Anson Technical College - Yearbook (Polkton, NC)

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CONSTRUCTION TRADES COMMERCIAL CARPENTRY Carpentry is one of the basic trades in the construction field. Carpenters construct, erect, install and repair structures of wood, plywood and wallboard, using hand and power tools. The work must conform to local building codes for both residential and commercial structures. This curriculum in carpentry is designed to train the individual to enter the trade with a background in both shop skills and related information. He must have a knowledge of mathemat- ics, blueprint reading, methods of construction and thorough knowledge of building materials. BRICK MASONRY This curriculum is designed to give the students knowledge of the fundamentals of masonry. Emphasis in the shop is placed on fundamental skills using the trowel, level line jointers, and masonry saw. Shop projects include building corners, fireplaces, chimneys, all types of bonds, and ornamen- tal work. 10

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NURSING PROGRAM The Practical Nurse Education Program prepares a person for an occupation of challenge, excitement, and reward. The practical nurse participates in various areas of health care — each providing new and different experiences. She is prepared for unlimited opportunities — hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private duty nursing, etc. In all of these areas, the Licensed Practical Nurse functions under direct supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician. During the one-year period of training, students take courses in basic nursing and related subjects at the College. They also receive a wide range of guided nursing experience in the hospital setting provided by affiliation with Union Memorial Hospital, Monroe, N.C., Anson County Hospital, Wadesboro, N.C. as well as Winchester Day Center, Monroe, N.C., Anson and Union County Health Department, Pediatrician ' s office in Monroe, N.C, and The Trainable Mentally Handicapped Class at Marshville Elementary School. Graduates of accredited programs of Practical Nurse Education are eligible to take the licensing examination given by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing. This examination is given twice each year, usually in April and October. A passing score entitles the individual to receive a license and to use the legal title of Licensed Practical Nurse. There will always be people in need, therefore, practical nurses will be needed! 9

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WELDING SPECIALIST A welder can command a well paid job in a large number of industries. His work is crucial in making new structures, new parts and manu- facturing; he is needed to maintain and repair existing equipment. Automotive, aircraft, household appliances, bridges, buildings, stor- age tanks and heavy road building equipment are only a few of the crafts demanding the welder ' s skil Great as welding opportunities are now, they are confidently expected to increase in the next ten years because of the greater use of metal and metal products. New techniques require more welding for structures that were once riv- eted and are now being welded, and some machine parts that used to be cast are now being welded instead. AUTO-DIESEL MECHANICS This curriculum provides a training program for developing the basic knowledge and skills needed to inspect, diagnose repair or adjust automotive vehicles. Manual skills are developed in practical shop works. Thorough understanding of the operating principles involved in the modern automobile comes in class assignments, discussion, and shop practices. Complexity in automotive vehicles increases each year because of scientific discovery and new engineering. These changes are reflected not only in passenger vehicles, but also in trucks, buses and a variety of powered equipment. This curriculum provides a basis for the student to compare and adapt to new techniques for servicing and repair as vehicles are changed year by year. n