TS106/TS107 Automotive Technology I/II
Grade 11 or 12 - Year - 3 Credits
Students will be enrolled in a three-block course where upon successful completion of the Automotive Technology I curriculum, students will continue with Automotive Technology II, for a total of three credits. Automotive Technology I/II is a series of two courses from an ASE certified program in Maintenance and Light Repair. Standards and the certification process are managed by the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation (ASE). Students will study major automotive systems and will master diagnostic and repair skills related to engine performance and engine repair, to include computer systems, ignition and fuel systems, emission and exhaust systems, manual transmission and drive trains, automatic transmission and transaxles, and heating and air conditioning systems. Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the ASE student (9513) industry certification..
TS101 Automotive Technology II
Grade 12 - Year - 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Automotive Technology I
Students who are enrolled in and successfully complete Automotive Technology I during the 2023-2024 school year will have the option to take Automotive Technology II during the 2024-2025 school year. All future students will take the combined Automotive Technology I/II course moving forward. In this second course of Automotive Technology, students will continue their study of major automotive systems and will master diagnostic and repair skills related to engine performance and engine repair, to include computer systems, ignition and fuel systems, emission and exhaust systems, manual transmission and drive trains, automatic transmission and transaxles, and heating and air conditioning systems. Students will build upon skills and knowledge mastered in Automotive Technology I. Students will also finish training on the components of the Virginia State Inspection Certification and may be eligible to take the Virginia State Inspection Certification Exam. Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for the ASE student (9513) industry certification.
TS101INT Automotive Technology II Internship
Grade 11 or 12 - Year - 1 Credit
Students registered for TS101INT will take Automotive Technology II (TS101) or Automotive Technology I/II (TS106/TS107) and will have an additional block designated as Automotive Technology II Internship, if approved. Documentation must be submitted and approved by the student, parent, teacher, business representative, and career counselor prior to any student beginning an Internship. Students may earn one standard unit of credit toward graduation for internships of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year. If a student does not complete 280 hours, the student will not earn credit.
TS109 Cosmetology I
Grade 11 - Year - 3 Credits
In this introductory course students study hair, skin, nails, and their related care. Students are grounded in theory as they prepare to practice procedures in a clinical lab setting or classroom using manikins for manipulative skill practice. The first-year course emphasizes personal safety, professionalism, and sanitation and disinfection of equipment and facilities. Students develop skills in shampooing and conditioning hair, as well as styling and cutting hair. They are introduced to chemical texture services and develop skills in manicure and pedicure procedures.
TS110 Cosmetology II
Grade 12 - Year - 3 Credits
Prerequisite: TS109
In this advanced course students build on their theoretical foundation of general sciences and practices in cosmetology to increase proficiency in hair cutting and styling on live models, with attention to professionalism, client consultation, safety, and infection control. Students are trained in safe chemical processes related to permanent waves, relaxers, soft-curl permanent waves, lightening, and coloring hair. They also develop artistic skills with wigs and hair additions. In addition, students learn to care for skin, hands, and feet, developing experience in providing facials, manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements. A business management unit focuses on managing the salon. Upon successful completion of the course competencies, as well as meeting required training hours, students may be eligible to sit for the Virginia State Licensing Exam. Upon completion of the two-course sequence TS109 and TS110, students may be eligible to take the Virginia State Board licensing exam, provided by the Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetology, Department of Professional and Occupational Regulations.
TS110INT Cosmetology II Internship
Grade 12 - Year - 1 Credit
Students registered for TS110INT will take Cosmetology II (TS110) and will have an additional block designated as Cosmetology II Internship, if approved. Documentation must be submitted and approved by the student, parent, teacher, business representative, and career counselor prior to any student beginning an Internship. Students may earn one standard unit of credit toward graduation for internships of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year. If a student does not complete 280 hours, the student will not earn credit.
TS117 Culinary Arts I
Grade 11 - Year - 3 Credits
In this course, students will be provided with the foundations for a comprehensive knowledge of the food service industry and with opportunities to build technical skills. Students will examine and practice basic rules and procedures related to kitchen and food safety, kitchen sanitation procedures, and emergency measures. Students will use math and reading skills continuously as they deal with recipes, manuals, costs, and inventory management. Students will explore the purchasing and receiving of goods and study fundamental nutritional principles and guidelines. As they explore food preparation techniques, students will practice applying these techniques to the preparation and serving of basic food products.
TS118 Culinary Arts II
Grade 12 - Year - 3 Credits
Prerequisite: TS117
In this course, students will continue to acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the food service industry, as well as expand their technical skills. Students will practice kitchen safety and sanitation, apply nutritional principles to food preparation and storage, perform a wide range of more advanced food preparation techniques including garde manger and baking, refine their dining room serving skills, develop menus, perform on-site and off-site catered functions, and strengthen their business and math skills. Upon completion of TS118, students will be eligible to take the Servsafe assessment provided by the Education Foundation of the National Restaurant Association.
TS118INT Culinary Arts II Internship
Grade 12 - Year - 1 Credit
Students registered for TS118INT will take Culinary Arts II (TS118) and will have an additional block designated as Culinary Arts II Internship, if approved. Documentation must be submitted and approved by the student, parent, teacher, business representative, and career counselor prior to any student beginning an internship. Students may earn one standard unit of credit toward graduation for internships of at least a 280-hour duration and by working continuously throughout the school year. If a student does not complete 280 hours, the student will not earn credit.
TS132/TS133 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I/II
Grade 11 or 12 - Year - 3 Credits
Students will be enrolled in a three-block course where upon successful completion of the HVAC/R I curriculum, students will continue with HVAC/R II, for a total of three credits. HVAC/R I prepares students to install, repair, and maintain the operating conditions of heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Students will work with piping and tubing, study heat and electricity, install duct systems, and learn the necessary skills to comply with EPA regulations. Instruction will also include lab and trade safety, detailed work with control systems, mathematics for HVAC/R, and customer relation skills. All students will obtain the required OSHA 10 safety credential. In HVAC/R II, students will refine their basic skills and technical knowledge to prepare them for employment in the HVAC/R field. These skills include installing air conditioning equipment, ductwork, heat pumps, and furnaces. In addition, students will learn the theory of design for HVAC/R equipment, as well as techniques for proper maintenance and service of residential and commercial facilities. Students will be instructed utilizing the NCCER Apprenticeship post-secondary education curriculum. If a student passes all assessments within the core and HVAC/R modules, they will complete one year of the NCCER post-secondary apprenticeship education program and earn a high school industry credential. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
TS123 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration II
Grade 12 - Year - 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration I
Students who are enrolled in and successfully complete HVAC/R I during the 2023-2024 school year will have the option to take HVAC/R II during the 2024-2025 school year. All future students will take the combined HVAC/R I/II course moving forward. Students will refine their basic skills and technical knowledge to prepare them for employment in the HVAC/R field. These skills include installing air conditioning equipment, ductwork, heat pumps, and furnaces. In addition, students will learn the theory of design for HVAC/R equipment, as well as techniques for proper maintenance and service of residential and commercial facilities. If a student passes all assessments within the core and HVAC/R modules, they will complete one year of the NCCER post-secondary apprenticeship education program and earn a high school industry credential. Students may have the opportunity to take part in a work-based learning experience during the following year. Students may also have the opportunity to take the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification for Refrigerant Recovery.
TS128/TS129 Carpentry I/II
Grade 11 or 12 - Year - 3 Credits
Students will be enrolled in a three-block course where upon successful completion of the Carpentry I curriculum, students will continue with Carpentry II, for a total of three credits. Carpentry I is the building block for achieving high-level construction industry skills that can result in an exciting and lucrative career. With an emphasis on safety, students are taught to use hand and power tools, cut stock, apply construction mathematics, and interpret blueprints. Carpentry II leads to successful transition into post-secondary education or careers in carpentry and related fields such as construction management, architecture, and others. Students will become proficient in assembling and installing various types of residential construction components that are current with industry standards, including rigging and job-estimating procedures, forming foundations, framing floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, trusses, roofing materials, stairs, exterior doors and windows, decks, and porches. All students will obtain the required OSHA 10 safety credential. Students will be instructed utilizing the NCCER Apprenticeship post-secondary education curriculum. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
TS125 Carpentry II
Grade 12 - Year - 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Carpentry I
Students who are enrolled in and successfully complete Carpentry I during the 2023-2024 school year will have the option to take Carpentry II during the 2024-2025 school year. All future students will take the combined Carpentry I/II course moving forward. Carpentry II leads to successful transition into post-secondary education or careers in carpentry and related fields such as construction management, architecture, and others. Students are taught the safe use of hand and power tools common to the industry to complement their OSHA 10 safety credential earned in Carpentry I. Students will become proficient in assembling and installing various types of residential construction components that are current with industry standards, including rigging and job-estimating procedures, forming foundations, framing floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, trusses, roofing materials, stairs, exterior doors and windows, decks, and porches. If a student passes all assessments within the NCCER core and carpentry modules, they will complete one year of the NCCER post-secondary apprenticeship education program and earn a high school industry credential. Students may have the opportunity to take part in a work-based learning experience during the following year.
TS130/TS131 Electricity I/II
Grade 11 or 12 - Year - 3 Credits
Students will be enrolled in a three-block course where upon successful completion of the Electricity I curriculum, students will continue with Electricity II, for a total of three credits. In Electricity I, students develop skills in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. They also study electrical theory, navigate the National Electrical Code Book, select and install conductors, and work with panelboards, switchboards, and generators. All students will obtain the required OSHA 10 safety credential. Students will be instructed utilizing the NCCER Apprenticeship postsecondary education curriculum. If a student passes all assessments within the core and electricity modules, they will complete one year of the NCCER post-secondary apprenticeship education program. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to obtain CPR/First Aid certification.
TS127 Electricity II
Grade 12 - Year - 3 Credits
Prerequisite: Electricity I
Students who are enrolled in and successfully complete Electricity I during the 2023-2024 school year will have the option to take Electricity II during the 2024-2025 school year. All future students will take the combined Electricity I/II course moving forward. Students continue to develop skills in the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical systems. They also study electrical theory and mathematical problems related to electricity, navigate the National Electrical Code Book, select and install conductors, examine lighting, communication, and power systems, and work with conduit and raceways, panel boards, switchboards, grounding systems, and generators. If a student passes all assessments within the core and electricity modules, they will complete one year of the NCCER post-secondary apprenticeship education program and earn a high school industry credential. Students may have the opportunity to take part in a work-based learning experience during the following year.