CAREER MAJOR MODEL:	Mechanical Service Technology

Career Major Description:

This major includes careers involved in the continuous support, maintenance, design and installation of all types of mechanical and electrical devices.

Sample Career Options:

Professional Level	Technical Level	Entry Level

Mechanical Engineer	Electromechanical Technician	Fork Lift Operator

Industrial Engineer	Computer Technician	Warehouseman

Estimator	Job Superintendent	Electrical Installer

Air Cond./Refrigeration Eng.	Air Cond./Refrig.Technician	Layout Person

Petroleum Systems Engineer	Biomedical Equip. Technician	Material Handler

Mechanical Designer	Hydraulics Technician	Sheetmetal Worker

Pneumatics Technician	Medical Equip. Repair

Chemical Equip. Technician	Welder

Machine Tool Operator

West Virginia Minimum Graduation Requirements: English/Language Arts - 4 courses (English 9, 10, 11, 12); Mathematics - 3 courses (2 must be Algebra I & above); Science - 3 courses (CATS 9, 10, and 1 higher lab-based course); Social Studies - 3 courses; Health - 1 course; Physical Education/Wellness - 1 course; the Arts - 1 course; Career Major - 4 courses; Recommended Electives - 4 courses; Free Electives - 4 courses; Work Based Learning - Decision on credit made at local level

Post Secondary Opportunities in West Virginia

4 Year Degree Programs

Mechanical Engineering; Technology Education;

Industrial Engineering Technology; Industrial Management;

Manufacturing Technology; Electrical Engineering

2 Year Associate Degree Programs

Air Conditioning; Refrigeration & Heating Technology; Electromechanical Technology;

Industrial Engineering Technology; Industrial Maintenance Technology;

Mechanical Engineering Technology; Civil Engineering Technology; Drafting and Design Technology;

Electrical Engineering Technology; Safety Technology; Welding Technology

1 Year Certificate Programs at Community/Technical Colleges and Vocational/Technical Centers

Industrial Maintenance; Welding Technology; major Appliance Repair; AC & Refrigeration Technology;

Electrical Technology; Electronics Technology; Conventional and Computer Aided Drafting,

Technical Studies, Electrical Studies

Credentials

Air Conditioning Refrigeration Institute National Competency Exam (ARI) -

Students may take up to three (3) separate parts of this competency exam. Upon completion

of the exam at a satisfactory level, the students name will be published in their national

newsletter which goes to thousands of potential employers.

4 Career Major Core Courses