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SkillsUSA Technical Drafting Virtual Project
Scope of the Contest
To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to
recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism
in the field of technical drafting. The contest will focus on
the application of appropriate entry-level technical drafting
skills to solve visualization and
presentation problems of a mechanical nature.
Knowledge Performance
The contest will include a Resume, Portfolio, and Video with
Oral Presentation.
*See SkillsUSA Virtual Technical Standards for competencies
measured.
Contest Information (All items must be received by due date)
• PDF Resume
o Upload one file with all contestant’s one-page resume’s and
include the digital link(s) to Portfolio and Zoom Recording
o Click link below for Resume Rubric and scoring details
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-9YpfjykXVDSCVtVEJFMHeVnrQHxYd-
O/view?usp=sharing
Portfolio/Written Submission
• Produce a written narrative of the processes used step-by-step
to complete the assigned task.
Video of Demonstrated Procedures
• Through a recorded Zoom session, record the video screen of
computer as well as record the contestant as they work on the task.
*Ensure lighting, audio and video are high quality
• The video may be recorded as one continues recording, or it
can be broken into segments if needed for time constraints. All
video segments must be uploaded as hyperlinks to all
contestant’s resumes.
Scoring Information
The following pre-submission items will be judged by industry
professionals prior to
virtual in-person Zoom session 1. Resume with embedded links to
written outline and Zoom video
2. Written submission for clarity, conciseness, grammar,
punctuation, and spelling
3. Skill demonstration in video
Zoom Interview/Role Play
You will receive a specified date/time to participate in a
virtual interview/role play via
Zoom with industry professionals. You should be dressed in your
SkillsUSA attire for this
session.
*During your Zoom Session you will be asked questions pertaining
to your resume,
completed project, and process followed to complete the
tasks.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-9YpfjykXVDSCVtVEJFMHeVnrQHxYd-O/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1-9YpfjykXVDSCVtVEJFMHeVnrQHxYd-O/view?usp=sharinghttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1-9YpfjykXVDSCVtVEJFMHeVnrQHxYd-O/view?usp=sharing
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TECHNICAL DRAFTING (VIRTUAL)
PURPOSE To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment
and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and
professionalism in the field of technical drafting. First, download
and review the General Regulations at:
http://updates.skillsusa.org.
ELIGIBILITY Open to active SkillsUSA members enrolled in
programs with technical drafting as the occupational objective.
CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS Class E: Contest Specific — Business
Casual • Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt. • Black dress slacks
(accompanied by black
dress socks or black or skin-tone seamless hose) or black dress
skirt (knee-length, accompanied by black or skin-tone seamless
hose).
• Black leather closed-toe dress shoes. Contest Clothing Notes
(Apply ONLY to Virtual Competitions): • Official SkillsUSA
Competition Clothing
recommended but NOT required. • Contestant clothing options
include the
following: o Official Competition Clothing. o Trade Appropriate
Clothing. o Professional Dress. o Business Casual.
• Clothing must meet industry safety standards.
• No identification of the contestant, school or state is
allowed on clothing.
• No offensive, vulgar or inappropriate images or text are
allowed on contestants clothing.
• No shorts or sleeveless shirts are allowed. • Skirts must be
at least knee-length. • Proper Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) must be worn by contestant to meet
all state, local and school requirements due to COVID-19.
• Scoring deductions may only be given and/or disqualification
of contestant if clothing safety standards are not met.
These regulations refer to clothing items that are pictured and
described at: www.skillsusastore.org. If you have questions about
clothing or other logo items, call 1-888-501-2183.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS Supplied by the contestant (These
materials cannot be shared with other contestants.): 1. Computer
with high-speed internet
capability and camera to use applications such as Zoom, Teams,
etc. The minimum recommended internet bandwidth speeds for joining
Zoom meetings, accessing on-demand curriculum and other online
operations is 2.0 Mbps up and down. You can test your current
internet speeds by following this link: www.speedtest.net. Allow
the page to load and click on GO.
2. A secondary camera(s) may be required to provide judges with
the ability to view contestants from different angles. Additional
camera requirements will be located on the SkillsUSA website at
http://updates.skillsusa.org.
3. A contest Proctor will be required to be on site to assist
judges. A local industry expert is preferred to serve as the
Proctor and shall not be an individual that has been involved with
the training of the contestant(s). The Proctor will serve as the
onsite “hands and eyes” for the judges. Proctor will follow
instructions from the judges for safety and operations related to
the competition. Proctor may be asked by judges to perform several
tasks such as operating a portable camera to show specific
components or steps, measure parts, or any task that will provide
judges with information needed to assist in accurate scoring of the
contestant’s work or presentation. However, the Proctor shall not
serve as a judge nor have any influence on contestant scores.
4. The contestant’s instructor or advisor shall be on site to
observe all competition activities to ensure a safe and healthy
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competition experience for all participants. That instructor or
advisor will not be allowed to interact or interfere with the
competitor unless a safety issue arises that requires interaction.
Any other support or interaction between the contestant and the
instructor/advisor will result in disqualification.
5. All competitors must create a one-page résumé and submit an
electronic copy to the technical committee chair at least seven (7)
days in advance of the competition. Failure to do so will result in
a 10-point penalty. Instructions for submission of the electronic
résumé copy will be provided on the SkillsUSA website at
http://updates.skillsusa.org.
6. Computer-aided drafting software that is able to create 3D
models.
7. Battery-powered calculator (not a cell phone).
8. Machinery’s Handbook and a maximum of three additional
published reference books
COMPUTER/SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS Contestants should have installed
and/or set when arriving at the contest: 1. Network Configuration
The following network components must
be installed: • Client for Microsoft Networking. • 10/100
10-Base T Ethernet Network
Interface Card (wireless not supported). • TCP/IP Protocol.
Contestants should not install file and
printer sharing for Microsoft networks. Contestants should be
prepared to connect
to a Microsoft Windows 2000 Server domain named “DOMAIN”. This
means the computer’s workgroup name should be DOMAIN, and Windows
NT, Windows 2000 and Windows XP computers should have a local user
named “USER”, and USER should be a member of the LOCAL
ADMINISTRATOR group. (Windows Vista is not supported for this
contest.)
All computers (but particularly notebooks) should be prepared to
connect to a wired 10BASE-T network. Vista is not allowed.
2. Printer Driver Information Hewlett Packard DeskJet 1220
Driver
should be installed. This driver is available at:
www.hp.com.
3. Application Software The latest service packs and updates
should
be applied to application software before the contest. This is
the contestant’s responsibility. Ability to correctly plot cannot
be guaranteed unless the latest service packs and updates are
applied to contestant’s application software.
4. It is advisable for contestants to bring their
system software and the software they will be using for the
contest in case they have setup trouble.
There will be technicians on the floor the
day of setup to assist contestants if they need help with
cables, software, drivers, etc. Contestants renting computers can
get help at that time.
SCOPE OF THE CONTEST The contest will focus on the application
of appropriate entry-level technical drafting skills to solve
visualization and presentation problems of a mechanical nature as
designed by the national technical committee.
Knowledge Performance The contest will include a written exam
that assesses technical drafting general knowledge (see standards
and competencies).
Skill Performance The contestants are assessed on their ability
to create 3D models and extract properly scaled 2D views from those
models for placement and annotation on standard inch or metric
sized drawing sheets.
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Contest Guidelines 1. The contestants are required to create
part
and assembly drawings of a mechanical product. The number of
drawings will vary depending on the product. The drawing portfolio
may vary between five to 10 drawings.
2. Contestant-supplied computer aided drafting and design
software is used.
3. The contestants work independently. No assistance may be
given by other contestants, instructors, advisors or observers.
4. All contestants start, break for lunch and finish at the same
time. No one is allowed to work during lunch or past the contest
conclusion. If contestants are waiting to print after the contest
conclusion, they are allowed to print one drawing only.
5. Contestants will store all their drawings in PDF format on
supplied flash drives for printing.
6. Contestants’ drawings are judged relative to preestablished
criteria for each drawing in the drawing portfolio. The total
contest points include points from the written exam and
drawings.
Standards and Competencies Note for Virtual Competitions:
Contestants may not be required to perform all the standards and
competencies listed in this section. However, contestants should be
prepared to perform components in all areas. Prior to the
competition, the technical committee may determine which standards
and competencies contestants will be perform for the virtual
contests. The technical committee will determine if additional
information is needed for contestants prior to the competition.
These changes will be posted on the SkillsUSA Championships contest
update website at: http://updates.skillsusa.org. The following
items are included in the written exam and skill performance parts
of the contest. TD 1.0 — Create 3D computer models of mechanical
parts 1.1 Use sketches, solids and Boolean
operations of union, subtraction and intersection to build model
geometry
1.2 Use sketches and paths to create lofted and helical
features
1.3 Add draft to models 1.4 Add threads, fillets, rounds and
chamfers
to models 1.5 Use mass properties commands to
determine part weight, mass, center-of-gravity, etc.
TD 2.0 — Build assemblies using 3D computer models 2.1 Use
assembly constraints to position and
relate constructed models to each other 2.2 Create an exploded
assembly
TD 3.0 — Demonstrate knowledge of drawing borders and title
blocks See the ASME Y14.1-2005 Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet Size and
Formats, ASME Y14.1M-2005 Metric Drawing Sheet Size and Format
standards, ASME Y14-100-2013 Engineering Drawing Practices. 3.1
Recall and create inch and metric sized
borders and title blocks TD 4.0 — Demonstrate knowledge of
different drawing types See the ASME Y14.24-1999 Types and
Application of Engineering Drawings and ASME Y14.8 Castings,
Forgings and Molded Part Drawings standards. 4.1 Describe and
create 2D monodetail,
inseparable assembly and final assembly drawings 4.1.1 Add parts
lists and item balloons
to inseparable assembly and final assembly drawings
4.2 Add symbols and notes associated with castings, forgings and
molded parts
TD 5.0 — Demonstrate knowledge of the alphabet of lines and
lettering See ASME Y14.2-2014 Line Conventions and Lettering. 5.1
Recognize the different types of lines
used on drawings 5.2 Recall letter heights used on different
areas of a drawing
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TD 6.0 — Extract 2-D orthographic and pictorial views from 3-D
computer models to create 2-D drawings See the ASME Y14.3-2012
Orthographic and Pictorial Views standard. 6.1 Recognize the
differences between first
angle, third angle and arrow methods of projection
6.2 Lay out orthographic views using the third angle projection
method
6.3 Project true size and shape auxiliary views from inclined
surfaces shown in principle orthographic views
TD 7.0 — Demonstrate knowledge of section views See the ASME
Y14.3-2012 Orthographic and Pictorial Views standard. 7.1 Describe
and create full, half and
broken-out sections TD 8.0 — Demonstrate knowledge of datum
features See ASME Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and Tolerancing standard.
8.1 Apply surface and size feature datums 8.2 Apply datum
targets
TD 9.0 — Apply general and geometric dimensions and tolerances
to 2-D part views. See the ASME B4.1-R1999 Preferred Limits and
Fits for Cylindrical Parts and ASME Y14.5-2009 Dimensioning and
Tolerancing standards. 9.1 Recognize and calculate size
tolerances
for clearance and interference fits 9.2 Recognize and apply
limit, bilateral,
unilateral, and unequal bilateral tolerances
9.3 Recognize and apply general and geometric dimensioning
symbols
TD 10.0 — Demonstrate knowledge of metal material codes 10.1
Recognize and apply material codes as
specified by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), the
Society of Automobile Engineers (SAE), the American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM), the American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME), and Unified Numbering System (UNS)
TD 11.0 — Demonstrate knowledge of threaded fastener notation
See the ASME Y14.6-2001 Screw Thread Representation standard. 11.1
Recognize and apply inch and metric
thread notes TD 12.0 — Demonstrate knowledge of surface texture
notation See the ASME Y14.36-1996 Surface Texture Symbols standard.
12.1 Recognize and apply roughness
averages, cutoff values and lay symbols to surface texture
symbols
TD 13.0 — Demonstrate knowledge of weld notation See the AWS
A02.4-2012 Standard Symbols for Welding standard. 13.1 Recognize
and apply weld type symbols,
weld size and weld process abbreviations to basic weld
symbols
TD 14.0 — Demonstrate knowledge of drawing revisions See the
ASME Y14.35 Drawing Revisions standard. 14.1 Create an appropriate
revision block 14.2 Apply revision balloons 14.3 Create a document
change notice (DCN)
Committee Identified Academic Skills The technical committee has
identified that the following academic skills are embedded in this
contest. Math Skills • Solve single variable algebraic expressions.
Science Skills • Have a basic understanding of common
material properties. Language Arts Skills • Provide information
in conversations and in
group discussions. • Provide information in oral presentations.
• Demonstrate use of such verbal
communication skills as word choice, pitch, feeling, tone and
voice.
• Demonstrate use of such nonverbal communication skills as eye
contact,
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posture and gestures using interviewing techniques to gain
information.
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate reference materials.
Connections to National Standards State-level academic
curriculum specialists identified the following connections to
national academic standards. Math Standards • Numbers and
operations. • Algebra. • Geometry. • Measurement. • Problem
solving. • Communication. • Connections. • Representation. Source:
NCTM Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. For more
information, visit: http://www.nctm.org. Science Standards •
Understands the structure and properties of
matter. • Understands the sources and properties of
energy. • Understands forces and motion. • Understands the
nature of scientific inquiry. Source: McREL compendium of national
science standards. To view and search the compendium, visit:
http://www2.mcrel.org/compendium/browse.asp. Language Arts
Standards • Students read a wide range of print and
nonprint texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves
and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire
new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and
the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are
fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.
• Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend,
interpret, evaluate and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior
experience, their interactions with other readers and writers,
their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word
identification strategies and their
understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter
correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics).
• Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual
language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate
effectively with a variety of audiences and for different
purposes.
• Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and
use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate
with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
• Students apply knowledge of language structure, language
conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques,
figurative language and genre to create, critique and discuss print
and nonprint texts.
• Students conduct research on issues and interests by
generating ideas and questions, and by posing problems. They
gather, evaluate and synthesize data from a variety of sources
(e.g., print and nonprint texts, artifacts, people) to communicate
their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
• Students use a variety of technological and information
resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to
gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate
knowledge.
• Students use spoken, written and visual language to accomplish
their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion and
the exchange of information).
Source: IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language Arts. To
view the standards, visit: www.ncte.org/standards.
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CLOTHING CLASSIFICATIONS
With Photos
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Class A: SkillsUSA Attire: • Red SkillsUSA blazer, windbreaker
or sweater, or black or red SkillsUSA jacket. • Button-up,
collared, white dress shirt (accompanied by a plain, solid black
tie), white
blouse (collarless or small-collared) or white turtleneck, with
any collar not to extend into the lapel area or the blazer,
sweater, windbreaker or jacket.
• Black dress slacks (accompanied by black dress socks or black
or skin-tone seamless hose) or black dress skirt (knee-length,
accompanied by black or skin-tone seamless hose).
• Black dress shoes.
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Class B: Healthcare Attire • Official blue scrubs. • Scrubs
should fit appropriately for all health contests and should be
properly hemmed
and wrinkle free. Only plain, white, collarless T-shirts may be
worn underneath the scrubs. Hair must be pinned up and off the
collar.
• White socks or skin-tone seamless hose. • Health-professionals
white or black leather work shoes. • Shoes must be all-white or
black leather (no canvas), completely enclosed (no open-toe
or open-heel). Athletic-style shoes that meet the criteria are
acceptable.
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Class C: Contest Specific — Manufacturing/Construction Khaki
Attire • Official SkillsUSA khaki short-sleeve work shirt and
pants. • Black, brown or tan leather work shoes. Note: Safety
glasses must have side shields or goggles (prescription glasses may
be used only if they are equipped with side shields. If not, they
must be covered with goggles).
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Class D: Contest Specific — Blue Attire • Official SkillsUSA
light blue work shirt. • Navy pants. • Black, brown or tan leather
work safety shoes (with protective toe cap). Note: Safety glasses
with side shields or goggles (prescription glasses may be used only
if they are equipped with side shields. If not, they must be
covered with goggles).
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Class E: Contest specific — Business Casual • Official SkillsUSA
white polo shirt. • Black dress slacks (accompanied by black dress
socks or black or skin-tone seamless
hose) or black dress skirt (knee-length, accompanied by black or
skin-tone seamless hose).
• Black leather closed-toe dress shoes.
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Class F: Contest Specific — Cosmetology • Official SkillsUSA
white dress shirt. • Black dress slacks. • Black socks or black or
skin-tone seamless hose. • Black leather work or dress shoes. Note:
The Official SkillsUSA white cosmetology smock or apron can be worn
with the white dress shirt.
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Class G: Culinary/Commercial Baking Attire • White or black work
pants or black-and-white checkered chef’s pants.* • White chef’s
jacket. • White or black leather work shoes (non-slip). • White
apron. • White neckerchief. • Side-towels. • Hairnet. Note: Chef’s
hats (toques) will be supplied by the national technical committee,
as well as food handlers’ gloves. * Black-and-white checkered
chef’s pants not available through the SkillsUSA Store.
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Class H: Contest Specific — Restaurant Service • Official
SkillsUSA white long-sleeved dress shirt, or long- sleeved plain
white collared
shirt. • Black dress slacks (accompanied by black dress socks or
black or skin-tone seamless
hose) or black dress skirt (knee-length) (accompanied by black
or skin-tone seamless hose).
• Plain black tie with no pattern or SkillsUSA black tie. •
Black socks. • Shined black leather work shoes or black flat heels.
Note: Bistro aprons are the official apron for Restaurant Service
and are required. Waiter’s jackets, bow ties, vests, cummerbunds or
half aprons are not permitted.
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Class I: Contest Specific — Welding/Welding Fabrication •
Official SkillsUSA khaki work shirt and pants (both the pants and
shirt must be 100%
cotton). • Black, brown, or tan leather work shoes. Note: Safety
glasses with side shields or goggles (prescription glasses may be
used only if they are equipped with side shields. If not, they must
be covered with goggles).
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SkillsUSA Scoring Rubric Virtual Championships
Judges Notes:
Contestant #
Skills Possible Points Points Earned
Resume 100
Portfolio (Written Submission) 100
Video (Skills Demonstration/Narration) 200
Oral Interview/Role Play 100
Penalties
Clothing -50
Resume -100
Total Score
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Resume Scoring Rubric
Category Points
Personal Information: Name, address, city, state, zip, phone
& email 10
Skills: Workplace, Technical, Personal *See Framework
20
Education: High school, technical school, dual- enrollment
20
Employment: And/or volunteer work or list NA
10
Activities, Awards and Honors: Should include SkillsUSA
membership/activities
20
References: Or references available upon request
10
Spelling, Punctuation &
Grammar 10
More than one page -10
NEW for 2021 You must include the link(s) to your digital
documents and/or videos in your
resume and save as a PDF.
Directions:
Step 1: Record your video submission using a digital platform
like Zoom
Step 2: Open Google Drive or One Drive and upload your Zoom
file
Step 3: Right click on your Zoom file and select “get link”.
Remove Restrictions so anyone with
the link can access your file
Step 4: Copy that link and paste it into the bottom of your
resume
Step 5: If your contest requires a written submission, repeat
the process of uploading your
document to your Google Drive or One Drive, and then copy the
link and paste into your
resume
Step 6: Once your resume is complete, click File, Save As, and
scroll down to select PDF, then Save
Click Here to view a sample resume with embedded links
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p5fB4XZuKHOzuby9PckC4FRsTWRtmvG7/view?usp=sharing
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