What you will learn:

• Basic drafting techniques including:

-Orthographic Projection, Auxiliary Views, Section Views, Dimensioning, Fasteners, Axonometric

• AIA, ISO,ASME standards for drafting
• Computer assisted drafting (CAD) techniques
• Mechanical/machine drafting and design
• Architectural drafting and design
• AutoCAD
• Inventor –Solids Modeling
• Architectural Revit
• 3D Printing

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Expenditure	Cost
3” Binder, 100 sheet paper, 20 sheet dividers, pencils and pens	$25
USB flash drive	$15-$30
Uniform shirt https://www.djbspecialties.com/stores/nmtccstore	$13-$17
Activity Fee	$20
Approximate Total	$50

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Potential Safety Hazard:

• Sodium Hydroxide - 3D printing

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• Manual dexterity
• Strong eye/hand coordination

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Possible certifications students may earn:

• NOCTI – Drafting and Design Technology PA
• Autodesk Certified User
• OSHA Certification

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Cooperative Education allows students to be employed during the school day while gaining meaningful instruction in a technical area, applying classroom knowledge to real-world experiences. In addition, developing life-long career skills. Students may be allowed to go to work for a number of days determined by their teacher and the cooperative education coordinator.  

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Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 12th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course.

Prerequisites:
100% of POS Tasks
GPA of >90% in CTE program
GPA of >80% in academic courses
Recommendation Form completed by academic teacher

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Career possibilities:

• Architectural Drafter
• Civil Drafter
• Electronic Drafter
• Mechanical Drafter
• CAD Technician

 

Career possibilities with additional education:

• Aeronautical Engineer
• Architect
• Chief Design Drafter
• Civil Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer

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Pathways to College:

• PDE Soar Agreement

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology

 

• 1:1 Articulation Agreements

             Johnson College

             St. Francis University

             Triangle Tech

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Class of 2022 graduation plans:

Post-secondary education in a related field - 75%

Employment unrelated to the field of study - 25%

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