Engineering Design & Technology

Program Highlights

Blueprint Reading and Engineering Drawing Construction | Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing | Mechanical, Civil, Architectural Design and Model Building | Mechanical and Industrial Problem Solving and Prototyping Projects | Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS/Drone)

Design Projects Highlighting: Automotive Engineering | Architectural Engineering | Biomedical Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering

Program Description

Prepare solid models and detailed technical drawings used to build products like bridges, automobiles, skateboards, gaming systems, and more. You will have the opportunity to learn manual and computer aided design skills; build hands-on models and prototypes; use software packages such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, and REVIT Architecture; perfect precision measurements and gain introductory machining skills through projects with our Precision Machine Technology program; receive introductory welding skills through projects with our Welding and Fabrication program; and others to enable your designs to come to life! During your senior year, you will use modeling software to design your own dream home and create a scaled mode along with all necessary blueprints used in construction. You will also train in coding and flight of small and large unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS Drone).

Career Pathways

Architectural Drafter
Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (UAV/Drone) Operator
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Operator
Civil Drafter
Electrical Drafter
Engineering Technician
Mechanical Drafter
sUAS (Drone) Pilot

With Additional Training:

Architect
Biomedical Engineer
CAD Systems Manager
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Production/Plant Manager

Teacher Information

Stormy Rush
High School
Engineering Design & Technology Instructor
Phone: (440) 774-1051 ext. 22309
[email protected]

Industry Credentials

Program of Study

Junior Year Courses
Lab (Engineering Design): 1.5 Credits
Lab (Engineering Principal): 1.5 Credit
English: 1 Credit
Civics/Government: 1 Credit
Math: 1 Credit
Elective: .5 or 1 Credit

Senior Year Courses
Lab (Architecture Design- Site & Found. Plan): 1.5 Credits
Lab (Plan Reading): 1.5 Credits
English: 1 Credit
Civics/Government: 1 Credit
Math: 1 Credit
Elective: .5 or 1 Credit

Electives are subject to availability and will be scheduled through your counselor.

Program Fees

Engineering Design Technology I

Tool Kits - N/A

Student Fees - N/A

Total Cost- N/A

Engineering Design Technology II

Tool Kits - $59.00

Student Fees - N/A

Total Cost - $59.00

Competency Profile
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College Credits
Agreements with many colleges/universities help students, who meet established criteria, earn college credit for courses taken at the Lorain County JVS. These credits can be transferred to the respective institution. Potential college credits for Engineering Design & Technology students are listed below. Credits listed are semester hours.

Lorain County Community College
College 101 (SDEV101): 1 Credit
Intro to Computer Aided Drafting (CADD 111): 2 Credit
Industrial Blueprint Reading (TECN 115): 2 Credits
Introduction to SolidWorks (CADD 213): 3 Credits
Introduction to Inventor (CADD 214): 3 Credits

Virginia Marty College of Art & Design
Introduction to Drafting (X090): 2 Credits
Architectural Drafting (ID104): 3 Credits
Rendering I (ID128): 3 Credits
CAD I (ID391): 3 Credits
(Optional summer training program for those that qualify)

Math, English, Social Studies and other courses that offer dual high school and college credits are offered on the through partnerships with Lorain County Community College. More information about College Credit Plus is available on LCCC's website. Upon meeting specific criteria, students have the opportunity to earn various types of college credit for career technical courses taken at Lorain County JVS. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Ohio’s College Credit Plus program. College credit opportunities vary by program and are subject to change.

Student Organizations
Students are encouraged to become involved with the career-technical student organizations related to their programs, such as SkillsUSA. These organizations help develop leadership skills, cooperation, social interactions, and good citizenship. All members have opportunities to participate in regional, state, and national competitions to showcase their skills and earn college scholarships. Students who excel academically and have a commitment to community service may become a member of the National-Technical Honor Society.

SkillsUSA logo and NTHS logo

Employment Resources
Strong partnerships between the JVS and business and industry help students gain work experience through work-based learning experiences, the JVS Summer Internship Program, and senior early job placement. The JVS is committed to helping successful graduates find employment in their career field. A detailed explanation of the student eligibility requirements for these experiences is included in the student handbook.

The JVS maintains an online job board to help connect students and alumni to local employment opportunities. The JVS website also hosts links to online resources for labor market data, as well as statewide and national career information.