Southwest DeKalb High School – Maintenance and Light Repair 3

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This pathway is a sequence of courses which, when combined with traditional mathematics and science courses in high school, introduces students to the scope, rigor and discipline of engineering.  This pathway will introduce students to the field of engineering technology.  Students will solve problems using common engineering practices. Students will be acquainted with the major fields of engineering and with the diverse functions engineers and technologists perform. Students will be familiar with the paths and certifications that can lead to careers in engineering and engineering technology.  Students will understand and demonstrate communication skills necessary in the field of engineering. They will employ an individual and team approach while solving engineering problems. \*Levels 1, 2, and 3 are required for pathway completion. Drafting and design is the process of turning ideas of how things should be constructed into technical drawings.  These drawings are based on sketches and calculations made by engineers, surveyors, architects and/or scientists.  The drawings provide visual guidelines such as dimensions, materials to be used, and procedures to be followed to build everything from manufactured products such as spacecraft, automobiles, and industrial machinery to structures such as homes, office buildings, and oil and gas pipelines. \*Levels 1, 2, and 3 are required for pathway completion. This pathway includes classroom instruction and hands-on laboratory performance of the basic tasks included in the initial training required for employment in the automotive service field as identified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). The courses include the development of basic technical skills required in steering and suspension, electrical and electronics, brakes, and engine performance. \*Levels 1, 2, and 3 are required for pathway completion.