• OSHA 10-Hour Construction

• Autodesk Associate (Certified User) AutoCAD

• Autodesk Associate (Certified User) Revit Architecture

Work-Based Learning opportunities may include:

• Internship - gain hands-on experience by interning with a local architect, architectural drafter, or construction project manager 

• Job Shadow - spend a day or more observing a career in architecture such as a civil engineer, urban planner, or landscape architect

• Service Learning Project - apply your knowledge and skills by volunteering for a local homes tour (such as Austin NARI, Austin AIA, Austin HBA), for organizations like Habitat for Humanity, or by developing your own project to support your local community

• Competitions - while not direct work experiences, participating in SkillsUSA competitions can involve development of practical skills and simulated real-world scenarios (ex: Architectural Drafting competition)

• Mentorship - seek out mentorship from professionals for feedback/guidance as you develop your portfolio; consider participating in the Austin ACE Mentor Program

• Field Trips and Guest Speakers - gain understanding of a variety of career paths and insight into the industry from professionals

While most of these course opportunities don't apply to Program of Study completion, some may. Students are advised to consider them to strengthen preparation.

Dual Credit:

• DFTG 1405* Technical Drafting

• DFTG 1417* Architectural-Residential

*Must take both courses to receive high school credit; high school credit awarded applies to Architecture Program of Study completion