STEP
Advanced Automotive II [ STEP only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Advanced Automotive I Intended audience: Students in grades 11 and 12 who desire future Automotive Service Excellence certification [ ASE ] and college credit Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• General auto service
• Suspension and steering systems Projects, activities, etc.: Advanced suspension diagnostics, maintenance, and repair Instructional focus: Active participation Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA
Advanced Automotive III [ STEP only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Advanced Automotive II Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 [ seeking introductory college credit ] Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Computer diagnostics
• Electronics / electrical systems Projects, activities, etc.: Advanced diagnostics, maintenance, and electrical repair Instructional focus: Lab and independent work Co-curricular Connection: SkillsUSA
Aviation Technology I [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Explore careers in aviation
• Physics and math principles as related to aviation
• Testing conducted to private pilot standards Projects, activities, etc.: Students are given the opportunity to explore careers in aviation including pilot, air traffic control, aviation maintenance, airport management, and aeronautical engineering Instructional focus: Hands-on simulations, guest speakers and field trips
Honors Aviation Technology II- Private Pilot Knowledge Certification [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Aviation Technology I strongly recommended Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit [ successful completion can earn 4.0 college credits ] Major outcomes:
• In compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations
• Aerodynamics
• Meteorology
• Aircraft performance
• Weight and balance
• Cross country flight planning and simulation
• Testing and certification to Federal Aviation Administration standards
Projects, activities, etc.: Flight simulation – students are given the opportunity to receive Certified Flight Teacher sign off to take the Private Pilot Knowledge test Instructional focus: This course offers students the opportunity to obtain their Private Pilot Knowledge Certificate [ written ]. Pilots, air traffic controllers, aviation mechanics, airport service / management positions, aircraft dispatchers, and meteorologists benefit from the completion of this exam, for pilots the test is required. With the use of current software and FAA teaching strategies implemented by a Certified Flight Teacher, this course is designed to prepare the student to pass the Federal Aviation written exam [ the Knowledge Test ]. Successful completion of the class can also earn the students college credit at Minnesota State University Mankato [ Articulated credit ] 4 credit hours in AVIA 150. Note: The Federal Aviation Administration requires students to be United States citizens in order to take this class. Students will be required to use the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application( IACRA). IACRA is a Federal Aviation Administration website that allows people to apply for new Airman Certificates. The entire application process takes place on the website, including electronic signing of applications, and at the end of the process all the necessary documents will be sent electronically to the Airman Registry.
Transportation Careers: Transportation Simulation Lab [ STEP only ] Intended audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 Major outcomes:
• The development multiple modes of transportation
• History of the Interstate Highway System and the highway systems impact on the commercial driving industry
• The development and structure of the United States passenger and freight rail system
• Maritime commerce
• Airway science and the Federal Aviation Administration
• Economic, social and political systems within which the various modes of transportation operate
• The advantages and disadvantages of various modes of transportation
• Regulation and deregulation affecting national and international transportation
Projects, activities, etc.: Students are given the opportunity to explore global transportation and the logistics process through individual and group projects, field trips and industry tours Instructional focus: Active learning using state of the art aircraft, rail, tractor trailer and ship simulators with hardware interface
Transportation Careers: Commercial Driving CDL Permit [ STEP only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Transportation Careers: Transportation Simulation Lab Intended audience: Grades 10, 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 Major outcomes:
• Understand the procedures for obtaining a CDL and the importance of compliance with applicable regulations
• Demonstrate a systematic procedure to conduct accurate and efficient vehicle inspection
• Demonstrate how to safely perform basic control maneuvers: shifting, backing
• Learn about the importance of speed and space management when operating a tractortrailer
• Learn the importance of preventive maintenance and servicing
• Understand a variety of subjects that together make for an alert, healthy, and safe driver
Projects, activities, etc.: The introduction to commercial driving course prepares students for entry into the trucking and logistics industry, through individual and group projects, field trips and industry tours Instructional focus: Active learning using state of the art tractor trailer simulators with hardware interface
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