NB Tech CTE Academies
Agriscience Academy
Program Description
The production, processing, marketing, distribution, financing, and development of agricultural commodities and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products/resources.
Course Offering Post Secondary
Articulation
Environmental Management x
Fish and Wildlife x
Forestry x
Aquaculture Science x
Residential Landscape Establishment and Maintenance
x
Nursery Production and Management x
Landscape Design and Management x
AgriscienceAcademy Continued
Career Readiness Indicators (Credentials)
Landscape Management Technician
Pesticide Safety
Employment OpportunitiesLand Surveyor Mean hourly Salary: $26.25Employment Annual Growth: 2.51%
Landscape ArchitectMean hourly Salary: $25.18Employment Annual Growth: 1.68%
Landscape OccupationsMean hourly Salary: $10.66Employment Annual Growth: 1.45%
Tree SurgeonMean hourly Salary: $15.79Employment Annual Growth: 1.07%
Soil Classifier, ProfessionalMean hourly Salary: $33.97Employment Annual Growth: 0.60%
*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor
Automotive TechnologyAcademy
Program Description
Working on today's cars requires an understanding in the science and technology that goes into the modern, highly-sophisticated automobile. At NB Tech, students spend time in the classroom and then apply what they've learned to actual shop projects. Our facilities include modern tools and diagnostic equipment in step with many of today's successful shops.
Course Offering FSCC Dual Enrollment
Maintenance and Light Repair A X
Maintenance and Light Repair B X
Maintenance and Light Repair C X
Maintenance and Light Repair D X
Automotive Service Technician A X
Automotive Service Technician B X
Automotive Service Technician C X
Automotive Service Technician D X
Career Readiness Indicators
ASE Student Credentials
Maintenance and Light Repair
Suspension and Steering
Brakes
Electrical/Electronics Systems
Engine Performance
Engine Repair
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Manual Drive Train and Axle
Heating and Air Conditioning
Job OutlookAutomotive Service Technician Mean Hourly Salary: $17.78Employment Annual Growth: 1.84%
*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor
Automotive TechnologyAcademyContinued
AVIATIONAcademy
Program DescriptionEnterprise State Community College Program
The Airframe Technology program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) written, oral, and practical examinations required for certification as an aviation maintenance technician with an airframe endorsement. FAA certification is normally required to begin a career as an aviation maintenance technician.
Course Offering2 High School Credits for
Each Course
FSCC Dual Enrollment
Aircraft Sheet Metal Structures AMT111
X
Aircraft Theory and Flight Operations AMT102
X
Airframe Systems AMT100 X
AVIATION
Academy Continue
d
Career Readiness Indicators
(Credentials)
FAA License
Job Outlook
Aircraft MechanicMean Hourly Salary:$26.55Employment Annual Growth: 1.01%
(Employment growth in this for the State of Alabama does not reflect the large amount of growth in the Gulf Coast Region due to the arrival of the AirBus Manufacturing Plant being built in Mobile. )
*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor
Building Construction
AcademyProgram Description
Carpenters make up the largest building trades occupation in the industry and those with all-around skills are in high demand. Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activities, from building highways and bridges to installing kitchen cabinets. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials. This four-level curriculum covers content such as Building Materials, Cabinet Fabrication, and Advanced Wall Systems. Course Offering FSCC Dual
Enrollment
Architecture, Construction and Systems
X
Construction Site Prep and Foundations
X
Construction Framing
Construction Finishing and Interior Systems
X
Carpentry I X
Carpentry II X
Carpentry for Residential Exteriors X
Building Construction
AcademyContinued
Career Readiness Indicators
(Credentials)
NCCER Core
NCCER Carpentry Level 1
NCCER Carpentry 1+
NCCER Construction Technology
Job Outlook ArchitectMean Hourly Salary:$36.85Employment Annual Growth: 2.23%
Electrical ContractorMean Hourly Salary:$20.19Employment Annual Growth: 1.76%
Electrical JourneymanMean Hourly Salary:$20.19Employment Annual Growth: 1.76%
General ContractorMean Hourly Salary:$42.75Employment Annual Growth: 1.14%
Home BuilderMean Hourly Salary:$42.75Employment Annual Growth: 1.14%
*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor
Cosmetology
Program Description
The Cosmetologist will be trained with entry-level skills relating to hair and nails with an emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, customer relations and salon management. The program provides the Cosmetologist with theory and skills-training in basic haircutting, hairstyling, and hair coloring. In addition to training on related hair services, nail and skin care will be introduced and implemented.
Course Offering State Board Hours
Introduction to Cosmetology x
Hair Coloring x
Chemical Services x
Salon Practices and Management x
Introduction to Nail Care Application x
State Board Practicum x
CosmetologyContinued
Career Readiness Indicators
(Credentials)
Barbicide: Infection Control Certification
Cosmetology State Licensure
Natural Hair Styling Licensure
Job OutlookCosmetologistMean Hourly Salary:$11.35Employment Annual Growth: 0.85%
Cosmetology InstructorMean Hourly Salary:$21.34Employment Annual Growth: 1.56%
*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor
Health ScienceAcademyProgram Description
Located at the North Baldwin Infirmary Complex the Health Science Academy orients students to careers that promote health, wellness, and diagnosis as well and treat injuries and diseases. Some of the careers involve working directly with people, while other involve research into diseases or collecting and formatting data and information. Students are required to have a 3.0 GPA and other qualifications. Please see application form.
Course Offering Substitute Credit
Foundations of Health Science
Health Education
Human Body Structures and Functions
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Introduction to Pharmacy
Health Science Internship I & II
Health ScienceAcademyContinued
Career Readiness Indicators
(Credentials)
CNA – Certified Nurse’s Assistant
Job Outlook
Doctor of MedicineMean Hourly Salary:$86.51Employment Annual Growth: 2.57%
Emergency Medical TechnicianMean Hourly Salary:$13.41Employment Annual Growth: 3.07%
Nurse, Anesthetist, Clinical Specialist, Midwife and RegisteredMean Hourly Salary:$26.57Employment Annual Growth: 2.52%
Job Outlook Continued
Nurse, Licensed PracticalMean Hourly Salary:$16.60Employment Annual Growth: 2.18%
Nurse, PractitionerMean Hourly Salary:$42.03Employment Annual Growth: 2.52%
PharmacistMean Hourly Salary:$57.75Employment Annual Growth: 1.89%
Pharmacy TechnicianMean Hourly Salary:$12.38Employment Annual Growth: 2.33%
Physician AssistantMean Hourly Salary:$40.10Employment Annual Growth: 3.12%
*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor
HVACRHeat, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and
Refrigeration
AcademyProgram Description
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (HVAC) program includes a study of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration for residential and light commercial equipment. Students are trained to be HVAC technicians in a real-world, hands-on lab environment. The HVAC facility is equipped with state-of-the-art HVAC systems and conventional HVAC systems. Technicians will be needed to troubleshoot and maintain HVAC systems because of the increasing number of new residential and commercial structures and to respond to the increased demand for energy management, conservation and other "green" technologies.
Course Offering FSCC Dual Enrollment
Introduction to HVACR
Introduction to Electricity for HVACR x
Heating and Heat Pump Systems x
HVACR Maintenance x
Senior Career Pathways Project x
HVACRHeat, Ventilation, Air
Conditioning and Refrigeration
AcademyContinued
Career Readiness Indicators
(Credentials)
NCCER Core
NCCER HVAC Level 1
NCCER HVAC 1+
Air Cond, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) ICE - Core
Job OutlookHeating and Air Conditioning ContractorMean Hourly Salary:$18.82Employment Annual Growth: 2.59%
*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor
Course Offering Post Secondary
Dual Enrollment
Introduction to Welding X
Applied Welding I, Plasma Arc Cutting
X
Applied Welding II, Carbon Arc Cutting
X
Applied Welding III X
Senior Career Pathway Project X
Welding TechnologyAcademy
Program DescriptionThe competency-based welding program trains the student in the safe and correct procedures used in shielded metal-arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, MIG and TIG welding, and air arc and plasma cutting. Course content also includes the safe use and care of hand and power equipment found in welding and fabrication shops. Some of the equipment includes overhead cranes, grinders, power saws, ironworker, cold saws and drill presses.
Welding TechnologyAcademy Continued
Career Readiness Indicators
(Credentials)
NCCER Core
NCCER Welding Level 1
NCCER Core Level1+
American Welding Society (AWS)
Employment Opportunities
Welders, Cutting, Soldiers and BraziersMean Hourly Salary:$20.19Employment Annual Growth: 1.80%
*Based on the Alabama Department of Labor
Dual Enrollment QualificationsFor Faulkner and Enterprise State Community Colleges
(Free College Tuition)
• 2.5 GPA Automatically Qualified
• 2.0 GPA with qualifying score on WorkKeys Assessment
• Must be 10th , 11th, or 12th Grade
• 3.0 GPA on previously taken Career Technical Education Courses
• 2.5 GPA with Qualifying Score on the Compass Assessment
• Must Be 10th, 11th, 12th Grade
• All students must qualify for Dual Enrollment to enroll in courses