Copyright: 2023
Virginia Assignment Code: 8750
Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11
Duration: 36 weeks
Hours: 140
Prerequisites: None
CTSO: SkillsUSA
Course Description:
In this introduction to service and repair of watercraft and marina operations, students learn marine trade skills in areas including workplace and boating safety, inboard and outboard systems, carpentry, electricity, and vessel storage/handling. The course is based on the National Marine Trades Curriculum, developed by the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). 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: