Anson Technical College - Yearbook (Polkton, NC)

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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

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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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ADULT BASIC EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT The Adult Basic Education program of Anson Technical College is designed to provide for the fundamental educational needs of adults 18 years of age or older. Instruction is given in speaking, reading and writing the English language; arithme- tic; science; and social studies. Each class allows the individual to achieve his goals at his own pace. The classes offer quality education to be used to enrich personal lives, enhance employment potential, and make citizens more valuable members of the communi- ty. Many students qualify to earn high school diplomas through community classes. The Human Resources Development Program which is part of the Community Services Division is designed to give individualized assistance in upgrading one ' s educational level and in preparing one to become a more promising candidate in the community and the world of work. This program is available for the unemployed people who have the desire to advance and become gainfully employed. 12