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Drafting, Engineering & Architecture

Associated Careers

Civil Engineering, Residential Construction, Building Design, Aeronautical Engineer, CAD Technician, Architect

Credentials Offered

Autodesk Certified User AutoCAD

Autodesk Certified User in Inventor for Mechanical Design

OSHA

Entry Level Course

Advanced Courses

Other Recommended SCHS Coursework

Recommended SCHS/SCC Dual Enrolled Classes

Honors Drafting I

Honors Drafting II Engineering

Internship

*All students considering a two or four year degree after HS should consider Math 143, History 131/132 and Chemistry

(GPA of 2.8 or higher and Junior/Senior required)

Associate in Science College Transfer Pathway, Carpentry and Welding Certificate Pathways

After High School

Many North Carolina Community Colleges offer programs related to the coursework at Swain County High School. More information can be found HERE.

Students taking the following can receive credit for the corresponding community college class if the following conditions are met:

  • Enroll in a NC Community College within two years of high school graduation

  • Final grade of B or higher in the high school course AND

  • CTE post assessment - Score of 90 or higher

  • Performance-based Measurement (PBM) - Meets course proficiency

  • Industry Credentials - Courses that have industry credentials as proof of learning will follow the procedure for Credit for Prior Learning as outlined in NC Community College System Curriculum Procedures Reference Manual (https://www.nccommunitycolleges.edu/academicprograms/curriculum-procedures-reference-manual-cprm).

*Community college officials must verify eligibility of the courses listed on the submitted high school transcript to receive articulated credit. Students may be asked to submit additional supporting documentation or demonstration to receive credit. Colleges must follow the criteria of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) in awarding credit.

High School Class(es)

SCC or NC Community College Classes

Drafting I Honors

DFT-111 Technical Drafting AND DFT-111A Technical Drafting Lab

Drafting I Honors & Drafting II - Engineering

DFT-151 CAD I

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