The CAD/CAM/Robotics course at Riverbend Professional Technical Academy ( RPTA ) will provide students with skills in the application and use of computer aided design, manufacturing, and robotics technology.
     Course set-up will also cover the pathways to professionalism particular to industry.
     As the year progresses, students will begin to engineer and design, integrating industry's cutting edge software and hardware. Customized learning situations will allow each student to progress their full potential while learning problem-solving skills and spatial relationships
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Entrance Requirements

1.Must be a high school junior or senior in good standing at their home school (academics, attendance, ect.).

2.Must meet state prerequsites for each course and possess skills in foundation courses.

3. Must complete the admission application and screening process, including a personal interview with the instructor.

4. Must demonstrate professional behavior in dress, grooming and attitude.


 

 

E-mail Instructor:Bern

 Gannon

or call:( 208 )-769-5962

Special Projects!

Underwater Vehicle Design
by Team RIOH

ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) student involvement in research project in conjunction with Umanned Systems Technology Labs. USTLABS is also located across the street at the UIRP.

 

Geographic Information Systems (GIS ) in conjunction with SpatialTek at the UIRP.

 

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

CAD provides students with skills in the application and use of computer aided design. The CAD applications used are primarily AutoCAD 2000 and SolidWorks for three-dimensional solid modeling. This course covers the setup of drawing development dealing with mechanical drafting conventions.

Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)& Robotics

 

    CAM investigates and explores programs such as SurfCAM, MasterCam, and CAMWorks. Students learn to convert their CAD designs into CNC-milling and machining codes through the use of these programs.
     Using computers, students learn robot fundamentals, simulation, manipulation, control and programming. Manufacturing applications are prominent and integrated using CAD and CAM.      Other topics of instruction include bionics, artificial intelligence and mobile systems. Students construct and program their own scale model mobile robot!                 

 

Student Opportunities

Job Shadowing

Internships

Apprenticeships

Work Study Credits

Developing Portfolios & Research Projects

 

Employment Opportunities

Industry Skills                                            

+     Increased Knowledge =

Higher Wages & Better Jobs!

    There are MANY employment opportunities for students who have developed industry skills. Jobs are plentiful in industries such as engineering firms, manufacturing plants, and research facilities.