H.C. Wilcox Technical High School proudly continues to be a fixture in the Meriden community. Our students learn high-demand technical skills, take college-prep classes and develop career and employability skills. We offer state-of-the-art facilities where students can choose from 13 career technologies.
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Precision Machining Technology
In Precision Machining Technology, students learn machine safety, measuring tools, and precision machining fundamentals using manual milling machines, lathes, and other metal processing machines. Students’ progress using computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining and turning centers.
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Plumbing and Heating
The Plumbing and Heating program prepares students with knowledge in construction safety, measuring and blueprint reading, calculations of plumbing and heating systems. This includes drainage fixture units, water supply fixture units, gas pipe sizing, and calculating heat loss for hydronic heating applications.
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Information Technology
Students in the field of Information Technology are introduced to basic concepts of computer hardware and software. Instruction is provided in office productivity software, computer programming, web design and desktop publishing.
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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program teaches construction safety, measuring and blueprint reading, calculations of ductwork and heating systems. Students are also instructed on domestic and commercial refrigeration systems, gas, and oil heating.
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Health Technology
Health Technology students are given instruction in health care safety, nutrition, National Health Care Standards, categories of health care facilities, legal/ethical/moral concerns in health care, and effective communication including medical terminology.
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Hairdressing and Cosmetology
The Hairdressing and Cosmetology program encompasses a broad range of specialty areas including hairstyling, nail technology, and esthetics. It is the art and science of beautifying and improving the skin, nails, and hair, and the study of cosmetics and their applications.
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Graphic Design
Graphic Design students are introduced to the basic concepts of page layout and graphic design, methods of print production and image development for new media, legal restrictions of the printing industry and laws of copyright and intellectual property, printing and bindery process, fundamentals of type, typesetting, page layout, proofreading, line photography, image assembly and substrates.
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Electronics Technology
Electronics focuses on hands-on and theory of circuitry and practical application to designing, creating and repairing things we use in our everyday lives. Students learn proper use of hand tools and common electronic equipment; soldering; parts identification and schematic symbols; basic direct current (DC) circuits; project assembly; and more.
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Electrical
Electrical prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power, and DC and AC motors, controls and electrical distribution panels.
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Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts program are trained in all phases of the food service industry. Students take the “hands-on” approach with their training through the use of fully stocked and operational commercial kitchens to produce food in large quantities, as well as smaller scale kitchens that train students on casual and fine dining.
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Carpentry
The Carpentry program is organized around the fabrication and construction of residential housing and related remodeling. Production work is an essential part of the carpentry trade program experience. Construction agreements are made with customers to build, renovate, remodel or extend structures.
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Automotive Technology
Students in the Automotive Technology Program are given instruction in safety, tools and equipment, engine repair, electrical and electronic systems, brakes, steering and suspension, engine performance, air conditioning, and driveline service.