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Secondary Post-secondary

TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education opportunities within a career cluster and/or career pathway.

INDICATOR 01.01 Complete required MEASURE 01.01.01 Identify training, B/I: Knowledge of training required. training, education, and certification to education and certification requirements Y Y prepare for employment in a particular for occupational choice. career field. MEASURE 01.01.02 Participate in career- related training and/or degree programs. Y Y

MEASURE 01.01.03 Pass certification Comments from Business/Industry: tests to qualify for licensure and/or 1) Certifications: Air conditioning certification in chosen occupational area. certification; Electrical certification; ASE; CDL O Y (won't hire unless have CDL); 2) Other requirements: No record, no drug or alcohol charges; 3) Good health INDICATOR 01.02 Demonstrate language MEASURE 01.02.01 Model behaviors arts knowledge and skills required to that demonstrate active listening. Y Y pursue the full range of post-secondary MEASURE 01.02.02 Adapt language for Comment from Business/Industry: education and career opportunities. audience, purpose, situation. (i.e. Y Y Technicians absolutely need to talk to diction/structure, style). customers. Professional business language is required--no swearing. MEASURE 01.02.03 Organize oral and Comment from Business/Industry: i.e. write written information. Y Y notes; format written documentation INDICATOR 01.02 Demonstrate language arts knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of post-secondary education and career opportunities.

MEASURE 01.02.04 Compose focused Comment from Business/Industry: Know copy for a variety of written documents how to document on the computer. such as forms/documents, notes, oral Y Y i.e. Work orders/ service manager support B/I: presentations, reports, and technical technical writing skills terminology.

MEASURE 01.02.05 Comprehend key B/I: Technical reading, work order format elements of oral and written information such as cause/effect, comparisons/contrasts, conclusions, context, purpose, charts/tables/graphs, Y Y evaluation/critiques, mood, persuasive text, sequence, summaries, and technical subject matter.

MEASURE 01.02.06 Evaluate oral and written information for accuracy. Y Y

MEASURE 01.02.07 Predict potential outcomes and/or based on oral Y Y and written information regarding trends. MEASURE 01.02.08 Present formal and Comment from Business/Industry: Examples informal speeches including discussion, include: speaking in front of a group of information requests, interpretation, and farmers, occasionally run clinics where persuasive arguments. Y Y technicians present. Technicians sell the product! They are an important link to the customer. B/I: Team work. Skills in working with other staff.

INDICATOR 01.03 Demonstrate MEASURE 01.03.01 Identify whole mathematics knowledge and skills numbers, decimals, and fractions. Y Y required to pursue the full range of post- MEASURE 01.03.02 Demonstrate B/I: Show work, use technology available. secondary education and career knowledge of basic arithmetic operations opportunities. such as addition, subtraction, Y Y multiplication, and division.

MEASURE 01.03.03 Demonstrate use of relational expressions such as equal to, Y Y not equal, greater than, less than, etc. INDICATOR 01.03 Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of post- secondary education and career opportunities.

MEASURE 01.03.04 Apply data and measurements to solve a problem. Y Y MEASURE 01.03.05 Analyze Comment from Business/Industry: mathematical problem statements for Y Y Technicians should recognize if something is missing and/or irrelevant data. wrong & problem solve on their own.

MEASURE 01.03.06 Use i.e. Electrical; welding, calibration charts, charts/tables/graphs from functions and Y Y sprayer, hydraulic data. MEASURE 01.03.07 Analyze data when Comment from Business/Industry: interpreting operational documents. Y Y Technicians should be able to understand.

INDICATOR 01.04 Demonstrate science MEASURE 01.04.01 Evaluate scientific Comment from Business/Industry: knowledge and skills required to pursue constructs including conclusions, Technicians should have the confidence to the full range of post-secondary and conflicting data, controls, data, Y Y make decisions on their own. career education opportunities. inferences, limitations, questions, sources of errors, and variables.

MEASURE 01.04.02 Apply scientific methods in qualitative and quantitative analysis, data gathering, direct and Y Y indirect observation, predictions, and problem identification. INDICATOR 01.05 Envision emerging MEASURE 01.05.01 Explore/Examine e.g., Identify and discuss use of new technology and globalization and project new technologies to project their impact technologies (such as lasers and robotics) and its influence on widespread markets to in the global market of technology. their impact on agricultural systems. demonstrate an understanding of O Y e.g., Discuss the importance of new technologies and trends that will impact communication systems and how they impact the AFNR industry. ag systems. Additional Information from e.g., Research and discuss emerging Business/Industry: 1) New technology technologies and the skills they require. MEASURE 01.05.02 Discuss the e.g., Research and discuss emerging includes JD link links service to customer relationship between the advancement technologies and the skills they require. and diagnostics tool that includes an ID of technology and the need for e.g., Discuss history of systems over the last breakdown. continuing education/ career century and discuss how emerging technology 2) When electrical, computers, & development. and career training will be essential to meet technology goes, then production goes. market demands. B/I: Open and close Knowledge of engine is HUGE. 3) O Y/O system technology influences outcome (ie. Customer satisfaction is huge--in John Deere technology)vs. open system. particular, with the engine, hydrolics, electronics, & air conditioning. TOPIC 2: COMMUNICATIONS - Communicate clearly and effectively with reason including technical terminology and information.

INDICATOR 02.01 Use oral and written MEASURE 02.01.01 Write clearly to Comment from Business/Industry: GPS communication skills in creating, communicate written ideas, results and technology is forming communications in expressing and interpreting information questions to all types of people. business. and ideas including technical terminology e.g., Write with effective language to produce to communicate technical information written communications for journals, within AFNR. y y newsletters, or other informative articles.

e.g., Explain aspects of the industry to people not involved in it, and discuss its components.

B/I: Related to Academic #1 MEASURE 02.01.02 Model the use of Comment from Business/Industry: strategies and techniques for enhancing Important! Employers are committing huge the clarity and effectiveness of oral amount of dollars in this area with employees. communication in order to engage in e.g., Monitor different kinds of behavior in dialogue with members of an example order to improve communication. career field. e.g., Discuss aspects of the industry y y competently to an audience of both professionals and people not involved in the industry. e.g., Prepare presentations to explain to both large groups and individuals issues of concern to the industry. B/I: Related to Academic #1 INDICATOR 02.02 Employ the use of MEASURE 02.02.01 Document work and e.g., Record technical information; compose technical information effectively to processes using technical communication technical reports; communicate maintain and communicate records and methods and protocols. documentation to others. reporting procedures commonly used in Y Y the AFNR cluster. B/I: Related to Academic #1 TOPIC 3: PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING - Utilize critical thinking skills to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Employ valid, reliable research strategies. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.

INDICATOR 03.01 Use critical thinking MEASURE 03.01.01 Analyze elements of skills independently and in teams to solve a problem to develop creative solutions. Y Y problems and make decisions. MEASURE 03.01.02 Use problem-solving, e.g., Ideas, proposals, and solutions B/I: critical thinking, and creativity skills to Y Y ability to make decisions in a timely manner. improve a situation or process.

MEASURE 03.01.03 Generate new and creative ideas to solve problems. Y Y

MEASURE 03.01.04 Critically analyze information to determine value to the Y Y problem-solving task. INDICATOR 03.02 Identify, write and MEASURE 03.02.01 Write realistic B/I: sets goal; service manager sets goals. monitor workplace performance goals to performance goals, objectives and action Y Y guide progress in assigned areas of plans. responsibility and accountability. MEASURE 03.02.02 Monitor i.e. Tied to "pay for performance" B/I: performance goals and adjust as Y Y revisit with S.M. necessary. MEASURE 03.02.03 Communicate goal achievement. Y Y INDICATOR 03.03 Conduct technical MEASURE 03.03.01 Gather information B/I: Topic 1? research to gather information necessary and data using a variety of resources. Y Y for decision-making. MEASURE 03.03.02 Analyze and evaluate information and data for value Y Y to the research objectives.

TOPIC 4: TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use technology to enhance productivity.

INDICATOR 04.01 Access, manage, MEASURE 04.01.01 Use and understand Comment from Business/Industry: Need to integrate and create information using computerized equipment and service Y Y expand this section as it is so critical in today's information technology tools specific to tools. industry. AFNR in order to facilitate people, MEASURE 04.01.02 Understand e.g., Create maps; locate people or things; machines, and logistics. geographic Information System/Global Y Y idenify best route for travel. B/I: If part of Positioning System (GIS/GPS) their job description applications. TOPIC 5: ORGANIZATIONAL AND GLOBAL SYSTEMS – Understand the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions within an organization. Understand global context of industries and careers.

INDICATOR 05.01 Examine and MEASURE 05.01.01 Examine company e.g., Examine the role and major functions of summarize roles within teams, work performance and goals within AFNR AFNR organizations to better utilize AFNR units, departments, organizations, organizations and the AFNR industry. guidelines. interorganizational systems, and the e.g., Explain the major guidelines used by larger environment to understand the AFNR organizations to manage and improve nature and scope of AFNR organizations performance. and the AFNR industry. O Y e.g., Examine economic, social and technological changes to spotlight their impact on AFNR organizations and the industry. e.g., Explain technological changes to reveal their impact on information technology and transportation. INDICATOR 05.02 Identify how key MEASURE 05.02.01 Manage and e.g., Evaluate customer needs to manage organizational systems affect improve organizational systems to better relationships with both internal and external organizational performance and the serve customers. customers. quality of products and services to e.g., Develop and manage plans and budgets demonstrate an understanding of how to accomplish organizational goals and AFNR systems are managed and objectives. improved. Y Y e.g., Develop plans to improve organizational performance including customer satisfaction and service/operations performance.

e.g., Develop plans to maintain compliance with organizational policies and government laws and regulations. MEASURE 05.02.02 Summarize the e.g., Develop management plans to improve components and maintenance the agricultural and natural resource systems. requirements of each agricultural, natural resource, and environmental system. e.g., Determine goals and objectives for each Y Y system to manage organizational activities more effectively. e.g., Prepare and operate systems and technical tools to access, manage, integrate, evaluate and create information. INDICATOR 05.02 Identify how key organizational systems affect organizational performance and the quality of products and services to demonstrate an understanding of how AFNR systems are managed and improved.

MEASURE 05.02.03 Research e.g., Evaluate the effects of implementing geographical data to recognize the types practices to advance a system. (Career of systems used in various geographical Specific) areas. O O e.g., Explore multi-area trends to explain how systems differ across geographical areas.

B/I: Not essential for entry level position

TOPIC 6: SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT – Understand the importance of safety, health, and environmental management systems and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.

INDICATOR 06.01 Maintain safe and MEASURE 06.01.01 Assess workplace e.g., Identify the types of risk of injury/illness healthful working conditions and conditions with regard to safety and at work. environment that adhere to employee health. Y Y e.g., Identify those who are susceptible to risk rights and responsibilities and employer of injury/illness at work. obligations in order to promote well- e.g., Describe ways to positively impact being in the AFNR workplace. occupational safety and health. MEASURE 06.01.02 Demonstrate e.g., Identify key rights of employees related application of rules and laws designed to to occupational safety and health. promote safety and health. e.g., Identify the responsibilities of employers Y Y related to occupational safety and health.

e.g., Explain the role of government agencies in providing a safe workplace. INDICATOR 06.02 Assess and control MEASURE 06.02.01 Demonstrate e.g., Identify and describe common in types and sources of workplace hazards methods to correct common hazards. the workplace. common to the AFNR industry in order to e.g., Identify and describe major sources of demonstrate a working understanding of information about hazards in the workplace key health and safety concerns. (e.g., MSDS, work procedures, exposure Y Y control plans, training materials, labels, and signage). e.g., Identify sources of combustible/flammable materials, fire and emergencies to establish a fire safe environment. e.g., Interpret safety signs and symbols. INDICATOR 06.02 Assess and control types and sources of workplace hazards common to the AFNR industry in order to demonstrate a working understanding of key health and safety concerns.

MEASURE 06.02.02 Demonstrate e.g., Identify procedures necessary for application of personal and group health maintaining a safe work area. and safety practices. e.g., Identify methods to correct common hazards. e.g., Identify methods for disposing of Y Y hazardous materials. e.g., Demonstrate principals of safe physical movement to avoid slips, trips, and spills.

e.g., Inspect and use protective equipment (PPE). INDICATOR 06.03 Examine and MEASURE 06.03.01 Examine required e.g., Study appropriate resources to identify summarize importance of health, safety, regulations to maintain/improve safety, the major regulatory areas (e.g., personal and environmental management systems health and environmental management protective equipment) and government laws in AFNR organizations to express their systems. and regulations. importance to organizational e.g., Examine the major system components performance and regulatory compliance. to realize benefits of health, safety and environmental management systems in AFNR organizations. Y Y e.g., Measure or estimate benefits to explain how government agencies promote compliance and improved health, safety and environmental performance to AFNR organizations. e.g., Examine logistics, distribution and transportation organizations to explain how AFNR organizations promote improved health, safety and environmental performance.

MEASURE 06.03.02 Understand and e.g., Make a personal commitment to safety, follow a plan to maintain and improve health and environmental policies and health, safety and environmental Y Y procedures. compliance and performance. e.g., Follow plans to improve health, safety and environmental performance. e.g., Educate and orient other workers. MEASURE 06.03.03 Recognize the Comment from Business/Industry: Know importance of safety, health and rules of safety with coworkers--put on safety environmental responsibilities in the glasses, etc. workplace to provide operating e.g., Establish a set of safety, health and guidelines. Y Y environmental principles to ensure a high level of performance. INDICATOR 06.03 Examine and summarize importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in AFNR organizations to express their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.

MEASURE 06.03.03 Recognize the importance of safety, health and environmental responsibilities in the workplace to provide operating guidelines. Y Y e.g., Interpret and follow a pollution/waste prevention plan to contribute to the total productivity improvement.

MEASURE 06.03.04 Identify health risks e.g., Define what level of possible associated with a particular skill to better contamination or injury is considered a risk in form personnel safety guidelines. order to set safety priorities. Y Y e.g., Assess mental and physical stresses to determine all aspects necessary to perform well and what health risks are associated with both the mental and physical aspects.

MEASURE 06.03.05 Implement response e.g., Identify various emergency response plans to handle emergencies. plan requirements for a facility. Y Y e.g., Develop an emergency response plan for natural disasters. MEASURE 06.03.06 Identify hazards and e.g., Identify general workplace safety acquire skills to practice hazards. environmental safety. e.g., Apply general workplace safety precautions/procedures. e.g., Acquire and maintain first aid certification. e.g., Acquire and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and AED option. e.g., Respond to medical emergencies. e.g., Explain purpose of pollution control Y Y systems. e.g., Describe procedures to comply with environmental regulations. e.g., Maintain environmental health and safety facilities. e.g., Handle chemicals and safety equipment appropriately. e.g., Explain ergonomic procedures. e.g., Assess workplace safety. e.g., Assess a safety-training plan. e.g., Observe all regulatory and safety standards. TOPIC 7: LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership in collaborating with others to accomplish productive organizational goals and objectives with an awareness of cultural/global competence.

INDICATOR 07.01 Demonstrate MEASURE 07.01.01 Understand the chain Comment from Business/Industry: leadership skills to accomplish of command within the organization. Understand they are not at the top. organizational goals and objectives. e.g., Contribute ideas; share in building an Y Y organization; act as role models to employees by adhering to company policies, procedures, and standards; promote the organization’s vision; and mentor others

MEASURE 07.01.02 Exhibit personal and interpersonal skills appropriate to the Y Y workplace. MEASURE 07.01.03 Participate in civic B/I: company may encourage. and community leadership and teamwork O Y opportunities to enhance skills.

INDICATOR 07.02 Employ organizational MEASURE 07.02.01 Work with others to Comment from Business/Industry: Team and staff development skills to foster develop and gain commitment to team Y Y cooperation is essential. positive working relationships and goals. accomplish organizational goals. MEASURE 07.02.02 Model leadership and teamwork qualities to aid in Y Y employee morale. MEASURE 07.02.03 Identify and explain best practices for successful team Y Y functioning. INDICATOR 07.03 Use teamwork skills to MEASURE 07.03.01 Work with others to e.g., Promote the full involvement and use of achieve collective goals and use team achieve objectives in a timely manner. team member's individual talents and skills. members' talents effectively. e.g., Take responsibility for shared group and Y Y individual work tasks. e.g., Assist team members in completing team goals. e.g., Adapt effectively to changes in projects and work activities. INDICATOR 07.04 Establish and maintain MEASURE 07.04.01 Establish and e.g., Use positive interpersonal skills to work effective working relationships with all maintain effective working relationships cooperatively with co-workers representing levels of personnel and other with all levels of personnel and other different cultures, genders and backgrounds. departments in order to accomplish departments in order to accomplish objectives and tasks. objectives and tasks. e.g., Manage personal skills to accomplish assignments. Y Y e.g., Treat people with respect. e.g., Provide constructive praise and criticism.

e.g., Demonstrate sensitivity to and value for diversity. e.g., Manage stress and control emotions. INDICATOR 07.05 Demonstrate effective MEASURE 07.05.03 Demonstrate e.g. Develop meeting goals, objectives, and communication skills in meetings. effective communication skills in agendas. meetings. Y Y e.g., Conduct meeting to achieve objectives within scheduled time. B/I: Understand company policy on use of cell phone and social media. INDICATOR 07.06 Use mentoring skills to MEASURE 07.06.01 Use mentoring Career Specific inspire and teach others. techniques to enhance performance in Y O others. MEASURE 07.06.02 Provide guidance to Career Specific enhance performance in others. Y O

TOPIC 8: ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES –Know, understand, and model the importance of ethics, integrity, and legal responsibilities.

INDICATOR 08.01 Demonstrate MEASURE 08.01.01 Demonstrate Comment from Business/Industry: Dumping workplace ethics specific to AFNR evidence of interest and concern for oil in field is NOT acceptable. Waste disposal occupations in order to reflect effective natural resource stewardship and ethics. Y Y has changed over the years for the better. stewardship of resources. e.g., Explain how personal choices are related to natural resource sustainability.

MEASURE 08.01.02 Exercise personal e.g., Explain how personal workplace actions habits and actions to demonstrate Y Y can affect the resource. workplace ethics. TOPIC 9: CAREER DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY, AND CITIZENSHIP –Attend to personal health and financial well-being. Know and understand the importance of employability skills. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals and employability goals. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. INDICATOR 09.01 Explain written MEASURE 09.01.01 Locate appropriate Comment from Business/Industry: Need to organizational policies, rules and information on organizational policies in know where to look for information . procedures common the AFNR handbooks and manuals. Y Y e.g., Identify the contents of various workplaces to ensure employees perform organizational publications. job functions effectively. e.g., Select the appropriate document(s) as reference for the situation. MEASURE 09.01.02 Understand how e.g., Locate and identify specific specific organizational policies and rules organizational policy, rule or procedure to influence a specific work situation. assist with a given situation. Y Y e.g., Explain specific organizational policy, rule or procedure to improve a given situation.

INDICATOR 09.02 Select, research and MEASURE 09.02.01 Locate and identify Comment from Business/Industry: Industry & examine critical aspects of career career opportunities that appeal to education go together. opportunities in one or more AFNR career personal career goals. e.g., Locate and interpret career information pathways in order to gain an for at least one career cluster. understanding of the breadth of Y O e.g., Identify job requirements for career occupations within this cluster. pathways. e.g., Identify educational and credentialing requirements for career cluster and pathways. INDICATOR 09.02 Select, research and examine critical aspects of career opportunities in one or more AFNR career pathways in order to gain an understanding of the breadth of occupations within this cluster.

MEASURE 09.02.02 Match personal e.g., Identify personal interests and aptitudes. interest and aptitudes to selected careers. e.g., Identify job requirements and characteristics of selected careers. e.g., Compare personal interests and Y O aptitudes with job requirements and characteristics of career selected. e.g., Modify career goals based on results of personal interests and aptitudes with career requirements and characteristics.(Driven by lifestyle)

TOPIC 10: TECHNICAL LITERACY – Apply technical knowledge and skills required to pursue careers in a specific career cluster and/or career pathway.

INDICATOR 10.01 Use physical science MEASURE 10.01.01 Select energy Comment from Business/Industry: principles and engineering applications sources in power generation appropriate Career/Industry-specific (dependent on area) with power, structural, and technical to the situation. Level I: Identify renewable and nonrenewable systems to solve problems and improve energy sources and pathways or delivery. performance. Y O Level II: Examine environmental impacts and efficiences of energy sources.(Career specific)

Level III: Compare the efficiency of energy production from various sources. MEASURE 10.01.02 Understand physical Level I: Classify lubricants by source, science laws and principles to identify, sustainability, and equipment compatibilty. classify, and use lubricants. How they are (Career specific) impacted by environmental condition. Level II: Classify lubricants by SAE viscosity O O and API service classifications. Level III: Select, use and dispose of lubricants.

B/I: Understand fluids by environmental conditions. MEASURE 10.01.03 Identify and use Level I: Identify and demonstrate safe use and hand and power tools and equipment for maintenance and layout tools. service, construction, and fabrication. Level II: Select, maintain and use hand and power tools in service, construction, and fabrication.

Y Y INDICATOR 10.01 Use physical science principles and engineering applications with power, structural, and technical systems to solve problems and improve performance.

MEASURE 10.01.03 Identify and use hand and power tools and equipment for service, construction, and fabrication.

Level III: Assess the performance of employees in use of hand and power tools to safely and efficiently service, construct, and Y Y fabricate quality products. Level I: Perform pre-operation inspection according to manufacturers' specifications and/or prevailing industry standards. Level II: Demonstrate safe practices and regulations in the operation of power units and equipment. Level III: Adjust equipment for safe and efficient operation. INDICATOR 10.02 Design, operate and MEASURE 10.02.01 Perform service Level I: Idenity and schedule power unit and maintain mechanical equipment, routines to maintain power units and equipment lubrication. structures, biological systems, land equipment. Level II: Ensure the presence and function of treatment, power and technology. safety systems and hardware on tools and equipment. Level III: Test and service electrical systems.

Level I: Service filtration systems and maintain fluid levels on power units and equipment. Level II: Adjust equipment, including belts and drives, chains and sprockets, and maintain Y Y fluid conveyance components, such as hoses, lines, and nozzles. Level III: Troubleshoot malfunctions and failures in equipment using computer and on- board diagnostics. Level I: Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of power units and equipment to assure functionality. Level II: Follow a preventive maintenance schedule for power units and equipment. Level III: Maintain and calibrate metering, monitoring, and sensing devices on equipment. MEASURE 10.02.02 Operate, service, Level I: Identify power unit and equipment and diagnose the condition of power controls and instruments, along with their units and equipment. functions. Level II: Perform start-up and shut-down procedures on power units and equipment as specified in technical manuals.

Y Y INDICATOR 10.02 Design, operate and maintain mechanical equipment, structures, biological systems, land treatment, power and technology.

MEASURE 10.02.02 Operate, service, and diagnose the condition of power units and equipment.

Level III: Match power units and equipment for operation efficiencies. Y Y Level I: Perform pre-operation inspection according to manufacturers' specifications and/or prevailing industry standards. Level II: Demonstrate safe practices and regulations in the operation of power units and equipment. Level III: Adjust equipment for safe and efficient operation. INDICATOR 10.03 Service and repair MEASURE 10.03.01 Troubleshoot and Level I: Identify components and systems of mechanical equipment and power repair machine and equipment engines. internal combustion engines. systems. Level II: Utilize technical manuals and computer-based diagnostics in engine analysis and repair. Level III: Performance test internal Y Y combustion engines to determine service and repair needs. Level I: Describe the operation of internal combustion engines by types of fuel used. Level II: Analyze and troubleshoot internal combustion engines. Level III: Overhaul spark - or- compression internal combustion engines. MEASURE 10.03.02 Utilize Level I: Identify and describe applications of manufacturers' guidelines to service and simple machines in power systems. repair the power transmission system of Level II: Identify and compare operation equipment. principles and features, benefits and applications of various power transmission systems. Level III: Use speed, torque, and power measurements to improve efficiency in power transmission systems. Level I: Calulate mechanical advantage in mechanical systems. Level II: Describe features, benefits, and applications of mechanical transmission components, including belts, chains, gears, Y/O Y bearings, seals, universals, and drive shafts.

Level III: Inspect, analyze, and repair hydrostatic transmissions. INDICATOR 10.03 Service and repair mechanical equipment and power systems.

MEASURE 10.03.02 Utilize manufacturers' guidelines to service and repair the power transmission system of equipment.

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Level I: Identify power transfer principles, including those using friction, gears and fluids.

Level II: Inspect, analyze, and repair clutches and brakes. Level III: Inspect, analyze, and repair differentials, final drives, transmissions (including gear-type and power-shift transmissions) and auxiliary drives. B/I: Career Pathway specific (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical) MEASURE 10.03.03 Service and repair Comment from Business/Industry: Working a hydraulic and pneumatic. bit with pneumatics, in particular, on planters & trucks. Level I: Describe the features, benefits and applications of common types of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Level II; Describe principles of hydraulic and pneumatic system operation. Level III: Utilize symbols and schematic drawings in the maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Level I: Understand hydrostatic and hydrodynamic principles in hydraulics and pneumatics, including Archimedes’ principle and Pascal’s law. Y/O Y Level II: Identify major components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and describe their use. Level III: Inspect, analyze and repair hydraulic and pneumatic system components, including fluid and compressed-air conveyance components. Level I: Evaluate hydraulic and pneumatic system functionality. Level II: Identify hydraulic and pneumatic system fittings and ports. Level III: Use a -and-flow tester in diagnosing malfunctions and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems. B/I: Industry specific INDICATOR 10.03 Service and repair mechanical equipment and power systems.

MEASURE 10.03.04 Troubleshoot and O/Y Y Level I: Apply the meaning and measurement service electrical systems. of electricity, including amperage, voltage and wattage. Level II: Assess and install electrical circuits, including conductors, insulators and controls.

Level III: Evaluate power unit and equipment electrical systems, including ignition, lighting, auxiliary and electronic braking.

Level I: Identify the kinds and applications of electricity, including direct and alternating . Level II: Interpret electrical system symbols and diagrams. Level III: Assess and repair malfunctioning electrical systems and components, such as battery, lighting, instrumentation and accessories. B/I: Industry specific MEASURE 10.03.05 Service vehicle Comment from Business/Industry: It is heating and air-conditioning systems. getting more expensive due to federal mandates--from R12 to 134, switch again. Level I: Identify principles of heat and measurement.

Level II: Describe physical principles of operation of vehicle heating and air- conditioning systems and interpret symbols O Y and diagrams used with such systems.

Level III: Troubleshoot, repair and evacuate and charge heating and air-conditioning components, including compressors, expansion valves, receiver dryers, pumps, hoses and recovery tools and systems.

B/I: Career specific INDICATOR 10.03 Service and repair mechanical equipment and power systems.

MEASURE 10.03.06 Service and repair O Y Level I: Identify and explain principles of steering, suspension, traction and vehicle motion, including speed, velocity and performance systems. acceleration. Level II: Evaluate vehicle traction, ballasting and transfer and service as needed.

Level III: Evaluate vehicle stability, power-hop, creep-crawl, wheel slip and tractive performance and service as needed. Level I: Identify principles of force on acceleration, including friction and gravity.

Level II: Evaluate vehicle performance and then service as needed, including horsepower management, ballasting, soil compaction and fuel efficiency. Level III: Evaluate vehicle suspension and steering systems and service as needed. MEASURE 10.04.01 Understand and Level I: Identify symbols and drawing interpret sketches and plans of techniques used to develop plans and agricultural structures. sketches. Level II: Develop plans and sketches using drafting equipment and computer programs.

Level III: Apply principles of design, O O fabrication and installation of agricultural structures. Level I: Prepare bills of materials to accompany plans and sketches. Level II: Use scale measurement and dimension to develop plans and sketches. Level III: Design functional and efficient facilities for agricultural use. MEASURE 10.04.02 Apply structural Level I: Identify codes specific to the plans, specifications and building codes. geographical location. Level II: Identify and interpret different views of a construction drawing. Level III: Locate, explain and apply elements of a construction drawing.

Y O INDICATOR 10.03 Service and repair mechanical equipment and power systems.

MEASURE 10.04.02 Apply structural plans, specifications and building codes.

Level I: Identify the sources and importance of industry construction and materials standards, including those of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL).

Y O Level II: Identify local code enforcement agencies and procedures. Level III: Follow local construction and safety codes and specifications in agricultural construction. Level I: Identify design and construction recommendations and practices in agricultural structures. Level II: Read and interpret local structural code information. Level III: Complete appropriate local permit applications for a construction project.

MEASURE 10.04.03 Understand Level I: Identify criteria in selecting materials structural requirements for materials and in agricultural construction/fabrication. procedures and estimate construction cost. Level II: Select types of materials, determine quantities and estimate their costs and other costs associated with a specified project plan.

Level III: Prepare a project cost estimate, including materials, labor and management.

Y O Level I: Explain the importance and use of requests for construction bids. Level II: Establish business relationships with vendors of materials and services used in agricultural construction. Level III: Prepare a bid package for a planned construction project, including construction timelines, site evaluation, construction plans and related management factors. INDICATOR 10.03 Service and repair mechanical equipment and power systems.

MEASURE 10.04.04 Follow architectural Y Y Comment from Business/Industry: Be able to and mechanical plans to construct and/or read drawings. repair equipment, buildings and facilities. Level I: Constructvand/or repair with wood and metal. Level II: Install and/or repair pipes and plumbing equipment and fixtures. Level III: Evaluate work products or samples for quality and efficiency of workmanship following architectural and mechanical plans.

Level I: Identify electricity measurements and make measurement calculations. Level II: Distinguish electrical circuits and components of each. Level III: Install and/or repair electrical wiring components and fixtures following appropriate codes and standards. Level I: Calculate areas and volumes for coatings. Level II: Paint or protect with coatings. Level III: Electroplate or otherwise coat materials. Level I: Calculate efficiencies gained through insulation. Level II: Identify insulation materials and methods to achieve desired R-value. Level III: Insulate a structure. Level I: Measure and calculate materials for concrete, brick, stone or masonry units in agricultural construction. Level II: Construct and/or repair with concrete, brick, stone or masonry units. Level III: Seal, pigment and otherwise prepare concrete, brick, stone or masonry unit surfaces. Level I: Measure and calculate fencing materials. Level II: Construct and/or repair fencing, including wood, static wire, electrical wire and other fencing materials. Level III: Comply with government regulations and applicable fencing and installation codes. INDICATOR 10.03 Service and repair mechanical equipment and power systems.

MEASURE 10.04.04 Follow architectural Y Y and mechanical plans to construct and/or repair equipment, buildings and facilities.

Level I: Identify kinds and characteristics of metal materials. Level II & III: Construct and/or repair metal structures and equipment using welding fabrication procedures, including those associated with SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, fuel- and plasma arc torch methods.

Level I & II: Install glass, ridged plastic panels and/or film plastics. Level III: Develop maintenance and service plans for glass, ridged plastic panel, and film plastics installations. INDICATOR 10.05 Apply technology MEASURE 10.05.01 Use instruments and Level I: Discuss various types and sources of principles in the use of agricultural meters to test and monitor electrical and electricity. technical electronic processes. Level II: Use volt and amp meters and systems. Y Y continuity testers to demonstrate electricity principles. Level III: Locate and use electrical codes and regulations. MEASURE 10.05.02 Apply computer Comment from Business & Industry: adaptability; basic understanding of Important! computers--be able to hook up a Y Y computer & run a computer program.

MEASURE 10.05.03 Use and understand Level I: Recognize common electrical symbols. electrical drawings to design, install and troubleshoot control systems. Level II: Read and design schematic drawings for an electrical control system. Level III: Identify and use electrical control system components, including transistors, relays, HVAC and logic controllers. Level I: Identify uses of electrical sensors and controls. Level II: Interpret maintenance schedules for electrical control systems. Level III: Troubleshoot electrical control system performance problems. Level I: Identify hazards and safety practices in planning, installing and using electricity.

Y Y INDICATOR 10.05 Apply technology principles in the use of agricultural technical systems.

MEASURE 10.05.03 Use and understand electrical drawings to design, install and troubleshoot control systems.

Level II: Distinguish and select materials and tools used in electrical control circuit installation. Level III: Plan and install electrical control Y Y circuits to assure proper operation. Level I: Identify the importance and uses of computer-based systems in agriculture, food and natural resources. Level II: Delineate the functions of programmable logic controllers (PLC) in agricultural production and manufacturing.

Level III: Develop and implement control systems using programmable logic controllers (PLC) and/or other computer-based systems that operate as specified. Level I: Use common computer-based programs to analyze agricultural data. Level II: Assess database summaries to draw conclusions and propose plans of action.

Level III: Use computer-based data acquisition devices and sensors to statistically analyze and interpret data. B/I: Pathway specific MEASURE 10.05.04 Use precision Y O Comment from Business/Industry: technologies in agricultural applications Important!! (i.e. GPS/ GIS, surveying graphical Level I: Identify geospatial technologies, information). including global positioning, geographical information and remote sensing. Level II: Explain and evaulate concepts and principles of geospatial technologies. Level III: Assess and install instrumentation and data acquisition systems, including Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers.

Level I: Explain site-specific agriculture as related to geospatial technologies. Level II: Describe equipment and processes used in geospatial technologies. Level III: Output and apply maps using GIS/GPS systems. INDICATOR 10.05 Apply technology principles in the use of agricultural technical systems.

MEASURE 10.05.04 Use precision Y O technologies in agricultural applications (i.e. GPS/ GIS, surveying graphical information).

Level I: Identify uses, components and setup of precision technology in agriculture, food and natural resources. Level II: Describe principles of precision agriculture for map- and sensor-based systems. Level III: Demonstrate geospatial applications, including calibration, volumetric controlling and electrical design.

Level I: Describe the meaning and use of sensors, controllers and actuators. Level II: Identify sensor, control, and actuator system components on power units and equipment. Level III: Diagnose malfunctions and repair control systems and sensors, including those of engines, transmissions and implements.

Technical Skill Assessments recommended: 1. Briggs & Stratton State Competency & MST Exams - (B/I: MST too complex for high school) (available for free through Power Portal) 2. Certified welder

Final Comments from Business/Industry (At End of Meeting): 1. Employers are finding that they have to have employees that have the skills to trouble shoot on the spot--in the shop, in the field, etc. The customer is demanding it because of the costs/the "tails" when machinery breaks down (combine down, trucks are delayed, workers sit, etc.) 2. "Hands-on" experience prior to being hired is very important. Business reps are encouraging colleges to promote the internship in business as part of their programs. High schools can encourage students to intern during the summer months. This is a great way for employers to identify potential future employees. 3. In addition, successful employees need to have to have some natural ability & interest. 4. Regarding the 60/120 that has affected colleges, we will teach the technical if you can work on the technical writing, math & communication skills. 5. Technology is changing this industry so greatly. This is having a HUGE impact on the industry. Last year one employer spent $250,000 just on professional development for its employees to keep them relevant. Training classes in the wintertime/ $150 per class per technician. Recommend that Topic 4 is emphasized more. 6. Employers encourage that continual professional development is critical for teachers & faculty because the industry is changing so quickly. Greater than ever before! Technical Skill Assessment Blueprint 1/19/2018 Pathway: Power, Structural, and Technical Systems Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

An "assessment blueprint" is a document that indicates the knowledge and skills that will be POST- BUSINESS & covered in an assessment instrument and the percentage of the assessment that will be devoted SECONDARY to each area of knowledge and skills. The Minnesota assessment blueprints will be used to SECONDARY INDUSTRY review the appropriateness of existing assessments by determining how closely those assessments match up to what the Power, Structural, and Technical Systems career pathway working groups have determined should be assessed. The assessment blueprints can also be % of % of % of used to guide the development of new assessments where suitable third-party assessments do Assessment Assessment Assessment not exist. ↓ ↓ ↓

TOPIC ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills 1 required to pursue the full range of career and postsecondary opportunities within the Power, Structural, and Technical career pathway. 10% 5% 10%

TOPIC COMMUNICATION - Use oral and written communication skills in creating, 2 expressing, and interpreting information and ideas including technical terminology 10% 6% 15% and information. TOPIC PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING - Solve problems using critical 3 thinking skills (analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams. 20% 6% 15% Solve problems using creativity and innovation. TOPIC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use information technology tools 4 specific to Power, Structural, and Technical Systems occupations to access, manage, 9% 9% 15% integrate, and create information. TOPIC SYSTEMS - Understand roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, 5 inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment. Identify how key organizational systems affect organizational performance and the quality of 2% 4% 3% products and services. Understand global context of industries and careers.

TOPIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL - Understand the importance of health, 6 safety, and environmental management systems in organization. 5% 5% 3%

TOPIC LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating 7 with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives. 9% 5% 7%

TOPIC ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY - Know and understand the importance of 8 professional ethics and legal responsibilities. 5% 5% 5%

TOPIC EMPLOYABILITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Know and understand the 9 importance of employability skills. Explore, plan, and effectively manage careers. 2% 5% 5% Know and understand the importance of entrepreneurship skills. TOPIC PATHWAY-SPECIFIC SKILLS - Use of technical knowledge and skills required to 10 pursue careers in the Power, Structural, and Technical Systems career pathway, including knowledge of design, operation, and maintenance of technological 28% 50% 22% systems. 100% 100% 100%

PowerStruc-Blueprint-2018 Page 1 of 1 1-19-2018 Minnesota Program of Study

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources: Power, Structural, & Technical Systems Career Pathway Plan of Study for ►Learners ►Parents ►Counselors ►Teachers/Faculty This Career Pathway Plan of Study (based on the Power, Structural, & Technical Systems Pathway) can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals . *This Plan of Study, used for learners at an educational institution, should be customized with course titles and appropriate high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.

Other Required Courses S E *Career and Technical Courses and/or SAMPLE Occupations

TION English/ Social Studies/ Other Electives

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V Math Science Degree Major Courses for Power, Relating to This C

RAD Language Arts Sciences Recommended Electives

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G Structural, & Technical Systems Pathway Pathway D

E Learner Activities Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners English/ Algebra I or Earth or Life or Government & All plans of study should • Introduction to Agriculture, Occupations Requiring Two-Year 9 Language Arts I Geometry Physical Science Citizenship/ meet local and state high Food and Natural Resources Postsecondary Education Geography school graduation ►Ag Service Technician English/ Geometry or Agl Biology or U.S. History requirements and college • Power Mechanics ►Blueprint Reading Technician 10

Language Arts II Agriscience entrance requirements. • Small Gasoline Engines ►Building Construction Technician

Y Supervised Agricultural ►Communication Technician R English/ Statistics & Chemistry or World History Experience (SAE) and • Metal Fabrication ►Database Administrator

A 11 Language Arts III Probability Physics or participation in • Welding I & II ►Electrician

ND Agriscience appropriate FFA activities ►Electronic Systems Technician O College Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided support and reinforce ►Equipment/ Parts Manager SEC English/ Math Elective Science Elective Economics classroom and laboratory • Building Trades ►GIS Technician

Language Arts IV including learning and should be a • Construction Trades ►GPS Technician 12 Agriscience requirement for all. ►Heavy Equipment Maintenance • Internship in Power, Structural, and . Technical Systems Technician ►Information Lab Specialist Articulation/Dual Credit Transcripted-Postsecondary courses may be taken/moved to the secondary level for articulation/dual credit purposes. ►Machine Operator Required Transfer Curriculum Goals Determined by Local College Program in All plans of study need to • Core Power, Structural, & Technical ►Machinist College Year 1 and Year 2 - Goal 1: Communication; Goal 2: Critical meet learners’ career goals Systems courses (i.e. Introduction to ►Recycling Technician Year Thinking/Problem-Solving; Goal 3: Natural Science; Goal 4: with regard to required Hydraulics; Gas/Diesel I; Power ►Remote Sensing Specialist Y Transmission I)

R 13 Mathematical/Logical Reasoning; Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavior degrees, licenses, ►Welder A Sciences; Goal 6: The Humanities and the Arts; Goal 7: Human Diversity; Goal certifications or journey • Advanced Power, Structural, & ND 8: Global Perspective; Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility; Goal 10: People worker status. Certain Technical Systems courses (i.e. Advanced Occupations Requiring O Year and the Environment local student organization Power Transmissions; Advanced Baccalaureate Degree 14 ►Agricultural Applications Software SEC *Diploma: 6 credit MnTransfer - 2 goal areas activities (PAS or SkillsUSA) Hydraulics)

T Developer/Programmer may also be important to *AAS: 15 credit MnTransfer – 3 goal areas ►Agricultural Educator

POS include. Continue courses in the Area of Specialization. • Continue Courses in the Areas of ►Agriculture Engineer Year Specialization ►Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator 15 • Complete Agriculture or Mechanical Year Continue courses in the Area of Specialization. Engineering Major (4-Year Program) 16