NB Tech CTE Academies

Agriscience Academy

Program Description

The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.

Course Offering Post Secondary

Articulation

Environmental Management x

Fish and Wildlife x

Forestry x

Aquaculture Science x

Residential Landscape Establishment and Maintenance

x

Nursery Production and Management x

Landscape Design and Management x

AgriscienceAcademy Continued

Career Readiness Indicators (Credentials)

Landscape Management Technician

Pesticide Safety

Employment OpportunitiesLand Surveyor Mean hourly Salary: $26.25Employment Annual Growth: 2.51%

Landscape ArchitectMean hourly Salary: $25.18Employment Annual Growth: 1.68%

Landscape OccupationsMean hourly Salary: $10.66Employment Annual Growth: 1.45%

Tree SurgeonMean hourly Salary: $15.79Employment Annual Growth: 1.07%

Soil Classifier, ProfessionalMean hourly Salary: $33.97Employment Annual Growth: 0.60%

*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor

Automotive TechnologyAcademy

Program Description

Working on today's cars requires an understanding in the science and technology that goes into the modern, highly-sophisticated automobile. At NB Tech, students spend time in the classroom and then apply what they've learned to actual shop projects. Our facilities include modern tools and diagnostic equipment in step with many of today's successful shops.

Course Offering FSCC Dual Enrollment

Maintenance and Light Repair A X

Maintenance and Light Repair B X

Maintenance and Light Repair C X

Maintenance and Light Repair D X

Automotive Service Technician A X

Automotive Service Technician B X

Automotive Service Technician C X

Automotive Service Technician D X

Career Readiness Indicators

ASE Student Credentials

Maintenance and Light Repair

Suspension and Steering

Brakes

Electrical/Electronics Systems

Engine Performance

Engine Repair

Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

Manual Drive Train and Axle

Heating and Air Conditioning

Job OutlookAutomotive Service Technician Mean Hourly Salary: $17.78Employment Annual Growth: 1.84%

*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor

Automotive TechnologyAcademyContinued

AVIATIONAcademy

Program DescriptionEnterprise State Community College Program

The Airframe Technology program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written, oral, and practical examinations required for certification as an aviation maintenance technician with an airframe endorsement. FAA certification is normally required to begin a career as an aviation maintenance technician. 

Course Offering2 High School Credits for

Each Course

FSCC Dual Enrollment

Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures AMT111

X

Aircraft Theory and Flight Operations AMT102

X

Airframe Systems AMT100 X

AVIATION

Academy Continue

d

Career Readiness Indicators

(Credentials)

FAA License

Job Outlook

Aircraft MechanicMean Hourly Salary:$26.55Employment Annual Growth: 1.01%

(Employment growth in this for the State of Alabama does not reflect the large amount of growth in the Gulf Coast Region due to the arrival of the AirBus Manufacturing Plant being built in Mobile. )

*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor

Building Construction

AcademyProgram Description

Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in the industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand. Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activities, from building highways and bridges to installing kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. This four-level curriculum covers content such as Building Materials, Cabinet Fabrication, and Advanced Wall Systems. Course Offering FSCC Dual

Enrollment

Architecture, Construction and Systems

X

Construction Site Prep and Foundations

X

Construction Framing

 Construction Finishing and Interior Systems

X

Carpentry I X

Carpentry II X

Carpentry for Residential Exteriors X

Building Construction

AcademyContinued

Career Readiness Indicators

(Credentials)

NCCER Core

NCCER Carpentry Level 1

NCCER Carpentry 1+

NCCER Construction Technology

Job Outlook ArchitectMean Hourly Salary:$36.85Employment Annual Growth: 2.23%

Electrical ContractorMean Hourly Salary:$20.19Employment Annual Growth: 1.76%

Electrical JourneymanMean Hourly Salary:$20.19Employment Annual Growth: 1.76%

General ContractorMean Hourly Salary:$42.75Employment Annual Growth: 1.14%

Home BuilderMean Hourly Salary:$42.75Employment Annual Growth: 1.14%

*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor

Cosmetology

Program Description

The Cosmetologist will be trained with entry-level skills relating to hair and nails with an emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, customer relations and salon management. The program provides the Cosmetologist with theory and skills-training in basic haircutting, hairstyling, and hair coloring. In addition to training on related hair services, nail and skin care will be introduced and implemented.

Course Offering State Board Hours

Introduction to Cosmetology x

Hair Coloring x

Chemical Services x

Salon Practices and Management x

Introduction to Nail Care Application x

State Board Practicum x

CosmetologyContinued

Career Readiness Indicators

(Credentials)

Barbicide: Infection Control Certification

Cosmetology State Licensure

Natural Hair Styling Licensure

Job OutlookCosmetologistMean Hourly Salary:$11.35Employment Annual Growth: 0.85%

Cosmetology InstructorMean Hourly Salary:$21.34Employment Annual Growth: 1.56%

*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor

Health ScienceAcademyProgram Description

Located at the North Baldwin Infirmary Complex the Health Science Academy orients students to careers that promote health, wellness, and diagnosis as well and treat injuries and diseases. Some of the careers involve working directly with people, while other involve research into diseases or collecting and formatting data and information. Students are required to have a 3.0 GPA and other qualifications. Please see application form.

Course Offering Substitute Credit

Foundations of Health Science

Health Education

Human Body Structures and Functions

Human Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Pharmacy

Health Science Internship I & II

Health ScienceAcademyContinued

Career Readiness Indicators

(Credentials)

CNA – Certified Nurse’s Assistant

Job Outlook

Doctor of MedicineMean Hourly Salary:$86.51Employment Annual Growth: 2.57%

Emergency Medical TechnicianMean Hourly Salary:$13.41Employment Annual Growth: 3.07%

Nurse, Anesthetist, Clinical Specialist, Midwife and RegisteredMean Hourly Salary:$26.57Employment Annual Growth: 2.52%

Job Outlook Continued

Nurse, Licensed PracticalMean Hourly Salary:$16.60Employment Annual Growth: 2.18%

Nurse, PractitionerMean Hourly Salary:$42.03Employment Annual Growth: 2.52%

PharmacistMean Hourly Salary:$57.75Employment Annual Growth: 1.89%

Pharmacy TechnicianMean Hourly Salary:$12.38Employment Annual Growth: 2.33%

Physician AssistantMean Hourly Salary:$40.10Employment Annual Growth: 3.12%

*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor

HVACRHeat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and

Refrigeration

AcademyProgram Description

The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (HVAC) program includes a study of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration for residential and light commercial equipment. Students are trained to be HVAC technicians in a real-world, hands-on lab environment. The HVAC facility is equipped with state-of-the-art HVAC systems and conventional HVAC systems. Technicians will be needed to troubleshoot and maintain HVAC systems because of the increasing number of new residential and commercial structures and to respond to the increased demand for energy management, conservation and other "green" technologies.

Course Offering FSCC Dual Enrollment

Introduction to HVACR

Introduction to Electricity for HVACR x

Heating and Heat Pump Systems x

HVACR Maintenance x

Senior Career Pathways Project x

HVACRHeat, Ventilation, Air

Conditioning and Refrigeration

AcademyContinued

Career Readiness Indicators

(Credentials)

NCCER Core

NCCER HVAC Level 1

NCCER HVAC 1+

Air Cond, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) ICE - Core

Job OutlookHeating and Air Conditioning ContractorMean Hourly Salary:$18.82Employment Annual Growth: 2.59%

*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor

Course Offering Post Secondary

Dual Enrollment

Introduction to Welding X

Applied Welding I, Plasma Arc Cutting

X

Applied Welding II, Carbon Arc Cutting

X

Applied Welding III X

Senior Career Pathway Project X

Welding TechnologyAcademy

Program DescriptionThe competency-based welding program trains the student in the safe and correct procedures used in shielded metal-arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, MIG and TIG welding, and air arc and plasma cutting. Course content also includes the safe use and care of hand and power equipment found in welding and fabrication shops. Some of the equipment includes overhead cranes, grinders, power saws, ironworker, cold saws and drill presses.

Welding TechnologyAcademy Continued

Career Readiness Indicators

(Credentials)

NCCER Core

NCCER Welding Level 1

NCCER Core Level1+

American Welding Society (AWS)

Employment Opportunities

Welders, Cutting, Soldiers and BraziersMean Hourly Salary:$20.19Employment Annual Growth: 1.80%

*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor

Dual Enrollment QualificationsFor Faulkner and Enterprise State Community Colleges

(Free College Tuition)

• 2.5 GPA Automatically Qualified

• 2.0 GPA with qualifying score on WorkKeys Assessment

• Must be 10th , 11th, or 12th Grade

• 3.0 GPA on previously taken Career Technical Education Courses

• 2.5 GPA with Qualifying Score on the Compass Assessment

• Must Be 10th, 11th, 12th Grade

• All students must qualify for Dual Enrollment to enroll in courses