Standards - Career & Technical Education

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Participate in Supervised Agricultural Experiences and/or work-based, experiential, and service learning.

Select hardwood and softwood lumber to be used in framing agricultural structures.

Describe all factors that determine grades of lumber.

Assess the quality of construction grade lumber used in framing systems to discover defects and determine whether the lumber is suitable for its intended use.

Determine material costs for the framing of an agricultural structure.

Determine advantages and disadvantages of multiple types of flooring systems in agricultural structures.

Construct a floor framing system for an agricultural structure.

Explain the use of sills used in agricultural structures.

Demonstrate the layout of joist headers and floor joists used in structures.

Contrast the composition and applications of various subfloor materials used in structures.

Create a wall framing system for an agricultural structure.

Compare and contrast wood and metal framing systems, listing advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Discuss the use of plates in agricultural framing, including sole plates and top plates.

Compare and contrast the use and installation of various types of studs used in agricultural structures.

Summarize installation procedures and purposes of rough openings, including headers.

Assess a variety of different wall sheathing materials for various uses in agricultural structures.

Justify the use of vapor barriers in agricultural framing.

Critique the effectiveness of different forms of vapor barriers in agricultural wall construction.

Design a ceiling framing system for a structure.

Explain the process of installation of ceiling joists.

Describe the installation of openings for stairs, attic access, and chimneys.

Identify types of stairs used in structures.

Calculate the total rise and the numbers and sizes of risers and treads for a stairway.

Demonstrate the procedure for laying out and cutting stringers for stair construction.

Demonstrate the procedure for installing stair handrails.

Describe different types of roofs used on agricultural structures.

Differentiate between conventional rafters and truss systems.

Describe the installation of openings for vents, skylights, and chimneys.

Design the layout of rafters and truss system in a roof.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various decking materials used in agricultural roof systems.