Dual Credit Course Descriptions

College Course Title	College Course Code	SHSM alignment	Passing Grade	Description
Interior Finishing	CARP1860	Construction	50	Students will be introduced to the field of carpentry by studying the history, origins and background of the carpentry trade. Common hand and power tools used in carpentry in the residential, industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sectors will be discussed along with approaches needed to complete small scaled carpentry projects. Topics will also include quality, craftsmanship, career opportunities in carpentry, skills and knowledge needed to be a successful carpenter and the industry expectations for entry into the field.
Carpentry Fundamentals	CARP1870	Construction	50	Students will apply the content studied in theory in a shop environment by completing hands-on projects specific to exterior finishes. Students will be instructed on the proper use of both hand and power carpentry finishing tools, and will practice safe use of the common tools encountered on a construction site. Students will also practice proper installation methods in order to meet industry standards.
Heating and Plumbing System	CONS1710	Construction	50	An Introduction to the basics of the various skill sets used in HRAC including Sheet Metal work and ventilation, AC fundamentals and Cooling , Gas fitting and heating. Students will take part in both theoretical and practical studies, to provide them with the basic knowledge of the skills, safety procedures and theories they will require to participate in shop work. In each portion of the course, students learn to install and connect appropriate systems (air handling, heating and cooling). They will also be introduced to design drawings, manufacturer’s literature and installation programs for a variety of systems.
Baking Techniques	CUL0225	Hospitality & Tourism	55	This course provides the student with an understanding of accuracy, techniques, methodologies, and principles in order to support their growing practical skills. Students will learn all practical basic preparation methods and general terminology related to the baking and pastry industry. Students will gain knowledge of operating kitchen equipment properly and safely in a professional environment.
Baking and Pastry	CUL0226	Arts & Culture Hospitality & Tourism	55	This course provides the student with an understanding of accuracy, techniques, methodologies, and principles in order to support their growing practical skills. Students will learn all practical basic preparation methods and general terminology related to the baking and pastry industry. Students will gain knowledge of operating kitchen equipment properly and safely in a professional environment.
Basic Kitchen Production	CUL1600	Hospitality & Tourism	55	Students will learn, through demonstration to prepare, plate and present foods in a professional working kitchen.
Kitchen Production	CUL1601	Hospitality & Tourism	55	This practical learning lab provides the opportunity to practice and develop the fundamental skills, methods of cookery and presentation of dishes suitable for a variety of food service settings. The students will have many opportunities to practice knife handling and familiarize themselves with basic kitchen equipment. Students will learn safety, sanitation and hygiene in food preparation areas.
Electrical Fundamentals	ELEC1620	Construction Energy Manufacturing	50	This course is designed to introduce the students to the Residential/basics of Industrial electrical. Students will take part in both theoretical and practical studies, to provide them with the basic knowledge of the skills, safety procedures and theories they will require to participate in shop work. The industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sectors will be discussed along with approaches needed to complete small scaled electrical projects. Topics will also include quality, craftsmanship, career opportunities in the electrical field.
General Machining Principles and Practice	MACH1900	Manufacturing Transportation	50	An introduction to the basic processes, procedures and applications involved in the operation of conventional machine tools used in a manufacturing environment. Exploration of topics such as saws, drilling machines, lathes, milling machines and surface grinders. Bench working tools, accessories and fasteners and routine housekeeping required to meet the government safety regulations, manufacturer’s recommendations and approved industry standards.
Masonry	MASO1250	Construction Energy	50	Students will learn how to prepare masonry units for placement according to accepted trade practice. They will learn how to place mortar as they prepare to set units in place.
Plumbing Practical	PLMB1250	Construction	50	This course will introduce students to the basic tools, materials, equipment, methods and current regulations as they relate to the residential plumbing field. Students will demonstrate the basic ability to identify, select and install common plumbing piping materials and fixtures as they would be used in field practice. This course will introduce students to the Ontario Building Code relating to Plumbing. Students will use the current regulations to install typical residential fixtures and associated piping and venting.
CNC Manual Programming	PROG1025	Arts & Culture Construction Manufacturing Transportation	50	Students will be exposed to general machine shop practices, including clamping, cutting tools, speeds and feeds and as well as blueprint reading.The students use CNC simulator software to write a basic lathe and mill programs. The students will be exposed to industrial CNC equipment, set-ups and operation.
Introduction to Robotics	ROBO1030	Construction Manufacturing Transportation	55	This course is designed expose students to the various types of robots and the various ways they can increase productivity in industrial applications. While these robots can replace low skilled human tasks, they require people with technical skills to program, operate and maintain them. Introduction to coding, as it pertains to robots, will allow the students to read and understand various forms of “languages” used in automation.  Upon completion of this course, student will have worked with various types and brands of robots – learning how to program, teach positions, and work safely with these critical elements of modern industrial automation equipment.  In this course, students will have the opportunity to earn the Universal Robot – Core certification from Universal Robots (UR).  UR is a world leader in collaborative robots and leader in innovative applications for robots.
Welding	WELD1880	Construction Energy Manufacturing Transportation	50	This course will introduce the student to the basic concepts of Oxy-Fuel Welding (OFW), Brazing (OFB) and Cutting (OFC), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process. Theory class will cover the safe setup and working practices of these processes as well as introduce the student to the fundamental concepts involved in each process operation. The shop component will see the student implement safe working practices along with skills development in the area of OFW, OFB, OFC, SMAW and the GMAW process. Students will practice the butt, lap and t-joint on mild steel using the above welding processes and use the OFC process to make straight and bevel cuts, pierce holes and cut shapes out of mild steel plate. Students will learn about the required equipment and demonstrate proper and safe setup procedures.
Industrial Practices	MECH1950	Construction Manufacturing Transportation	55	Introduction to Mechatronics, is a course that teaches foundational information and develops hands on skills in the areas of Mechanical, Electrical, and Control Technology. Students will develop competencies to operate and maintain pneumatics, electricity, sensors, actuators, and controls. Utilizing real-world automation devices students will also gain additional skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). An introduction to creating logic (coding) on a PC using multiple programming languages, will help the students to maintain and setup equipment. Integration of micro-controllers and Programmable Logic Controller’s (PLC) with the mechanical, electrical, and control technologies will ensure students have a solid overview of how various forms of equipment operate in an automated environment. In this course, students will have the opportunity to earn the Introduction to Mechatronics certification from NC3/FESTO. FESTO is a world leader in automation and technical education.