
Aviation Technology
Building & Construction
Engineering
Engineering & Trades Academy
The Engineering & Trades Academy offers three tracks for students interested in exploring further education and careers in aviation technology, building and construction, and engineering.
Industry Certifications
- Autodesk Certified User (Inventor, Fusion 360, Revit Architecture, AutoCAD)
- Engineering Core Certification
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business
- FAA Ground School
- FAA Private Pilot
- NCCER Carpentry Level 1
- Project Management Read
- Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS)
Academy Information
- High Schools Offering Engineering Academy
- Track Course Sequence
- Career Opportunities
- Dual Enrollment Alignment
High Schools Offering Engineering Academy
Track Course Sequence
Aviation Technology
YEAR 1
Aerospace Technologies I (8600580)
This course provides students with an introduction to the knowledge, human relations, and technological skills found today in Aerospace Technologies.
YEAR 2
IMMOKALEE HIGH
Aerospace Technologies II (8600680)
This course provides students with an intermediate understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technological skills found today in Aerospace Technologies.
LELY HIGH
Aviation Science (ASC1000) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Dual Enrollment - 3 credits
An introductory course in aeronautical sciences that provides students an orientation in aviation topics appropriate to Aeronautical Science degree programs. Subjects include the aviation profession, the science of flight, safety, security and human factors; aviation resources; the aviation environment; and meteorology.
Unmanned Aircraft (ASC2560) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Dual Enrollment - 3 credits
This course is a survey of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and systems, emphasizing the military and commercial history, growth and applications of UAVs. The course will include basic acquisition, use, and operation of UAVs with an emphasis on operations.
YEAR 3
IMMOKALEE HIGH
Aerospace Technologies II (8600780)
This course provides students with an advanced understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technological skills found today in Aerospace Technologies.
LELY HIGH
Private Pilot Operations (ATF1103) Embry Riddle Aeronautical Dual Enrollment - 5 credits
This course develops the aeronautical knowledge required for certification as a Private Pilot with an Airplane Single Engine Land rating. Topics include regulations, safety, pre-solo operations, cross-country planning, airspace, chart use, communications, weather, performance, weight and balance, and aerodynamics.
YEAR 4
IMMOKALEE HIGH
Private Pilot Ground School (9540610)
The Private Pilot Ground School course prepares students for entry into the aviation industry. Students study
general shop safety, fundamentals of flight, FAA regulations, meteorology, aircraft communications, propulsion, and navigation systems, flight planning, communication and analytical skills, applied sciences, safe aircraft operation and principles, flight training processes, and airport environments.
Building & Construction
YEAR 1
Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 1 (8722010)
This core course is designed to provide a basic overview of current business and information systems and The purpose of this course is to provide students with competencies in safety practices; the use of hand and power tools; construction components, materials and hardware; construction industry occupations and employability skills.
YEAR 2
Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 2 (8722020)
The purpose of this course is to provide students with competencies in rough and finish carpentry, masonry and painting.
YEAR 3
Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 3 (8722030)
The purpose of this course is to develop student competencies in construction related math and science, the built environment and the green environment.
YEAR 4
Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 4 (8722040)
This course provides students with competencies in construction laws, contracts, documents specifications, building codes and regulations.
Engineering
YEAR 1
Introduction of Engineering Design (8600550)
This course exposes students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication
methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. In addition, they will learn to use 3D solid modeling design software to design solutions to problems.
YEAR 2
Principles of Engineering (8600520)
This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology and prepares them for post-secondary engineering programs by developing a more in-depth mastery of the required knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology. Through problem-based learning strategies, students study key engineering topics, including mechanisms, energy sources, energy applications, machine control, fluid power, statics, material properties, material testing, statistics, and kinematics.
YEAR 3 & YEAR 4 (choice among courses)
Digital Electronics (8600530)
This is a course in applied logic that encompasses the application of electronic circuits and devices. Students are exposed to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Computer simulation software is used to design and test digital circuitry prior to the actual construction of circuits and devices.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (8600560)
This course applies principles of robotics and automation. The course builds on computer solid modeling skills developed in Introduction to Engineering Design. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing, and design analysis are included.
Civil Engineering & Architecture (8600590)
This course provides an overview of the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture, while emphasizing the interrelationship and dependence of both fields on each other. Students use state of the art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities. This course covers topics such as the roles of civil engineers and architects, project planning, site planning, building design, and project documentation and presentation.
Aerospace Engineering (8600620)
This course is intended to engage students in analyzing and designing solutions to engineering design problems related to aerospace information systems, astronautics, rocketry, propulsion, the physics of space science, space life sciences, the biology of space science, principles of aeronautics, structures and materials, and systems engineering.
Engineering Design & Development (8201650)
The purpose of this course is to serve as a capstone course to provide students with the opportunity to develop a solution to a design problem from start to finish. Students work in teams to design, engineer, create a prototype, perform product testing, and then produce a finished product. This involves using ALL of the knowledge previously learned, not only in technology education, but across the curriculum. Students will be expected to create and deliver a formal report on the project.
Engineering (Immokalee High)
YEAR 1
Introduction of Engineering Design (8600550)
This course exposes students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication
methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. In addition, they will learn to use 3D solid modeling design software to design solutions to problems.
YEAR 2, YEAR 3 & YEAR 4 (choose one track)
ENGINEERING PATHWAYS
Principles of Engineering (8600520)
This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology and prepares them for post-secondary engineering programs by developing a more in-depth mastery of the required knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology. Through problem-based learning strategies, students study key engineering topics, including mechanisms, energy sources, energy applications, machine control, fluid power, statics, material properties, material testing, statistics, and kinematics.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (8600560)
This course applies principles of robotics and automation. The course builds on computer solid modeling skills developed in Introduction to Engineering Design. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing, and design analysis are included.
BUILDING, TRADES & CONSTRUCTION DESIGN
Building Trades and Construction Design Technology 1 (8722010)
This course provides students with competencies in safety practices, the use of hand and power tools, construction components, materials/hardware; construction industry occupations and employability skills.
Building Trades and Construction Technology 2 (8722020)
This course provides students with competencies in rough and finish carpentry, masonry and painting.
Building Trades and Construction Technology 3 (8722030)
This course develops student competencies in construction related math and science, the built environment and the green environment.
ROBOTICS
Robotic Design Essentials (9410120)
This course provides students with content and skills essential to the design and operation of robotics, including artificial intelligence, sensors, electronic devices, engineering technologies, motion physics, electrical motors, programming, simulation and modeling, and critical thinking skills.
Robotic Systems (910130)
This course provides students with extended content and skills essential to the design and operation of robotic systems, including artificial intelligence, specialized sensors, engineering technologies, manufacturing, topographical considerations, programming, simulation and modeling, and critical thinking skills.
Robotic Applications Capstone (9410140)
This course provides students with extended content and skills essential to the design and operation of autonomous robotic systems in the context of a capstone project.
Career Opportunities
Dual Enrollment Alignment
Immokalee Technical College
- Automotive Service Technology (I470608)
- CNC Production Specialist (J200300)
- Construction Technology
- Global Logistics & Supply Chain Technology (T300100)
Lorenzo Walker Technical College
- Automotive Collision Technology Technician (T401300)
- Drafting (C100200)
- Electronic Systems Integration & Automation (C700100)
- >Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC/R) (C400400)
- Marine Service Technologies (T400210)
- Master Automotive Service Technology 1 (T400700)
- Welding Technology (J400400)
