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Engineering and Drafting in Pennsylvania
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In short
Pennsylvania CTC drafting programs (15.1301) carry SOAR college credit and the PA Skills Certificate; no state rule lets an engineering course replace Biology.
State program: CIP 15.1301 Drafting and Design Technology, SOAR Program of Study 13
What a high school can deliver
The PA Skills Certificate on the NOCTI assessment, CAD certifications and SOAR college credit; no license applies.
Credentials students can earn
NOCTI-based PA Skills Certificate; ACU, CSWA, ADDA Certified Drafter (inventory; PDE list for 15.1301: Confirm with the agency)
Age and hour requirements
None for students; drafting has no state license. ADDA exam eligibility: Confirm with ADDA.
Other agencies involved
None.
Who can teach it
CTC drafting: Career and Technical Instructional certificate (8,000 hours, or 4,000 plus a bachelor's; competency assessment; 18 credits). Comprehensive high school PLTW: Technology Education PK-12 certificate.
Child labor rules for work placements
Work permit for every minor; 28 hours a school week at 16-17. Power woodworking barred for all minors except apprentices, student learners and approved graduates.
College credit after high school
SOAR POS 13: at least 9 technical credits with 2.75 technical GPA and Competent/Advanced score, used within 16 months; SOAR under revision ().
Where to go next
- The full Engineering and Drafting guide, showing Pennsylvania
- The Pennsylvania state profile
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