| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grade 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 Architecture and
Construction Career Cluster. 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.
Corequisite: Practicum in Construction Technology. This course must
be taken concurrently with Practicum in Construction Technology and
may not be taken as a stand-alone course. Students shall be awarded
one credit 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 Extended 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) participate in a paid or unpaid, laboratory- or
work-based application of previously studied knowledge and skills
related to construction technology;
(B) participate in training, education, or preparation
for licensure, certification, or other relevant credentials to prepare
for employment;
(C) demonstrate professional standards and personal
qualities needed to be employable such as punctuality, time management,
initiative, and cooperation with increased fluency;
(D) complete tasks with high standards to ensure quality
products and services;
(E) employ teamwork and conflict-management skills
with increased fluency to achieve collective goals; and
(F) employ planning and time-management skills and
tools with increased fluency to enhance results and complete work
tasks.
(2) The student implements advanced professional communications
strategies. The student is expected to:
(A) apply appropriate content knowledge, technical
concepts, and vocabulary with increased fluency when analyzing information
and following directions;
(B) demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication
consistently in a clear, concise, and effective manner;
(C) analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate
information, data, and observations;
(D) observe and interpret verbal and nonverbal cues
and behaviors to enhance communication; and
(E) apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify
information.
(3) The student applies concepts of critical thinking
and problem solving. The student is expected to:
(A) employ critical-thinking skills with increased
fluency both independently and in groups to solve problems and make
decisions;
(B) analyze elements of a problem to develop creative
and innovative solutions; and
(C) develop or improve a project by following a problem-solving
strategy;
(4) The student understands and applies proper safety
techniques in the workplace. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate understanding of and consistently follow
workplace safety rules and regulations; and
(B) demonstrate knowledge of procedures for reporting
and handling accidents and safety incidents.
(5) The student understands the professional, ethical,
and legal responsibilities in construction technology. The student
is expected to:
(A) demonstrate a positive, productive work ethic by
performing assigned tasks as directed;
(B) apply ethical reasoning to a variety of situations
in order to make ethical decisions; and
(C) comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations
in a consistent manner.
(6) The student participates in a construction technology
experience. The student is expected to:
(A) conduct, document, and evaluate learning activities
in a supervised construction technology experience;
(B) develop advanced technical knowledge and skills
related to the student's occupational objective;
(C) develop a management plan for a project or an activity;
(D) apply the appropriate codes, laws, standards, or
regulations related to a research and development project;
(E) develop a flowchart to plan a project;
(F) determine and use the appropriate technology to
solve a problem or complete a task;
(G) demonstrate growth of technical skill competencies;
(H) evaluate strengths and weaknesses in technical
skill proficiency; and
(I) collect representative work samples.
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