| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 11 and 12. The practicum course is a paid or
unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent
sequence of career and technical education courses in the Transportation,
Distribution, and Logistics Career Cluster. 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 Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Career Cluster focuses on planning, management, and movement of people,
materials, and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail, and water and related
professional support services such as transportation infrastructure
planning and management, logistics services, mobile equipment, and
facility maintenance.
(3) Practicum in Transportation Systems is designed
to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and
skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations
appropriate to the nature and level of experience such as internships,
mentorships, independent study, or laboratories. The Practicum can
be either school lab based or worked based.
(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 related by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) identify career development and entrepreneurship
opportunities related to transportation systems;
(B) identify careers in transportation systems;
(C) apply competencies related to resources, information,
interpersonal skills, problem solving, critical thinking, and systems
of operation within transportation;
(D) discuss certification opportunities;
(E) demonstrate knowledge of personal and occupational
health and safety;
(F) discuss response plans to emergency situations;
(G) identify employers' expectations, appropriate work
habits, ethical conduct, legal responsibilities, and good citizenship
skills; and
(H) explore career goals, objectives, and strategies
as part of a plan for future career opportunities.
(2) The student demonstrates professional standards
as required by business and industry. The student is expected to:
(A) adhere to policies and procedures;
(B) demonstrate positive work attitudes and behaviors,
including demonstrating punctuality, time management, initiative,
and cooperation;
(C) accept constructive criticism;
(D) apply ethical reasoning to a variety of situations
in order to make ethical decisions;
(E) complete tasks with the highest standards to ensure
quality products and services;
(F) model professional appearance, including using
appropriate dress, grooming, and personal protective equipment; and
(G) comply with safety rules and regulations to maintain
safe and healthy working conditions and environments in the practicum
setting.
(3) The student applies concepts of critical thinking
and problem solving. The student is expected to:
(A) analyze elements of a problem to develop creative
and innovative solutions;
(B) critically analyze information to determine its
relevance to the problem-solving task;
(C) compare and contrast alternatives using a variety
of problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; and
(D) conduct technical research to gather information
necessary for decision making.
(4) The student demonstrates leadership and teamwork
skills in collaborating with others to accomplish goals and objectives.
The student is expected to:
(A) analyze leadership characteristics related to trusting
others, maintaining a positive attitude and integrity, and accepting
key responsibilities in a work situation;
(B) demonstrate teamwork skills through working cooperatively
with others to achieve tasks;
(C) demonstrate teamwork processes that promote team
building, consensus, continuous improvement, respect for the opinions
of others, cooperation, adaptability, and conflict resolution;
(D) demonstrate responsibility for group and individual
work tasks;
(E) establish and maintain effective working relationships
in order to accomplish objectives and tasks;
(F) demonstrate effective working relationships using
interpersonal skills;
(G) use positive interpersonal skills to work cooperatively
with others;
(H) negotiate effectively to arrive at decisions;
(I) demonstrate respect for individuals, including
those from different cultures, genders, and backgrounds; and
(J) demonstrate sensitivity to and value for diversity.
(5) The student demonstrates oral and written communication
skills in creating, expressing, and interpreting information and ideas,
including technical terminology and information. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate the use of content, technical concepts,
and vocabulary when analyzing information and following directions;
(B) employ verbal skills when obtaining and conveying
information;
(C) use informational texts, Internet websites, and
technical materials to review and apply information sources for occupational
tasks;
(D) evaluate the reliability of information from informational
texts, Internet websites, and technical materials and resources;
(E) interpret verbal and nonverbal cues or behaviors
to enhance communication;
(F) apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify
information; and
(G) use academic skills to facilitate effective written
and oral communication.
(6) The student demonstrates technical knowledge and
skills required to pursue a career in the transportation systems.
The student is expected to:
(A) develop advanced technical knowledge and skills
related to the student's personal career goals;
(B) evaluate technical skill proficiencies; and
(C) accept critical feedback provided by the supervisor.
(7) The student documents technical knowledge and skills.
The student is expected to:
(A) update a professional portfolio to include information
such as:
(i) attainment of technical skill competencies, licensures
or certifications, recognitions, awards, and scholarships;
(ii) extended learning experiences such as community
service and active participation in career and technical student organizations
and professional organizations;
(iii) abstract of technical competencies mastered during
the practicum;
(iv) resume;
(v) samples of work; and
(vi) evaluation from the practicum supervisor; and
(B) present the portfolio to interested stakeholders.
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