This program prepares students for success in post-secondary engineering/engineering technology programs or for technical employment. In a project-based environment, students learn mechnical design, computer integrated manufacturing and reverse engineering along with the potential to earn articulated college credit.
Contact Information
SUE STRONG
Columbia-Greene Educational Center
(518) 828-4157 • sstrong@questar.org
Characteristics of a successful student:
- A strong interest in some or all course material
- Open-minded, eager to learn about new things
- Excellent attendance
- Interest and some ability in technical area
- Parental support of the career and technical education (CTE) program
Curriculum and materials used:
- Intellitek E-Learning Suite
- Kickin’ Bot, Imahara, 2005.Wiley Publishing
- Metallurgy Fundamentals, Brant. 2005. Goodheart-Willcox Company
- Statics and Strength of Materials, Cheng 1997. Glencoe, McGraw-Hill
- Learning and Applying Solidworks, Hansen. 2009. The Industrial Press
- Machinery’s Handbook
Courses strongly recommended to take prior to enrollment or concurrently at home school district:
- Students are encouraged to take all the math and science courses offered at their home school.
Mechanical Technology students may be able to receive academic credit in the following subject areas:
- Math 11 (1 credit)
- Science 11 (1 credit)
- English 12 (1 credit)
For more information on the availability of this option, please contact your home school counselor.
College credit available through the program:
SUNY Delhi
CADD 111 Fundamentals of Drafting (3 credit hours)
CADD 130 Introduction to CAD (3 credit hours)
CADD 240 CAD II (3 credit hours)
(These credits are only available if the student attends this college.)
Related career opportunities:
- Computer Aided Designer
- CNC Programmer
- Engineering Technician
- Numerical Control Machine Operator
- Robotics Engineering Technician
Licensing:
None
Technical endorsement:
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute
(NOCTI) CAD/CAM
To earn a CTE technical endorsement on their diploma, students must meet ALL of the following requirements:
- Earn the minimum 22 credits for HS graduation in NYS
- Pass the minimum 5 required regents exams (ELA, 1 Math, 1 Science, US History and Global History)
- Pass ALL 3 parts of the technical assessment: written, performance and portfolio.
Consultant Committee:
- Caddimensions
- Craftech Industries
- Ducommum
- PVA Company
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
- Saturn Industries
- SUNY Delhi