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Foundational Standards

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.

Occupational Expertise

Demonstrate expertise in a specific occupation within the Architecture and Construction Cluster.

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

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking

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

Select an investigative study based on research, interest, and prior knowledge.

Collect, organize, and analyze data accurately and precisely.

Design procedures to test the research.

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

Demonstrate higher order critical thinking and reasoning skills appropriate for a career in architecture and construction.

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

Locate, evaluate, and interpret information related to the chosen occupation, in oral, print, and digital formats.

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

Professional Skills

Apply enhanced leadership and professional career skills needed in architecture and construction careers.

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

Practice leadership and career skills in job placement, job shadowing, entrepreneurship, or internship or by obtaining an industry-recognized credential of value.

Participate in leadership development opportunities available through SkillsUSA and/or professional organizations in the architecture and construction field.

Demonstrate written and oral communication skills through presentations, public speaking, live or virtual interviews, and an employment portfolio.

Electrical Fundamentals

Foundational Standards

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.

Introduction to Electrical Circuits

Identify the components of an atom and compare atomic structures of conductors and insulators.

Describe the role of magnetism in electrical devices.