Standards - Career & Technical Education

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal 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 and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

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

Make connections using various types of conductors and fastening devices for hydraulic and pneumatic controls, following National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for terminations and splices.

Describe appropriate uses for various types of conductors and fastening devices.

Install gaskets and packing.

Identify different types of gasket and packing materials, and list their applications.

Identify types of pumps and prime movers.

Measure and explain the pressure differential between inlet and outlet of pumps.

Demonstrate installation of valves.

Select the proper type of valve for various uses.

Explain methods and importance of proper storage of valves.

Demonstrate the use of specialized tools found in industrial maintenance.

Categorize lubricants and additives according to their composition and uses.

Summarize environmental regulations regarding disposal of oils and greases.

Describe the basic equipment, setup, and safety rules for proper use of equipment for oxy-fuel cutting.

Prepare base metal for oxy-fuel cutting and heating.