La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CV-1111

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

Section CV-1111 - Subjects

A. Drawing Courses

1. For engineering designer or design drafter, the curriculum must be equally complete in the theory and technique of drafting, but must also extend into the field of engineering and design with which they are associated. They must encompass the ability to make use of graphic principles in the solution of problems relating to design/drafting.

2. The curriculum for drafter and apprentice drafter should contain not only basic, but also advanced drawing courses in one or more specialized fields. The courses should provide the student with a complete foundation in the theory and technique of drafting. They should offer training to develop:

a. manual skill in the use of instruments;

b. the ability to do neat, legible, free-hand lettering and sketching in the area of specialization; and

c. computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems.

3. It is understood that drawing courses involve not only drawing board and CAD practice in a formal class, but also lecture, discussion and individual guidance, as may be suitable, from an instructor present in the class. It is recommended that, when applicable, " Design" courses include a finished drawing product, as well as computation and access to and use of catalogs, standard parts lists, commercial accessories, etc., as necessary.

B. Applied Technical Courses (includes basic sciences)

1. Courses that equip the drafting student with technical information directly related to his or her ultimate duties as a drafter, and without the use of which he or she could be no more than a copyist, are classified as applied technical specialties. In the area of machine drafting, courses falling under this heading include such subjects as:

a. metallurgy;

b. mechanics;

c. materials and testing;

d. metal shop;

e. machine operations;

f. production planning;

g. chemistry;

h. physics; and

i. computer science.

C. Mathematics. The drafter curriculum should include algebra, geometry, and trigonometry at the post-high school level. In the two higher classifications, analytic geometry and calculus should be required or integrated in design courses. It is expected the treatment will be oriented toward the needs of the profession.

D. General Subjects (English, Communications, Leadership, Humanities, and others). Subjects which contribute to the overall improvement of a student and to his/her development as a citizen, but which are not directly related to his/her activities as a designer or drafter, are included under this heading. All levels include an allowance for studies under this general heading.

NOTE: Subjects 2 through 4 are to be omitted from the curricular requirements for Apprentice Drafter, Post -Secondary School or Vo-Tech. Students are encouraged to continue their education for those subjects at a community college or university.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CV-1111

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Trade and Industrial Education, LR 32:567 (April 2006).

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