Manufacturing
The Manufacturing career cluster focuses on planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and process engineering. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from welder and machinist to industrial engineering technician and semi-conductor processing technician.
Details about Programs of Study and courses offered within the Manufacturing career cluster are below.
Manufacturing Programs of Study
Electronics Technology
The Electronics Technology program prepares students to design, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and components across multiple applications while building skills in schematics, drafting and applied mathematics.
This program is offered at the Plano ISD CTE Center.
Welding
The Welding program equips students with hands-on experience in metal fabrication using advanced tools and technologies, while preparing them with industry certifications for high-demand, high-paying welding careers in Texas.
This program is offered at the Plano ISD CTE Center.
Robotics Technology
The Robotics Technology program equips students with the hands-on skills to design, operate and maintain robotic and automated systems — preparing them for high-tech careers in fields like manufacturing, deep-ocean exploration and advanced engineering.
This program is offered at the Plano ISD CTE Center.