Natural Resources - Mechanical and Small Engines
Imagine Yourself...
Working with heavy equipment
Welding and doing metal fabrication
Repairing small engines
What will I learn...
Students in Natural Resources Agricultural Mechanics program are offered a unique opportunity to gain experience working and operating heavy equipment, welding, small power equipment and electricity. Students learn about and practice Arc and Tig welding as well as plasma cutting for metal fabrications. Students also learn about hydraulic systems and safe equipment handling. This is an excellent program for students interested in industrial mechanics.
Additionally...
Students in this program learn welding and metal fabrication skills that makes them job ready after graduation
Earn certification for National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation
Students interested in attending college to major in mechanical engineering or industrial mechanics will benefit from this program
Advisory Committee
The Center for Technology has long-standing partnerships with businesses and industry leaders through program advisory committees. The goal of these committees is to ensure that CTE's programs meet and exceed industry standards. Advisory Committees meet twice per year. Posted below are the most recent minutes.
Advisory Committee Meeting Warning/Agenda - October 30th, 2024
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes - June 2024
Advisory Committee Meeting Warning/Agenda/Minutes - December 8, 2023
Email Tyler Siddens, Natural Resources Mechanical Instructor
Email Dave Cousino, Natural Resources Mechanical - Instructional Aide
Email Lindsay Ackley, CTE Counseling Coordinator
Email Kate McDonald, Career & Tech Ed Special Populations Coordinator
Email John Dowman, Co-op Coordinator
Program Time 10:05 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Phone: (802) 857-7608
High School Credits Earned
Math (1 credit)
Science (1 credit)
English (1 credit)
Electives (3 credits)
Post-Secondary Industry- Recognized Credentials
OSHA 10 Agriculture
National Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation Program
First Aid / CPR
Career Work Experiences
Work-based learning, school to work cooperative opportunities and apprenticeship for students are available with many of CTE's local partnering businesses such as: Hazelett Strip-Casting, Vermont Army National Guard, Essex Junction Park & Recreation, Blodgett Ovens, Casella Waste, Fab-Tech
What's Next / Employment in the Field
Graduates from this program gain employment in municipalities often working and operating on heavy equipment.
Career work experience positions in small engine repair and welding are available to advanced students who qualify and are selected.