Vehicular Systems & Metal Fabrication

A hybrid hands-on course combining automotive systems with welding and metal fabrication.

Course Description

This unique course combines automotive knowledge with metal fabrication skills. Students explore engine systems, diagnostics, and maintenance alongside welding (MIG and stick), plasma cutting, shearing, grinding, bending, and riveting. Project-based learning lets students fabricate real components.

Class Benefits

  • Learn practical automotive maintenance and diagnostic skills
  • Master welding, plasma cutting, and metal fabrication techniques
  • Build real projects using professional-grade shop equipment
  • Develop technical problem-solving for trades careers
  • Explore automotive, fabrication, and manufacturing pathways

Requirements

  • Open to Grades 10-12
  • 5 Credits (full year)
  • No prerequisites required

Instructor(s)

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Daniel Lombardi

Teacher of Industrial Arts/Technology
daniel.lombard@monroe.k12.nj.us

What Students Say

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Ethan Morales

MTHS '22 · Rowan '26

I learned to change oil, diagnose engines, and weld metal. Real skills I use every week.

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Jake Sullivan

MTHS '25 · UTI '27

The metal fabrication is incredible. Welding, plasma cutting — you feel like a professional.

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Ana Lopez

MTHS '24 · NJIT '28

Fabrication taught me engineering principles I now use in materials science.

Course Highlights

Real Vehicle Diagnostics

Students work on actual vehicles performing diagnostics.

Hands-On

Welding Certification Prep

Curriculum prepares students for entry-level welding certifications.

Certification

Fabrication Showcase

Completed projects displayed at the annual showcase and STEM Night.

Showcase