Tucson Unified CTE Precision Machining students at Tucson High Magnet School participate in work based learning with Pima County as part of the Youth Career Connect Grant, funded in part by the U.S. Department of Labor.
CTE Precision Machining
Automotive Collision Repair
- While training in a full-scale auto shop, learn how cars work, automotive maintenance, dis-assembly and assembly repairs, and workplace safety
- Become proficient working with metal, plastic, fiberglass, and relevant equipment/machines
- Master refinishing techniques using appropriate materials
- Earn SkillsUSA membership, participate in competitions, internships, high school credit, and I-CAR certification
Scope and Sequence
Auto Collision Year 1 (in PDF)
Offered at Tucson High Magnet SchoolAutomotive Technologies
- Learn various engine performance services, repairs and maintenance
- Research applicable vehicle and service information, history, precautions, and technical bulletins
- Master automatic transmission, transaxle, suspension, steering system, brake, electrical/electronic, heating, air conditioning and manual drive train services
- Identify and perform hybrid vehicle services; perform automotive shop and safety tasks
Offered at Cholla High School, Pueblo High School, Rincon High School, Sahuaro High School, Tucson High Magnet School
Construction Technologies
- Participate in the planning, design, and completion of project-based activities including Habitat for Humanity, school district buildings, cargotecture, disaster relief recovery, and more
- Learn to use precision measuring instruments, establish building lines, determine site and elevations, and record site layout data
- Estimate material needed and perform concrete/masonry work
- Layout and install floor systems, wall and ceiling frames, roofs, exterior finishes, doors and windows, trim and stairs, piping, waste and vent distribution systems, and electrical components
Scope and Sequence
Construction Tech Year 1.pdf
Construction Tech Year 2.pdf
Offered at Catalina High School, Cholla High School, Santa Rita High School Precision Machining
- Design a job process plan by interpreting blueprint drawings, symbols, scales, and legends; as well as identifying and sketching dimensions
- Produce products using hand drills, scrapers, hydraulic presses, vises, milling machines, grinding wheels, Cartesian coordinates, multi-axis CNC equipment, etc.
- Create and implement manufacturing processes meeting quality standards; maintain equipment, tools and workstations; perform safety and health requirements for maintenance, installation and repair
- Demonstrate mathematical concepts in manufacturing including metric conversions, geometric concepts and terminology, trade formulas, and arithmetic operations – with or without a calculator
Scope and Sequence
Precision Machining Year 1.pdf
Precision Machining Year 2.pdf
Precision Machining Year 3.pdf
Offered at Tucson High Magnet School Welding Technologies
- Interpret drawings, symbols, and procedures; lay out projects from blueprints; measure, cut and tack materials for welding
- Use oxyfuel, plasma arc, air carbon, semi-automatic cutting, auxiliary, and other welding equipment
- Weld aluminum, stainless and carbon steels
- Describe non-destructive test, and perform destructive test
- Learn safety codes and standards
Scope and Sequence
Welding Year 1.pdf
Welding Year 2.pdf
Offered at Cholla High School, Tucson High Magnet School
