Create an original three-dimensional or rotary design for prototyping or production.
Examples: sculpture, three-dimensional sign, bowl, furniture part
Select materials, work-holding devices, and tooling needed for production of an original three-dimensional design.
Create toolpaths, run a simulation for an original three-dimensional design, and troubleshoot as needed.
Document CNC routing operation, including part zero, offsets, feeds and speeds, and tooling, for an original three-dimensional design.
Produce an original three-dimensional product and prepare a written evaluation of the project.
Describe any challenges encountered in designing or producing a finished three-dimensional product and the steps taken to reach decisions or resolve issues.
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.
Discuss and demonstrate ways to value diversity.
Utilize a variety of career awareness and research resources to determine career opportunities, job responsibilities, required training or education, and credentialing or license requirements for a selected career within the 16 Career Clusters.
Examples: the state-provided career planning system, on-line blog reports, web quests, personal interest inventories and assessments, job search queries, professional interviews, internships, apprenticeships
Explore and complete self-assessments that highlight their own work values and aptitudes.
Develop a career plan for a specific career.
Demonstrate verbal communication, written communication, business etiquette, and interpersonal skills needed in the workplace.
Apply conflict management strategies to resolve workplace conflict.
Examples: role plays, active listening techniques
Create business communications related to employment.
Examples: resume, letter of application, letter of resignation
Explain the purpose of a business interview.
Demonstrate appropriate dress and behavior for an employment interview.
Identify and describe professional skills that are needed in the workplace.
Examples: core elements/overall professionalism in various settings including work ethic, netiquette, teamwork, networking, critical thinking, researching, strategizing, data analysis, problem-solving, decision-making
Apply resource management skills.
Examples: time management, organizational skills, personnel relationships management
Demonstrate organizational skills for handling important information and materials.
Example: ability to locate, organize, use, analyze, interpret, and communicate information
Display personal qualities that contribute to effective relationships, professional growth, and career success.
Examples: confidence, enthusiasm, positive attitude, initiative, integrity, willingness to learn, self-discipline, responsibility, ability to work with others, flexibility, open-mindedness
Compare and contrast business and personal ethics.
Gather and share information on effective leadership styles and the qualities of a good leader.
Identify the skills needed for effective leadership.
Demonstrate personal traits associated with teamwork and good leadership.
Gather and share information on parliamentary procedure and its importance in the workplace.
Explain how the use of social media and other technology has the potential to damage one’s future career prospects.
Demonstrate proper maintenance and techniques when using hardware and software, including file management, backing up files, having a backup plan when technology fails, and troubleshooting systems and applications.
Use technology systems and operations in a business environment.
Utilize various hardware and software to produce business-related publications.
Examples: letters, memos, minutes, agendas, web pages, podcasts, fliers, business cards, mailing labels, advertisements
Compare and contrast types of personal and business banking services.
Create a personal budget based upon possible future employment, including projected income and expenditures.
