CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION OFFERS 2018-2019 Course Options **In compliance with Federal Law, Buncombe County Schools administers all education programs including its Career and Technical Education Programs, employment, activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
Agriculture Animal Science I Honors available Livestock Terminology Livestock Breeds Digestion and Nutrition Reproduction and Genetics Animal Science II - Small Animal Small Animal Breeds Small Animal Diseases Digestion and Nutrition Small Animal Reproduction Agriculture Mechanics I Tool Identification Shop Safety Wood Projects Welding Electrical Wiring Agriculture Mechanics II Shop Safety Wood Construction Welding Metal Projects Horticulture I Honors available Plant Identification Skills Working in the Greenhouse Gardening and Plant Pest Learning about Soils Honors course available Horticulture II Plant Identification Growing Greenhouse Plants Landscape Design and Landscaping Veterinary Assisting- Honors credit Medical Terminology Client Communications Record Keeping Lab Procedures Surgical Prep Certified Vet Assistant (OPTIONAL-additional wok-based learning/internship criteria and hours required)
Business Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Honors available Helps to prepare students for high-skill, high wage, and/or high demand occupational opportunities Learn necessary word processing and presentations skills Learn to create workplace documents and presentations Opportunity to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam in Word and PPT and achieve a Microsoft Office Specialist credential. Based on Microsoft Certification website. 91% of hiring managers consider certification as part of their hiring process Honors and RACE available Microsoft Excel Honors available Learn skills necessary to the creation, editing and maintenance of spreadsheets Learn to create workplace spreadsheets Opportunity to take the Microsoft Office Specialist Exam in Excel and achieve a Microsoft Office Specialist credential. Based on Microsoft Certification website. 91% of hiring managers consider certification as part of their hiring process Honors and RACE available Multimedia and Webpage Design Honors available Learn skills in desktop publishing Graphic image design Animation Multimedia production Web Page design Communication Skills Critical thinking Workplace readiness skills are applied through authentic experiences Honors and RACE available Personal Finance Honors available Understand the economic challenges of individuals and families Learn about the role of lifestyle goals in education and career choices Implement the management of personal finances Understanding consumer rights and responsibilities Learn how to protect personal and family resources Understand financial forms used in independent living Understand shopping options and practices for meeting consumer needs
Family and Consumer Sciences Apparel and Textile Production I Learn about characteristics of fibers Learn how to sew and create multiple projects Learn about the elements and principles of design and how to use them in fashion Apparel and Textile Production II Honors available Explorer advanced apparel characteristics Create a personal outfit Construct apparel items for the co-curricular playhouse Run a small apparel Enterprise Foods I Honors available Learn about safety and sanitation. Learn different ways to cook, cut, mix, and prep Foods. Learn about table manners and etiquette. Practice different ways to prepare multiple food groups. Learn the use and care for culinary equipment and utensils. Foods II Enterprise Honors available Opportunity to earn a ServSafe certificate Run a small culinary Enterprise Learn the link between health conditions and the foods we choose Learn about the six main nutrients Interior Design I Learn the basics about renting, buying, and owning a home Use the elements and principles of design to create a portfolio of interior designs Learn about various types of wall, window, and flooring treatments Work on and design the layout of the co-curricular playhouse Complete a final project where you are able to design your Dream Home Interior Design II Learn how to critique and analyze interior designs Work on and design the layout of the co-curricular playhouse Work on a hands-on remodeling project Learn the basics about careers in interior design Create a professional portfolio of your interior design ideas for commercial and residential projects
Health Sciences Health Team Relations Appetizer to Health Science I and II and Nursing Fundamentals Introduces students to the amazing array of profession, systems and services in the healthcare field Learn medical terminology, history of medicine and the future of cutting edge innovations Explore healthcare careers and hear from Professional within the field Discuss legal, ethical and cultural aspects of healthcare using courtroom cases Interpret prescriptions Learn basic health care skills (BP and pulse, feed/weigh patient, body mechanics, how to handle bleeding and apply dressings, and how to do a vision screening) Health Science I Honors available Exciting and challenging course that is like no other - Truly a career path game changer. Learn the normal anatomy of 11 body systems Venture into the various disorders and conditions that impact these systems Highlights include: o Dissection labs o Hands on projects o Film discussions o Medical professional speakers o Real world case studies (reading x-rays and lab reports) Health Science II Honors available Develop an understanding of healthcare agencies Learn about insurance financing trends Get energized for wellness Ponder legal and ethical issues Develop concepts of teamwork and understanding of effective communication Gain CPR certification and First Aid Training to the tune of Staying Alive Master vital sign skills Nursing Fundamentals Honors Credit Take your first steps into a healthcare career where personal care and basic nursing skills are used Course includes a required clinical internship in a long-term care agency Prepares you for the National Nurse Aide Assessment (NNAAP) Become a registered CNA and prepare to enter the workforce (upon completion of course and passing of all assessments) Field trips, community service and leadership activities provide opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences Plan to challenge yourself to a collegiate level of study Marketing
Marketing - Honors available Introduce yourself to the exciting world of marketing! You will learn how products are brought from the idea stage to becoming available on store shelves for you to purchase. Everything from distribution to advertising will be explored. Create new products and learn how to market them efficiently. A strong emphasis is put on creativity, communication, presentation and technology skills. The main components of the course are made up of the following: Selling Promotion Distribution Management Pricing Product Service Management Fashion Merchandising Do you have an eye for fashion? Would you love to plan a fashion show? This course is designed to let you experience the business side of the fashion industry. The experience will focus on the distribution, promotion, and selling of retail. Students will be ready for the retail/fashion world at the entry level of or post-secondary education The main components of the course are made up of the following: Basic of fashion Fashion Trends Marketing Fashion Selling Fashion Creating a fashion image Sports and Entertainment Marketing I Honors available Have you wished to play sports professionally or have you dreamed of becoming an agent for a celebrity? If so, then you will have an interest in Sports and Entertainment Marketing. In this course, students can explore basic marketing principles and dive deeper into the multibillion-dollar sports and entertainment marketing industry. Students learn how professional athletes, sports teams, and well-known entertainers are marketed and how some of them become billionaires as a result. For students who have ever wondered about how things work behind the scenes of a major sporting event such as the Super Bowl or a music festival this is the course for you! Focus will be on career planning, product management, selling & promotion for sporting and event industries. This course builds on the skills learned from Marketing. The main components of the course are made up of the following: Branding & Licensing Naming rights & Business Foundations Concessions & On-site Merchandising Human Relations & Safety/Security Sports and Entertainment Marketing II Honors available Could you see yourself managing a sports team or representing a top athlete? This course build upon Sports & Entertainment Marketing I. The focus will be on selling, promotion, and market planning of sports, entertainment, and event marketing. Emphasis is on business management, career development, client relations, contracts, ethics, event management, facilities management, legal issues, and sponsorships. Trade and Industry Core and Sustainability Basic Safety
Construction Math Hand Tools Power Tools Intro to Construction Drawings Your role in the Green Environment Carpentry I Orientation to the trade Reading Plans and Elevations Hand and Power Tools Basic Stair Layout Carpentry II Roof Framing Exterior Finishes Thermal and Moisture Windows and Doors Drafting I Introduces students to drafting concepts using AutoCAD software https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/cad-software Draw basic architecture and basic engineering parts Read and create blueprints It would appeal to students interested in architecture, engineering, construction, those who like math, logic, and how things work Drafting II Architecture Honors available Expands on drawing architectural blueprints and construction drawings using Revit software, which is a 3D parametric program to: o Create floor plans o Foundational plans and levels of a building o Create simple roof and floor systems designs o Produce a complete a residential construction documents (CD) set https://www.autodesk.com/products/revit-family/overview Students gain a good understanding of house construction methods and principles Room planning, foundation layout, stair layout, roof layout and creation of 3D models and producing 2D drawings. Drafting III Architecture Honors credit Understand foundation designs, calculations and construction Use Revit to apply procedures and create: o basic electrical design concepts o stair/railing designs for construction o advanced kitchen and bath details o multi-level residential floor plans o a site development plan o a small commercial building design o rendering and walkthroughs Drafting II Engineering Honors available Expands on the engineering portion of drafting focusing on machine part design using Inventor software https://www.autodesk.com/products/inventor/overview
Students gain understanding of manufacturing design process, machining, measuring tolerances, 3D part modeling, 2D drawings, 3D animations and assembly drawings. Drafting III Engineering Honors credit Apply advanced 3D Parametric-Solid Model and Assembly Creation Techniques Apply procedures to create: o Working drawings of a 3D model and assembly o Sheet metal parts o Geometric dimensions and tolerances o A professional portfolio Digital Design and Animation I Careers in digital design and animation Basic building blocks of design including elements and principles of design, color theory, composition Design and produce 2D Graphics in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator Create basic 3D Models and animations using Autodesk 3ds Max software Game Art and Design Game creation including game styles, strategies and probability, creating rules, testing, making revisions Design and create an original card game, packaging, and rules Design and create an original board game including board, pieces, packaging and rules Utilize Autodesk 3ds Max for 3D character creation Learn the basics of video game design using Unity and/or Gamemaker software Create a basic 2D and 3D video games Introduction to Trade and Industry Gain a basic knowledge of electronic communication, graphic design, computer engineering and networking, transportation systems, manufacturing systems, advanced manufacturing, masonry, carpentry, cabinetmaking, and electrical trade How technology drive trends in trade and industry careers Safety procedures in the world of work Understand measuring tools and measuring techniques Understand principles and elements of design