| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 9-12. Students shall be awarded one credit
for successful completion of this course.
(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) Principles of Architecture provides an overview
to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction
management. Achieving proficiency in decision making and problem solving
is an essential skill for career planning and lifelong learning. Students
use self-knowledge, education, and career information to set and achieve
realistic career and educational goals. Job-specific training can
be provided through training modules that identify career goals in
trade and industry areas. Classroom studies include topics such as
safety, work ethics, communication, information technology applications,
systems, health, environment, leadership, teamwork, ethical and legal
responsibility, employability, and career development and include
skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and reading technical
drawings.
(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) identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship
and preparation requirements, for careers in the architecture and
construction cluster;
(B) demonstrate an understanding of group participation
and leadership related to citizenship and career preparation;
(C) identify employers' expectations and appropriate
work habits;
(D) apply the competencies related to resources, information,
systems, and technology in appropriate settings and situations; and
(E) demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and skills
related to health and safety in the workplace, as specified by appropriate
governmental regulations.
(2) The student performs mathematical operations to
complete tasks such as measuring and estimating materials and supplies.
The student is expected to:
(A) determine areas and volumes of various structures
and estimate materials and supplies using appropriate geometric formulas
and calculations;
(B) determine percentages and decimals and use percentages
and decimals to perform measurement tasks using appropriate formulas
and calculations;
(C) determine ratios, fractions, and proportions using
appropriate formulas and calculations;
(D) perform measurement tasks using ratios, fractions,
and proportions; and
(E) estimate materials and supplies using dimensions,
spaces, and structures calculations.
(3) The student uses physics skills to work with materials
and load applications. The student is expected to:
(A) apply basic concepts of static and loads to planning;
and
(B) identify the physical properties present when using
common construction materials in order to use the materials safely,
effectively, and efficiently.
(4) The student manages chemical materials safely.
The student is expected to:
(A) recognize the issues present when mixing compatible
and incompatible substances to maintain workplace and jobsite safety;
(B) differentiate between incompatible and compatible
substances;
(C) describe the chemical process that occurs when
using common construction materials to maintain workplace and jobsite
safety; and
(D) apply chemical processes in relation to environmental
conditions.
(5) The student reads, comprehends, and communicates
effectively in the workplace, using proper grammar and workplace terminology
when using printed, written, and electronic media. The student is
expected to:
(A) use technological applications to transmit reports;
(B) develop written communications such as estimates,
work orders, and memos;
(C) read and follow technical instructions and manuals;
(D) compose an accurate and organized diary or log
of work; and
(E) write reports and documents such as estimates,
permits, memos, and technical reports.
(6) The student listens attentively and speaks clearly
to convey information correctly. The student is expected to:
(A) confirm understanding of verbal and visual instructions;
and
(B) ask relevant questions concerning details of instructions.
(7) The student listens to and speaks clearly with
a variety of individuals to enhance communications skills. The student
is expected to:
(A) provide verbal instructions; and
(B) listen attentively to spoken messages to respond
to information.
(8) The student exhibits public relations skills to
address a variety of situations such as increasing internal and external
customer and client satisfaction. The student is expected to:
(A) communicate effectively to develop positive customer
and client relationships;
(B) develop and maintain customer relations;
(C) define customer and client satisfaction; and
(D) evaluate customer and client satisfaction.
(9) The student identifies the relationship between
available resources and requirements of a project to accomplish realistic
planning. The student is expected to:
(A) initiate a project, including identifying resources
and materials and time-management, labor-management, job-management,
and job-site obligations in order to effectively plan;
(B) plan a project, including estimating correct amounts
of required resources and materials and identifying risks;
(C) evaluate the feasibility of alternative suggestions;
(D) execute, monitor, and control a project using available
resources and materials effectively; and
(E) close a project, including identifying lessons
learned and evaluating waste of resources and materials.
(10) The student evaluates and adjusts plans and schedules
to respond to unexpected events and conditions. The student is expected
to:
(A) incorporate potential job disruptions into planning
timelines;
(B) identify potential events and conditions that disrupt
the completion of a job;
(C) solve situational problems involved with unexpected
events and conditions;
(D) adjust plans and schedules to meet project needs;
(E) modify existing plans and schedules to reflect
an unexpected change;
(F) identify and assess critical situations as they
arise to resolve issues with the best solution; and
(G) present a project update to track changes necessitated
by unexpected events and conditions.
(11) The student synthesizes and reports conditions
to keep the organization appraised of progress and potential problems.
The student is expected to:
(A) provide a project update for stakeholders; and
(B) present a verbal or written status report on a
project.
(12) The student uses technological applications specific
to architecture and construction to access, manage, integrate, and
create information. The student is expected to:
(A) manage personal and professional schedules and
contact information;
(B) manage daily, weekly, and monthly schedules using
an application; and
(C) create memos and notes.
(13) The student uses electronic devices to communicate.
The student is expected to:
(A) access an electronic system using login and password
functions;
(B) access electronic messages received;
(C) create electronic messages in accordance with established
business standards such as grammar, word usage, spelling, sentence
structure, clarity, and etiquette;
(D) practice appropriate electronic message etiquette;
(E) send electronic messages;
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