| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grade 12. Prerequisite: Construction Technology II,
Building Maintenance Technology II; Electrical Technology II; Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration Technology
II; Plumbing Technology I; or Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology. Students
shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course.
A student may repeat this course once for credit provided that the
student is experiencing different aspects of the industry and demonstrating
proficiency in additional and more advanced knowledge and skills.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster
focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining
the built environment.
(3) In Practicum in Construction Technology, students
will be challenged with the application of knowledge and skills gained
in previous construction-related coursework. In many cases students
will be allowed to work at a job (paid or unpaid) outside of school
or be involved in local projects the school has approved for this
class.
(4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) explain the role of an employee in the construction
industry;
(B) demonstrate critical-thinking skills;
(C) demonstrate the ability to solve problems using
critical-thinking skills;
(D) demonstrate knowledge of basic computer systems;
(E) explain common uses for computers in the construction
industry;
(F) demonstrate effective relationship skills; and
(G) recognize workplace issues such as sexual harassment,
stress, and substance abuse.
(2) The student develops a management plan for a project
or an activity. The student is expected to:
(A) identify and describe the steps required to complete
a project using project management processes, including initiating,
planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing a project;
(B) determine and acquire the resources needed to complete
a project; and
(C) develop a project schedule.
(3) The student applies the appropriate codes, laws,
standards, or regulations related to a research and development project.
The student is expected to:
(A) identify areas where codes, laws, standards, or
regulations may be required;
(B) locate the appropriate codes, laws, standards,
or regulations; and
(C) interpret and comply with the appropriate codes,
laws, standards, or regulations.
(4) The student describes the expectations for each
project using a flowchart. The student is expected to:
(A) use an assessment strategy to determine the task's
needs;
(B) describe why each task needs to be in the order
it has been assigned;
(C) assess the time frame for each task; and
(D) plot a completed project flowchart expectation.
(5) The student solves problems, thinks critically,
and makes decisions related to research, design, and development.
The student is expected to:
(A) develop or improve the project by following a problem-solving
strategy;
(B) apply critical-thinking strategies to the analysis
and evaluation of proposed technological solutions; and
(C) apply decision-making techniques to the selection
of technological solutions.
(6) The student describes the costs associated with
the project. The student is expected to:
(A) develop a bill of materials list for the complete
project;
(B) develop a budget, including a cost list, for the
complete project; and
(C) determine the most effective way to minimize project
costs.
(7) The student applies communication, mathematics,
and science knowledge and skills to the construction activities. The
student is expected to:
(A) write technical reports;
(B) deliver technical presentations to the instructor;
(C) identify and describe the mathematical concepts
used in projects; and
(D) identify and describe the science concepts used
in projects.
(8) The student uses advanced tools, materials, processes,
and procedures in the construction project. The student is expected
to:
(A) determine and use the appropriate technology needed
to solve a problem or complete a task;
(B) evaluate the use of technology in a given situation;
and
(C) describe the factors that influence the use of
technology in a variety of situations.
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