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.

Compare applications of types and styles of materials that can be used in agricultural structures.

Compare the use of hardwood and softwood lumber in agricultural structures.

Identify factors that determine grades of lumber.

Identify defects that affect lumber grade.

Determine which metal materials are best suited to various applications in structures, considering appearance, gauge, width, and configurations.

Calculate a bill of materials for the framing of a structure.

Discuss the purpose and setup of a builder’s level.

Compare advantages of concrete flooring systems and wood flooring systems.

Design a wooden floor framing system for a structure.

Explain the purpose of a sill.

Demonstrate the installation of a subfloor for a structure.

Design a concrete floor system for a structure.

Explain the purpose of a footing/foundation.

Design a wall framing system for a structure.

Compare the use of wood and metal wall framing components.

Describe the use of a soleplate in structures.

Describe the construction of post structures.

Describe the use and installation of wooden and metal studs and posts.

Describe the installation of double top plates and beams in structures.

Describe the installation of openings for doors and windows, including headers.

Describe techniques for bracing a wall.

Compare and contrast various wall sheathing materials for structures.

Explain the importance of vapor barriers used in framing.

Compare advantages of using plastic and building felt as vapor barriers in walls.

Describe the purpose of a ceiling framing system for a structure.

Explain the use of headers in two-story structures, and installation of rough openings for stairs or attic access.

Identify types of roofs used on structures.

Compare conventional and truss roof systems for structures.

Lay out common, hip, and valley rafters.