2026-2027 Course Information

WARNING: This information is considered DRAFT until August 14, 2026.

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Proof of Learning (POL) Specifications

CTE State Assessment: The post-assessment will be a 100-item multiple choice test administered through the NC Instructional Management System.
Credential: Please work with the specified vendor(s) to coordinate and schedule.
Performance-based Measurement (PBM): Please follow the PBM guidelines set forth in the Performance-based Measurement Guide for the specified course.

Math Option Credit

Refer to the Math Options Charts on the DPI website for more detailed math options information.

Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement

Yes: The course meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
Yes*: The course can be offered in both middle and high school and meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
No: The course does not meet the Computer Science graduation requirement.

Refer to the DPI website for more detailed Computer Science graduation requirement information.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of this curriculum.
CTSOs incorporate strategies used to teach course content, develop leadership, citizenship, responsibility, and proficiencies related to workplace needs.

Work-based Learning (WBL)

Work-based Learning (WBL) is an integral part of all Career and Technical Education courses in North Carolina to show curricular relevance to industry skills.
Public School Units (PSUs) are encouraged to strategically choose work-based learning strategies in alignment with unique needs, considering factors such as local employment demands, available program offerings, resources, and other pertinent considerations. Contact your local CTE administrator for more information.

WBL Courses with Academic Credit:

CTE Advanced Studies
CTE Cooperative Education
CTE Entrepreneurial Experience
CTE Internship
CTE Pre-apprenticeship
CTE Apprenticeship

WBL Activities without Academic Credit:

Guest speaker
Career fair
Job fair
Transition fair
Field trip (workplace tour)
Job shadowing
Mentoring
Service learning
School-based enterprise
Simulated workplace
Workplace challenge/Industry-sponsored project

TL42 Mechatronics I

Course Number	TL42
Course Title	Mechatronics I
Course Description	This course is an introduction to mechatronic systems, which requires integration of the mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines within a unified framework. There are significant laboratory-based design experiences. Topics covered in the course include concepts of AC/DC electronics, inductors, capacitors, transformers, relays, and troubleshooting circuits. Concepts of pneumatics, basic control of pneumatic cylinders and motors. This course is designed in partnership with local business, industry, and community college correspondence. Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification may be offered as a student credential which will feed directly into a post-secondary education or career in advanced manufacturing.
Course Lead Consultant	LCO
Course Status	LCO
Course Type	Adapted
POL (Proof of Learning)	Local
Curriculum Date	Summer 2025
Hours of Instruction	135-150
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	None
Course Credit	1
Inherently Honors	No
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement	No
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisites	None
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	SkillsUSA Technology Student Association (TSA)