Industrial Education

The Industrial Education Program consists of the following components:

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology
• Major Appliance and Refrigeration Repair
• Applied Welding Technology
• Building Construction Technology
• Automotive Service Technology
• Advanced Automotive Technology (Honda PACT)
• Heavy Duty Truck and Bus Mechanic
• Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
• Commercial Art Technology
• 3D Animation Technology
• Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
• Cosmetology
• Facials Specialty
• Nails Specialty
• Computer Systems Technology
• Electronic Technology

Content also includes record-keeping, basic supervisory skills, use and care of hand tools, power tools and equipment, and use of current industry standards, practices and techniques.

The course/program also provides supplemental training for persons or currently employed in these occupations.

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• The entire program is 1350 hours (Approximately 1 year and 4 months), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: A/C, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic, 250 hours
  • OCP B: A/C, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic Assistant, 250 hours
  • OCP C: A/C, Refrigeration and Heating Mechanic, 500 hours
  • OCP D: Refrigeration Mechanic, 350 hours

Class Schedule:

8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday for Full Time Students

5:00 pm - 9:15 pm, Monday - Thursday for Part Time Students (resulting in longer completion)

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10^th grade in Math, and 9^th grade in Reading and Language on the TABE Test.
 

The course/program also provides supplemental training for persons or currently employed in these occupations.

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• The entire program is 1500 hours (Approximately 1 year and 5 months), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: Appliance Assistant, 300 hours
  • OCP B: Laundry Technician, 300 hours
  • OCP C: Kitchen Technician, 450 hours
  • OCP D: Refrigeration Technician,45 hours

Class Schedule:

8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 9^th grade in Math, Reading and Language on the TABE Test.
 

The course/program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.
 

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• The entire program is 1170 hours (Approximately 1 year and 2 months), but student can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: Welder Helper/Smaw Basic, 250 hours
  • OCP B: Welder, Shielded Metal Arc, 250 hours
  • OCP C: Welder Gas Metal Arc, 125 hours
  • OCP D: Welder Flux Cored Arc, 100 hours
  • OCP E: Welder Gas-Tungsten Arc, 175 hours
  • OCP F: Welder, Pipe, 270 hours

Class Schedule:

8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 9^th grade in Math, Reading, and Language on the TABE Test.
 

Electrical Wiring: Prepare students for employment or advanced training in a variety of construction electrical industries. This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of all aspects of the Electricity Industry.

Carpentry: Prepare students for employment in the carpentry and cabinetmaking industry with a stress on basic carpentry/cabinet making skills.

This cluster of programs on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of the carpentry and cabinetmaking industry and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, technical and productions skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety and environmental issues.

Masonry: Prepare students for employment as had tile setters. The content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, proper care and use of hand tools and equipment, title setting materials, basic blueprint reading, trade math and estimating materials for tile setting.

Shop or laboratory activities are an integral part of this program and provide instructions in adhesives, bedding materials, clay wall applications, masonry bed application, layout, setting, cutting, and grouting of ceramic tile.

Plumbing: This cluster of programs focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses understanding of all aspects of the pipe industry, and demonstrates elements of the Pipe trades industry; such as planning, management, finance, technical and  productions skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

Laboratory Activities: Classroom, shop and laboratory activities are an integral part of this program. These activities include instruction in the use of the safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes found in the industry. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students in the chosen occupation. In addition, in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity, student received on the field training (at construction site).
 

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• The entire program is 1050 hours (Approximately 1 year), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: Building Construction Helper, 450 hours
  • OCP B: Building Constriction Technician, 600 hours

Class Schedule:

8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 9^th grade in Math, Reading, and Language on the TABE Test.
 

ASE areas include:

• Engine repair
• Automotive transmission/trans-axle
• Manual drive train and axles
• Suspension and steering
• Brakes
• Electrical/electronic systems
• Heating and air conditioning
• Engine performance and advanced engine performance

In addition students receive instruction in safe and efficient work practices; employability skills, basic management concepts, troubleshooting skills, communication and leadership.
 

Supplemental training is also available for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.
 

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• The entire program is 1800 hours (Approximately 1 year and 2 months), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: Automotive Lube Technician, 150 hours
  • OCP B: Automotive Services Assistance, 150 hours
  • OCP C: Engine Repair Technician, 150 hours
  • OCP D: Automotive Transmission & Trans-axle Technician, 150 hours
  • OCP E: Manual Drive Train & Axle Technician
  • OCP F: Suspension and Steering Technician, 15 hours
  • OCP G: Brake System Technician, ???
  • OCP H: Electrical/Electronic System Technician, 300 hours
  • OCP I: Heating and A/C Technician, 150 hours
  • OCP J: Engine Performance Technician, 300 hours

Class Schedule:

8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Monday - Thursday

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10^th grade in Math, and 9^th grade in Reading and Language on the TABE Test.
 

The PACT was developed as a two-year vocational training and college study program, leading to a vocational certificate and an Associate of Science degree in Automotive Service Technology. The program includes academic study, laboratory application, and on the job work experience at Honda and Acura auto dealership and repair centers.

American Honda provides the technical curriculum, product donations, advisory support, tools and technical training.

The training is conducted on late model vehicles only. American Honda continuously updates the vehicles and equipment to ensure state of the art technology for participating students.

Having a long established relationship with American Honda Corporation, the Honda PACT Program at RMEC has enjoyed an outstanding employment placement rate for graduating students. Over 95% of the graduates have been employed at a Honda Dealership or Service Center.
 

• 18 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School
• Honda PACT instructor’s recommendation
• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Driver’s License (less than six points)
• Qualify for college level academic courses as indicated by scores on a college level placement test (CPT)

• The entire program is 2250 hours (Approximately 2 years and 2 months), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: Basic Automotive Services, 135 hours
  • OCP B: Automotive Maintenance Technician, 285 hours
  • OCP C: Engine Repair Technician, 185 hours
  • OCP D: Automotive Transmission & Trans-axle Technician, 185 hours
  • OCP E: Manual Drive Train & Axle Technician, 185 hours
  • OCP F: Automotive Suspension and Steering Technician, 185 hours
  • OCP G: Automotive Brake System Technician, 185 hours
  • OCP H: Automotive Electrical/Electronic System Technician, 310 hours
  • OCP I: Automotive Heating and A/C Technician, 185 hours
  • OCP J: Automotive Engine Performance Technician, 360 hours

Class Schedule:

10:15 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10^th grade in Math, Reading and Language on the TABE Test.

**NOTE: Honda PACT Extension is located at 3350 Enterprise Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Interested students must register at RMEC. Contact the Honda PACT instructor at 305-253-9920 for further information.
 

The program content includes use and care of hand tools, power tools, specialized tools and equipment, use of current industry standards, practices, techniques and basic hydraulics welding, electricity and electronics.

The course/program also provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.
 

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• Length of Program: The entire program is 1680 hours (Approximately 1 year and 7 months), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: Diesel Engine Mechanic/Technician Helper, 360 hours
  • OCP B: Diesel Electrical and Electronics Technician, 240 hours
  • OCP C: Diesel Engine Preventive Maintenance Technician, 120 hours
  • OCP D: Diesel Equipment Preventive Maintenance Technician, 120 hours
  • OCP E: Diesel Brakes Technician, 240 hours
  • OCP F: Diesel Hydraulics Technician, 120 hours
  • OCP G: Diesel Heating and Air Conditioning Technician, 120 hours
  • OCP H: Diesel Steering and Suspension Technician, 120 hours
  • OCP I: Diesel Drive Train Technician, 240 hours

Class Schedule:

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Monday - Friday (Early Release on Friday)

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 9^th grade in Math, Reading and Language on the TABE Test.
 

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• The entire program is 1400 hours (Approximately 1 year and 4 months), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCP’s:
  • OCP A: Paint and Body Help, 500 hours
  • OCP B: Auto Collision Estimator, 100 hours
  • OCP C: Frame and Body Repairman, 150 hours
  • OCP D: Automotive Refinishing, 325 hours
  • OCP E: Auto Body Repairman, 325 hours

Class Schedule:

8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• The entire program is 1500 hours (Approximately 2 year and 2 months. This course is only offered on a part time basis), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: Desktop Publishing Assistant, 450 hours
  • OCP B: Design Technician, 450 hours
  • OCP C: Illustrator, 300 hours
  • OCP D: Print Media Artist, 300 hours

Class Schedule:

6:00 pm - 10:15 pm, Monday - Thursday

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 9^th grade in Math, Reading and Language on the TABE Test.
 

The program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following rudiments of the digital media/multimedia industry: production planning, elements of production design, storyboarding, integration of video, graphics, animation and audio elements into new media projects/productions and collaboration/teamwork. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program and include the use of keyboarding systems; computer systems and digital equipment for storage, scanning, retrieval, presentation, CD recording, video and printing purposes.
 

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• The entire program is 1050 hours (Approximately 1 year and 6 months. This course is only offered on a part time basis), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: 3-D Animation Production Assistant, 150 hours
  • OCP B: Modeler, 300 hours
  • OCP C: Texture Artist/Rigger, 300 hours
  • OCP D: Animator/Motion Capture Technician, 300 hours
  • OCP E: Auto Body Repairman, 325 hours

Class Schedule:

6:00 pm - 10:15 pm, Monday - Thursday

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10^th grade in Math, Reading and Language on the TABE Test.
 

The curriculum includes:

• Desserts
• Cakes and icings
• Soups and sauces
• Vegetables/salads/dressings
• Nutrition and sanitation
• Employability skills and safety
• Breads and rolls
• Pies and rolls
• Meats (poultry and fish)
• Sandwiches/hours d'oeuvres
• Ordering and food costing
• Serving

• Entrance Requirements: 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• The entire program is 1500 (Approximately 1 year and 6 months), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A & B: Steward/Waiter, 150 hours
  • OCP C: Salad Person Preparation, 150 hours
  • OCP D: Utility Cook, 150 hours
  • OCP E: Breakfast Cook, 300 hours
  • OCP F: Line Cook, 450 hours
  • OCP G: Pastry Cook, 300 hours

Class Schedule:

8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday

5:15 pm - 9:30 pm Monday - Thursday (Part time basis will take longer to complete)

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10^th grade in Math, and 9^th grade in Reading and Language on the TABE Test.
 

The course/program also provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.
 

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• The entire program is 1200 hours (Approximately 1 year and 2 months), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: Manicurist and Pedicurist, 240 hours
  • OCP B: Facials/Skin Care Specialist, 260 hours
  • OCP C: Hairdresser and Cosmetologist, 700 hours

Class Schedule:

8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Monday - Thursday

5:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Friday

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10^th grade in Math, and 9^th grade in Reading and Language on the TABE Test.
 

This programs focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the cosmetology industry; planning, management, finance, technical and productions skills, underlying technological principles, labor, community, health, safety and environmental issues.

Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with chemicals, implements and equipment appropriate to the programs' content and in accordance with safety and sanitation practices ion the trade.

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• This program consists of a core and one occupational point.
  • OCP A: Facials/Skin Care Specialist, 260 hours (Approximately 4 months) 

Upon successful completion of this hours of instruction designed to meet the learning objectives, and completion of forty (40) services, a school shall issue a certificate of completion in the specialist area of facials. Application for the State Board License is required.
 

Class Schedule:

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

The program focuses on board, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the cosmetology industry: planning management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying technological principles, labor, community, health, safety and environmental issues.

Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with chemicals, implements, and accordance with safety and sanitation practices in the trade.

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest

• This program consists of a core and one occupational point.
  • OCP A: Facials/Skin Care Specialist, 260 hours (Approximately 4 months) 

Upon successful completion of this hours of instruction designed to meet the learning objectives, the performance of services, and achievement of a passing score of 75% or better on a comprehensive final examination administered by the teacher, a school shall issue a certificate of completion in the specialty area of Nails. Application for the State Board License is required.

Class Schedule:

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
 

The program includes:

• Installation and set-up of components and peripherals
• Programming
• Operation
• Maintenance and servicing of computer systems
• Diagnosis and correction of operational problems
• Training in communication
• Leadership
• Human relations
• Employability skills
• Safe and efficient work practices

Supplemental training is also available for person previously or currently employed in this occupatio.
 

• Entrance Requirements: 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest.

• The entire program is 1650 hours (Approximately 1 year and 6 months to complete), but students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: Help Desk Specialist, 450 hours
  • OCP B: PC Electronics Installer, 150 hours
  • OCP C: PC Technician, 300 hours
  • OCP D: Field Service Technician, 300 hours
  • OCP E: Digital Electronics Technician, 450 hours

Class Schedule:

8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday for Full Time Students

6:15 pm - 10:30 pm, Monday - Thursday for Part Time Students (resulting in longer completion)

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10^th grade in Math, and 9^th grade in Reading and Language on the TABE Test.
 

Program content includes AC and DC units, solid stat devices, analog circuits, digital techniques, microprocessors, use of schematics diagrams, soldering and assembly techniques, laboratory practices and trouble shooting, human relations, employability skills, and safe and efficient work practices. The program provides many hands-on laboratory activities.

Students receive individualized instruction, as well as lectures, demonstrations, learning activity packages, interactive video activities and small group discussions at the discretion of the instructor. Field trips, workshops, film strips, computer circuit simulation and video trips are also used.  Student advance at their own rate and may move through the competencies at a rate that allow him/her to derive the maximum form the instruction.

The course/program also provides supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in theses occupations.
 

• 16 years or older and not currently enrolled in another Miami-Dade County Public School and occupational interest.

• The entire program is 1400 hours (Approximately 1 year and 4 months to complete), but students may earn a certificate at the completion of the following OCPs:
  • OCP A: Electronic Assembler, 250 hours
  • OCP B: Electronic Tester, 400 hours
  • OCP C: Electronic Equipment Repairer, 375 hours
  • OCP D: Electronics Technician, 375 hours

Class Schedule:

8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Minimum basic skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10^th grade in Math, and 9^th grade in Reading and Language on the TABE Test.