La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CV-1103

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section CV-1103 - Eligibility for Certification

A. The reliability of the following criteria depends upon establishing and adhering to an equitable procedure of evaluation.

B. General Requirements. A school that offers an organized curriculum of two or more years directed toward the preparation for employment of the designer and drafter may make application for certification. Certification may be requested when the curriculum has been in operation a minimum of two years.

C. Types of Schools Eligible. The types of schools eligible for certification are those offering courses leading to a diploma, certificate, or degree in design/drafting. These are:

1. colleges and universities, including branches or divisions;

2. technical institutes, including private, public, or endowed;

3. junior or community colleges;

4. trade schools, including private, public, or endowed;

5. post-secondary schools or vocational-technical schools;

6. high schools and vocational high schools;

7. vocational and training schools that supplement academic programs.

D. Ethical and Financial Status. The school must have a reputation for being fair and factual in all its dealings with students and the public, and maintain a high standard of ethics in all operations. The school shall give evidence of having adequate financial support for normal operation.

E. Physical Plant

1. Floor Space. Space should be adequate (classroom: approximately 22 square feet per student; drawing room: approximately 75 square feet per student) to accommodate all students, and should avoid the use of labs and drawing rooms by more than one class at the same time.

2. Equipment. Equipment in drawing labs should be equivalent to the minimum acceptable equipment used in industry, and should be supplied in sufficient quantity to permit usage by all students without "doubling up." All equipment should be in good condition, and provisions should be made for adequate storage. Laboratory and shop equipment should be adequate for student use and for demonstration.

3. Lighting. All classrooms and laboratories should be lit with a minimum of 100-foot candles.

4. Housekeeping. Work areas should be neat and clean. Premises should be cleaned daily. The students should be instructed and supervised in the proper care and usage of equipment and premises.

F. Types of Curriculum Certified. The curriculum may be certified for different levels and offered in any one of the various design/drafting fields, supported by specified related or background studies. The drafting courses shall be technological in nature, with emphasis placed on the graphical rather than analytical solutions of problems (See §1107 for ADDA Levels of Curriculum).

G. Length of Curriculum. The curriculum shall be at least two academic years of full-time residence work or equivalent in part-time or extension work. See "ADDA Levels of Curriculum" for credit/clock hour requirements (§1107).

H. Faculty Qualification

1. A desire to teach is an essential characteristic, but both the educational level of the faculty and their industrial or related experiences are additionally important. They should be experienced and competent, and should have proven ability in the subjects they teach.

2. Participation of faculty members in professional societies related to their field is a desirable practice. The ratio of instructors to students, as well as faculty teaching loads, should be such that quality instruction is enhanced.

I. Industry Advisory Committee

1. ADDA requires that the schools have or establish an advisory committee composed of three or more representatives of local industries. The committee shall assist the school in the promulgation of their design or drafting curriculum, and act as a continuing liaison between the educational institution and industry.

2. It shall be the responsibility of the school to report to ADDA the names of all members of this committee, with their addresses, business connections, and titles.

3. The committee should meet periodically at the school for observation, discussion, and advice. A written report from the advisory committee should be attached to the school's Annual Certification Renewal Form that contains the general condition of design/drafting curriculum, school facilities, faculty performance, and recommendations. Favorable yearly reports will have paramount importance in certification renewals.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CV-1103

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Trade and Industrial Education, LR 32:564 (April 2006).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.