Advanced Manufacturing
About the Advanced Manufacturing program
Our Advanced Manufacturing program is designed to provide students with the technical knowledge and skills to pursue career opportunities in manufacturing, welding,
and fabrication.
In this program, students develop skills in math, science, and art, in addition to technical training. They learn both theory and practice, gaining hands-on experience and an understanding of processes from start to finish.
Students in the program fulfill high school math, English, and science requirements and earn industry-recognized OSHA-10 safety certification.
The overarching goal of the Advanced Manufacturing program is to prepare students to be work-ready and highly employable upon graduation.
Prerequisite:
- Introduction to Welding/Fabrication Technology
- Introduction to Construction Trades
Advanced Manufacturing Jobs
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Metal Fabrication
• Welding
• CNC Operator
• Millwright
Multilingual fliers
Career Outlook
CERTIFICATIONS
• Boeing Aerospace Manufacturing
• CPR/ First Aid
• OSHA 10
• Forklift
CLARK COLLEGE ARTICULATION
• 3 years of welding
• WELD 102 Introduction to Welding 6 credits
LOCAL EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS
• Central Welding
• Columbia Machine
• ProTech
• Red Dog
• Thompson Metal Fab
• Vigor
*Wage Data and Job Projections – Washington STEM
**Job Growth Outlook – U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics
How do I apply?
Contact
Information night events
Sample four-year plan
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshman English | Sophomore English | Junior English | Senior English | |
| Intro. to Welding/Fabrication Technology | Welding/Fabrication Technology (two-period block) *1 year math credit | Advanced Manufacturing Core Plus I (two-period block) *1 year math credit |
Advanced Manufacturing Core Plus II |
|
| Art | Welding/Fabrication Technology (two-period block) *1 year math credit | Advanced Welding/Fabrication Technology (two-period block) *1 year math credit |
CWP | |
| Math | World Themes: WA Perspective | U.S. History | Art or Personalized Pathway Requirements | |
| Science | Math | Math | Health (first semester) and PE (second semester) | |
| PE (both semesters) | Science | Science | *Elective |
*Personalized Pathway Requirements are courses that lead to a specific post-high school career outcome chosen by the student, based on the student’s interest and High School and Beyond Plan.
Programs of study
For more information on related high school classes, post-secondary options and potential careers, please visit the Career and Technical Education webpage.
Certification
- Boeing Aerospace Manufacturing
- CPR/ First Aid
- OSHA 10
- Forklift
- NC3 Sheet metal Manufacturing
- Machinist Institute ToolingU