The Manufacturing and Product Development sector
Nevada Union High School
Manufacturing and Product Development In the Machining and Forming pathway students will use woodworking, 3D printing, computer-aided design software, and laser cutters (Introduction to Design). In the subsequent course, they will gain technical proficiency in the setup, programming, and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) manufacturing equipment (Principles of Manufacturing).

Through these two courses, students will engage in design in an instructional program that integrates academic and technical preparation and focuses on career awareness, career exploration and skill preparation. The pathway emphasizes real-world occupationally relevant experiences of significant scope and depth in manufacturing.

CTE Career Pathway: Manufacturing and Product Development

Course I

Course II

Course III

Intro to Design
CSU/UC "F"
#8240 (concentrator)

Principles of Manufacturing
CSU/UC "G"
#8241 (capstone)

Manufacturing Internship
#8241 (repeat credit)

* Receives CSU/UC, A-G credit
+ College Credit Option

Introduction to Design
  • Grade Levels: 9-12
  • Repetitions for Credit: No
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Graduation Credit: NJUHSD Elective Credit
  • *CSU/UC “F” Visual and Performing Arts
This introductory woodworking and technology course explores the relationship of a products form and function through the lens of a product designer. In this course, students will explore a number of tools that have the potential of transforming the way we create and bring ideas to life. Students will use woodworking, 3D printing, Computer Aided Design software, and laser cutters. Students will use these fundamental tools to design and build small furniture pieces, 3D printed sculptures, C02 powered drag racing cars, and culminates with a student designed project.
Principles of Manufacturing
  • Grade Levels: 10-12
  • Repetitions for Credit: Yes
  • Prerequisites: Introduction to Design
  • *CSU/UC “G” College Prep Elective Credit
In this course students are introduced to both the manufacturing process and the engineering behind product development. Students gain technical proficiency in the setup, programming, and operation of computer numerically controlled (CNC) manufacturing equipment, with an emphasis on the Haas control system. Students then set up and operate the machine to produce the finished part from raw material, using the program code they developed.

College

Sierra College - Advanced Manufacturing AS Degree,
Certificate of Achievement, Foundations of Modern Machining
General Courses of Study

Workforce

(Opportunities directly out of high school)
Occupations in Pathway

Employment

Autometrix
Litton Engineering Labs
ZAP Manufacturing

Regional Employment

Autometrix
Litton Engineering Labs
ZAP Manufacturing