Beginning Agriculture Shop Technology
The beginning course covers arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, wire-feed welding, plasma cutting, basic sheet metal, and forge work. This is primarily a lab course. Computer-aided design using AutoCAD and some metal art work techniques will be taught. Students will also work on individual projects. Coveralls are needed.

Duration:   2 Semesters (A, B)
Credits Per Term:   .5
Target Population:   9-12
Tech Prep SVC:   6 credits (take Intermediate and Advanced Shop Technology)

Intermediate Agriculture Shop Technology
This is a continuation of Beginning Shop with more advanced arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, wire-feed welding, and plasma cutting. Students will familiarize themselves with steel and some aluminum welding techniques. The student will learn lathes, milling machines, computer-aided machining, electric house wiring, and computer-aided design.

Duration:   2 Semesters (A, B)
Credits Per Term:   .5
Target Population:   10-12
Prerequisite:   Beginning Agriculture Shop Technology
Tech Prep SVC:   6 credits (take Beginning and Advanced Shop Technology)

Advanced Agriculture Shop Technology
This course covers subjects in advanced arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, wire-feed welding, plasma cutting and TIG welding. Lathe and milling machine, computer-aided machining, and computer-aided design will also be taught. Every student must have a project to work on that will take at least one semester to complete.

Duration:   2 Semesters
Credits Per Term:   .5
Target Population:   11-12
Prerequisite:   Beginning and Intermediate Agriculture Shop Technology
Tech Prep SVC:   6 credits (take Beginning and Intermediate Shop Technology)