(WTC course 410105) Students study methods and materials used in construction to include footings and foundations, walls, floors, and roofs. Students will examine various insulation types and moisture and air control layers. Additionally, students will be introduced to construction documents. The safe use of the appropriate tools for each trade is covered.

Independent reading and-or research under the guidance of an education department faculty member. Refer to Academic Policy section for independent study policy. May be repeated for credit. Independent study contract is required.

(WTC course 442109) This course is a basic introduction to welding concepts for industrial maintenance personnel in a hands-on lab environment. MIG welding will be the main emphasis of the course along with an introduction to Stick and TIG processes. Plasma cutting and Torch skills will also be included.

(WTC course 481100) Students in this course will be introduced to the principles of energy management and the energy industry. Students will learn about the history of energy production and costs, the dynamics of worldwide energy consumption and growth, the principle methods by which energy is used, and its environmental and financial impacts and consequences. Objectives and components of an effective energy management program are explored. In addition, students will be introduced to the use of building diagnostic tools commonly employed in industry.

(WTC course 442301) Introduction of gas welding and brazing techniques used to join metal pieces together.

(WTC course 442306) The study of welding techniques and applications of the GMAW and FCAW processes in the flat and horizontal positions on ferrous materials (steel).

(WTC course 442106) Instruction in tungsten inert gas welding of stainless steel sheet in all positions as well as on tubing and pipe. ASME and AWS requirements are used as guidelines. Special focus is given to food grade welding procedures such as purge welding.

(WTC course 664110) In this course, learners are introduced to microprocessor controlled electromechanical systems. The learner examines how individual components work, and how they are integrated into simple systems. Upon completion of the course, learners will understand what technicians do in the workplace and how industry utilizes Mechatronics in advanced manufacturing.

(WTC course 606119) Materials selection is a critical component of the design process. If the properties of the material selected do not meet the specifications, then product failure will result. You will be introduced to the properties, classification, and applications of the materials used in the design and manufacutre of a product. You will access the characteristics of materials that impact their selection through labe activities, independent study and research.

(WTC course 614106) Introduction of Architectural CAD commands and drafting techniques used to produce architectural drawings. Drawings are created using basic through advanced commands, settings, editing, dimensioning and plotting methods. Techniques include the creation of the building information model, families usage and sheet layouts.