Course Information

2026-2027 Academic Year

DRAFT CMS until August 14, 2026.

CE12 PLTW Engineering Essentials

Course CodeCE12
Course TitlePLTW Engineering Essentials
Course DescriptionStudents explore the breadth of engineering career opportunities and experiences as they solve engaging and challenging real-world problems like creating a natural relief center system or creating a solution to improve the safety and well-being of local citizens.
Cluster GroupingBuilding and Moving
Career ClusterAdvanced Manufacturing (ADMF)
Course Lead ConsultantBrent Curran
brent.curran@dpi.nc.gov
Course StatusStandard
Course TypeAdopted
POL (Proof of Learning)Local
Credential as POLN/A
Curriculum DatePLTW
Hours of Instruction135-150
Recommended Maximum Enrollment25
Course Credit1
Inherently HonorsNo
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation RequirementNo
Math Option CreditNo
PrerequisitesNone
Cluster Grouping(s)Building and Moving
Career Cluster(s)Advanced Manufacturing (ADMF)
Pathway Level(s)Engineering (PLWE) - Prerequisite
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)N/A
CTSO(s)
(Career and Technical Student Organization)
Technology Student Association (TSA)
SOC Code(s)
(Standard Occupational Classification Code)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3023)
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)
Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians (17-3027)