Shop and Trades Program
Shop and Trades Class
FGBR is most fortunate to have on staff, Mr. David Wyatt.
David is all about teaching a class that will provide real world skills to the boys~ skills that they can use in their day to day lives, as well as equipping them with more career opportunities. The boys are excited and have put in many hours to help clean and prepare the shop which is used for shop class. The class will alternate between Mechanics and Welding.
These skills will give the boys a great advantage in life as it will help them to save time, money, and teach them problem solving skills.
FGBR is most fortunate to have on staff, Mr. David Wyatt.
David is all about teaching a class that will provide real world skills to the boys~ skills that they can use in their day to day lives, as well as equipping them with more career opportunities. The boys are excited and have put in many hours to help clean and prepare the shop which is used for shop class. The class will alternate between Mechanics and Welding.
These skills will give the boys a great advantage in life as it will help them to save time, money, and teach them problem solving skills.
MECHANICAL CLASS GOALS
Automotive
1. The boys will learn the basics of auto repair and be able to identify the various components of a vehicle and what their purpose is. 2. We will teach them how to diagnose automotive issues with an emphasis on helping them find the actual problem the first time. 3. They will learn how to repair and replace various components of a vehicle, as well as oil changes, radiator flushing, brake pad replacement. |
General maintenance
We will teach the boys how to repair and replace, and pack wheel bearings with grease. They will learn how to install and repair trailer light wiring, and other typical maintenance items. Small engine
1. We will teach them how to clean and rebuild a carburetor. (90% of small engine issues stem from a dirty carburetor}. 2. Each of the boys will have a used small engine to disassemble and attempt to rebuild. Needs
We are in need of shop safety items:
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