Copyright: 2023
Virginia Assignment Code: 8729
Suggested Grade Level: 11, 12
Duration: 36 weeks
Hours: 280
Prerequisites: 8728
CTSO: SkillsUSA
Course Description:
Students will explore design features of aircraft through drawings and blueprints. Students will investigate aircraft materials and processes, weight and balance procedures, and fluid lines and fittings. Additionally, students will learn care and maintenance techniques, practice lab and tool safety, and apply academic principles while working with aircraft. Contextual instruction and student participation in co-curricular career and technical student organization (CTSO) activities will develop leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-quality work-based learning (HQWBL) will provide experiential learning opportunities related to students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction, and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.
Note:
The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.
Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here: