37 Early Childhood Care & Education
The Early Childhood Care and Education program aligns its curriculum with the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Career & Technical Education Child Development Associate (CDA)-Ready curriculum. All components of our Early Childhood Care and Education program prepare students to earn the CDA national certification. To become CDA ready, students complete 120 hours of formal training through multiple modalities, such as: active accredited trainings, project-based learning, research and field observations, and web-based distance education. Students gain experience as they rotate through various in-house preschool programs. Students create portfolios and professional development records that document their training and 480 hours of experience working with children in a preschool environment. Agreements with various colleges can provide students with between six and 15 undergraduate credits in early childhood education after completing the program.
Electrical & Mechanical Systems
The Electrical & Mechanical Systems program enables students to gain the necessary skills to pursue electrical or mechanical engineering programs in college. Instruction is provided in the following areas: AC and DC machines, blueprint reading, commercial/ industrial wiring, emergency powers systems, motor controls and single-and three-phase transformers. Through classroom theory, lab work and real-world, hands-on experiences, graduates of this program are prepared to continue their education in college or seek entry-level employment in the electrical trades.
Engine Technology
The Engine Technology and Recreational Vehicles program prepares students with the skills to troubleshoot and repair residential, commer- cial, and recreational outdoor power equipment and small engine. The program is aligned with the industry- recognized Equipment Engine Training Council (EETC) certification program, and includes engine repair and rebuilding, performance upgrades and the repair of various systems. The systems covered in the program include fuel, electronic, lubrication, cooling and braking systems. Maintenance procedures are a key component of the program as they relate to welding, fabrication and machining. The use of computer technology in a customer service- and
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teamwork-based learning environment, is a major focus of the program. Career advancement in this field is largely dependent upon post-secondary education and successful work experience.
Health Career Pathways
Students explore the many exciting career pathways available in the health and medical occupations fields. They study vital signs, adult and pediatric patient assessment, ambulatory devices, and direct patient care. Direct clinical observation experience in a health care setting may be arranged to prepare students for a variety of careers in the health care industry. The Health Occupations program combines instruction in anatomy and physiology, growth and development, health careers, medical abbreviations, medical ethics, medical terminology, and nutrition. An emphasis is placed on communication and leadership skills, computer literacy and medical math. Many graduates of this program choose to continue their education to pursue careers in nursing, sports medicine, physical therapy and radiology.
HVAC/ Refrigeration Technology
The HVAC/Refrigeration Technology program provides students with the opportunity to install, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Students in the program develop the skills needed to assemble and install tubing and piping systems, motors, compressors, control devices, valves and thermostats. Blueprints and schematics for related equipment and systems are also studied. In addition, basic electrical and control circuit concepts are taught and applied. Classroom presentations are reinforced by hands-on projects that enhance the learning experience. Graduates of the program may choose to continue their education in a post-secondary technical program, pursue an apprenticeship, or gain entry-level employment in the HVAC/refrigeration field.
Marketing & Financial Services
The Marketing and Financial Services program at TCHS Brandywine is designed to train students for careers in sales and customer service in banking, retail and many other fields. Students are also academically prepared to pursue postsecondary degrees in business administration, accounting, marketing, and finance. The student-operated branch of the Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union,
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