Career Clusters, Pathways, and Courses North Carolina Career and Technical Education C lick on a logo to hyperlink to a specific cluster worksheet. To return to the cover page, click on the icon at the far left, lower region of Excel and then the "Cover" tab. Please see the FAQ worksheet tab for Frequently Asked Questions. Revised 11-14-2012, Updated 10-21-14
Frequently Asked Questions How do I use this document? This document contains all of the NC Career and Technical Education courses approved by the NC State Board of Education representing all Career Clusters and Pathways. LEAs should edit this document to publish a local guide reflecting its own Career Clusters, Pathways, and courses. The Local document may also include any approved Local Course Offerings. What does the mean? The indicates the courses uses materials from third-party providers. What does the * mean? The * indicates a completer course. What is a completer course? A completer course is the second or third course in a series that builds upon skills acquired in the previous course(s). A completer course has a prerequisite. What is a concentrator? A concentrator is a student who has earned four or more technical credits in a Career Cluster, at least one of which is a completer course. The student may earn all four credits from foundation courses or three from foundation and one from enhancement courses for the Career Cluster. What is a foundation course? A foundation course provides fundamental knowledge and skills needed for student success in secondary and postsecondary education and careers in the Career Cluster. What is an enhancement course? An enhancement course augments related knowledge and skills developed in foundation courses and provides for success in postsecondary education and careers in the Career Cluster. What is the difference between a Career Cluster and a Career Pathway? Career Clusters are groupings of occupations used as an organizing tool for curriculum design and instruction. Career pathways are sub-groupings of occupations within a Career Cluster. Occupations are grouped into pathways based on the set of common knowledge and skills required for career success. What is the National Academy Foundation? The National Academy Foundation provides industry-focused curricula in four themes: Finance, Hospitality & Tourism, Information Technology, and Engineering. For more information on NAF, please visit www.naf.org. Continued, next page
What is the NC? The NC offers North Carolina high school age students a clear, focused and affordable path to future success. Qualified North Carolina high-school age students can begin their two- or four-year college work, tuition free, while they are in high school allowing them to get a head start on their workplace and college preparation. The program is free to all students who maintain a B average and meet other eligibility requirements. For more information on the NC, please visit www.careercollegenc.org. Is Cooperative Education still available? Yes. Cooperative Education is a method of instruction for students, 16 and older, where technical classroom instruction is combined with paid employment directly related to the classroom instruction. The experience has to be offered in tthe same academic year in which the complementing course is offered. The course type for Coop(foundational or enhancement) will be the same as the classroom course. What are the current graduation requirements for a student in North Carolina? For the most current graduation requirements, please visit www.ncpublicschools.org/gradrequirements
6811/AU11 Agricultural Production I 6812/AU12 Agricultural Production II * Agribusiness Systems Animal Systems Food Products & Processing Systems Natural Resources Systems 6810/AU10 Agriscience Plant Systems Power, Structural & Technical Systems 6810/AU10 Agriscience 6810/AU10 Agriscience 6811/AU11 Agricultural Production I 6871/AU71 Biotechnology & Agriscience Research I 8511/CS12 Project Management II Global 8512/CS13 Project Management II Technology 6812/AU12 Agricultural Production II * 6822/AA22 Animal Science II * 6823/AA23 Animal Science II Small Animal * 6872/AU72 Biotechnology & Agriscience Research II * 6825/AA31 Equine Science I 6826/AA32 Equine Science II * 7015/FC10 Teen Living 7046/FN42 Foods II-Enterprise * 7045/FN41 Foods I 8726/BF05 Personal Finance (BFIT, FACS & MEE) 7075/FN43 Foods II-Technology* 6810/AU10 Agriscience 6810/AU10 Agriscience 6821/AA21 Animal Science I 6851/AN51 Environmental & Natural Resources I 6811/AU11 Agricultural Production I 6871/AU71 Biotechnology & Agriscience Research I 6841/AP41 Horticulture I 6831/AS31 Agricultural Mechanics I 6852/AN52 Environmental & Natural Resources II * 6812/AU12 Agricultural Production II * 6872/AU72 Biotechnology & Agriscience Research II * 6842/AP42 Horticulture II * 6882/AP44 Horticulture II Landscaping * 6843/AP43 Horticulture II Turfgrass Management* 6832/AS32 Agricultural Mechanics II* 6833/AS33 Agricultural Mechanics II Small Engines* 8513/CS14 Project Management III AA41 Veterinary Assisting 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6621/MM51 Marketing 7120/FH20 Introduction to Culinary Arts & Hospitality 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance 8596/CS97 CTE Internship Approved Career Technical Education Pathway Environmental Service Systems 6828/AU01 Exploring Biotechnolgy in Agriculture 6829/AU02 Exploring Agricultural Science 7018/FC01 Exploring Family and Consumer Sciences Education
7721/IC21 Carpentry I 7722/IC22 Carpentry II * 7723/IC23 Carpentry III 7700/IC00 Core and Sustainable Construction 7741/IC41 Electrical Trades I 7742/IC42 Electrical Trades II * 7743/IC43 Electrical Trades III 7711/IC11 Masonry I 7712/IC12 Masonry II * 7713/IC13 Masonry III Construction Design/Pre-construction 7400/IU10 Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education 7700/IC00 Core and Sustainable Construction 7400/IU10 Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education 7015/FC10 Teen Living 8726/BF05 Personal Finance (BFIT, FACS & MEE) 7921/IC61 Drafting I 7721/IC21 Carpentry I 7741/IC41 Electrical Trades I 7711/IC11 Masonry I 7921/IC61 Drafting I 7962/IC62 Drafting II Architectural * 7151 I/FI51nterior Design I 7152/FI52 Interior Design II* 7963/IC63 Drafting III Architectural 8511/CS12 Project Management II Global 8512/CS13 Project Management II Technology 7153/FI53 Interior 6414/BD10 Multimedia and Webpage Design 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6621/MM51 Marketing 6631/MI21 Fashion Merchandising 6831/AS31 Agricultural Mechanics I 7035/FA31 Apparel I 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I 6418/BM20 Microsoft SharePoint 8596/CM96 CTE Apprenticeship 8597/CM97 CTE Internship 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance Approved Career Technical Education Pathway Maintenance/Operations 7018/FC01 Exploring Family and Consumer Sciences Education 8201/TE01 Technology Design & Innovation
7935/IA31 Digital Media 7936/IA32 Advanced Digital Media * Audio & Video Technology & Film 7400/IU10 Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education 7993/II31 Adobe Visual Design 7993/II32 Adobe Digital Design * II33 Adobe Video Design 6414/BD10 Multimedia and Webpage Design (BFIT & T&I) Printing Technology Visual Arts 7400/IU10 Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education 7015/FC10 Teen Living 6621/MM51 Marketing 6631/MI21 Fashion Merchandising (FACS & MEE) 8006/TS21 Scientific & Technical Visualization I 7915/IA11 Introduction to Graphic Communications 7035/FA31 Apparel and Textile Production I (FACS & MEE) 8221/TS31 Game Art Design * 7916/IA12 Digital File Preparation * 7993/II31 Adobe Visual Design * 7036/FA32 Apparel and Textile Production II * (FACS & MEE) 8222/TS32 Advanced Game Art Design 7918/IA13 Print Advertising & Design 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I 7151/F151 Interior Design I 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 8511/CS12 Project Management II Global 8512/CS13 Project Management II Technology 8513/CS14 Project Management III Approved Career Technical Education Pathway Performing Arts Telecommunications Journalism & Broadcasting 7018/FC01 Exploring Family and Consumer Sciences Education 8201/TE01 Technology Design & Innovation
8710/BB40 Business Management * 6215/BB30 Business Law * 8717/ME12 Entrepreneurship II General Management 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6419/BM20 Microsoft Excel and Access 6311/BA10 Accounting I 8510/CS11 Project Management I 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I * BF20 Business Financial Planning * 8511/CS12 Project Management II Global * 8718/MU81 Virtual Enterprise I 8513/CS14 Project Management III 6418/BM30 Microsoft SharePoint * 6414/BD10 Multimedia and Webpage Design 6621/MM51 Marketing 6626/MU92 Strategic Marketing 8512/CS13 Project Management II Technology * Approved Career Technical Education Pathway Administrative Support Human Resources Management Business Information Management Operations Management 6158/CC58 Exploring Career Decisions
Administration and Administrative Support Professional Support Services Teaching/Training LEAs may use locally developed courses to provide opportunities for students in this Career Cluster. is an appropriate foundational course in this cluster. 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance Approved Career Technical Education Pathway None 7018/FC01 Exploring Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Business Finance National Academy Foundation 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance 8726/BF05 Personal Finance (BFIT, FACS, & MEE) 6419/BM20 Microsoft Excel and Access 6312/BA20 Accounting II * 6311/BA10 Accounting I 6316/BF20 Business Financial Planning * Academy of Finance 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I 6215/BB30 Business Law 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6621/MM51 Marketing 6626/MU92 Strategic Marketing 8718/MU81 Virtual Enterprises Approved Career Technical Education Pathway Banking Services Insurance Securities and Investments 7018/FC01 Exploring Life Skills 8201/TE01 Technology Design & Innovation
Governance National Security Foreign Services Planning Revenue and Taxation Regulation LEAs may use locally developed courses to provide opportunities for students in this Career Cluster. is an appropriate foundational course in this cluster. 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance Public Management and Administration Approved Career Technical Education Pathway None 7018FC01 Exploring Family and Consumer Sciences Education
7243/HN43 Nursing Fundamentals (2 credits) Therapeutic Services Diagnostic Services Health Informatics Support Services Biotechnology Research & Development HB11 Biomedical Technology I 7210/HU10 Health Team Relations 7270/HP70 PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences HB12 Biomedical Technology II * 7240/HU40 Health Science I 7271/HP71 PLTW Human Body Systems * 7242/HU42 Health Science II * 7839/IP21 Emergency Medical Technology I 7272/HP72 PLTW Medical Interventions 7244/HN44 Fundamentals of Gerontology 7232/HH32 Pharmacy Technician 7245/HN45 Public Health Fundamentals 8595/CS95 CTE Advanced Studies 7840/IP22 Emergency Medical Technology II * 7273/HP73 PLTW Biomedical Innovations 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6418/BM30 Microsoft SharePoint 6621/MM51 Marketing 6871/AU71 Biotechnology & Agriscience Research I 7045/FN41 Foods I 7065/FE60 Parenting and Child Development 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance Approved Career Technical Education Pathway None 6158/CC58 Exploring Career Decisions 7018/FU01 Exploring Life Skills 7205/HB05 Exploring Biotechnology in Health Science
7120/FH20 Introduction to Culinary Arts & Hospitality 7121/FH21 Culinary Arts & Hospitality I (1 credit) 7122/FH22 Culinary Arts & Hospitality II * (2 credits) Restaurants & Food/Beverage Service 7045/FN41 Foods I 7171/FH71 ProStart I 7172/FH72 ProStart II * Travel & Tourism 6670/MN31 Sports & Entertainment Marketing I 8721/BF30 Principles of Business & Finance 6621/MM51 Marketing 7046/FN42 Foods II - Enterprise * 6671/MH32 Sports & Entertainment Marketing II * 6645/MH42 Hospitality and Tourism * 6645/MH42 Hospitality and Tourism * 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I 8717/ME12 Entrepreneurship II 8511/CS12 Project Management II Global 6414/BD10 Multimedia and Webpage Design 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6418/BM30 Microsoft SharePoint 6811/AU11 Agricultural Production & Management I 6825/AA31 Equine Science I National Academy Foundation Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Approved Career Technical Education Pathway Lodging Recreation, Amusements & Attractions 7018/CU01 Exploring Family and Consumer Sciences Education
7015/FC10 Teen Living Early Childhood Development & Services 8726/BF05 Personal Finance (BFIT, FACS, & MEE) 8721/BF30 Principles of Business & Finance 7065/FE60 Parenting & Child Development 7111/FE11 Early Childhood Education I 7112/FE12 Early Childhood Education II * 8595/CS95 CTE Advanced Studies 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6418/BM30 Microsoft SharePoint 7045/FN41 Foods I 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I 8596/CS95 CTE Apprenticeship Approved Career Technical Education Pathway Counseling & Mental Health Services Family & Community Services Personal Care Services Consumer Services 7018/FC01 Exploring Family and Consumer Sciences Education 8201/TE01 Technology Design & Innovation
Programming & Software Development 8811/BI10 Foundations of Information Technology (BFIT & T&I) 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance 6419/BM20 Microsoft Excel and Access 6421/BP10 Computer Programming I BP40 Computer Science Principles 6422/BP12 Computer Programming II * 6428/BP20 SAS Programming I * 6451/BP30 Oracle Database Programming I 2508/ AP Computer Science 6429/BP22 SAS Programming II 6452/BP32 Oracle Database Programming II * Web & Digital Communications 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 8811/BI10 Foundations of Information Technology (BFIT & T&I) 6414/BD10 Multimedia & Webpage Design * (BFIT & T&I) 7993/II31 Adobe Visual Design 6415/BD12 e-commerce I * 7993/II32 Adobe Digital Design * 6416/BD14 e-commerce II II33 Adobe Video Design Information Support & Services 8811/BI10 Foundations of Information Technology (BFIT & T&I) 7400/IU10 Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education 6419/BM20 Microsoft Excel and Access 6430/BI05 IB Information Technology 7991/II21 Computer Engineering Technology I (BFIT,T&I &TE) 7992/II22 Computer Engineering Technology II * (BFIT, T&I & TE) II14 Network Engineering Technology IV 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I 7400/IU10 Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education 8811/BI10 Foundations of Information Technology (BFIT & T&I) 7980/II11 Network Engineering Technology I 7981/II12 Network Engineering Technology II * 7982/II13 Network Engineering Technology III Network Systems 6341/BN20 Network Administration I 6342/BN22 Network Administration II * 6343/BN24 Network Administration III 8811/BI10 Foundations of Information Technology (BFIT & T&I) 8511/CS12 Project Management II Global 8512/CS13 Project Management II Technology 8513/CS14 Project Management III National Academy Foundation Academy of Information Technology Approved Career Technical Education Pathway None 8201/TE01 Technology Design & Innovation
Emergency & Fire Management Services Law Enforcement Services 7834/ IP11Public Safety I 7835/IP31 Fire Fighter Technology I 7838/IP12 Public Safety II * 7836/IP32 Fire Fighter Technology II * 7839/IP21 Emergency Medical Technology I Approved Career Technical Education Pathway 7837/IP33 Fire Fighter Technology III 7840/IP22 Emergency Medical Technology II * 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6418/BM30 Microsoft SharePoint 6645/MH42 Hospitality and Tourism 8721/BF30 Principles of Business & Finance Corrections Services Security & Protective Services 6158/CC58 Exploring Career Decisions 6207/BU10 Computer Skills and Law Enforcement Services Legal Services 8201/TE01 Technology Design & Innovation
7621/IM21 Cabinetmaking I 7622/IM22 Cabinetmaking II * (1 credit) 7623/IM23 Cabinetmaking III (1 credit) Production 7400/IU10 Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education 7661/IM61 Welding Technology I 7662/IM62 Welding Technology II * (1 credit) 7663/IM63 Welding Technology III (1 credit) Manufacturing Production Process Development 7621/IM21 Cabinetmaking I 7661/IM61 Welding Technology I 7641/IM41 Metals Manufacturing Technology I 6621/MM51 Marketing 6631/MI21 Fashion Merchandising (FACS & MEE) 7641/IM41 Metals Manufacturing Technology I 7035/FA31 Apparel and Textile Production I (FACS & MEE) 7642/IM42 Metals Manufacturing Technology II * (2 credits) 8511/CS12 Project Management II - Global 8512/CS13 Project Management II - Technology 7036/FA32 Apparel and Textile Production II * (FACS & MEE) 8513/CS14 Project Management III 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I 6414/BD10 Multimedia and Webpage Design 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6831/AS31 Agricultural Mechanics I IM34 Electronics IV 7921/IC61 Drafting I Maintenance, Installation, and Repair 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance 7631/IM31 Electronics I 7632/IM32 Electronics II * 7633/IM33 Electronics III Approved Career Technical Education Pathway Quality Assurance Logistics & Inventory Control 6158/CC58 Exploring Career Decisions Health, Safety & Environmental Assurance 8201 /TE01 Technology Design & Innovation
8511/CS12 Project Management II Global * 8513/CS14 Project Management III Marketing Management Merchandising 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance 6621/MM51 Marketing 6631/MI21 Fasshion Merchandising (FACS & MEE) 6622/MA52 Marketing Management * 6622/MA52 Marketing Management * Professional Sales 6621/MM51 Marketing 6622/MA52 Marketing Management * 8512/CS13 Project Management II Technology 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I * 6626/MU92 Strategic Marketing 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I * 6626/MU92 Strategic Marketing 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I * 8717/ME12 Entrepreneurship II 8718/MU81 Virtual Enterprise I 8717/MM12 Entrepreneurship II 8717/ME12 Entrepreneurship II 8718/MU81 Virtual Enterprise I 6414/BD10 Multimedia and Webpage Design 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6512/BB30 Business Law 7035/FA31 Apparel I 6626/MU92 Strategic Marketing Approved Career Technical Education Pathway Marketing Communications Marketing Research 6158/CC58 Exploring Career Decisions
7400/IU10 Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education 7921/IC61 Drafting I 7972/IV22 Drafting II Engineering * 7973/IV23 Drafting III Engineering 8210/TE11 Technology Engineering & Design 8211/TE12 Technological Design * 8212/TE13 Engineering Design * Engineering & Technology Science & Mathematics 8020/TP11 PLTW Introduction to Engineering Design 8021/TP12 PLTW Principles of Engineering I 7921/IC61 Drafting I 8210/TE11 Technology Engineering & Design 8210/TE11 Technology Engineering & Design 8022/TP21 PLTW Digital Electronics * 8030/TP22 PLTW Computer Integrated Manufacturing * 8031/TP23 PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture * 8032/TP24 PLTW Biotechnical * 8033/TP25 PLTW Aerospace Engineering * 8006/TS21 Scientific & Technical Visualization I 8011/ TE21Principles of Technology I 8040/TP31 PLTW Engineering Design & Development 8511/CS12 Project Management II Global 8512/CS13 Project Management II Technology * 8007/TS22 Scientific & Technical Visualization II * 8012/TE22 Principles of Technology II * 8513/CS14 Project Management III 6414/BD10 Multimedia and Webpage Design 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6841/AP41 Horticulture I 6871/AU71 Biotechnology & Agriscience Research I 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance Approved Career Technical Education Pathway 6158/CC58 Exploring Career Decisions 8056/TP01 PLTW Gateway to Technology None 8201/TE01 Technology Design & Innovation 8203/TE02 Technological Systems
7512/IT12 Automotive Brakes Facility & Mobile Equipment Maintenance Logistics Planning & Management Services 7511/IT11 Introduction to Automotive Service 6621/MM51 Marketing IT16 Automotive Service I IT17 Automotive Service II * IT18 Automotive Service III 7514/IT14 Automotive Electrical 6622/MA52 Marketing Management * 7515/IT15 Automotive Advanced Electrical * 8716/ME11 Entrepreneurship I 6626/MU92 Strategic Marketing 8511/CS12 Project Management II Global * 8512/CS13 Project Management II Technology 8513/CS14 Project Management III 6417/BM10 Microsoft Word and PowerPoint 6831/AS31 Agricultural Mechanics I 7400/IU10 Introduction to Trade and Industrial Education 7513/IT13 Automotive Computer System Diagnostics 8721/BF10 Principles of Business & Finance 8597CS97 CTE Internship Approved Career Technical Education Pathway Health, Safety, & Environmental Management Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning, Management, and Regulations Transportation Operations Sales and Service 8201/TE01 Technology Design & Innovation