Standards - Career & Technical Education

Calculate equipment and workspace requirements for building agricultural structures.

Identify factors to consider in selecting building materials for agricultural structures.

Formulate a bill for materials for a specific agricultural structure.

Identify characteristics which make building sites desirable or undesirable for various types of structures and identify problems which might result from making poor choices.

Explain the importance of conducting property surveys before beginning construction, including locating property lines, setback lines, and underground utilities.

Demonstrate building layout procedures for a specific structure.

Explain the process of laying out and constructing pier, edge, and footing forms.

Describe the use of concrete reinforcements in foundation structures.

Demonstrate the proper use of concrete and masonry tools.

Demonstrate the process of mixing concrete.

Estimate the amount of concrete needed for a project.

Apply various concrete finishing techniques.

Design and construct a foundation layout using concrete blocks.

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.

Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the career cluster.

Meet benchmarks selected by the instructor from the appropriate curriculum frameworks, based upon the individual student’s assessed needs.

Conduct investigative research on a selected topic related to the career cluster using approved research methodology, interpret findings, and prepare a presentation to defend results.

Select an investigative study referencing prior research and knowledge.

Collect, organize, and analyze data accurately and precisely.

Design procedures to test the research.

Report, display, and defend the results of the investigations to audiences that may include professionals and technical experts.

Demonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for the selected program of study.

Use mathematical and/or scientific skills to solve problems encountered in the chosen occupation.

Read and interpret information related to the chosen occupation.

Locate and evaluate key elements of oral and written information.

Analyze and apply data and/or measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.

Construct charts, tables, or graphs using functions and data.

Apply enhanced leadership and professional career skills.

Develop and present a professional presentation offering potential solutions to a current issue.

Practice leadership and career skills through work-based learning, including job placement, job shadowing, entrepreneurship, or internship, or by obtaining an industry-recognized credential of value.