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Suggested High School Curriculum
9th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Computer Applications
Drafting
11th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Drafting and Design Technology
10th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Computer Applications
Drafting
12th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Drafting and Design Technology

PROGRAM SUCCESS INDICATORS
   

ACADEMIC

INTERPERSONAL

PROGRAM SPECIFIC

Familiar with geometry and geometric shapes.

Follows Rules.

Computer experience (word, file maintenance, etc.)

Read, understand and apply grade level or higher text.

Able to work unsupervised

Enjoys a quiet environment

Add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Able to work independent or as a team member in a quiet environment.

Apply personal creativity and visualization.

Able to do some mental math and estimating.

Not easily distracted, able to stay on task for extended time

Work on multiple assignments at once.

Have some drafting and/or drawing experience.

Focused, patient, detailed and neat

Willing to investigate and seek information-using books, catalogs and computer.

Able to plan and research in logical manor.

Takes pride in the quality of their work & its presentation.

Accurate and detailed.

 

Professional attitude

Possesses good time management skills.

  Enthusiastic!

 

Career-Tech Center Curriculum

DRAFTING AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

020 0000 Core A -Basics
020 0004 Geometric Construction
020 0006 Lettering
020 0008 Beginning Sketching
020 0201 Ch 1 Introduction to AutoCAD Features
020 0202 Ch 2 Working with Drawings
020 0203 Ch 3 Introduction to Drawing and Editing
020 0204 Ch 4 Layers/Modifying Object Properties/Prints
020 0205 Ch 5 Drawing Basic Shapes
020 0206 Ch 6 Object Snap/Geometric Construction/Multiv Draw
020 0207 Ch 7 Using Geometry Calculator and Filters
020 0208 Ch 8 Placing Text on Drawing
020 0209 Ch 9 Drawing Display Options
020 0210 Ch 10 Layouts/Plotting/Printing
020 0211 Ch 11 Basic Editing and Commands
020 0212 Ch 12 Automatic Editing
020 0214 Ch 14 Introduction to Poly1ines and Multilines
020 0215 Ch 15 Drawing/Editing Polylines and Splines
020 0217 Ch 17 Basic Dimensioning Practice
020 0218 Ch 18 Editing Dimensions
020 0220 Ch 20 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
020 0221 Ch 21 Drawing Section Views and Graphic Patterns
020 0222 Ch 22 Creating Symbols for Multiple Use
020 0224 Ch 24 External References

030 0000 Core B -1st Yr Arch Core
030 0300 Basic ACAD Drawsing Samples
030 0301 Ch 1 The World of Architecture
030 0302 Ch 2 Basic House Design
030 0303 Ch 3 Primary Considerations
030 0304 Ch 4 Drawing Instruments and Techniques
030 0305 Ch 5 Introduction to CADD
030 0306 Ch 6 CADD Commands
030 0307 Ch 7 Room Planning -Sleeping Area
030 0308 Ch 8 Room Planning -Living Area
030 0309 Ch 9 Room Planning -Service Area
030 0310 Ch 10 Plot Plans
030 0311 Ch 11 Footings/Foundations/Concrete
030 0312 Ch 12 Foundations
030 0313 Ch 13 Sill/Floor Construction
030 0314 Ch 14 Walls/Ceiling Construction
030 0315 Ch 15 Doors/Windows
030 0316 Ch 16 Stairs
030 0318 Ch 18 Floor Plan
030 0319 Ch 19 Roof Design
030 0320 Ch 20 Elevations

040 0000 Core C -2nd Yr Arch Core
040 0400 Autodesk Architectural Desktop
040 0402 House Design Problems
040 0404 Model Building
040 0406 VIZ

050 0000 Core D -lst Yr Mech Core
050 0502 Basic ACAD Drawing Samples
050 0505 Ch 5 Multiview Drawings
050 0506 Ch 6 Sectional Views
050 0507 Ch 7 Auxiliary Views
050 0509 Ch 9 Patterns/Developments
050 0510 Ch 10 Dimensioning and Notation
050 0511 Ch 11 Engineer Visual: Comp Design/Analysis

060 0000 Core E -2nd Yr Mech Core
060 0600 Parametric Modeling with Autodesk Inventor
060 0612 Ch 12 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
060 0613 Ch 13 Fasteners
060 0614 Ch 14 Springs
060 0615 Ch 15 Cams
060 0616 Ch 16 Gears
060 0617 Ch 17 Assembly/Detail Drawings For Design
060 0618 Open Drawing Project List

100 0000 DRAFTER TRAINEE
100 0020 Core A -Basics

200 0000 DRAFTER DETAILER TRAINEE -MECHANICAL
200 0020 Core A -Basics
200 0030 Core D -lst Yr Mech Core

300 0000 DRAFTER DETAILER TRAINEE -ARCHITECTURAL
300 0020 Core A -Basics
300 0030 Core B -lst Yr Arch Core

400 0000 DRAFTER DETAILER ADV MECHANICAL
400 0020 Core A -Basics
400 0030 Core D -lst Yr Mech Core
400 0060 Core E -2nd Yr Mech Core

500 0000 DRAFTER DETAILER ADV -ARCHITECTURAL
500 0020 Core A -Basics
500 0030 Core B -lst Yr Arch Core
500 0040 Core C -2nd Yr Arch Core

999 0000 CAREER PREPARATION
999 0010 Goal-setting
999 0020 Career Planning Interview
999 0030 Work-based Opportunities
999 0040 Job Search
999 0050 Job Resume
999 0060 Letter of Application
999 0070 Job Application
999 0080 Prepare For Interview Process
999 0090 Using Portfolio For Interest And Competence
999 0100 Follow-up Letter

999-0100 Complete Interview Process
999-0110 Follow-Up Letter
999-0120 Termination Letter
999-0130 Training Opportunities After High School

Job Titles
Advance Detailer - Architecture
Advance Detailer - Mechanical
Detail Drafter Trainee - Architecture
Detail Drafter Trainee - Mechanical
Drafter Trainee


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