COURSE CODE: 8016

Introduction to Power, Structural, and Technical Systems

SCED Code: 18401
Suggested Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Duration: 36 Weeks
Hours: 140
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: None
OSHA Compliance Required?: Yes
CTSO: FFA
Non-Traditional?: F

This introductory course prepares students for careers in agricultural mechanics, fabrication, and construction. Students receive instruction in and hands-on experiences using tools, building agricultural structures, welding, working with electricity, carpentry and operating, maintaining, and repairing agricultural machinery and equipment. 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.

Notes

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.

Class Size Regulation

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.

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Career Clusters

Pathway Occupation
Plant Systems
Power, Structural, & Technical Systems
  • Agricultural Engineers
  • Agricultural Equipment Operators
  • Machinists
  • Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Pathway Occupation
Engineering & Technology
  • Agricultural Engineers
  • Civil Engineers
  • Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical Engineers
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Engineers, All Other
  • Industrial Engineers
  • Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Power Plant Operators

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