Natural Resources - Mechanical

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/Minutes - December 8, 2023

Advisory Committee Meeting Warning/Agenda/Minutes - May 31, 2023

Advisory Committee Meeting Warning - December 16, 2022

Advisory Committee Meeting Warning/Agenda/Minutes Spring 2022

Email Tyler SiddensNatural Resources Mechanical Instructor 
Email Dave CousinoNatural Resources Mechanical - Instructional Aide
Email Lindsay Ackley, CTE Counseling Coordinator
Email Kate McDonald, Career & Tech Ed Special Populations 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)

Certifications

OSHA 10 Agriculture
National Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation Program
First Aid / CPR

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.