Mission Trails ROP

Manufacturing and Product Development

SECTOR INFORMATION
Manufacturing and Product Development

Manufacturing and Product Development Sector courses are designed to prepare students for entry-level positions as welding apprentices or industrial drafter trainees or related fields. Students study skills such as reading blueprints, cutting and welding metal, manufacturing processes, mechanisms, planning, preparation, interpreting and preparation of engineering and architectural drawings using drafting tools and Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, all necessary for entry-level positions in welding or industrial drafting fields.

AVAILABLE PATHWAYS

For more information on pathway sequences and courses, refer to the CTE Handbook.

Welding and Materials Joining Pathway
Graphic Production Pathway

Employment opportunity:

MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Employment opportunity:

Entry Level (w/H.S. diploma)	Technical Level (w/AA or AS or certificate)	Professional Level (w/BA or BS degree)
Welder helper Mechanical helper Welding apprentice Industrial drafter trainee	Manufacturing technician Entry-level quality control inspector Welding Inspector Entry-level CAD drafter CAD technician	Welding engineer Quality control engineer Mechanical Engineer Associate Foundry Engineer CAD designer

Post- secondary opportunities:

Hartnell College:

For students who complete this pathway, the following programs are offered at Hartnell Community College. Students may continue studies in this area and potentially earn the following degrees and certificates: Associate of Science in Welding Technology, Certificate of Achievement in Welding Technology.