Engineering Practicum IV
This course will enable students to examine technology and engineering fundamentals related to solving real-world problems. Students examine ethics and intellectual property and design a practicum project, a culmination of knowledge and skill gained in the previous engineering courses. In addition, students continue to investigate engineering specialty fields and related careers to determine whether they are good candidates for postsecondary educational opportunities in engineering. 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.
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Industry Credentials (Only apply to 36-week courses)
- Autodesk Certified Professional Examinations
- Autodesk Certified User Examinations
- College and Career Readiness Assessment (CCRA+)
- National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
- Pre-Engineering Certification Examinations
- Pre-Engineering/Engineering Technology Assessment
- Stratasys Additive Manufacturing Certification–Level 1 Examination
- Workplace Readiness Skills for the Commonwealth Examination
Virginia’s High Demand Occupations and Apprenticeable Occupations
Section § 2.2-2472 of the Code of Virginia requires the Virginia Board of Workforce Development (VBWD) to publish a list of jobs, trades, and professions for which a high demand for qualified workers exists or is projected. The Virginia Office of Education Economics (VOEE) collaborated with the VBWD and related stakeholders to develop the high demand occupations list. VOEE’s mission is to leverage data to inform educational programming, policy, and workforce partnerships across the Commonwealth. See also the Virginia 2024 High Demand Occupations Dashboard.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code, Occupation Description, and Active Apprenticeable Occupation status (Yes/No per the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry).
| SOC Code | Occupation Description | Apprenticeable Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| 172011 | Aerospace Engineers | No |
| 172051 | Civil Engineers | No |
| 172061 | Computer Hardware Engineers | No |
| 172071 | Electrical Engineers | No |
| 172112 | Industrial Engineers | Yes |
| 172141 | Mechanical Engineers | Yes |
Career Clusters
| Pathway | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Engineering & Technology |
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