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Manufacturing and Engineering Courses

Intro to Engineering Design - HTC385 (Semesters)
Times Offered: 12:30pm - 2:03pm, Fall/Spring
*New Hampshire Scholars Eligible
Level I students in our Engineering/Manufacturing pathway will have the opportunity to design, develop, and gain skills in the development of manufactured products using the latest solid modeling software and virtual CNC machinery.

​Amatrol eLearning Technical Training courses are widely used. Students are introduced to the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to identify and design solutions to a variety of real-world problems. Students work both individually and as a team to develop and document design solutions using engineering notebooks.

This course is suggested for grades 10 and above but freshmen may apply with approval of their guidance office. 


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Course Highlights:
  • Latest 3D Computer Aided Drafting Programs using high powered dual-monitor computer systems
  • Virtual CNC set-up and programming of the ProMill 8000 Milling Machine
  • Numerous hands-on, self-paced projects and assignments that are connected with “Real-World” experiences.
  • VEX – Robotics
  • AMATROL eLEARNING Technical Training Courses

​Course Outcomes:
  • SolidWorks (CSWA-Certified SolidWorks Associate)
Take a Virtual Tour of the Engineering Classroom
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Pictured above; Connor Craigue, 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholar in Career and Technical Education.
Enduring Understandings: 
  • Introduce students to the world of engineering, including opportunities for students to explore various career opportunities. 
  • Define and understand the Engineering Design Process and apply the process to various projects that utilize computerized machinery. 
  • Promote interdisciplinary and cooperative learning along with generic teamwork skills

​Essential Questions: 
  • How does the engineering design process relate to problem solving and critical thinking? 
  • What role does creativity have in engineering design? 
  • Why follow a process?
  • What makes a solution the “best”?​
Take a Virtual Tour of the Manufacturing Lab

Level II Options for Manufacturing/Engineering
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Computer Integrated Manufacturing – HTC415
Times Offered: 9:00am-10:30am
*New Hampshire Scholars Eligible
Level II students will work with Advanced CNC set-up and operations, Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) operations, operational management skills and current manufacturing principles such as Lean production flow and inventory, 5-S workplace organization - Amatrol eLearning Technical Training courses are widely utilized. Students have the opportunity to receive college credits Project Running Start, and the course articulates with Central & Southern Maine Community Colleges. In addition, students can earn industry-recognized certifications such as; CSWA-Certified SolidWorks Associate & Professional Level, Master CAM-Associate Level, MSSC-Certified Production Technician and Tooling University Certificates.

Enduring Understandings: 
  • Introduce students to the world of engineering including opportunities for students to explore various career opportunities. 
  • Define and understand the Engineering Design Process and apply the process to various projects that utilize computerized machinery. 
  • Promote interdisciplinary and cooperative learning along with generic teamwork skills. 

Essential Questions: 
  • How does the engineering design process relate to problem solving and critical thinking? 
  • What role does creativity have in engineering design? 
  • How are computerized machines changing opportunities in advanced manufacturing?

Course Highlights:
Students utilize advanced features of SolidWorks Computer Aided Drafting software to design a working product and blueprint for manufacturing.
  • Students utilize AMATROL eLEARNING Technical Training courses.
  • Students train on the use of computerized machines worth more than $50,000 each.
  • Students train on the use of a computerized laser cutting machine

Course Outcomes 
  • SolidWorks (CSWA-Certified SolidWorks Associate)
  • SolidWorks (CSWP-Certified SolidWorks Professional)
  • ToolingU – Society of Manufacturing Engineers – Additive Manufacturing Certification (Fundamentals and Technician Level)
  • Six Sigma (White & Yellow Belt Certification)
  • Amatrol – Certified Production Technician (140 hours min.)
  • Tooling University – Certificates of Completion options
  • SolidCAM (CSCA-Certified SolidCAM Associate) 
  • LRCC Running Start – MAN1310L – Blueprint Reading – 3 college credits  
  • LRCC Running Start – MAN1320L– Solid Modeling – 3 college credits 
  • CMCC – PMT111 – Intro to Lathes and PMT116 – Milling & Grinding – 3 college credits
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Principles of Engineering – HTC415
Times Offered: 10:30am-12:03am
*New Hampshire Scholars Eligible
Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation, and motion. Students develop skills in problem solving, research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and presentation. Students develop problem-solving skills using SolidWorks computer aided-drafting software with an emphasis placed upon the concept of developing a 3-D model or solid rendering of an object. Amatrol eLearning Technical Training courses are widely used. State of the art computer hardware and software will be used to emphasize design development processes and computer aided drafting & design.

Enduring Understandings: 
  • Introduce students to the world of engineering including opportunities for students to explore various career opportunities. 
  • Define and understand the Engineering Design Process and apply the process to various projects. 
  • Promote interdisciplinary and cooperative learning along with generic teamwork skills. 
Essential Questions: 
  • How does the engineering design process relate to problem solving and critical thinking? 
  • What role does creativity have in engineering design? 
  • Why follow a process?
  • What makes a solution the “best”?
Course Highlights:
  • Learn and utilize college and industry level software packages (SolidWorks, Chief Architect, SolidCAM, EasyC)
  • AMATROL eLEARNING Technical Training courses
  • Design parts and utilize a 3D printer to make your concepts real.
  • Build and program custom robots using VEX Robotics equipment.
  • Build, test custom bridges and solid fuel rockets
Course Outcomes 
  • SolidWorks (CSWA-Certified SolidWorks Associate)
  • SolidWorks (CSWP-Certified SolidWorks Professional)
  • ToolingU – Society of Manufacturing Engineers – Additive Manufacturing Certification (Fundamentals and Technician Level)
  • Six Sigma (White & Yellow Belt Certification)
  • Amatrol – Certified Production Technician (140 hours min.)
  • Tooling University – Certificates of Completion options
  • SolidCAM (CSCA-Certified SolidCAM Associate) 
  • LRCC Running Start – MAN1310L – Blueprint Reading – 3 college credits  
  • LRCC Running Start – MAN1320L– Solid Modeling – 3 college credits 
  • CMCC – PMT111 – Intro to Lathes and PMT116 – Milling & Grinding – 3 college credits


Ken Martin, Teacher
kmartin@laconiaschools.org
603-528-8693 ex. 4836

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