The Pre-Engineering Program
Pre-Engineering, now in it’s fourth year, is based on the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Career Technical Education (CTE) Chapter 74 Engineering Curriculum Frameworks and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) which LVTI partners with to develop this engineering course of study. Students explore technology systems and engineering processes to find out how math, science, and technology can be used to solve real-world problems using principles of engineering. Students also are introduced to the concepts of robotics & three-dimensional designing using modeling software and 3D printing.
The ninth grade exploratory program introduces students to explore technology systems and engineering processes to find out how math, science, and technology can be used to solve real-world problems using principles of engineering.
Students will be provided with instruction and experiences that will enable them to apply and demonstrate the acquisition of competencies in the following areas:
♦ 3D Printing
♦ PLTW Introduction to Engineering design
♦ Autodesk Inventor
♦ AutoCAD
♦ SolidWorks
♦ Working as a contributing member of a team
♦ Develop thinking, problem solving, research, diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
♦ Leading a team
♦ Understanding the potential impact their ideas and products may have on society
♦ Public speaking, listening to the needs of others.
♦ Managing time, resources and projects
♦ Going beyond the classroom for answers
♦ Data collection and analysis
♦ Preparing for two and four year college programs
♦ OSHA 10-hour Certification
♦ First Aid Certification
♦ CPR Certification
Career opportunities upon completion of this technical program include but are not limited to:
♦ Architecture Technician
♦ CAD Technician
♦ Civil Engineering Technician
♦ Electrical Engineering Technician
♦ Mechanical Engineering Technology
Pre-Engineering Program Courses
LYEG09 PRE-ENGINEERING 9 2.5 CREDITS GRADE 9
LYEG10 PRE-ENGINEERING 10 10 CREDITS GRADE 10
LYEG11 PRE-ENGINEERING 11 15 CREDITS GRADE 11
LYEG12 PRE-ENGINEERING 12 15 CREDITS GRADE 12
