

Oliver Wolcott Technical High School is located in Torrington, Connecticut. We have 650 students from 30 towns and enroll grades 9-12. Many of out most utilized resources- like the year long calendar are under Quicklinks.
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Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology
Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology (MDET) students learn the design process, industry standards, and documenting design specifications through this project-based curriculum. Students advance using 3D solid modeling software for reverse engineering solutions of existing mechanical designs.
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Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
The Plumbing, Heating and Cooling 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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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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Robotics and Automation
Robotics and Automation is structured to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in careers related to robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
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Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
Students in the Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing program learn safety, tools and equipment, damage analysis, component replacement, sheet metal straightening and filling, welding, painting and refinishing, detailing, and introduction to frame straightening and mechanical systems.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology
Mechanical Design and Engineering Technology (MDET) students learn the design process, industry standards, and documenting design specifications through this project-based curriculum. Students advance using 3D solid modeling software for reverse engineering solutions of existing mechanical designs.
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Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
The Plumbing, Heating and Cooling 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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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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Robotics and Automation
Robotics and Automation is structured to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in careers related to robotics, automation, and advanced manufacturing. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
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Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
Students in the Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing program learn safety, tools and equipment, damage analysis, component replacement, sheet metal straightening and filling, welding, painting and refinishing, detailing, and introduction to frame straightening and mechanical systems.
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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.
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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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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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Student Workforce
Work-Based Learning (WBL) allows a student to work for an employer during their trade instructional time. Students not only receive credit toward their career technology, but also get paid.
Off-Campus Construction Projects
CTECS has the unique ability to complete construction jobs off-campus, on both residential homes and commercial properties.
On-Campus Services
We offer a wide range of services to the public at a fraction of the market price. Providing students with real projects for real customers here in Connecticut, and delivering high-quality products to them.