Career and Technical Education Introduction
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Course Description

 

Core Standards of the Course

Standard 1
Students will be knowledgeable about the world of work, explore career options and relate personal skills, aptitudes, and abilities to education planning and future career decision making.

Objective 1
Identify and practice the attitudes, knowledge, and skills that contribute to effective learning in school and across the life span, including recognizing that completion of high school with essential academic and CTE coursework provides a wide range of substantial post-secondary and career options.

1. Develop personal abilities, skills, interests, values, and motivations in terms of future goals.
   
2. Develop a positive attitude toward work and learning by understanding the importance of responsibility, dependability, integrity, and work ethic.
   
3. Apply time management and task management skills.
   
4. Apply knowledge of learning styles to positively influence school performance.
   
5. Apply time-management and task management skills.
   
6. Apply knowledge of learning styles to positively influence school performance.
   
7. Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as cooperatively with other students.
   
8. Develop a broad range of interests and abilities, connecting to school in positive ways.
   
9. Demonstrate the ability to balance family life, school, homework, extracurricular activities, and leisure time.
   
10. Use assessment results to maximize academic ability and achievement.
    
11. Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to assess progress toward educational goals.
    
12. Understand the relationship between classroom performance, success in school and success in life.
    
13. Identify next step planning options consistent with interests, achievement, aptitudes, and abilities.
    

Objective 2
Learn about the changing nature of the workplace, the value of work to society, and the connection of work to the achievement of personal goals.

1. Understand that the changing nature of work requires adaptability, lifelong learning, and acquiring new skills.
   
2. Understand how family and socioeconomic background can influence career choices, and the opportunities in traditional and nontraditional career choices.
   
3. Develop skills to locate and evaluate career information through researching the statewide Career Information Delivery System (CIDS), i.e., Choices Explorer and Choices planner, labor market information, the Internet, and other sources.
   
4. Understand the relationship between work, societal needs, and a global economy.
   
5. Understand that there are rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.
   
6. Learn to understand and respect individual uniqueness in the workplace.
   
7. Understand employability skills such as those identified by the Secretary's Commission of Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) document.
   
8. Determine values that affect life/career planning in terms of family, community involvement, work, and leisure.
   
9. Participate in a variety of work-based learning experiences that connect academic preparation with hands-on career development experiences, i.e., guest speakers, field studies, job shadows, and career fairs.
   

Objective 3
Assess and apply interests, personal skills, aptitudes and abilities to education planning and future career decisions.

1. Understand the relationship between education, training, and the world of work.
   
2. Explore life/career options and alternatives.
   
3. Complete and utilize career assessments.
   
4. Acquire job-seeking skills such as writing a resume, completing a job application, and interviewing.
   
5. Understand how life roles, personal beliefs and attitudes affect career decision-making.
   
6. Connect decisions about course selections, next-step planning, and career transitions in terms of future goals and CTE pathways.
   
7. Develop a written Student Education Plan or Student Education Occupation Plan, including establishing challenging academic goals and outlining short-term steps to achieve future life/career goals. Actively involve parents(s) or guardian(s) in the SEP/SEOP process.
   
8. Identify post-secondary options consistent with interests, achievement, aptitude, and abilities recognizing the potential in occupations as being open for choice without restrictions based on sex, race, ethnic heritage, age creed, or disability.
   
9. Evaluate academic achievement in terms of life/career plans.
   

Standard 2
Analyze education, training and career opportunities in various Career Pathways.

Objective 1
Students will explore education and training in the High School to College and Career Pathways.

1. Agricultural Education
   
   • Agricultural Systems Technology
   • Horticulture Science & Management
   • Natural Resources Science & Management
   • Production/Processing Animal Science
   • Production/Processing Plant & Soil Science
   • Production/Processing Science & Management
2. Business Education
   
   • Accounting and Finance
   • Business Administrative Support
   • Business Entrepreneurship
   • Business Management
   • Business Technology Support
3. Family & Consumer Sciences Education
   
   • Child Development
   • Consumer Economics Services
   • Family & Human Services
   • Fashion Design, Manufacturing & Merchandising
   • Food Science, Dietetics & Nutrition
   • Food Service & Culinary Arts
   • Hospitality Services
   • Interior Design
4. Health Science
   
   • American Sign Language
   • Biotech Research & Development
     • Biotechnology
     • Pharmacy Technician
   • Health Informatics
   • Therapeutic Services
     • Dental Assistant
     • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
     • Exercise Science/Sports Medicine
     • Medical Assistant
     • Nurse Assistant
     • Optical Technician
     • Surgical Technician
5. Information Technology Education
   
   • Information Support & Services
     • Database Development & Administration
     • Technical Support
   • Interactive Media
     • Digital Media (Multimedia)
     • Web Development & Administration
   • Network Systems
   • Programming/Software Development
6. Marketing Education
   
   • Hospitality & Tourism
   • Marketing Entrepreneurship
   • Marketing Management
   • Sales & Service Marketing
7. Technology & Engineering Education
   
   • Pre-Engineering (Utah Pre-Engineering Program)
   • Project Lead the Way (National Pre-Engineering Program)
8. Skilled & Technical Sciences Education
   
   • Building Trades
     • Carpentry
     • Electrician
     • HVAC
     • Plumbing
   • Communication
     • Television Broadcasting Technician
   • Mechanics & Repairs
     • Automotive Collision Repair
     • Automotive Service Technician
     • Electronics
     • Heavy Duty Diesel
   • Precision Production Trades
     • Cabinetmaking/Millwork
     • Drafting/CAD
     • Graphics/Printing
     • Machine Tool
     • Welding
   • Personal Service
     • Cosmetology/Barbering
   • Protective Service
     • Firefighting
     • Law Enforcement
   • Transportation & Material Moving
     • Commercial Aviation
   • Visual Arts
     • Commercial Art
     • Commercial Photography

Standard 3
Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Agriculture.

Objective 1
Explore the relationship and impact of agriculture and natural resources on the economy.

1. Explore career opportunities in agricultural production and processing (e.g., farm, food, fabrics), horticulture, and natural resources.
   
2. Differentiate between facts and opinions concerning agricultural production and processing.
   
3. Explain how supply and demand of agricultural products affects the market place and price (e.g., the supply, demand and price of major grains such as wheat, corn, and soybeans).
   
4. Explore related career Pathways and related high school and middle school/junior high school course offerings.
   

Objective 2
Identify the relationship and impact of agriculture on the family and consumer.

1. Recognize the sources of food, clothing and shelter and the processes that are used to deliver them to the consumer.
   
2. Explain the values, benefits and issues concerning biotechnology and agriculture.
   
3. Evaluate facts and opinion about food technologies (e.g., irradiation, e-coli, salmonella, hormones, and pesticide residues).
   
4. Explore related career Pathways and related high school and middle school/junior high school course offerings.
   

Objective 3
Understand the relationship and impact of agriculture and natural resources on technology and engineering.

1. Identify and demonstrate the uses of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and satellite technology in agriculture.
   
2. Understand the economic impact and value of wildlife and rangelands related to one's community, the nation, and the world.
   
3. Explain the dependence and interaction between people and natural resources (e.g., rangeland, wildlife, wilderness, soil, water, and air).
   
4. Explore related career Pathways and related high school and middle school/junior high school course offerings.
   

Standard 4
Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Business.

Objective 1
Students will demonstrate basic knowledge and application of hardware, software, and Internet use.

1. Use word processing software to complete basic word processing tasks.
   
2. Use spreadsheet software features to perform basic math functions.
   
3. Use word processing software to perform simple desktop publishing activities.
   
4. Use presentation software features to create a basic slide show.
   
5. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 2
Students will use technology independently and collaboratively in business applications.

1. Understand that the Internet is a network.
   
2. View HTML code to demonstrate computer programming.
   
3. Define basic Internet vocabulary, including URL, browser, search engine, etc.
   
4. Use a browser and search engine.
   
5. Save graphics from the Internet to be used in other applications.
   
6. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 3
Students will develop basic business skills and explore a variety of business careers.

1. Complete a job application unit.
   
2. Explore workplace etiquette and ethics.
   
3. Demonstrate how to make change and count back change.
   
4. Understand sales tax and payroll deductions.
   
5. Operate a simulated business.
   
6. Perform basic 10-key skills.
   
7. Understand basic personal money management.
   
8. Explore related career Pathways and related high school and middle school courses.
   

Standard 5
Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Economics.

Objective 1
Explore the relationship and impact of economics on business.

1. Define scarcity and the problems it presents.
   
2. Identify situations where scarcity exists.
   
3. Explore optimal ways to organize limited resources to meet unlimited wants and needs.
   
4. Give examples of how a business such as a mall, bank, law firm, etc. must deal with scarcity.
   
5. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 2
Explore the relationship and impact of economics on families and consumers.

1. Give examples of economic resources (natural, human, and capital).
   
2. Demonstrate how economic resources (natural, human, and capital) are used to produce goods and services.
   
3. Identify different businesses and the resources they use to produce their goods and services.
   
4. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 3
Explore the relationship and impact of economics on technology.

1. Recognize that choices have costs and benefits.
   
2. Apply cost/benefit analysis to decision making.
   
3. Analyze the consequences of choices.
   
4. Explain how cost/benefit analysis can be applied to business decisions.
   
5. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Standard 6
Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Family and Consumer Sciences.

Objective 1
Examine attributes and issues related to family life and the skills needed to enhance independent living.

1. Describe the importance of balancing a career, a family, and leisure activities.
   
2. Recognize how individual responsibilities at home contribute to the family's well being.
   
3. Examine the impact of career choices on family lifestyles and family economics.
   
4. Identify careers related to and/or working with families.
   
5. Explore effective personal, verbal, and nonverbal communication.
   
6. Recognize acceptable social behaviors and how to develop social skills.
   
7. Identify steps of problem-solving.
   
8. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 2
Identify aspects related to the care and development of children.

1. Identify appropriate child care skills for young children.
   
2. Identify safety hazards for small children.
   
3. Develop or utilize age-appropriate learning activities for young children.
   
4. Understand skills related to appropriate child care.
   
5. Understand the importance of adult:child ratios in child care and education settings.
   
6. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 3
Demonstrate basic skills related to nutrition, food preparation, and clothing and textiles.

1. Demonstrate basic kitchen management, food safety, and sanitation.
   
2. Review the food guide pyramid and the dietary guidelines.
   
3. Identify nutritional values of food and nutritional information on food labels.
   
4. Practice food preparation skills.
   
5. Identify careers related to nutrition and food preparation.
   
6. Explore and use textile technology and equipment.
   
7. Demonstrate skills related to clothing care, construction, and selection.
   
8. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Standard 7
Student will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Health Science.

Objective 1
Explore the relationship and impact of healthcare careers and business.

1. Demonstrate business technology and management related to health informatics.
   
2. Evaluate and discuss ethical practices within the healthcare environment.
   
3. Explore the economic impacts of the healthcare industry.
   
4. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 2
Explore the relationship and impact of healthcare on the family and consumer.

1. Identify potential hazards that exist and demonstrate the prevention of injury and/or illness through safe practices.
   
2. Demonstrate personal, family and social hygiene practices important in preventing the spread of disease.
   
3. Demonstrate first aid skills and use of the Emergency Medical Services System.
   
4. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 3
Explore the relationship and impact of healthcare on technology.

1. Demonstrate business technical applications related to healthcare processes.
   
2. Utilize creativity and problem solving in exploring the design of health-related equipment.
   
3. Practice medical terminology used in making diagnoses.
   
4. Demonstrate various methods of giving and obtaining medical information.
   
5. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Standard 8
Students will examine the workplace tasks and concepts in Information Technology.

Objective 1
Explore the relationship and impact of information technology and digital media in the business arena.

1. Define appropriate business information technology terminology, including appropriate use policies, networks, database, digital media, server, modem, wireless, protocol, bandwidth, blog, podcast, wiki, mp3, animation, etc.
   
2. Demonstrate the use of a digital camera and/or other digital recording device.
   
3. Explore online databases (Switchboard.com, maps.google.com, Pioneer Online Library, Real Estate, Google Earth, online store, etc.).
   
4. Understand the elements, planning and development of a multimedia presentation (sound, text, graphics, video, animations and interactivity).
   
5. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 2
Explore the relationship and impact of information technology and digital media on the family and consumer.

1. Recognize the use of information technology systems in all facets of society.
   
2. Explore information technology at home, school, and work.
   
3. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 3
Explore the relationship and impact of information technology and digital media in today's technology world.

1. Introduce programming languages and their use in writing software.
   
2. Explore how software is designed, developed, and written as a computer program.
   
3. Explore how cars, airplanes, spacecraft, robots, heating and air conditioning, etc. are controlled by software.
   
4. Identify parts of a computer, typical peripheral devices, and interactions of different systems in a computer (CPU, memory, storage, input, output).
   
5. Understand that all computers operate on a digital or binary number system.
   
6. Explain the issues of ethics, privacy, security, and copyright law and how they apply to the use of information technology.
   
7. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Standard 9
Students will examine the workplace tasks and concepts in Marketing.

Objective 1
Explain the four P's of Marketing (product, pricing, promotion, and place) and how they are used in business and in society.

1. Explain, analyze and conduct market research to determine what products/services should be marketed to customers.
   
2. Determine and analyze what price to charge customers for products (or services), in order to make a profit.
   
3. Describe the pros and cons of promotional strategies for products (services) and create at least three promotional tools for products (services).
   
4. Run a company simulation utilizing the four principles of marketing (product, prices, promotion, and placement).
   
5. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 2
Explain the relationship and impact of marketing on the family and consumer.

1. Discuss how a person can successfully market him/herself when applying for a job.
   
2. Evaluate various marketing strategies and their impact on the family.
   
3. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 3
Understand the relationship and impact of technology on marketing.

1. Explain how technology can be used and the process involved in producing and promoting products.
   
2. Describe how goods, services, and ideas are marketed and distributed in the global economy.
   
3. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Standard 10
Students will examine workplace tasks and concepts in Technology and Pre-Engineering/Technical Skills.

Objective 1
Demonstrate basic fundamentals as it relates to the use of tools, equipment, and facilities.

1. Use tools, equipment and facility safely.
   
2. Demonstrate the ability to use measuring tools to measure accurately to 1/16" and to 1 mm.
   
3. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 2
Analyze communication, energy and power, and transportation technologies.

1. Understand that communication technology includes all the ways people have developed to send and receive messages.
   
2. Demonstrate the communications model of sender, message, receiver, and feedback.
   
3. Understand the relationship between energy, power, and the ability to do work.
   
4. Identify common energy sources (solar, fossil fuels, hydro, geothermal, wind, etc.)
   
5. Explain transportation technology and identify types of transportation systems (land, air and space, marine, pipeline, and conveyor).
   
6. Explore related career Pathways.
   

Objective 3
Recognize engineering, manufacturing, and construction processes and technology.

1. Define engineering and understand a basic engineering design process.
   
2. Explain the relationship of manufacturing technology in producing items people want and need.
   
3. Identify different types of production systems (custom, intermittent, continuous, and flexible).
   
4. Understand that construction technology involves all the technology used in designing and building structures.
   
5. Recognize the different types of construction (civil, commercial, industrial, and residential).
   
6. Explore related career Pathways.
   

 

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