CVTE- Vocational

CVTE – VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Vocational-Technical education is designed to educate and prepare students for employment and continuing academic and occupational preparation through a balance of classroom instruction, supportive services and occupational experience to develop lifelong skills so that upon completion of vocational-technical programs, students are qualified to pursue opportunities emanating from such vocational-technical programs . Students enrolling in a vocational program should be aware of the daily time commitment required for each program.

Based on emerging technology impacting on vocational education, the following experiences are considered essential components of a comprehensive program. Individual student career goals should be considered in structuring a schedule of study.

HORTICULTURE (GREENHOUSE)                                                               Credit: 2-4

Grades 9-12                                                                                       Prerequisites: None

This program provides occupational preparation and exploration in plant science and environmental fields, as represented by the following areas:

• Greenhouse Operations/Floriculture
• Landscaping/Turf management
• Environmental Conservation/Forestry

Students in the program gain skills and knowledge through the learning-by-doing process. Class

activities in the greenhouse and outdoor areas are complemented by other selected activities

during the year.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY                                                      Credit: 2-4

Grades 9-12                                                                                        Prerequisite: None

This program will expose the students to all phases of mechanics including automotive, recreational and the commercial areas. Students will possess entry level skills for employment upon graduation.

COMPUTER REPAIR, A⁺ CERTIFICATION                                  Credit: 2

Grades 11-12                                                                                     Prerequisite: 1 year math, IPS or

(Grade 10 with permission of instructor)                                               Science & Technology

The A⁺ Certification is a one-year course that prepares students for a career in computer repair and to take and pass the Comp TIA A⁺ Certification core and specialty exam.

COMPUTER REPAIR, NETWORK⁺⁺ CERTIFICATION             

Grades 11-12                                                                                     Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Computer Repair A⁺  or recommendation of the instructor

This course covers the basic components of networking including routing, switching, integrated networks, and emerging technologies. Students will develop knowledge in networking and communication technology to give them the foundation they need for a future in the information technology industry. Topics to be covered include internet fundamentals, routing, switching and network management, unified networks and emerging technologies.

The course also includes skills in communications, human relationships, and employment standards. Students work as partners or in teams to develop their human relationship skills. This project-based course will include lectures and quizzes to test basic understanding, hands-on activities and labs to further competency, and extension activities to challenge more able and willing students. Homework with be assigned as necessary to support the objectives of the course. Upon successful competition of the course, students are eligible to take the Network + Industry Certification Exam.