Smart Manufacturing
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Smart Manufacturing (also called Industry 4.0) teaches students how modern factories use new technology, allowing machines to talk to each other through the internet, robots to help with tasks and computers to use artificial intelligence to make decisions. By studying factory data, companies can make products faster, cut waste and reduce environmental harm.
PATHWAY POTENTIAL EARNINGS
$59,000 - $85,000
PATHWAY JOB EXAMPLES
- Technician
- Generalist
- Painter
- Maintenance Utility
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CLASS SEQUENCE SUGGESTIONS
The class sequence below is a sample schedule for a student choosing this pathway. Many classes can be taken for dual credit. At South Side, International Baccalaureate courses are available. Please refer to your school counselor and the Indiana Graduation Pathways when selecting classes.
Bolded classes are pathway specific classes.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
(10th Grade)
- Principles of Industry 4.0 & Digital Manufacturing
- English 10
- Geometry
- Chemistry/Physics
- World Perspectives
- Elective
- Elective
JUNIOR YEAR
(11th Grade)
- Robotics Design & Innovation
- English 11
- Algebra II
- STEM
- US History
- Elective
- Elective
SENIOR YEAR
(12th Grade)
- Digital Manufacturing Systems
- Capstone (optional)
- English
- Math
- Government/ Personal Finance
- Elective
- Elective
CAPSTONE OPTIONS
A capstone is a culminating course, project or internship that uses the knowledge and skills learned in a Pathway, typically done during senior year. We have several options:
- Advanced Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Capstone
- Cooperative Education - approximately 5 hours per week of employability skills school-based instruction with minimum 15 hours per week on-the-job training
- Work-Based Learning Capstone - must have completed pre-requisite and work 75 hours per credit per semester