Pathway

Architectural Drafting and Planning

Youth apprentices develop the skills needed to read, edit, and create architectural drawings. In the second year, youth apprentices expand their skills in developing specific residential and/or commercial design pieces.

Length of the Apprenticeship: One or two years

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Job Competencies

Year 1 and Year 2: Youth apprentices must complete a total of 10 competencies. Nine must be from the list below. If necessary, employers can substitute 1 competency with another occupationally appropriate skill. That skill should be added to the competency list for assessment.

: YEAR 1 Competencies

Interpret technical drawings

Use measuring devices

Perform file management tasks

Copy documents and plans

Research building codes and site requirements

Compile site data

Use design software

Develop drawings such as plans, elevations, and sections

Apply basic annotation to drawings

Dimension drawings
: YEAR 2 Competencies

Create a floor plan

Draw a site plan

Draw a floor system and foundation plan

Draw sectional views

Draw elevation views

Develop a stair section drawing

Revise drawings

Create interior elevations

Create schedules

Create presentation drawings

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Related Instruction

Students must enroll in 1 High School Credit or 3 College Credits of related instruction each year they participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.

Purpose of Related Instruction

The purpose of choosing a related instruction course is to ensure students are learning technical and academic skills that support the student's ability to perform their work tasks. This should be done concurrently with on-the-job training to make relevant connections between learning competencies and work.

Choosing Related Instruction

You will collaborate with your YA Coordinator and School Counselor to determine the most appropriate option for related instruction. A course within your high school directly related to the career pathway is ideal, especially if dual credits and/or hours related to a potential registered apprenticeship are offered.

If there is not a directly related course in your school district, related instruction in the same career cluster is also acceptable.

If there is not a course within that career cluster in your school district, you may request to register for a college course through the Start College Now program with a local technical college, Early College Credit from a local university, or from an alternative provider such as Destinations Career Academy.

: PLTW Engineering Courses (IED,POE,or CED)

Architecture

Intro to Construction
: Blueprint Reading

SolidWorks

Revit

AutoCAD

Intro to Building Instruction

Construction Math
: Basic Grade & Construction Math