Copyright: 2026

Virginia Assignment Code: 8530

Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 140

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: SkillsUSA

Course Description:

Students explore drafting careers and theory. They gain the skills necessary to produce and complete accurate manufacturing and construction drawings based on the ideas and sketches of engineers, architects, and designers. Students will focus on performing drafting and design operations, using drafting techniques such as computer-aided design and drafting (CADD). 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.

Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here:

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/architecture-construction/drafting/