Tasks and Competencies: (Technical Drawing and Design)

• Define technical drawing.
• Define design.
• Define the design process.
• Describe the history of drawing and design.
• Use course experiences to participate in the TSA as a leader, manager, or team member.
• Apply and use technical drawing and design standards.
• Use and maintain a reference library of files and technical data.
• Research, design, and develop patterns (i.e.: packages, casting, and sheet metal).
• Prepare technical sketches, using orthographic projections.
• Prepare pictorial technical sketches.
• Letter freehand (i.e.: notes, annotation, and measurement).
• Correct and revise drawings.
• Use and maintain drawing equipment.
• Select appropriate drawing-related media and materials.
• Prepare auxiliary view drawings.
• Apply basic geometric construction principles.
• Apply mathematical calculations involving practical geometry.
• Prepare multi-view drawings.
• Use English and metric measuring devices and systems.
• Apply basic principles of dimensioning and annotations.
• Prepare sectional view drawings, using conventional principles.
• Prepare pictorial drawings (i.e.: isometric and oblique)
• Gain fundamental computer-aided drawing/design (CAD) ability in drawing and dimensioning an object.
• Describe career qualifications, responsibilities, and wages using various resources and the Internet.
• Examine:

Planning

Management

Finance

        Technical and Production Skills

        Underlying Principles of Technology

        Labor Issues

                Community Issues

                Health, safety and Environmental Issues

Tasks and Competencies: (Virginia’s Workplace Readiness Skills)

• Demonstrate reading, math, writing, speaking, and listening skills on a level required for employment in a chosen career field.
• Demonstrate computer literacy on a level required for employment in a chosen career field.
• Demonstrate reasoning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of the “big picture”.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate independence and initiative.
• Demonstrate self-presentation skills.
• Maintain satisfactory attendance.
• Participate as a team member to accomplish goals.