CLUSTER Engineering and Technical s5

CLUSTER Engineering and Technical

CONCENTRATION Pre-Engineering PLTW

WVEIS CODE ET2460

NATIONAL STANDARDS Project Lead The Way (PLTW) http:// www.pltw.org/

Sample of job titles upon completion of the concentration: College Preparatory

Sample of job titles upon completion of additional education (if applicable): Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Architectural Engineer, CIM Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Biotechnical Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Technician, Electrical Engineering Technician

INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS None

REQUIRED COURSES (Sequence Preferred) WVEIS Code Course 2461 Introduction to Engineering Design 2463 Principles of Engineering

Select Two Specialization Course 2462 Digital Electronics 2464 Engineering Design and Development 2465 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 2466 Civil Engineering and Architecture 2467 Biotechnical Engineering 2468 Aerospace Engineering

ELECTIVE COURSES 2436 Foundations in Engineering

SKILL SETS Career Preparation Skills Safety Leadership Development Customer Service

SKILL SETS FOR REQUIRED COURSES Principles of Design Engineering Portfolio Development Sketching and Visualization Geometric Relationships

1 Modeling, Assembly, Modeling, Modeling Analysis/Verification, Model Documentation Production Marketing Presentation Identify and Test Materials Acceleration, Displacement and Velocity Calculations

Digital Electronics Basic Electronic Theory and Application

Engineering Design and Development Product Research Prototype Design, Production, Testing and Revisions

Computer Integrated Manufacturing Robotic Assembly Robotic Programming

Civil Engineering and Architecture Project Design, Planning and Documentation Site Planning CAD Drawings and Blueprints

Biotechnical Engineering Reverse Engineering Research: CSI Forensics Bioinformatics Bioprocesses Biomedical Devices Orthopedic Implants

Aerospace Engineering Aerodynamic Wind Tunnel Testing Design and Test Model Rocket Evaluate a Microgravity Drop Tower Test Thermal Protection Systems Design and Build an Intelligent Vehicle

2 Skill sets for Career Preparation Skills, Safety, Leadership Development and Customer and Personal Service should be integrated throughout the concentration as remaining skill sets are delivered.

Skill Set Career Preparation Skills Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

 career paths.  goal development and achievement.  attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement.  communication in varied contexts.

Performance Objectives Students will

 relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways.  explain methods of goal development.  discuss methods of time management and task coordination.  practice professionalism in punctuality, appropriate dress, task completion, etc.  investigate methods of supervision such as giving and receiving feedback and instruction.  develop and present a statement of their personal work ethic beliefs.  prepare an application, cover letter, resume and thank you letter.  create a personal portfolio for use when applying for employment.  practice simulated job interviews. Skill Set Safety Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

 safety procedures.  accident reporting agencies.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Performance Objectives Students will

 recognize the main causes of accidents.  research agencies that are responsible for emergencies in the workplace.  develop a plan which outlines the procedures for handling an accident.  demonstrate operating instructions before using any equipment.  establish procedures for safe evacuation of the worksite in the event of an emergency.  follow safety and security procedures.  wear PPE as required for specified task. Skill Set Leadership Development

3 Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

 public speaking.  parliamentary law.  leadership concepts.  characteristics of effective teams and organizations. Performance Objectives Students will

 develop and deliver speeches.  participate in meetings using parliamentary procedure.  attend leadership conferences and training (local, state and/or national).  volunteer in community service opportunities.  participate in career development events. Skill Set Customer and Personal Service Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of

 customer needs assessment.  quality standards for services.  evaluation of customer satisfaction. Performance Objectives Students will  confer with customers by telephone or in person to provide information about products or services, take or enter orders, cancel accounts or obtain details of complaints.  keep records of customer interactions or transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints or comments, as well as actions taken.  check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to resolve customers' problems.  determine charges for services requested, collect deposits or payments or arrange for billing.  refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.

4 Introduction to Engineering Design 2461 Principles of Engineering 2463

SpecializationCourse Digital Electronics 2462 Engineering Design and Development 2464 Computer Integrated Manufacturing 2465 Civil Engineering and Architecture 2466 Biotechnical Engineering 2467 Aerospace Engineering 2468

These courses align with Project Lead The Way (PLTW). In order to teach PLTW courses, teachers must attend and successfully complete a course-specific training session at one of the PLTW University Affiliates. Required skill set are dispersed at this time.