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Virginia Assignment Code: 8017
Suggested Grade Level: 10, 11
Duration: 36 weeks
Prerequisites: None
CTSO: FFA
Course Description:
The course will provide students with knowledge and skills for building agricultural structures and systems. Instruction will focus on the surveying, design, construction, plumbing, masonry, and electrical aspects of building systems. 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.
Note: Competencies within this course ensure compliance with the National FFA Organization's Federal Charter Amendments Act (Public Law 116-7). Through this legislation, students are provided opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education.
Credentials, Course Sequences, and Career Clusters/Pathways can be found here: