Thompson Valley High School is part of the Thompson School District and is focused primarily on offering concurrent enrollment carpentry courses on the Thompson Valley High School campus. Students also have access to the Thompson Career Center and Aims campuses for tuition-free concurrent courses where they can also earn college credit in high school.
Thompson Valley High School
Thompson Valley High School partners with Aims to offer students the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credit in high school through concurrent enrollment.
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CAR 1005 - Job Site Layout and Blueprint Reading
Introduces blue-print reading and how they apply to the construction site. Includes in-depth introduction to site layout (materials and methods). Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
1
ASE 1001 - Auto Shop Orientation
Covers safety instruction in the shop and on the automobile. Emphasis on the proper use and care of test equipment, precision measuring and machining equipment, gaskets, adhesives, tubing, wiring, jacks, presses, and cleaning equipment and techniques. Differential tuition rates apply. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
2
ASE 1070 - Laboratory Experience I
Continues to build upon the principles that are expected to be understood by students. . Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours.https://www.aims.edu/departments/cashiers-office/tuition-feesDifferential tuition rates apply
Course Prerequisites
ASE 1001 or DPM 1001 with a grade of "C" or better
Credits
0 to 6
CAR 1000 - Introduction to Carpentry
Provides a basic introduction to construction work for all crafts. This course specifically applies to construction sites. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
1
CAR 1001 - Basic Safety
An overview of safety concerns and procedures in the construction field. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
1
CAR 1002 - Hand and Power Tools
Focuses on basic hand and power tools including stationary tools. Emphasizes a hands-on approach to proper and safe use of these tools as it applies to the construction envirorment and is taught in conjunction with a lab or framing class. Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credits
1