Copyright: 2023

Virginia Assignment Code: 8910

Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Hours: 140

Credits: 1

Prerequisites: None

CTSO: TSA

Course Description:

Unmanned Aircraft Systems prepares students to pilot drones under the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 guidelines for small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS).  Students get an overview of the national airspace system, FAA regulations, and the design and operation of small drones. Students monitor weather, address loading and performance of drones, and coordinate flight operation logistics. They perform administrative tasks, train, and pilot sUAS. 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:

This course has specific state laws and regulations from a governing agency. Please contact the Virginia Department of Education, Office of Career, Technical, and Technical Education prior to implementing this course. All inquiries may be sent to cte@doe.virginia.gov.

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

https://www.cteresource.org/career-clusters/transportation-distribution-logistics/16071/