MANUFACTURING PATHWAY: PRODUCTION This plan of study can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners work to achieve their career goals.
Courses listed within this plan are options for recommended coursework. The learner’s plan should be individualized to meet his/her educational and career goals. This plan should
also be customized with the educational institution’s specific course titles and meet college ready/work ready requirements.
Educational levels to be considered (check all that apply): ___ On-the-job training ___ Apprenticeship ___ Military Training ___ Certificate/License
___Associate Degree ___Bachelor Degree ___ Professional Degree
Manufacturing - Production Pathway SAMPLE OCCUPATIONS
NOTE: Interest Inventory Administered and Interpreted. Tentative Plan of Study Initiated for all learners. ■ Assembler
Social Career and Technology ■ Automated Manufacturing Technician
English/ Other Elective and
Grade
Education (CTE) Majors
Level
Math Science Studies/ ■ Calibration Technician
Language Arts *Italicized majors hotlink to additional course Required Courses
Sciences ■ Electrical Installer and Repairer
information
HIGH SCHOOL/ TECHNOLOGY CENTER ■ Electromechanical Equipment
S 9 English/LA I Algebra I Biology I Oklahoma *Adv CNC Machinist *Adv Manual Machinist Computer Technology or Assembler
*Engine Lathe Operational Technician *Milling Foreign Language ■ Extruding and Drawing Machine
E ↓ English/LA II Geometry Chemistry History
Machine Operational Technician *Automation Fine Arts or Speech
C 10 English/LA III Algebra II Physics American Technician Asst *Manufacturing Specialist - Setter/Set-Up Operator
O ↓ English/LA IV Trigonometry (Upper History Financial Literacy
Engine Lathe Operator *Manufacturing ■ Foundry Worker
N 11 or other upper division lab U.S. Gov’t Experience *Manufacturing Specialist - CNC
■ Grinding, Lapping, and Buffing
Machinist Asst *Grinder Operational Technician Additional courses to
D ↓ level math sciences) Economics support career goal: Machine Operator
*Drill Press Operator *CADD/CAM Mechanical
A 12 courses: Geography
Academic/Career Advisement Provided
Specialist *CNC/CAM Technician *CNC Technology Education ■ Hand Packer and Packager
R Pre-Calculus World History Machinist Asst *CNC Manufacturing Technician TechConnect
Y Calculus *CNC Machinist *Engine Lathe Operator CAD Drafting and Design
■ Hoist and Winch Operator
Statistics *Electronics Assembler *Grinder Operator Pre-Engineering ■ Instrument Maker
*Manual Machinist *Milling Machine Operator
*Production Workforce Transition NOTE: ■ Large Printing Press Machine Setter
Cooperative Alliance courses may be listed here. and Set-Up Operator
COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY ■ Machine Operator
P -English Comp I -College -Biological -American -Quality Assurance Concepts and TECHNOLOGY CENTER ■ Medical Appliance Maker
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O -English Comp II Algebra Science Government Techniques NOTE: Attainment of a CTE ■ Micro and Nano Fabrication
S -Physical -Psychology -Safety in the Workplace major at a technology Technicians
T Science center may be completed as ■ Milling Machine Setter and Set-Up
S -Speech/Oral -Computer -Chemistry -American - Problem Solving and Teamwork a high school student or an Operator
E 14 Communications Applications History adult. Career Major courses
■ Millwright
C -Geography may count for college credit.
O ■ Pattern and Model Maker
NOTE: Use the
N 15 Continue courses in your area of specialization postsecondary institution’s ■ Precision Layout Worker
D degree plan to help ■ Sheet Metal Worker
A customize the learner’s plan ■ Solderer and Brazier
R 16 Complete Production Major (4-year degree program) with regard to degrees, ■ Tool and Die Maker
Y licenses, certification, etc. ■ Welder
Opportunities for experience/training for high school or postsecondary learner:
___Career and Technology Education student organization ___ Internship/work study ___Job shadowing ___Mentorship
___ Part-time employment ___Volunteer work in charitable/community organizations ___Work based/work site learning
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(Learner Signature) (Parent/Guardian Signature) (School Official Signature)
Dates: Freshman review _______ Sophomore review _____ Junior Review _____ Senior Review _____ Grade 13 review ____ Grade 14 review ____
Sample plan adapted from States’ Career Clusters Initiatives Pathway Plans of Study