Clear Lake High School – Principles of Manufacturing (CCHS)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Location: CCHS; students must provide their own transportation. This is the first course in a sequence of 3 courses designed to provide introductory skills and a basic understanding of the metal technology and machining industry. Students will learn about career opportunities and requirements for entry into the metal manufacturing industry. Topics covered will include recognizing metal types, shop safety, hand tools, sheet metal, measurements, and understanding blueprints. Basic welding techniques and sandcasting. Student will learn operation of CNC vertical milling machines, CNC lathes, hydraulic shears, CNC press brake, and the manual Mill and Lathe. Location: CCHS; students must provide their own transportation. This course is a continuation of Principles of Manufacturing. It is designed to provide intermediate-level skills and a further understanding of machine shop operations. Students will continue to refine their metal technology skills and will be required to make a sheet metal project, a lathe project, and a vertical milling project. Students will participate in the H.U.N.C.H. program (High Schools United with NASA to Create Hardware) where they will work in cooperation with NASA to design, model, and assist in the manufacturing of parts for space.