This course provides information and experiences to help students adapt to the workforce and its changing demands. Basic concepts, standard tools, safety and beginning projects are developed in woods, drafting, metals, electricity, plumbing and plastics. Basic math and scientific calculations will be used.

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Course Name: Diversified Technology II
Prerequisites: Diversified Technology I and Algebra I
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade: 10-12

This course builds on the content provided in Diversified Technology I. Technical research will be emphasized.

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Course Name: Engineering Design/CAD
Prerequisites: Algebra I is recommended
Semesters: 2 (1 block each day)
Credits: 2
Grade: 10-12

In this course, students will learn the basic concepts of scale drawings and orthographic projections by making simple two and three dimensional drawings using manual drafting tools and computer-aided design (CAD). Course content will enable students to make the transition to the use of CAD software by having them make increasingly sophisticated drawings. 

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Course Name: Computer Aided Design (CAD2)
Prerequisites: Geometry is recommended
Semesters: 2 (1 block each day)
Credits: 2
Grade: 11-12

This is a course in which students will learn to use a CAD program to create engineering drawings including plan drawings, assembly drawings, welding and process drawings, cross drawing projects, with some group projects.