Trade and Industrial Education

Trade and Industrial Education covers a variety of specialized areas across multiple career clusters, comprised of programs including cosmetology and master barbering; mechatronics and precision machining; building trades and drafting; computer network hardware operations and computer systems technology; collision repair technology and aviation; commercial photography and graphic imaging; and criminal justice and firefighting.

The integration of classroom-based learning with hands-on training provides Trade and Industrial Education students the opportunity to develop the leadership and technical skills necessary to pursue employment or postsecondary education in a chosen career. Incorporated opportunities for high-quality work-based learning experiences transition students into valuable members of tomorrow’s workforce.  

Course Revisions

The following courses were revised for implementation during the 2023-2024 school year. All curriculum frameworks are available from the Virginia's CTE Resource Center.

• Air Traffic Controller (20999/8734) 
• Aircraft Pilot Training I (20053-I/8731) 
• Aircraft Pilot Training II (20053-I/8732) 
• Audio Production and Recording I (05123/8753) - NEW 
• Audio Production and Recording II (05123/8754) - NEW 
• Automotive Technology I (20104-I/8506) 
• Automotive Technology I (MLR 3-Year Program) (20104-IA/8502) 
• Automotive Technology II (20104-II/8507) 
• Automotive Technology III (20104-III/8508) 
• Aviation Maintenance Technology I (20114-I/8728) 
• Aviation Maintenance Technology II (20114-II/8729) 
• Aviation Operations Management (20998/8730) 
• Building Management I (16103-I/8590) 
• Building Management II (16103-II/8591) 
• Building Management III (16103-III/8592) 
• Marine Service Technology I (20111-I/8750)
• Marine Service Technology II (20111-II/8751) 
• Motorsports Technology I (20105-I/8509)  
• Motorsports Technology II (20105-II/8510)  
• Motorsports Technology III (20105-III/8511) 
• Nail Technician I (19105-I/8692)  
• Nail Technician II (19105-II/8693) 
• Radio Communications I (11051-I/8640)  
• Radio Communications II (11051-II/8641)

Safety Best Practice Guide for CTE

The Safety Best Practice Guide for CTE (docx) is a collection of best practice resources used to assist school divisions in the development of a local school safety plan.

Instructional Resources

• Trade and Industrial Education Course Listing (docx)
• Virginia's CTE Resource Center
• Industry Credentialing

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA Virginia - A partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure Virginia and America have a skilled work force.  For more information, visit the CTSO web page.

Resources

• Licensure Endorsement Requirements – Trade & Industrial Education
• Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE)
• Manufacturing Skills Institute
• Programmatic Accreditation Guidelines for Career and Technical Education
• Virginia Association for Career and Technical Education (Virginia ACTE)
• Virginia Association of Trade and Industrial Educators (VATIE)
• Virginia Board for Barbers and Cosmetology
• Virginia Board of Contractors
• Virginia Department of Fire Programs (VDFP)
• Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
• Virginia Department of Professional Occupational Regulations (DPOR)

Virginia CTE Trade and Industrial Education Listserv

If you are not on the Virginia CTE Trade and Industrial Education listserv, contact CTE@doe.virginia.gov to be added.