Alternative Industrial Arts Program 9 th12 th grades

Alternative Industrial Arts Program 9 th-12 th grades 6 th-8 th grades

Introduction to HVAC Week 1 What is HVAC? History of HVAC Types of HVAC careers/jobs and training facilities Tools of the refrigeration trade and tools specific to HVAC • How/why heat transfer takes place/methods of heat transfer v 6 th through 8 th grades will use same basic curriculum with modifications • •

Week 2 • Understanding the refrigeration cycle and how it changes state in an HVAC system • Primary parts of the system and their purpose (evaporator, condenser, compressor, metering device, tubing) • Secondary parts of the HVAC system (electronic and mechanical equipment that controls the primary parts) v 6 th -8 th grades will use same curriculum with modifications

Week 3 • • Wiring an HVAC system Reading a schematic and basic wiring Swaging and flaring of copper tubing Soft soldering and low temperature soldering v. For grades 6 th-8 th week 3 curriculum will cover Communication Skills q. What are communication skills q. Reading and writing q. Listening and effective speaking

Week 4 Introduction to Electrical • What is electricity and history of electricity • Types of electrical careers/jobs and training facilities/programs • Tools of the electrical trade and tools specific to the electrical field • AC and DC voltages • How electrical power generates and is distributed/types of power plants v 6 th-8 th grades same basic curriculum with modifications

Week 5 • How voltage, current, resistance, and power are related/what happens when there is a change in a circuit • Basic math • Ohm’s law and power formula v 6 th -8 th grades will use same basic curriculum with modifications

Week 6 • • Hands on demonstration and practice: Wall outlets Switch outlets Overhead lights v 6 th -8 th grades week 6 will cover employability skills q. Succeeding in workforce q. Critical thinking skills q. Computer skills q. Relationship skills

Week 7 Home repair in and around the home Home repair careers/jobs and training facilities Tools of the home repair trade Wood working and hand tools (saw, drill, hammer, screwdriver, sanding, painting) • Tool use/practice v 6 th-8 th grades will use same basic curriculum with modifications based on the age and ability of students • •

Week 8 • • How to repair a leaking toilet and parts of a toilet Repairing sink drains Repairing and replacing sink and bathtub faucets Replacing door knobs v 6 th -8 th grades will use same basic curriculum with modifications based on age and ability of students

Week 9 • Hands on project for students v 6 th-8 th grades will have a hands on project based on age and ability of student • Every Monday students will begin class with safety lesson for any tool or equipment that will be used for that week.

National Center for Construction Education and Research NCCER-Contren Learning Series • Core Curriculum for Introductory Craft Skills v. Basic Safety v. Introduction to Construction Math v. Introduction to Hand/Power Tools v. Basic Communication Skills v. Basic Employability Skills

Funding • Instructor will be on 187 day contract • Funded through At-Risk funds • 187 day contract for 09/10 would have been $34, 195. 00