level:  Grades  11-­‐12  Length:  1  Semester  

Credit:  .5  Course  #  CTE102I  

 

 This  course  focuses  on  the  study  of  medical  terminology  including  analysis  and  origin  of  word  roots,  prefixes  and  suffixes.  Understanding  the  word  components,  students  will  be  able  to  build,  spell  and  define  medical  words.  Content  will  be  presented  by  body  systems  focusing  on  terms  for  anatomy,  diagnostic,  laboratory  and  medical  specialties.  Includes  use  of  medical  dictionary,  word  pronunciation  and  abbreviations.  Designed  for  health  care  professionals  

STAR*NET FY16 & ATC Campus Only  

 This  course  articulates  into  the  Health  Science  pathways  offered  

through  the    NWABSD  Star  of  the  Northwest  Magnet  School  

 Tech-­‐Prep  Credit  Available  

 

   

Introduction  to  Education  I  Level:  Grade  11-­‐12  Length:  1  Semester  

Credits:  0.5  Course  #  CTE103  

 

This  course  is  designed  for  students  interested  in  pursuing  careen  in  the  education  field.  Students  will  explore  their  personal  learning  styles  while  learning  how  to  teach  students  with  different  learning  styles.  They  will  research  careers  in  education  and  utilize  a  variety  of  resources,  including  community  members  and  classroom  teachers,  to  learn  more  about  the  teaching  profession,  it's  requirements,  and  rewards.  Through  reading  and  writing  assignments,  students  will  reflect  upon  many  educational  issues  including  those  affecting  teachers  and  students  in  rural  Alaska.  Technological  and  cultural  aspects  will  be  incorporated  into  lessons    

STAR*NET FY16  

This  course  articulates  into  the  Education  and  Training  career  pathways  offered  through  the  

NWABSD  Star  of  the  Northwest  Magnet  School  Tech-­‐Prep  Credit  Available  

   

Courses  that  are  taught  only  via  STAR*NET  video  conferencing  

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Courses  that  are  taught  only  via  STAR*NET  video  conferencing  

     

     

Business  Software  I              Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  

Length:  1  Semester  Credits:  0.5  each  Course  #  VOC103  

     Students  will  explore  the  industry  standard  MS  office-­‐suite  programs.  Critical  thinking  skills  are  applied  through  the  use  of  real  life  and  career  oriented  applications.    See  your  STAR*NET  schedule  for  the  period  this  class  can  be  taken  through  STAR*NET  for  tech  prep  credit  and  the  option  to  earn  MOS  certificates.    The  MOS  certificates  can  be  earned  locally  but  not  tech  prep  credit.      

Not offered via STAR*NET FY16

 This  course  articulates  into  the  Business  Management  &  

Administration  pathways.      

   

Business  Software  II    Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  Semester  Credits:  0.5  each  Course  #  VOC104  

 Students  will  continue  to  explore  the  industry  standard  MS  office-­‐suite  programs.  Critical  thinking  skills  are  applied  through  the  use  of  real  life  and  career  oriented  applications.    See  your  STAR*NET  schedule  for  the  period  this  class  can  be  taken  through  STAR*NET  for  tech  prep  credit  and  the  option  to  earn  MOS  certificates.    The  MOS  certificates  can  be  earned  locally  but  not  tech  prep  credit.      

Not offered via STAR*NET FY16

 This  course  articulates  into  the  Business  Management  &  

Administration  pathways.    

 Principles  of  Industrial  Technology:  Part  A  Level:  Grades  9-­‐12  Length:  1  year  Credit:  1  

Course  #  CTE207    

 This  project-­‐based  curriculum  is  designed  to  challenge  and  engage  the  natural  curiosity  and  imagination  of  students.  They  study  mechanical  and  computer  control  systems;  think  robotics  and  animation.  Students  also  explore  the  importance  of  energy,  including  innovative  ways  to  reduce,  conserve  and  produce  it  using  solar,  thermal  and  wind  power.  The  knowledge  that  students  gain  and  the  skills  create  a  strong  foundation  for  further  STEM  learning    

AVAILABLE  ONLY  IN  NOATAK  AND  KOTZEBUE    

This  course  articulates  into  the  Manufacturing  pathways  offered  through  the  NWABSD  Star  of  the  Northwest  Magnet  School  

 

Noatak  &  Kotzebue  Campus  Only  

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