Lake County High School
Technology Campus
The Lake County High School Technology Campus (formerly the Lake County Area Vocational Center) is located adjacent to the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois. The Vocational Center, which encompasses 203,00 square feet, is equipped with the latest equipment and machinery in order to provide students with valuable hands-on experience. Students who choose to attend the Area Vocational Center earn high school credits as they receive training in the program of their choice. Twenty vocational programs are offered at the Vocational Center, each for a 2-hour period daily. The traditional vocational concept of “Learn by Doing” is the underlying theme of instructional experience at the Vocational Center. Emphasis is placed on students participating in actual or simulated job and production situations. Busing is provided by NCCHS to and from the Vocational Center. Students must maintain a “C” or better to continue in the program. Student attendance and behavior will be monitored throughout program for continuing enrollment in the program.
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Course Descriptions
automotive service
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program will provide students with a solid foundation of skills to enter the automotive service industry. Students will be able to continue their training in factory sponsored training programs at a local community college or private technical school. Training in the program emphasizes the development of skills in the core service areas utilizing factory procedures and industry standards in the school’s fully operational repair shop. Instruction will feature training on brakes, steering and suspension, electrical systems, engine rebuilding, and engine performance. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to take the ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification exams in the areas emphasized in the program. Junior students may choose to participate in the A-YES Pathway (Automotive Youth Educational System) or the ACE Pathway (Automotive Career Exploration) designed to integrate basic skill mastery during internships with local business partners.
building trades
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program is designed to prepare students for careers in the building construction trades. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with hands-on training over a two-year period in each of the following areas: safety practices, the proper use of hand and power tools, carpentry, plumbing, roofing, siding, dry walling, masonry, finished trimming, and various other areas. Upon mastery of the skills doer the basic hand and power tool used in the field, students will develop basic construction techniques and job planning skills in the lab. All lab work is followed up with applications at the project house built by the students, financed by the school, and sold to the general public. Internships are available with local business partners.
collision repair
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
The program is certified by NATEF (National Automotive Teachers Education Foundation). This program provides students with the fundamental skills of the automotive collision repair industry. Instruction in the program emphasizes both the repair and the refinishing skills associated with restoring a damaged automobile to factory specifications. Using an industry-endorsed curriculum, students will develop core skills in automobile construction, sheet metal damage repair, MIG welding, and basic refinishing. Upon mastery of the skills in core areas, students will gain skills in damage estimating, shop management, heavy collision repair, and finish matching. Students will be prepared to take the ASE certification exams in the areas emphasized in the program and will also be eligible to earn I-CAR Gold Class training points. Internships are available with local business partners.
computer aided drafting
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program is designed for the student interested in studying application of automated computer design technology and its application in electrical, mechanical, and architectural design. Students are first trained in fundamental 2-D computer drafting techniques, followed by 3-D modeling, solid modeling, and rendering. AutoDesk™ Solid Works™ and Pro/Engineering™ software will be used in the laboratory for all basic instruction in the course. All students will demonstrate basic skills in each of the three areas of specialization before continuing their training in a specific field. Internships are available with local business partners.
computer electronics repair
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program will prepare students for careers in computer and electronics fields (radio, radar, fiber optics). Through hands-on activities, students will use schematic drawings, various types of test equipment, and the technicians tools required to diagnose, adjust, test and repair computers and electronic devices. Microelectronics, solid-state devises, numbering systems, and logic circuits relating to digital computers will be mastered. Students will install, maintain, upgrade, and repair microcomputer hardware and software on workstations and network systems. This program will prepare students for the A+ Certification Exam, which is a nationally recognized industry-based certification for computer technicians capable of providing technical support and service in all PC environments. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to diagnose hardware or software failures and perform the actions necessary to correct the problems based on knowledge of the system's operation. Additionally, students will learn how to provide the necessary support services to system users. Internships are available to students with local business partners.
computer networking (cisco)
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program is designed to develop practical computer networking knowledge and skills in a hands-on environment. Students will learn the principles and practice of designing, building, and maintaining computer networks. This program will also prepare students for the Cisco Certified Networking Associate Exam (CCNA), which is an industry-based certification for network technicians who have demonstrated the capability to install, configure, and operate simple-routed LAN, routed WAN, and switched LAN networks. Internships are available with local business partners.
cosmetology
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 4 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program presents the theory, principles, and skills necessary to become a licensed cosmetologist in the State of Illinois. Students will acquire the 1500 clock hours of experience required for licensing while learning how to perform shampoos, makeovers, facials, hair styling, manicuring, sculptured nails, permanent waving, hair coloring, and cutting. Students will develop skills in each of the areas mentioned while practicing their techniques in a lab setting. Following the lab phase of the program, students will reinforce their training by working on clients in the Technology Campus salon. Internships are available with local business partners.
culinary arts
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program provides culinary and hospitality education designed to prepare students for the many positions in the hospitality industry. Students will gain skills and knowledge in food preparation, nutrition, menu planning, sanitation, equipment operation, inventory control, purchasing, and front-of-the-house customer service skills. Students will also be enrolled in the ProStart program, which is co-sponsored by the Illinois Restaurant Association. Students will utilize their skills by planning, organizing, and preparing several culinary creations for guests. Second year students will gain advanced culinary and hospitality experience and will be eligible for ProStart certification skills. Internships are available with local business partners
early childhood education
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program is designed to prepare students for careers in early childhood education. Students will implement age-appropriate activities in one of the two operating preschool labs. Students will gain skills in developing activities and educational lessons for the preschool children in creative arts, math, science, music, language, social and emotional development. Instruction will also focus on the positive guidance of child behavior and their development. Students will also be introduced to the organizational management and operation of preschools, and childcare facilities. Internships are available with local business partners.
emergency medical services
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program prepares students to take the licensure examination of the Illinois Department of Public Health to become an EMT-B. This is a course of instruction in basic emergency medical services as prescribed by the State of Illinois and includes classroom instruction, practical demonstration, testing, and clinical experience in a hospital emergency department. The emergency services system, the responsibilities of emergency service personnel, and professionalism will be emphasized. Students will learn American Heart Association health care provider CPR, patient assessment, stabilization, and initial pre-hospital medical treatment of injured and ill –patients. Students will be expected to produce a portfolio to share with potential affiliated departments within the county. Internships are available with local business / industry partners.
firefighting
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level fire fighter positions. Students will learn through classroom and guided practice activities the essentials of fire suppression which includes: understanding fire chemistry, wearing personal protective clothing, identifying ropes, tying knots, using fire extinguishers, performing forcible entry, carrying and raising ladders, operating self-contained breathing apparatus, employing search and rescue techniques, working with ventilation tools and practicing hose evolutions on an operating fire engine all in a safety conscious environment. These skills along with leadership and communication skills will prepare the student for certification through employment opportunities with many fire departments.
graphic design
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
The Graphic Design program provides an understanding of the graphic design and desktop publishing industry. Study will place major emphasis on desk top publishing using the program Quark XPress®, Adobe® Photoshop™, and Adobe® Illustrator™. During this course, students will design and produce standard page layouts and graphics for a variety of print publications. Students will also learn basic drawing skills using a variety of art techniques and media. During the second year, students will work on advanced print projects and will also be introduced to the making of web, multimedia, and televising graphics.
health care assisting
Grades: 12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 1 Year
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as nursing assistants. Students are also prepared for future entry into nursing education programs. Training will include the development of basic nursing skills through lecture, laboratory demonstrations, practice, and clinical experience. Students will also gain skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the written examination for nurse assistant state certification, which is required in this field. Instruction in this program includes a minimum of 40 clinical hours held in long-term facility in the community. Attendance at clinical sites is mandatory for state certification. This program leads to a certification of completion recorded with the Illinois Department of Public Health. Students in this program must be Seniors.
information processing
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program prepares students for college and the business world offering MOS certification preparation and many college credits. Students will start with basic computer literacy learning how a computer works. Second, students will gain keyboarding skills by using proper “touch” keyboarding techniques, then move on to speed and accuracy building. Next, students will prepare to take the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certification exams. This exam provides a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise by evaluating overall comprehension of Microsoft Office XP® applications including: Word®, Excel®, PowerPoint®, and Access®. Last, the Visual Basic 6.0® part of the course explains the beginning principles involved in developing software applications. Students will use the Internet to support the modern office. They will also perform assignments that emulate real office environments including projects for real businesses through internships.
java/c++ programming
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This course is designed to provide instruction in the fundamentals of computer science using the Java™ programming language. Students will be able to develop professional programs using realistic hands-on interdisciplinary exercises. This program will prepare students for the Computer Science Advanced Placement (AP) Exam. The curriculum will follow the AP Java subset as prescribed by the College Board. After completion of the core curriculum, Java, the students have the option to focus on programming using C++, OpenGL, or Foundational Classes. Internships and job shadowing opportunities are available through our local business and industry partners.
machine shop
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
As a National Machining Skills Standards Project, the Machine Shop program offers students the opportunity to develop the high tech skills of the machining industry. Through participation in an apprenticeship program, students will prepare for careers as tool and die makers, pattern makers, machinists, and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programmers. The machining trades are the backbone of manufacturing and receive excellent wages and benefits. Students who complete the apprenticeship program will enter the workforce with current practical work experience. That same experience will aid the student interested in continuing their education in engineering or Computer Aided Design.
medical care assisting
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program provides learning opportunities for students to gain understanding of medical theory, principles, and skills to prepare them for entry-level positions in medical offices, clinics, and other medical environments. Students receive their core training in medical terminology, communication and interpersonal skills, basic body structure and function, and the principles of infection control and medical asepsis. Advanced students gain skills to assist physicians and experience in the performance of basic laboratory and diagnostic testing. Internships are available with local business partners.
multimedia technology
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program will prepare students for a variety of careers in digital media and technology. The Multimedia Technology curriculum includes cross platform applications using current software and hardware for multimedia authoring, 2D and 3D computer graphics, image editing, animation, web page design, digital video editing, and sound recording. Fundamentals of design principles and technology are integrated to provide students with the understanding needed to produce high-quality multimedia. Students will gain skills in project management needed to take on a leadership role. Instruction is reinforced with lab work and available internships with local business partners.
photographic design
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program provides an understanding of the photography and digital imaging industry. Students will receive extensive training in traditional black and white photography, which includes taking, developing, and printing black and white photographs. Digital photography, portrait photography, and advertising photography skills are also taught as part of the program. Study will also place a major emphasis on digital imaging using the program Adobe® Photoshop™. Internships are available with local business partners.
television production
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program will prepare students for a career in the communications industry. The Television Production curriculum provides basic training on studio and ENG cameras, technical directing, directing, audio board operation, graphics, and editing of videotape. The program provides a fully equipped television studio and control room. Students enrolled in the program will gain skills needed to obtain an entry-level position in a broadcast facility. Internships are available with local business partners.
welding / fabrication
Grades: 11-12
Credits: 3 per year
Length: 2 Years
This program provides hands-on experiences gained from extensive practice and application of knowledge learned. The welding / Fabrication Lab organization and operation simulate a “real world” on the job atmosphere. In addition to technical skills, students learn about employer / employee relationships in preparation for the world of work. Units of instruction include: shop safety, oxy-fuel welding and burning, arc welding, (stick, MIG, TIG), plasma arc cutting, and automatic shape cutting. Layout and fit-up, blueprint reading, and weld symbols are used to fabricate of variety of metal projects. Students use various NDT (Non-destructive) and DT (destructive) type testing and inspection procedures. The American Welding Society (AWS) recognizes the technology campus’ welding program as an Educational Instruction Member. Students can certify their welding skills to meet the AWS structural welding code. Internships are available with local business partners.