AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND MECHNICAL SYSTEMS

The Agriculture Technology and Mechanical Systems Program of Study explores the occupations and educational opportunities associated with welding and fabrication, electrical, plumbing, and concrete construction skills. Students can apply knowledge of safe working practices (OSHA) and engineering technology to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery. This program of study will also cover AWS SENSE (welding) certifications.

Industry-Based Certification Opportunities

• AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding

• AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) 

• FFA (Future Farmers of America)

• National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)

The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) Career Cluster® focuses on the essential elements of life—food, water, land, and air. This Career Cluster® includes a diverse spectrum of occupations, ranging from farmer, rancher, and veterinarian to geologist, land conservationist, and florist. It also includes non-traditional agricultural occupations like wind energy, solar energy, and oil and gas production.

Continuous Public Notification of Non-Discrimination

Dickinson ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Bryan Miller, Title IX Coordinator; 2218 FN 517 East, Dickinson, TX  77539; rcobb@dickinsonisd.org; (281) 229-6000.