This course covers the basic mechanical skills needed by a technician. Skills covered include the use and care of hand tools and small power tools, drilling, tapping, removal of broken bolts, studs, and helicoil insertion. Basic measuring tools and techniques are also covered. Other topics include type and use of fasteners, lubricants and adhesives used in repair, and assembly of automated machines.

In this course, learners analyze various construction materials based on Wisconsin Department of Transportation's Highway Technician Certification Program (HTCP) requirements. Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to demonstrate how to properly test fresh Portland Cement Concrete as required for the HTCP PCC1 certification.

This course is designed to help students learn how to recognize, approach and defuse various confrontational situations on the construction job site and in the workplace.

In this course, students develop general skills helpful in construction. Students are exposed to the construction industry, tools and materials typically used in construction, construction health and safety, blueprint reading, and diversity in the construction industry. Upon completion of the course, students will have knowledge and skills to perform basic duties on a job site.

This course is an introduction to common building materials and construction methods including soils, aggregates, pipes, cement, concrete, asphalt, steel, wood masonry and residential and commercial building materials.

This automotive course focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair steering and suspension systems including wheel alignment procedures.

This automotive course focuses on developing the skills needed to diagnose, service and repair vehicle braking systems with an introduction to ABS. (ABS diagnosis, service and repair will be addressed in the Advanced Chassis course.)

This automotive course focuses on developing skills in professionalism, safety and the use of basic hand and power tools in accordance with industry standards. Students are introduced to the automotive service industry and learn to use both comprehensive and manufacturer's service information to perform basic under-hood and under-car services.

In this course, students explore the automotive service environment. Students will examine automated, web-based information systems used by automotive service professionals including: Wisconsin Chapter ATCP 132 Motor Vehicle Repair, computer-generated repair orders, and Electronic Service Information Systems such as ShopKey and ALLDATAT. Students practice using the automated tool control system, and, through observation of automotive service employers and the Gateway Auto Lab, develop an awareness of how automotive service work is performed.

Students examine a historical overview of special education and special education law including special education disability categories as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Students explore state and federal qualification special education criteria and societal responses to students with disabilities. Students examine the impact of a student with disabilities on family dynamics and the role school personnel play in supporting students with disabilities.