High School CTE Oklahoma Standards

Demonstrate dessert presentation techniques for various functions/events

Prepare and evaluate hot and cold soufflés

Prepare and evaluate frozen desserts and confections

Prepare and evaluate various sauces, puddings, and custards

Prepare and evaluate meringues and toppings

Prepare and evaluate pastries

Use laminated doughs

Prepare and evaluate various types of cookies

Prepare and evaluate fancy pies and tarts

State guidelines for creating hot and cold soufflés

List steps in creating frozen desserts and confections

Describe various frozen desserts and confections (ice cream, sorbets, and frozen desserts)

Describe various types of sauces, puddings, and custards

Explain the use of meringues and toppings

Describe advanced Choux pastry techniques

Discuss the use of laminated doughs

Describe advanced cookie making techniques

Discuss fancy pies and tarts and how they are created

Discuss terms related to advanced desserts

Create centerpieces in chocolate, sugar, and pastillage

Create marzipan fruits

Decorate a fancy cake

Pull sugar

Create basic sugar work

Create fondant accents

Discuss ways to create decorative centerpieces and accents

Describe pastillage and how it is used

Explain the uses of marzipan

Outline advanced cake decorating and finishing techniques

Describe how to pull sugar

Discuss sugar work

Discuss types of decorative cakes and pastries and materials

Identify tools and equipment, and utensils used in preparing decorative cakes, pastries, and confections

Discuss terms related to decorative cakes, pastries, and confections

Prepare and evaluate various types of candy<ul><li>Hard (sugar candy)</li><li>Soft (marshmallow)</li><li>Multi-ingredient</li></ul>

Work with chocolate in various forms

Temper chocolate

Evaluate ingredients

List rules of candy making

Identify tools, equipment, and utensils in candy making

Describe methods of tempering chocolate

Discuss standards of quality for chocolate

List guidelines for using and storing chocolate

Describe the uses of chocolate and how to determine the proper type to use

Identify types of chocolate

Discuss terms related to chocolate and candies

Prepare and evaluate spreads, fillings, and toppings

Prepare and evaluate bread

Create a recipe for a specialty yeast product

Discuss spreads, fillings, and toppings for breads and baked goods

Describe ways to enhance quick breads

Discuss specialty breads and yeast products

Discuss mixing methods for yeast doughs

Review production of yeast bread

Differentiate between types of yeast and yeast dough

Study history of bread making

Discuss terms related to advanced bread and baking

Weigh and measure dry and liquid ingredients

Illustrate presentation techniques

Select proper equipment and utensils for specific applications

Convert recipes

Discuss nutritional and religious and cultural issues related to recipes

Describe nutritional concerns related to baking, including recipe modification

Discuss the uses of mixes and value added products in advanced baking

Outline presentation techniques

Discuss purchasing process and procedures for pastry creation

Identify ingredients used in baking and describe their properties and functions

Review and demonstrate basic kitchen safety

Review baking terms, equipment, and utensils

Create a storyboard to demonstrate a timebased concept.

Demonstrate an understanding of color relationships (complimentary, analogous, monochromatic, etc.)

Demonstrate an understanding of corporate identity including how branding affects consumer recognition.

Critique a layout to determine if it meets the customer's needs, and suggest improvements.

Demonstrate an understanding of color theory by describing primary, secondary, and tertiary colors including hue, tint, value and shade, and the effect of light and distance on color

Brainstorm keywords for a design concept based on customer need and target audience.

Pitch a concept to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between message; color; typography; images; and, layout.

Create thumbnails and rough drafts by sketching. Use markers or colored pencils to show color.

Identify the basic elements of design (i.e., line; shape; direction; size; texture; value; and, color).

Identify the basic principles of design (i.e., unity; contrast; proportion; balance; emphasis; and, rhythm).

Design Principles

Create a spot color illustration or logo using PMS or other color matching system, and view or print separations

Create or edit images in a raster based program using layers; transparencies; layer modes; masks; and, selections, etc.

Create or trace drawings/photographs using a vector illustration program.

Use the appropriate graphics program to create a design or logo using manipulated type (rotated, circled, extended, tints and fills, etc.)

Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between raster and vector files.

Digital Illustration

Demonstrate an understanding of additive and subtractive color, i.e., Red-Green-Blue (RGB) and Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Key/black (CMYK).

Edit a raster image by using color correction; tone control; cropping; and, scaling, etc.

Scale a raster image using the proper settings in order to maintain the appropriate resolution for print or web.

Download a digital image from a stock photography website or CD.

Identify high/low resolution images and describe the uses of each.

Demonstrate appropriate scanner/program operations for line artwork and continuous tone in both black/white and color.

Capture digital images using a scanner and digital camera.

Image Capture

Demonstrate various USPS design constraints and provide resources for more information on USPS requirements.

Demonstrate an understanding of file formats (ai, jpg, psd, gif, tif, indd, pdf, etc.) file organization, and file naming conventions.

Locate examples of ad sizes from publications (full page, half-page, and quarter-page ads).

Identify trim size; bleed size; and, live area of a project.

Export a print-ready Portable Document Format (PDF) using page layout software.

Preflight and package a native file.

List the advantages/disadvantages of hard proofing versus soft proofing.

Demonstrate the proper procedures for printing a black/white proof or a color proof to a laser or inkjet printer.

Repurpose files for a print project for use in web design, and demonstrate appropriate file formats for web development.

Create documents using grids; templates; master pages; paragraph style sheets; and, character style sheets.

Create multiple page documents using text blocks; graphics; frame; and, headings using drop caps and wrap-a-rounds (run-a-rounds).

Design and produce a document using desired fonts; styles; margins; indents; tabs; and, colors. Proofread and edit using common editing marks. Make corrections/adjustments to copy on screen.

Prepare a series of hand drawn sketches or computer generated layouts incorporating appropriate marks (i.e., gutters, register marks, trim marks, fold lines, etc.).

Set text with appropriate margins; formatting; gutters; and, proper leading.

Select appropriate page layout software for a given job.

Page Layout

Demonstrate the type arrangements: flush leftragged right; flush right-ragged left; centered; justified; force justified; and, widows and orphans.

Explain letter spacing; tracking; kerning; baseline shift; and, horizontal scale.

List the major type faces/font families and their uses.

Distinguish between display (headline) types and body (text) type by their point sizes, styles, and uses.

Define dingbats; bullets; rules; glyphs; symbols; and, their uses in publications.

Illustrate caps; lowercase; uppercase; small caps; and, ligatures.

Illustrate x-height; mean-line; base-line; ascenders; descenders; serifs; leading; and, their roles in measuring and designing with type.

Type

Demonstrate knowledge of copyright, ethics, and intellectual property rights.

Create an electronic portfolio.

Write a resume that includes three references.

Define removable storage media.

Demonstrate keyboard typing proficiency; use of a digital dictionary; spell checker; automatic hyphenation; and, keyboard shortcuts.

Orientation

Land Measurement and Descriptions

Welding, Brazing and Cutting

Financial Literacy

Presentation Development

Natural Resources

Food Science and Technology

Plant and Animal Genetics

Plant Health

Plant Structures and Functions

Animal Health

Animal Nutrition and Digestion

Maintain production and agribusiness records.<ul><li>checkbooks and financial accounts</li></ul>

Budget resources, as applied to the AFNR business, including capital, human, financial, and time.<ul><li>income and budgets</li><li>taxes</li></ul>

Manage assets, including credit, for agribusiness goal achievement.<ul><li>banks financial services</li><li>savings and investments</li><li>borrowing money</li><li>using credit</li></ul>

Identify financial concepts associated with production and profit.<ul><li>income and budgets</li></ul>

Determine the meaning and importance of risk and uncertainty with AFNR enterprises.<ul><li>insurance and managing risk</li></ul>

Describe alternative approaches to reducing risk, including the use of insurance for product liability, property, production or income loss and for personnel life and health.<ul><li>insurance and managing risk</li><li>bankruptcy</li></ul>

Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.<ul><li>digestion</li><li>physiology</li></ul>

Explain methods of determining animal health and disorders.

Perform simple health-check evaluations on animals.<ul><li>signs and symptoms of animal health</li></ul>

Identify common diseases, parasites and physiological disorders that affect animals.

Diagnose illnesses and disorders of animals based on symptoms and problems caused by diseases, parasites and physiological disorders.

Explain characteristics of causative agents and vectors of diseases and disorders in animals.

Evaluate preventive measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites and disorders among animals.<ul><li>health management practices</li><li>medications/vaccinations</li><li>medication administration tools & methods</li></ul>

Identify and describe zoonotic diseases.

Compare and contrast common types of feedstuffs and the roles they play in the diets of animals.

Explain the importance of a balanced ration for animals.<ul><li>nutrient requirements</li><li>deficiencies</li></ul>

Appraise the adequacy of feed rations using data from the analysis of feedstuffs, animal requirements and performance.<ul><li>Pearson square</li></ul>

Explain the purpose and benefits of feed additives and growth promotants in animal production.

Explain genetic inheritance in agricultural animals.<ul><li>Punnett square</li><li>dominant and recessive</li><li>phenotype and genotype genes</li><li>EPDs</li></ul>

Explain the structures of DNA and RNA and how genotype influences phenotype.

Explain biological, social, agronomic and economic reasons for genetic modification of eukaryotes.

Describe the selective plant breeding process.<ul><li>hybridization</li></ul>

Use basic technical and business writing skills.<ul><li>topic selection</li><li>manuscript parts and outline</li><li>researching</li><li>bibliography</li></ul>

Deliver a business presentation for a peer group (e.g. class presentation).<ul><li>visual aids</li><li>presentation techniques</li><li>answering questions</li></ul>

Use proper safety practices/personal protective equipment.

Demonstrate the importance of safety, health, and environmental practices in the workplace.<ul><li>shop rules</li><li>fire prevention</li></ul>

Handle chemicals and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.<ul><li>common hazards</li><li>welding safety</li></ul>

Identify standard tools, equipment, and safety procedures related to a specific task.<ul><li>welding tools and equipment</li><li>cutting tools and equipment</li></ul>

Follow operating instructions related to specific tools and equipment needed to complete a task.<ul><li>operating a welder and cutting torch</li></ul>

Use the appropriate procedures for the use and operation of specific tools and equipment.<ul><li>operating a welder and cutting torch</li></ul>

Identify the physical qualities of the soil that determine its use for environmental service systems.

Explain the importance of recycling.

Explain the importance of surveying and mapping for environmental service systems.<ul><li>determining land area</li><li>legal land descriptions</li></ul>

Discuss the history and describe and explain the components (e.g., processing, distribution, byproducts) of the food products and processing industry.

Evaluate changes and trends in the food products and processing industry.

Identify and explain environmental and safety concerns about the food supply.

Explain techniques and procedures for safe handling of food products.

Identify quality and yield grades of food products.

Discuss factors that affect quality and yield grades of food products.

Explain methods and materials for processing foods for sale as fresh-food products.

Identify natural resources.<ul><li>history</li><li>types/classifications</li><li>natural and man disturbances</li></ul>

Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.<ul><li>conservation vs. preservation</li><li>national and global issues</li></ul>

Locate natural resources using a land survey and geographic coordinate system.<ul><li>determining land area</li><li>GPS and GIS</li></ul>

Diagram a typical plant cell and identify plant cell organelles and their functions.

Identify the components, the types and the functions of plant roots.

Identify root tissues and explain the pathway of water and nutrients into and through the root tissues.

Identify the components and functions of plant stems.

Discuss leaf morphology and the functions of leaves.

Identify the components of a flower, the functions of a flower and the functions of flower components.

Explain the functions and components of seeds and fruit.

Explain the basic process of photosynthesis and its importance to life on Earth.

Identify the five groups of naturally occurring plant hormones and synthetic plant growth regulators.

Identify the plant responses to plant growth regulators and different forms of tropism.

Identify the essential nutrients for plant growth and development and their major functions.

Identify fertilizer sources of essential plant nutrients, explain fertilizer formulations and describe different methods of fertilizer application.

Diagram the process of plant fertilization.

Identify types of plant pests and disorders.

Identify major local weeds, insect pests and infectious and noninfectious plant diseases.

Describe damage caused by plant pests and diseases.

Describe pest control strategies associated with integrated pest management.

Describe types of pesticide controls and formulations.

Explain risks and benefits associated with the materials and methods used in plant pest management.

Distinguish welding processes, positions and materials preparation.<ul><li>welding methods and equipment</li><li>cutting equipment, gasses and process</li></ul>

Livestock Marketing

Market Grades and Classes

Livestock Management Practices

Vaccinations and Medications

Livestock Diseases and Parasites

Livestock Health Fundamentals

Parturition and Newborn Care

Breeding Management

Reproductive Anatomy and Fertility

Nutrition, Feeds and Additives

Animal Genetics and Selection

Livestock Safety

Name and explain the impact of external economic factors on an AFNR business.

Recognize how changes in prices of inputs and/or outputs influence the financial statements of an AFNR business.

Investigate the meaning and methods of marketing in AFNR as related to agricultural commodities, products and services ant to agricultural goods in domestic and international markets.

Described functions in agricultural marketing.

Identify basic characteristics of animal cells, tissues, organs and body systems.

Diagram a typical animal cell and identify the organelles.

Describe the basic functions of animal cells in growth and reproduction.

Detail the processes of meiosis and mitosis in animal growth, development, health and reproduction.

Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.

Explain methods of determining animal health and disorders.

Explain methods of determining animal health and disorders.

Perform simple health-check evaluations on animals.

Identify common diseases, parasites and physiological disorders that affect animals.

Diagnose illnesses and disorders of animal based on symptoms and problems caused by diseases, parasites and physiological disorders.

Explain characteristics of causative agents and vectors of diseases and disorders in animals.

Evaluate preventative measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites and disorders among animals.

Explain the clinical significance of common consideration in veterinary treatments, such as aseptic techniques.<ul><li>dehorning</li><li>docking</li><li>castration</li><li>hoof trimming</li></ul>

Explain the clinical significance of common consideration in veterinary treatments, such as aseptic techniques.

Identify and describe zoonotic diseases.

Compare and contrast common types of feedstuffs and the roles they play in the diets of animals.

Explain the importance of a balanced ration for animals.

Appraise the adequacy of feed rations using data from the analysis of feed stuffs, animal requirements and performance.

Explain the purpose and benefits of feed additives and growth promotants in animal production.

Discuss how feed additives and growth promotants are administered and the precautions that should be taken.

Explain the male and female reproductive organs of the major animal species.

Describe the functions of major organs in the male and female reproductive systems.

Explain how age, size, life cycle, maturity level and health status affect the reproductive efficiency of male and female animals.

Discuss the importance of efficient and economic reproduction in animals.

Explain genetic inheritance in agricultural animals.

Explain the advantages of using genetically superior animals in the production of animals and animal products.

Define natural and artificial breeding methods.

Define natural and artificial breeding methods.

Explain the processes of natural and artificial breeding methods.

Explain the processes of natural and artificial breeding methods.

Explain the use of quantitative breeding values (e.g. EPDs) in the selection of genetically superior breeding stock.

Explain the use of quantitative breeding values (e.g. EPDs) in the selection of genetically superior breeding stock.

Compare and contrast quantitative breeding value differences between genetically superior animals and animals of average genetic value.

Explain the advantages of major reproductive management practices, including estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing and embryo transfer.

Explain the advantages of major reproductive management practices, including estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing and embryo transfer.

Explain the processes of major reproductive management practices, including estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing and embryo transfer.

Explain the processes of major reproductive management practices, including estrous synchronization, superovulation, flushing and embryo transfer.

Discuss the uses and advantages and disadvantages of natural breeding and artificial insemination.

Discuss the uses and advantages and disadvantages of natural breeding and artificial insemination.

Explain the materials, methods and processes of artificial insemination.

Explain the materials, methods and processes of artificial insemination.

Discuss the dangers involved in working with animals.

Outline safety procedures for working with animals by species.

Explain the implications of animal welfare and animal rights for animal agriculture.

Explain the implications of animal welfare and animal rights for animal agriculture.

Describe how animal identification systems can track an animal's location, nutrition requirements, production progress and changes in health.

Identify facilities needed to house and produce each animal species safely and efficiently.

Explain how modern equipment and handling facilities enhance the safe and economic production of animals.

Explain the functions of hormones in animals.

Explain the functions of hormones in animals.

Identify quality and yield grades of food products.

Discuss factors that affect quality and yield grades of food products.

Document an accident involving an intoxicated employee

Document an accident involving intoxicated individual

Stop beverage service to an intoxicated customer

Perform an id check

Troubleshoot legal scenarios

Investitgate local, state, and federal alcohol laws

Open and serve sparkling wine

Use a tray to serve a glass of wine

Uncork a bottle of wine

Match the cooking style with the technique described

Pair wine with food

Match the wine with its flavor sensations

Match grape names by color

Shake and strain an alcoholic beverage

Muddle and build an alcoholic beverage

Layer an alcoholic beverage

Tilt pour and flame an alcoholic beverage

Blend an alcoholic beverage

Build and stir an alcoholic beverage

Prepare and evaluate coffee

Name the beverage preparation process

Match bar tools with their names

Match glassware with their names

Match types of distilled beverages with their characteristics

Match types of fermented beverage with their characteristics

Conduct an interview

Create an operational schedule

Schedule waiters/waitresses for a given restaurant operation

Complete a survey on the effectiveness of a performance evaluation system

Train an employee using the four-step training method

Evaluate training programs

Write interview questions

Create a job description for a server

Receive and store fresh, frozen, refrigerated and staple goods

Conduct yield and quality test on canned, fresh, frozen, and prepared items

Conduct yield and cost comparison test of prefabricated products and on-premises butchered products

Solve problems concerning ways to reduce costs related to purchasing and receiving

Complete an inventory of food and nonfood items

Prepare storeroom requisitions

Identify specific food items

Identify proper storage areas for food and non-food items

Write specifications for a canned food, a fresh food, and a frozen food

Evaluate goods to determine if they meet user specifications

Write bid specifications

Complete a purchasing chart to show amounts needed

Complete a purchasing chart to show amounts ordered

Analyze market fluctuations and product cost

Review and evaluate menus

Develop a menu

Determine recipe costs and menu prices

Plan various types of menus

Correct menu flaws

Create menu item descriptions using truth-in-menu guidelines

Compare cooking techniques for maximum nutrient retention

Plan meals for special diets

Research needs of special diets

Plan healthy meals from fast food restaurants

Compare the vitamin and mineral content of foods

Identify methods of preventing allergen contamination in kitchens

Analyze your eating habits

Plan nutritionally balanced menus

Perform dining room opening duties

Demonstrate basic napkin folds

Prepare and evaluate coffee

Bus a table

Demonstrate table setting

Prepare a table for service

Take cash and make change

Process a credit card sale

Serve a booth or wall table

Serve guests

Use arm technique to pick up and place plates and glasses

Load and handle a tray

Write and total a guest check

Greet and seat guests

Demonstrate proper service methods

List various dining room jobs

Suggest sales techniques for various foodservice situations

Evaluate sales techniques

Handle special service situations

Solve problems concerning customer relations and accommodations of special needs

Label cover and service items

Evaluate service situations related to safety and sanitation

Balance and total a cash drawer

Set up a cash drawer

Distinguish among math applications performed by service personnel

Handle specific credit card situations

Wet mop a floor

Wash pots and pans

Wash hands

Create a haccp outline

Develop a cleaning program

Observe and record sanitation practices

Observe and record food handling and storage practices

Research a foodborne illness outbreak

Solve problems concerning foodborne illnesses

Investigate health inspections

Lift and carry a heavy object

Use a fire extinguisher properly

Solve problems related to waste disposal and recycling

Research foodservice safety violations

Solve problems related to foodservice safety practices

Complete a safety checklist

Perform calculations using current technology

Complete a financial statement

Determine payroll taxes, tip credits and other business computations

Calculate labor costs and percentages

Solve selling price of menu items and customer purchases

Solve problems concerning operating costs

Determine cost per portion of given recipes

Calculate food and labor cost percentages

Adjust recipes for various yields

Follow up an interview with a letter or call

Prepare a career portfolio

Complete an employment application form

Write a letter of application (cover letter)

Write a resumé

Apply effective written communication skills

Analyze work situations to determine the importance of employee attitudes

Determine how behavior affect job performance

Identify stereotyping to promote workplace diversity

Apply effective oral communication skills

Evaluate trade publications that support culinary arts and the foodservice industry

Research professional culinary organizations

Evaluate career opportunities within the foodservice industry

Investigate various cuisines

Research trends in culinary arts

Produce decorative centerpieces

Demonstrate food presentation techniques for various functions/events

Prepare and evaluate mousses and gelatins

Develop fundamental skill in the preparation of forcemeats

Prepare and evaluate cold food items

Create basic garnishes

Discuss the production of decorative centerpieces

Identify and discuss cheese and dairy products used in garde manger

Describe presentation of cold food items

Discuss items served from the cold kitchen

Describe techniques for adding design and form

Discuss edible ingredients used as garnish

Describe basic garnishes and quality standards

Identify and discuss ingredients used in the cold kitchen

Outline types, use, and care of special tools, equipment, and utensils used in garde manger

Prepare and evaluate cold beverages

Prepare and evaluate hot beverages

Discuss the use of carbonated beverages and soda systems

Describe the use of convenience beverages

Discuss ways to properly make and serve teas and coffees

Outline types and quality standards of tea

Discuss coffee quality

Identify types of beverages and when they are served

Plate baked goods for presentation

Prepare and evaluate fritters, crepes, cobblers, and crisps

Produce and evaluate basic hot soufflés

Prepare and evaluate dessert sauces

Produce and evaluate creams, custards, puddings and related sauces

Prepare and evaluate paté a choux

Prepare and evaluate laminated doughs

Prepare and evaluate the three basic meringue types

Prepare and evaluate pies and tarts

Describe ways to plate desserts for presentation

Discuss the production of fritters, crepes, cobblers, and crisps

Outline process for creating soufflés

Describe fillings, sauces, and toppings for pastries and other desserts

Discuss laminated doughs, paté a choux, and other specialized dough

Outline quality standards for pastry products

Describe various types of pastry and pie fillings and toppings

List steps in making, rolling, shaping, and baking pie dough

Describe the various types of pies and crusts

Plate baked goods for presentation

Prepare and evaluate various types of cookies

Create a variety of fillings and toppings for baked goods

Demonstrate basic icing and decorating techniques

Prepare and evaluate icings

Prepare and evaluate various cakes

Describe storage of cakes and cookies

Discuss the application of mixes and other value added products

List general rules for cookie preparation and quality standards

Describe the basic types of cookies

List types of fillings, toppings, and sauces for baked goods

Describe basic icing and decorating tools and techniques

State basic types of icing and preparation

Describe standards of quality for cakes

Discuss mixing and baking techniques

List types of cakes

Prepare and evaluate quick breads

Prepare and evaluate crusty, soft, and specialty yeast products

Calculate recipe conversions

Discuss standard of quality and factors which influence the quality of bread products

List common types of yeast breads and quick breads

Discuss techniques used in baking

List steps for using yeast

Identify ingredients, properties, and functions of various ingredients used in baking

Identify baking equipment and utensils including use and care

Define baking terms

Prepare meat, fish or poultry dish using combined methods of cooking

Prepare and evaluate fish/seafood dishes

Prepare and evaluate meat dishes using moist heat methods

Prepare and evaluate poultry dishes

Cut up a whole chicken

Identify cuts of beef

Describe other protein sources

Discuss types and fabrication of game

Outline principles and common methods of cooking fish and seafood

Describe factors affecting selection, storage and use of fish and seafood

Discuss fish and seafood types and fabrication

Recall factors affecting meat carving and carving techniques

Discuss methods for cooking meat and factors affecting cooking

Outline portion weight specifications and shrinkage for meats and poultry

Discuss cuts and grades of lamb

Describe cuts and grades of pork

Discuss cuts and grades of beef and veal

Recognize types of meat (beef, pork, lamb, veal, variety meats)

Discuss methods for cooking poultry and factors affecting cooking

Describe safe handling of poultry

Discuss poultry type and fabrication

Prepare and evaluate breakfast fruits and juices

Outline the steps in preparing to serve breakfast

Discuss battered products

Outline uses of fruit and juices in breakfast menus

Describe types of breakfast menus

List common breakfast foods and condiments

Discuss features unique to breakfast meals

Prepare and evaluate egg dishes

Prepare and evaluate cheese dishes

Discuss the uses of butter and margarine

Describe various types of cultured dairy products

Discuss the various types of milk and cream and their uses

Describe ways to keep eggs and egg products safe and sanitary

List market forms of eggs, their use and storage

Discuss the common uses of eggs and common egg dishes

Outline the nutritional importance of eggs

Describe the principles of cheese cookery

Discuss types of food using cheese as a main ingredient

Outline the uses of cheese

Describe proper handling of cheese

Discuss common cheese textures

Describe cheese making processes

Outline quality grades

List the main classes of cheese

Plate and present sandwiches, hors d'oeuvres and canapés

Prepare and evaluate hors d'oeuvres and canapés

Prepare and evaluate cold sandwiches

Prepare and evaluate hot sandwiches

Describe proper platter presentation for hors d'oeuvres and canapés

Discuss factors to consider when making and storing hors d'oeuvres and canapés

List types of hors d'oeuvres and canapés

Outline standards of quality for sandwiches

Discuss wrapping and storage of sandwiches

Outline types, use, and care of special tools, equipment, and utensils used in sandwich making

Discuss basic sandwich ingredients

Describe basic types of sandwiches

Prepare and evaluate grains and/or other starches

Prepare and evaluate legumes

Prepare and evaluate rice

Prepare and evaluate pasta

Discuss standards of quality for various starches

Outline factors to consider when cooking and using starches

Describe procedures for handling and storing starches

Describe grains and other starches

Discuss legumes

List types and market forms of rice

List common types of pasta

Prepare and evaluate fruits

Prepare and evaluate vegetables

Outline methods of cooking and serving fruits

Outline methods of cooking and serving vegetables

Describe methods of preparing fruits

List methods of preparing vegetables

Discuss standards of quality for fresh and cooked fruits

Discuss standards of quality for fresh and cooked vegetables

Describe market forms of vegetables and fruits

Discuss guidelines for fruit production

State basic guidelines for vegetable and fruit production

Prepare and evaluate various salads

Prepare and evaluate dressings

List the basic types of dressings and how to use them

Describe methods of serving salads

Discuss factors affecting gelatins

Identify factors related to quality

Describe basic guidelines for making salads

Discuss the preparation, handling, and storage of salad ingredients

State the basic parts of a salad

List the basic types of salads

Prepare and evaluate soups

Prepare and evaluate sauces

Prepare and evaluate stocks

Prepare and evaluate various convenience products

Create an evaluation sheet for stocks, sauces, and soups

Describe ways to serve soups and sauces

Discuss factors related to the use of convenience foods

Identify types and standards of quality for soups

Describe thickening agents

Discuss the basic types, uses, and quality of sauces

Identify basic types, uses, and quality of stocks

Identify spices, herbs, and seasonings

Design a plate and platter presentation

Determine seasonings for specific foods

Determine proper cooking methods for various items

Review standard weights and measures

Explain the rules of presentation

Discuss color and texture in cooking

Discuss the physiology of applying heat to "cook" items

Describe various cooking methods and their use

Discuss condiments

Describe the purpose and use of marinades and rubs

Discuss the use of seasonings, flavorings, extracts and aromatics

List basic staples of cooking

Discuss the elements of taste

Clean and sanitize the various pieces of equipment in your lab kitchen

Operate the various pieces of equipment in your lab kitchen

Identify the equipment in your lab kitchen

Discuss food contact surfaces that must be sanitized prior to use

Describe basic safety techniques to use in a kitchen

Identify basic tools and equipment

Discuss the types/categories of equipment used in a professional kitchen

Demonstrate classical cuts

Sharpen a French knife

Use a steel

Discuss rules to observe when using and caring for tools and utensils

Identify food handling tools and utensils

Identify baking tools and utensils

Identify cooking tools and utensils

Identify food preparation tools and utensils

Describe classical cuts

List rules to follow when sharpening and using knives

Discuss care of knives

Discuss the parts of a knife and a steel

Identify smallwares and sharpening tools

Read and follow a standard recipe

Weigh and measure liquid ingredients using the proper equipment and tools

Weigh and measure dry ingredients using the proper equipment and tools

Prepare written requisitions for a recipe

Write a standard recipe

Discuss guidelines for timing food preparation

Describe procedures for organizing work and assembling supplies

Explain the phrase "Mise en Place"

Discuss reasons for substitutions in standard recipes and how to make substitutions

Describe the process for writing requisitions

Outline the procedure for writing a standard recipe

Discuss contents and reasons for using a standard recipe

Discuss basic kitchen safety

Recreational Resources

Air Pollution Management

Aquatic Ecology

Hydrologic Principles

Wildlife Ecology

Forest Ecology

Pasture and Rangeland Management

Wetland Management

Soil Conservation and Management

Energy Conservation

Environmental Resource Management

Environmental Safety and Regulations

Handle chemicals and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.<ul><li>fire extinguishers</li><li>biohazard waste/trash</li></ul>

Identify laws associated with environmental service systems.

Identify the purposes of laws associated with environmental service systems.

Identify components and structural layers of the earth's atmosphere.

Differentiate the types of weather systems and weather patterns.

Explain how meteorological conditions influence air quality.

Illustrate the formation of acid precipitation and explain its impact on the environment.

Explain climate change and recognize signs of climate change.

Explain the process of soil formation through weathering.

Differentiate rock types and relate the chemical composition of mineral matter in soils to the parent material.

Describe the biodiversity found in soil and the contribution of biodiversity to the physical and chemical characteristics of soil.

Explain how the physical qualities of the soil influence the infiltration and percolation of water.

Conduct tests of soil to determine its use for environmental service systems.

Describe the world's water supplies and discuss the many uses of water.

Describe characteristics of water that influence the biosphere and sustain life.

Demonstrate knowledge of hydrogeology by differentiating between groundwater and surface water.

Describe interactions between groundwater and surface water.

Identify environmental hazards associated with groundwater supplies.

Describe precautions taken to prevent/reduce contamination of groundwater supplies.

Describe the functions of wetlands and differentiate types of wetlands.

Explain the criteria for classifying wetlands.

Identify the major types of living organisms that inhabit wetlands.

Explain the importance of wetland management, creation, enhancement and restoration programs.

Identify types of pollution and distinguish between point source and nonpoint source pollution.

Give examples of how industrial and nonindustrial pollution has damaged the environment.

Describe ways in which pollution can be managed and prevented.

Describe ways in which pollution can be managed and prevented.

Describe different types of solid waste.

Evaluate environmental hazards created by different types of solid waste, solid waste accumulation and solid waste disposal.

Discuss practical management options for treating solid waste.

Define compost and composting.

Explain the importance of recycling.

Define source water quality.

Identify conventional energy sources and list conservation measures to reduce energy consumption.

Identify advantages and disadvantages to conventional energy sources.

Evaluate the impact the burning of fossil fuels has on the environment.

Identify alternative energy sources.

Identify advantages and disadvantages to alternative energy sources.

Evaluate the impact of alternative energy sources on the environment.

Identify natural resources.

Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.

Define ecosystem and related terms.

Describe the interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.

Describe morphological characteristics used to identify trees and other woody plants.

Identify trees and other woody plants.

Describe morphological characteristics used to identify herbaceous plants.

Describe morphological characteristics used to identify wildlife species.

Describe morphological characteristics used to identify aquatic species.

Identify hazards associated with the outdoor environment.

Recognize biohazards associated with natural resources.

Identify the different kinds of streams.

Identify indicators of the biological health of a stream.

Identify characteristics of a healthy forest.

Identify characteristics of a healthy wildlife habitat.

Identify methods of wildlife habitat improvement.

Identify characteristics of healthy rangeland.

Identify methods of rangeland improvement.

Identify natural resource characteristics desirable for recreational purposes.

Identify natural resource management techniques for improving recreation opportunities.

Identify laws associated with natural resource systems.

Identify the purposes of laws associated with natural resource systems.

Define mitigation.

Identify issues involving mitigation of natural resources.

Identify biogeochemical cycles.

Diagram biogeochemical cycles and explain the processes.

Describe properties of watersheds and identify the boundaries of local watersheds.

Relate the function of watersheds to natural resources.

Define riparian zones and riparian buffers, and explain their functions.

Describe the processes associated with ecological succession.

Explain population ecology, population density and population dispersion.

Define invasive species.

Define invasive species.

Define invasive species.

Define invasive species.

Describe sources of pollution and delineate between point and nonpoint source pollution.

Describe the impact of pollution on natural resources.

Describe forest harvesting methods.

Identify wildlife species that can be sustainably harvested.

Identify products obtained from wildlife species.

Describe the value of minerals and ores to the economy.

Describe the value of fossil fuels to the economy.

Describe the benefits of hydroelectric generation.

Identify recreational uses of natural resources.

Differentiate between desirable and undesirable fires and prepare a report on the role fire plays in a healthy ecosystem.

Identify causes of diseases in plants.

Identify causes of diseases in wildlife.

Identify harmful and beneficial insects and signs of insect damage to natural resources.

Perform Welding Inspection and Testing

Perform Flux-Cored Arc Welding

Interpret Drawing and Welding Symbols and Written Welding Procedures

Demonstrate Employability Skills<ul><li>Safety</li><li>Basic Academic Skills</li><li>Blueprint Reading</li><li>Measurement Tools and Techniques</li></ul>

Flux-Cored Arc Welder

Perform Welding Inspection and Testing

Perform Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Interpret Drawing and Welding Symbols and Written Welding Procedures

Measurement Tools and Techniques

Blueprint Reading

Basic Academic Skills

Safety

Demonstrate Employability Skills

Gas Metal Arc Welder

Identify employment opportunities.

Identify levels of training recommended for related careers.

Understand salary, wages and benefits packages.

Explain the purpose for safety policies.

Discuss the role of OSHA and EPA<ul><li>Locate information in MSDS</li></ul>

Participate in OSHA training, if possible<ul><li>Lock Out/Tag Out</li><li>HAZCOM</li><li>MSDS</li><li>Bloodborne Pathogens</li></ul>

Explain the proper steps in reporting an accident or emergency.

Explain the hazards associated with specific types of equipment and tools.

Perform machine operator safety checks of equipment and accessories, when necessary.

Practice tool safety.

Describe the types of fire hazards found in the workplace.

Discuss electrical hazards.

Demonstrate safe use of personal protective equipment.

Demonstrate safe material handling techniques<ul><li>Lifting</li><li>Transporting</li><li>Storing</li></ul>

Understand established first aid procedures.

Practice good housekeeping.

Comply with company safety policies.

Apply mathematical operations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, mathematical word problems, ratios, etc., when necessary<ul><li>Addition</li><li>Subtraction</li><li>Multiplication</li><li>Division</li></ul>

Apply advanced mathematical operations, when necessary<ul><li>Algebra</li><li>Geometry</li><li>Trigonometry</li><li>Calculus</li><li>Statistical Methods</li></ul>

Apply scientific principles, when necessary<ul><li>Physics</li><li>Chemistry</li></ul>

Interpret charts, table, and graphs.

Apply reading and writing skills, when necessary.

Identify basic elements of blueprints<ul><li>Terms</li><li>Components</li><li>Symbols</li></ul>

Discuss different types of drawings.

Interpret drawings<ul><li>Bill of Materials</li><li>Revisions</li><li>Tolerances</li></ul>

Interpret symbols.

Identify types of measuring instruments.

Use appropriate measurement instrument for a measurement task.

Read measuring instruments.

Identify the appropriate formula and units for a measurement task.

Differentiate between English and Metric measurement systems, when necessary.

Communicate measurements using proper symbols or words.

Interpret basic elements of drawing/sketch<ul><li>Structural members</li><li>Sequence of assembly</li><li>Dimensions and tolerances</li><li>Scale</li><li>View interpretation</li><li>List of materials</li></ul>

Interpret basic elements of drawing/sketch<ul><li>Structural members</li><li>Sequence of assembly</li><li>Dimensions and tolerances</li><li>Scale</li><li>View interpretation</li><li>List of materials</li></ul>

Interpret welding symbol information<ul><li>Type of weld required</li><li>Filler metal</li><li>Special details</li><li>Non-destructive testing requirements</li></ul>

Interpret welding symbol information<ul><li>Type of weld required</li><li>Filler metal</li><li>Special details</li><li>Non-destructive testing requirements</li></ul>

Interpret written welding procedures<ul><li>Procedure ID number crossreferencing to drawing</li><li>Appropriate welding process/base materials/filler materials</li><li>Appropriate machine settings</li></ul>

Interpret written welding procedures<ul><li>Procedure ID number crossreferencing to drawing</li><li>Appropriate welding process/base materials/filler materials</li><li>Appropriate machine settings</li></ul>

Perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories<ul><li>Protective clothing</li><li>Equipment, accessories, and hand tools</li><li>Single or mixed shielding gas supply</li><li>Work area</li><li>Communicate hazard warnings to others</li></ul>

Make minor external repairs to equipment and accessories (preventative maintenance only)<ul><li>Manufacturer's recommendations</li><li>Company repair policy</li><li>Equipment troubleshooting</li><li>Birdnesting</li><li>Porosity</li><li>Gas leaks</li></ul>

Set up for gas metal arc welding operations on plain carbon steel plate<ul><li>ER70S-X electrodes</li><li>Filler metal selection</li><li>Proper hand tool selection</li><li>Adjust voltage and polarity</li><li>Set wire speed</li><li>Proper gas flow rate</li><li>Parts set up and preheated as necessary</li><li>Review appropriate weld</li><li>Base metal preparation</li></ul>

Operate gas metal arc welding equipment<ul><li>Short circuit transfer (flat, single pass, multi-pass, multi-directional) fillet weld of plain carbon steel in all positions</li><li>Short circuit transfer (flat, single pass, multi-pass, multi-directional) groove weld of plain carbon steel in all positions</li><li>Spray transfer (flat, single pass, multipass, and multi-directional) fillet weld of plain carbon steel plate</li><li>Spray transfer (flat, single pass, multipass, and multi-directional) groove weld of plain carbon steel in 1G position</li></ul>

Short Circuit Transfer: Make fillet welds, all positions, on plain carbon steel in 2F position—flat, multiple pass, multi-directional, surfacing welds.

Short Circuit Transfer: Make groove welds, all positions, on plain carbon steel plate with backing in 1G(R) without backing.

Spray Transfer: Make 1F-2F welds on plain carbon steel plate<ul><li>Flat, multi-directional</li><li>.035 or .045 diameter E70S-X electrodes</li><li>Argon/2%–5% Oxygen shielding gas</li></ul>

Spray Transfer: Make 1G welds on plain carbon steel plate with backing.

Perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories<ul><li>Protective clothing</li><li>Equipment and hand tools</li><li>Equipment and accessories</li><li>Shielding gas equipment and accessories</li><li>Work area</li></ul>

Make minor external repairs to equipment & accessories (preventative maintenance only)<ul><li>Manufacturer's recommendations</li><li>Company repair policy</li><li>Equipment troubleshooting</li><li>Birdnesting</li><li>Worm-holing</li><li>Porosity</li><li>Gas leaks</li></ul>

Set up for flux cored arc welding operations on plain carbon steel plate<ul><li>Mixed (75% argon/25% CO2) or single (CO2) shielding gas supply</li><li>E71T-X (gas-shielded) and E71T-X (self-shielded) electrodes (.045 minimum)</li><li>Review appropriate weld procedures</li><li>Base metal preparation</li><li>Filler metal selection</li><li>Proper hand tool selection</li><li>Adjust voltage</li><li>Set wire speed</li><li>Proper gas flow rate</li><li>Parts set up and preheated as necessary</li></ul>

Operate flux cored arc welding equipment<ul><li>Flat single pass surfacing welds</li><li>Flat multiple pass, multi-directional, surfacing welds</li><li>Workmanship</li></ul>

Make fillet welds, 1F, 2F, 3F, on plain carbon steel plate.

Make groove weld, 1G, 2G, and 3G positions, on plain carbon steel plate with backing.

Examine cut surfaces and edges of prepared base metal parts<ul><li>Appearance</li><li>Uniformity</li><li>Proper fit-up</li><li>Base metal preparation</li></ul>

Examine cut surfaces and edges of prepared base metal parts<ul><li>Appearance</li><li>Uniformity</li><li>Proper fit-up</li><li>Base metal preparation</li></ul>

Examine tack, intermediate layers, and completed welds<ul><li>Visual check for weld discontinuity and defects to an acceptable criteria</li><li>Destructive or non-destructive examination</li></ul>

Examine tack, intermediate layers, and completed welds<ul><li>Visual check for weld discontinuity and defects to an acceptable criteria</li><li>Destructive or non-destructive examination</li></ul>

Perform Welding Inspection and Testing

Perform Plasma Arc Cutting and Gouging

Perform Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Interpret Drawing and Welding Symbols and Written Welding Procedures

Measurement Tools and Techniques

Blueprint Reading

Basic Academic Skills

Safety

Demonstrate Employability Skills

Identify employment opportunities.

Identify levels of training recommended for related careers.

Understand salary, wages and benefits packages.

Explain the purpose for safety policies.

Discuss the role of OSHA and EPA<ul><li>Locate information in MSDS</li></ul>

Participate in OSHA training, if possible<ul><li>Lock Out/Tag Out</li><li>HAZCOM</li><li>MSDS</li><li>Bloodborne Pathogens</li></ul>

Explain the proper steps in reporting an accident or emergency.

Explain the hazards associated with specific types of equipment and tools.

Perform machine operator safety checks of equipment and accessories, when necessary.

Practice tool safety.

Describe the types of fire hazards found in the workplace.

Discuss electrical hazards.

Demonstrate safe use of personal protective equipment.

Demonstrate safe material handling techniques<ul><li>Lifting</li><li>Transporting</li><li>Storing</li></ul>

Understand established first aid procedures.

Practice good housekeeping.

Comply with company safety policies.

Apply mathematical operations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, mathematical word problems, ratios, etc., when necessary<ul><li>Addition</li><li>Subtraction</li><li>Multiplication</li><li>Division</li></ul>

Apply advanced mathematical operations, when necessary<ul><li>Algebra</li><li>Geometry</li><li>Trigonometry</li><li>Calculus</li><li>Statistical Methods</li></ul>

Apply scientific principles, when necessary<ul><li>Physics</li><li>Chemistry</li></ul>

Interpret charts, table, and graphs.

Apply reading and writing skills, when necessary.

Identify basic elements of blueprints<ul><li>Terms</li><li>Components</li><li>Symbols</li></ul>

Discuss different types of drawings.

Interpret drawings<ul><li>Bill of Materials</li><li>Revisions</li><li>Tolerances</li></ul>

Interpret symbols.

Identify types of measuring instruments.

Use appropriate measurement instrument for a measurement task.

Read measuring instruments.

Identify the appropriate formula and units for a measurement task.

Differentiate between English and Metric measurement systems, when necessary.

Communicate measurements using proper symbols or words.

Interpret basic elements of drawing/sketch<ul><li>Structural members</li><li>Sequence of assembly</li><li>Dimensions and tolerances</li><li>Scale</li><li>View interpretation</li><li>List of materials</li></ul>

Interpret welding symbol information<ul><li>Type of weld required</li><li>Filler metal</li><li>Special details</li><li>Non-destructive testing requirements</li></ul>

Interpret written welding procedures<ul><li>Procedure ID number crossreferencing to drawing</li><li>Appropriate welding process/base materials/filler materials</li><li>Appropriate machine settings</li></ul>

Perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories<ul><li>Protective clothing and equipment</li><li>Hand tools</li><li>Welding equipment and accessories</li><li>Shielding gas equipment and accessories</li><li>Work area</li></ul>

Make minor external repairs to equipment and accessories (preventative maintenance only)<ul><li>Manufacturer's recommendations</li><li>Company repair policy</li><li>Equipment troubleshooting</li><li>Porosity</li><li>Gas leaks</li></ul>

Set up for gas tungsten arc welding operations on plain carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel plate<ul><li>Review appropriate weld problems</li><li>Filler metal selection</li><li>Adjust voltage</li><li>Proper gas flow rate</li><li>Parts set up and preheated as necessary</li><li>Base metal preparation</li></ul>

Operate gas tungsten arc welding equipment<ul><li>Make fillet and groove welds on plain carbon steel plate, aluminum and stainless steel plate</li><li>Workmanship</li></ul>

Make fillet welds, 2F and 3F positions, on plain carbon steel plate<ul><li>EWCe-2 electrodes</li></ul>

Make groove welds, 3G position without backing, on plain carbon steel plate EWCe-2 electrodes

Make 1F-2F welds on aluminum plate<ul><li>EWP &/or EWZr tungsten electrodes</li></ul>

Make 1G with backing welds on aluminum plate EWP and/or EWZr tungsten electrodes.

Make 1F-2F-3F welds on stainless steel plate EWCe-2 electrodes.

Make 1G-2G-3G welds on stainless steel plate EWCe-2 electrodes.

Perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories<ul><li>Protective clothing and equipment</li><li>Plasma arc cutting equipment and accessories</li><li>Compressed gas system and accessories</li><li>Required tools</li><li>Work area</li><li>Communicate hazard warnings</li></ul>

Make minor external repairs to equipment and accessories (preventative maintenance only)<ul><li>Manufacturer's recommendations</li><li>Company repair policy</li><li>Equipment troubleshooting (clean gas and tip)</li></ul>

Set up for manual plasma arc cutting operations on plain carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel plate<ul><li>Regulator set for appropriate plasma gas</li><li>Tip selection based on gas</li></ul>

Operate manual plasma arc cutting equipment.

Perform shape cutting operations on plain carbon steel, aluminum, and stainless steel plate.

Examine cut surfaces and edges of prepared base metal parts<ul><li>Appearance</li><li>Uniformity</li><li>Proper fit-up</li><li>Base metal preparation</li></ul>

Examine tack, intermediate layers, and completed welds<ul><li>Visual check for weld discontinuity and defects to an acceptable criteria</li><li>Destructive or non-destructive examination</li></ul>

Purge and/or bleed system in accordance with manufacturers' recommended procedures.

Inspect actuators for dents, damage, and leakage; determine needed action.

Remove, repair, and/or replace actuators in accordance with manufacturers' recommended procedures.

Inspect actuator mounting, frame components, and hardware for looseness, cracks, and damage; determine needed action.

Identify the cause of incorrect actuator movement and leakage (internal and external); determine needed repairs.

Identify the cause of seal failure; determine needed repairs.

Identify actuator type (single/double acting, multi-stage/telescopic, and motors).

Actuators

Inspect pilot control valve linkages, cables, and PTO controls; adjust, repair, or replace as needed.

Identify causes of control valve leakage problems (internal/external); determine needed action.

Inspect, test, and adjust valve controls (electrical/electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic).

Perform control valve operating pressure and flow tests; determine needed action.

Pressure test system safety relief valve; determine needed action.

Control Valves

Inspect and replace fitting seals and sealants.

Assemble hoses, tubes, connectors, and fittings in accordance with manufacturers' specifications; use proper procedures to avoid contamination.

Inspect hoses and connections (length, size, routing, bend radii, and protection); repair or replace as needed.

Diagnose causes of component leakage, damage, and restriction; determine needed action.

Hoses, Fittings, and Connections

Inspect and repair or replace reservoir, sight glass, vents, caps, mounts, valves, screens, supply and return lines.

Check reservoir fluid level and condition; determine needed action.

Take a hydraulic oil sample.

Identify causes of system contamination; determine needed action.

Service filters and breathers.

Identify type of filtration system; verify filter application and flow direction.

Filtration/Reservoirs (Tanks)

Inspect pump outlet for restrictions and leaks; determine needed action.

Inspect pump inlet for restrictions and leaks; determine needed action.

Remove and install pump; prime and/or bleed system.

Determine pump type, rotation, and drive system.

Identify causes of pump failure, unusual pump noises, temperature, flow, and leakage problems; determine needed action.

Identify system fluid type.

Pumps

Verify placement of equipment/component safety labels and placards; determine needed action.

Perform system temperature, pressure, flow, and cycle time tests; determine needed action.

Read and interpret system diagrams and schematics.

Identify system type (closed and open) and verify proper operation.

General System Operation

Arc Welding and Oxy-Gas Cutting

Agricultural Mechanics Safety

Small Animal Care

The Poultry Industry

The Goat Industry

The Horse Industry

The Dairy Cattle Industry

The Sheep Industry

The Swine Industry

The Beef Cattle Industry

Plant and Soil Science

The Food Industry

Record Keeping

Career Opportunities in Agriculture

Describe the meaning, importance and economic importance of entrepreneurship.<ul><li>types of SAEs</li></ul>

Maintain production and agribusiness records.<ul><li>inventory assets</li><li>record keeping transactions</li><li>closing records</li></ul>

Identify financial concepts associated with production and profit.<ul><li>sales and income</li><li>expenses</li><li>liabilities</li></ul>

Identify accounting information in AFNR business reporting and management.<ul><li>types of records kept</li><li>recording transactions</li></ul>

Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.

Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.

Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.

Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.

Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.

Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.

Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.

Identify the origin, significance, distribution and domestication of animal species.

Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>

Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>

Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>

Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>

Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>

Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>

Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>

Define major components of the animal industry.<ul><li>specie breeds and characteristics</li><li>economic importance</li></ul>

Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>types and uses of small animals</li></ul>

Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>

Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>

Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>animals for work and recreation</li></ul>

Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>

Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>

Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>

Outline the development of the animal industry and the resulting products, services and careers.<ul><li>phases of production</li><li>animals for work and recreation</li><li>consumer products</li></ul>

Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.

Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.

Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.

Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.

Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.

Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.

Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.

Identify major animal species by common and scientific names.

Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.<ul><li>anatomy/parts</li><li>egg development and incubation</li></ul>

Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.<ul><li>anatomy/parts</li></ul>

Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.<ul><li>anatomy/parts</li></ul>

Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.<ul><li>anatomy/parts</li><li>milk production</li></ul>

Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.<ul><li>anatomy/parts</li></ul>

Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.<ul><li>anatomy/parts</li></ul>

Describe the functions of the animal body systems and system components.<ul><li>anatomy/parts</li></ul>

Describe how animal identification systems can track an animal's location, nutrition requirements, production progress and changes in health.<ul><li>advances in the dairy industry</li></ul>

Describe how animal identification systems can track an animal's location, nutrition requirements, production progress and changes in health.<ul><li>swine universal ear notching system</li></ul>

Discover the different cultures that exist in one's community.<ul><li>food customs of major world populations</li></ul>

Explore various career interests/options.<ul><li>career clusters and pathways</li><li>personal career interests and skills</li></ul>

Identify the skills required for various careers.<ul><li>steps to setting career goals</li><li>degree requirements, salary and job availability for agricultural careers</li></ul>

Use proper safety practices/personal protective equipment.

Demonstrate the importance of safety, health, and environmental practices in the workplace.<ul><li>maintaining shop safety</li></ul>

Handle chemicals and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.<ul><li>common hazards</li><li>welding safety</li></ul>

Identify standard tools, equipment, and safety procedures related to a specific task.<ul><li>welding tools and equipment</li><li>cutting tools and equipment</li><li>fire classes and extinguishers</li></ul>

Follow operating instructions related to specific tools and equipment needed to complete a task.<ul><li>operating a welder and cutting torch</li></ul>

Use the appropriate procedures for the use and operation of specific tools and equipment.<ul><li>operating a welder and cutting torch</li></ul>

Explain the process of soil formation through weathering.

Explain how the physical qualities of the soil influence the infiltration and percolation of water.<ul><li>sand, silt, clay</li><li>textural triangle</li></ul>

Discuss the history and describe and explain the components (e.g., processing, distribution, byproducts) of the food products and processing industry.

Explain the purposes of organizations that are part of or regulate the food products and processing industry.<ul><li>quality assurance</li><li>government regulations</li></ul>

Identify and describe foods derived from meat, egg, poultry, fish and dairy products.

Identify and describe products derived from grains, legumes and oilseeds.

Identify and describe products derived from fruits and vegetables.

Explain systems used to classify plants.<ul><li>taxonomy</li><li>life cycles</li><li>structures</li></ul>

Describe the morphological characteristics used to identify agricultural plants.<ul><li>structures</li><li>monocot and dicot</li></ul>

Explain the basic process of photosynthesis and its importance to life on Earth.

Explain cellular respiration and its importance to plant life.

Identify the major components of growing media and describe how growing media support plant growth.

Distinguish welding processes, positions and materials preparation.<ul><li>welding methods and equipment</li><li>striking an arc</li><li>running a bead</li><li>cutting equipment, gasses and process</li></ul>

Floral Design

No specific standards.

Indoor Plant Care

Landscape Design

Plant Pests and Treatment

No specific standards.

Cultural Practices for Trees and Shrubs

No specific standards.

Deciduous and Evergreen Plants

Plant Propagation

Greenhouse Watering

Fertilizers and Nutrients

Plant Growth Media

Plant Functions

Plant Structures

Growing Facilities

Hand and Power Tools

Chemical Safety

Safety Fundamentals

Introduction to Horticulture

Use proper safety practices/personal protective equipment.

Research applicable regulatory and safety standards (e.g., MSDS, bioterrorism).

Handle chemicals and equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

Identify standard tools, equipment, and safety procedures related to a specific task.

Set up/adjust tools and equipment related to complete a specific task.

Demonstrate appropriate operation, storage, and maintenance techniques for tools and equipment.

Use the appropriate procedures for the use and operation of specific tools and equipment.

Describe the conditions that cause the need for tool maintenance.

Explain the process of soil formation through weathering.

Explain how the physical qualities of the soil influence the infiltration and percolation of water.

Demonstrate techniques used to identify rock, mineral and soil types.

Identify rock, mineral and soil types.

Explain systems used to classify plants.

Compare and contrast the hierarchical classification of agricultural plants.

Describe the morphological characteristics used to identify agricultural plants.

Diagram a typical plant cell and identify plant cell organelles and their functions.

Identify the components, the types and the functions of plant roots.

Identify the components and the functions of plant stems.

Discuss leaf morphology and the functions of leaves.

Explain how leaves capture light energy and allow for the exchange of gases.

Identify the components of a flower, the functions of a flower and the functions of flower components.

Explain the functions and components of seeds and fruit.

Explain the basic process of photosynthesis and its importance to life on Earth.

Explain cellular respiration and its importance to plant life.

Identify the five groups of naturally occurring plant hormones and synthetic plant growth regulators.

Identify the plant responses to plant growth regulators and different forms of tropism.

Identify the major components of growing media and describe how growing media support plant growth.

Identify the categories of soil water.

Discuss how soil drainage and water-holding capacity can be improved.

Identify the essential nutrients for plant growth and development and their major functions.

Describe nutrient deficiency symptoms and recognize environmental causes of nutrient deficiencies.

Identify fertilizer sources of essential plant nutrients, explain fertilizer formulations, and describe different methods of fertilizer application.

Calculate the amount of fertilizer to be applied and calibrate equipment to apply the prescribed amount of fertilizer.

Explain pollination, cross-pollination and selfpollination of flowering plants.

Demonstrate sowing techniques and provide favorable conditions for seed germination.

Handle seed to overcome seed dormancy mechanisms and to maintain seed viability and vigor.

Describe optimal conditions for asexual propagation and demonstrate techniques used to propagate plants by cuttings, division, separation and layering.

Demonstrate proper procedures in budding or grafting selected materials.

Explain the importance of starting with pestand disease-free propagation material.

Explain the reasons for preparing growing media before planting.

Observe and record environmental conditions during the germination, growth and development of a crop.

Observe and record environmental conditions during the germination, growth and development of a crop.

Explain the reasons for controlling plant growth.

Demonstrate proper techniques to control and manage plant growth through mechanical, cultural or chemical means.

Identify types of plant pests and disorders.

Identify major local weeds, insect pests and infectious and noninfectious plant diseases.

Describe damage caused by plant pests and diseases.

Describe pest control strategies associated with integrated pest management.

Describe types of pesticide controls and formulations.

Explain risks and benefits associated with the materials and methods used in plant pest management.

Explain procedures for the safe handling, use and storage of pesticides.

Identify storage methods for plants and plant products.<ul><li>fertilizer and chemical storage</li></ul>

Identify storage methods for plants and plant products.<ul><li>greenhouse benches and storage</li></ul>

Identify storage methods for plants and plant products.<ul><li>fertilizer and chemical storage</li></ul>

Define design and identify design elements.

Define design and identify design elements.

Explain design elements of line, form, texture and color and express the visual effect each has on the viewer.

Explain design elements of line, form, texture and color and express the visual effect each has on the viewer.

Sustainable Agriculture

Harvesting and Marketing

Pest Management

Seeding and Planting Practices

Crop Improvement

Tillage and Conservation

Plant Nutrition and Soil Fertility

Soil Formation and Use

Plant Structures and Functions

World Agronomy

Identify and use strategies frequently employed in marketing programs, including those used in niche markets.

Describe the selective plant breeding process.

Use proper safety practices/personal protective equipment.

Explain the process of soil formation through weathering.

Explain how the physical qualities of the soil influence the infiltration and percolation of water.

Identify the operational components of a pumping or fluid movement system.

Demonstrate techniques used to identify rock, mineral and soil types.

Identify rock, mineral and soil types.

Identify biogeochemical cycles.

Diagram biogeochemical cycles and explain the processes.

Explain systems used to classify plants.

Compare and contrast the hierarchical classification of agricultural plants.

Describe the morphological characteristics used to identify agricultural plants.

Identify agriculturally important plants by common names.

Identify agriculturally important plants by scientific names.

Diagram a typical plant cell and identify plant cell organelles and their functions.

Identify the components, the types and the functions of plant roots.

Identify the components and the functions of plant stems.

Discuss leaf morphology and the functions of leaves.

Identify the components of a flower, the functions of a flower and the functions of flower components.

Identify the different types of flowers and flower forms.

Explain the functions and components of seeds and fruit.

Explain the basic process of photosynthesis and its importance to life on Earth.

Explain requirements necessary for photosynthesis to occur and identify the products and byproducts of photosynthesis.

Explain cellular respiration and its importance to plant life.

Explain factors that affect cellular respiration and identify the products and byproducts of cellular respiration.

Identify the five groups of naturally occurring plant hormones and synthetic plant growth regulators.

Identify the plant responses to plant growth regulators and different forms of tropism.

Describe the effects air, temperature and water have on plant metabolism and growth.

Identify the categories of soil water.

Discuss how soil drainage and waterholding capacity can be improved.

Discuss how soil drainage and waterholding capacity can be improved.

Identify the essential nutrients for plant growth and development and their major functions.

Describe nutrient deficiency symptoms and recognize environmental causes of nutrient deficiencies.

Discuss the influence of pH and cation exchange capacity on the availability of nutrients.

Discuss the influence of pH and cation exchange capacity on the availability of nutrients.

Collect soil and plant tissue samples for testing and interpret the test results.

Identify fertilizer sources of essential plant nutrients, explain fertilizer formulations, and describe different methods of fertilizer application.

Calculate the amount of fertilizer to be applied and calibrate equipment to apply the prescribed amount of fertilizer.

Explain pollination, cross-pollination and self-pollination of flowering plants.

Explain pollination, cross-pollination and self-pollination of flowering plants.

Demonstrate sowing techniques and provide favorable conditions for seed germination.

Handle seed to overcome seed dormancy mechanisms and to maintain seed viability and vigor.

Explain the principles behind recombinant DNA technology and the basic steps in the process.

Give examples of the risks and advantages associated with genetically modified plants.

Explain the importance of starting with pest- and disease-free propagation material.

Explain the reasons for preparing growing media before planting.

Demonstrate proper planting procedures and post-planting care.

Identify types of plant pests and disorders.

Identify types of plant pests and disorders.

Identify major local weeds, insect pests and infectious and noninfectious plant diseases.

Describe damage caused by plant pests and diseases.

Diagram the life cycles of major plant pests and diseases.

Describe pest control strategies associated with integrated pest management.

Describe types of pesticide controls and formulations.

Explain risks and benefits associated with the materials and methods used in plant pest management.

Explain procedures for the safe handling, use and storage of pesticides.

Explain sustainable agriculture and objectives associated with the strategy.

Describe sustainable agriculture practices and compare the ecological effects of traditional agricultural practices with those of sustainable agriculture.

Identify harvesting methods and harvesting equipment.

Assess the stage of growth to determine crop maturity or salability and demonstrate proper harvesting techniques.

Identify storage methods for plants and plant products.

Explain the proper conditions to maintain the quality of plants and plant products held in storage.

Explain the reasons for preparing plants and plant products for distribution.

Demonstrate techniques for grading, handling and packaging plants and plant products for distribution.

Document skills and achievements toward career goals.

Profile career opportunities.

Summarize personal interests.

Profile family relations careers in the community.

Arrange in order steps in making a career decision.

Identify personal qualifications needed for careers in family relations.

Identify career opportunities in the field of family relations.

Exploring Careers

Profile the balance of family and career presented in the media and in literature.

Develop a personal point of view on family and career issues.

Identify guidelines for balancing family and career.

Select skills needed to balance family and career.

Identify challenges in balancing family and career.

Determine the impact that careers can have on families.

Balancing Family and Career

Explore personal attitudes about divorce, remarriage and stepparenting.

Identify potential challenges in remarriages and stepparenting.

Express views about divorce.

Determine what impact divorce can have on careers.

Determine what impact divorce can have on children and other family members.

Distinguish among responses to problems in a marriage.

Identify sources of communication problems in a marriage.

Identify common factors that contribute to problems in a marriage.

Facing Divorce

Profile a response to a crisis.

Identify guidelines for facing a crisis.

Profile community resources for crisis management.

Identify resources for withstanding a crisis.

Explore personal feelings and emotions about death.

Rate personal ability to cope with change.

Identify guidelines for handling personal grief due to loss.

Identify issues facing family members due to a death.

Determine how in-laws can have a positive or negative impact on families.

Differentiate between benefits and challenges of multi-generation families.

Distinguish among housing alternatives available to older family members.

Determine the impact of aging on the family.

Identify changes and challenges that have a major impact on families

Responding to Family Changes and Challenges

Plan a family's meals for one week.

Determine factors to consider when planning meals.

Plan a family vacation.

Determine criteria to use when selecting a car.

Match health insurance options to the correct description.

Create a financial plan for retirement.

Match investment options to the correct description.

Classify cards that are used to make purchases.

Differentiate in the advantages and disadvantages of using credit.

Determine criteria to use when selecting a place to live.

Differentiate in the benefits of owning vs. renting a home.

Making Everyday Living Decisions

Explore personal attitudes toward and readiness for parenting.

Identify parenting skills needed for guiding healthy child development.

Distinguish among methods of contraception.

Identify criteria to consider when selecting a child care provider.

Identify basic characteristics of readiness for parenting.

Identify potential rewards, demands and adjustments of parenting.

Calculate the financial cost of raising a child.

Identify financial responsibilities parents face when raising children.

Interview parents about aspects of parenting.

Distinguish among the types of parenthood.

Select reasons behind decisions about whether to be a parent.

Exploring Parenting

Distinguish among stages of the family life cycle.

Characterize families past and present.

Identify how family roles have evolved.

Identify roles in families.

Report about current and future issues affecting the family.

Select factors that put families at risk.

Identify potential substitutes for families.

Match types of family structures to their descriptions.

Identify functions of families.

Describing the Family

Profile marriage laws and wedding customs.

Identify the scope of marriage laws.

Rank factors of personal importance for a successful marriage.

Identify the adjustments that marriage requires.

Distinguish between the stages of a romantic relationship.

Distinguish between love and infatuation.

Explore personal attitudes about single and married lifestyles.

Develop a personal and family life goal plan.

Identify factors that influence the decision to marry.

Identify implications of living with another person.

Select options for single living.

Identify factors that influence the decision to remain single.

Identify factors that influence lifestyles.

Profile single and married lifestyles.

Exploring Single and Married Life

Complete a time management exercise.

Select strategies for handling stress.

Select strategies for managing time.

Apply the decision-making process.

Identify skills useful in decision making.

Arrange in order the steps in the decision-making process.

Explore personal goals and values.

Identify the relationship between personal goals and decision making.

Analyze consequences and decisions when given a scenario.

Identify factors that influence decision making.

Identify the relationship among decision-making, consequences, and personal well-being.

Identify common areas requiring a personal decision.

Making Personal Decisions

Write a note of acknowledgement.

Record a "communication log" for assessing effectiveness/skills

Evaluate opinions about the role of communication in relationships.

Identify skills for communicating with children.

Select guidelines for improving communication.

Identify the purposes of feedback.

Complete a listening activity.

Distinguish between active and passives listening.

Interpret scenarios using I-messages, we-messages and you-messages.

Differentiate in the descriptive characteristics of I-messages, we-messages and you-messages.

Interpret the impact of context on messages.

Identify the importance of message context.

Identify common barriers to communication.

Discuss ethics in communication.

Distinguish between the levels of communication.

Distinguish between verbal and nonverbal methods of communication.

Identify factors that affect communication.

Identify methods of communication.

Identify communication uses.

Identify the definition of communication.

Communicating With Others

Compare job opportunities to include wages, benefits, and employment responsibilities.

Evaluate an employment benefits package.

Write a letter or email to follow-up a job interview.

Describe the reasons for job interview follow-up.

Prepare for a job telephone interview by participating in a mock interview conducted by a teacher, parent, or another student.

Describe ways to prepare for a successful job interview.

Read and complete an employment application form.

Write a cover letter to obtain a job in the graphic communications industry.

Write a personal resume that includes three references.

Read and interpret the content of want ads and job postings.

Demonstrate how to locate job listings through a variety of sources (e.g., Internet, job boards, help wanted ads, job fairs, agencies, etc.).

Describe work ethics that should be exhibited by employees in the graphic communications industry.

Job Application and Interpersonal Skills

Solve word problems that require an understanding of estimating.

Solve basic paper cutting calculations.

Solve basic liquid measurement problems.

Solve basic type calculation problems.

Solve basic linear measurement problems.

Solve basic ratio and proportion problems.

Solve percent to decimal conversion problems.

Solve decimals to percent conversion problems.

Solve division of decimal problems—two and three digits.

Solve various problems that require dividing a given dimension in half.

Solve division of whole number problems—two and three digits.

Solve multiplication of decimal problems—two and three digits.

Solve multiplication of whole numbers—two and three digits.

Solve subtraction of decimal problems—two and three digits.

Solve subtraction of fraction problems

Solve subtraction of whole number problems—two and three digits.

Solve addition of decimal problems—two and three digits.

Solve addition of fraction problems.

Solve addition of whole number problems—two and three digits.

Basic Math

Measure original images for reduction and enlargement using various methods to determine the percentage for final reproduction.

Measure volume for mixing chemicals for pressroom operations.

Measure type in points and line length in picas.

Measure linear dimensions for printing materials in inches and fractions of inches.

Measurement

Describe the mailing and distribution process.

Identify and explain different binding methods and applications, including: case binding; perfect binding; saddle stitching; and, lay-flat.

Identify die cut products, embossing and foil stamping products, and procedures/equipment used for each.

Identify collating equipment.

Identify basic folds for printed products.

Identify folding equipment.

Identify punching/drilling equipment and tools.

Identify stapling and stitching equipment materials and supplies.

Identify padding equipment materials and hand tools.

Create an accurate master cutting diagram for making cuts.

Calculate basic paper cuts from a parent sheet.

Identify grain direction of paper, and explain its importance.

Explain operational and safety features of a paper cutter.

List basic paper types, weights, grades and classifications commonly used in the printing industry.

Describe the differences between, and the advantages/disadvantages of: inline; off-line; and, near-line finishing

Bindery Operations

List and describe quality control devices for press (color bars, densitometer, etc.).

Identify basic press systems.

Identify basic safety press procedures.

Press Operations (Offset and Digital)

Explain the process of creating digital output from a computer file.

Explain the difference between static output and variable output.

Explain digital platemaking equipment for offset plates.

Explain the difference between hard and soft proofs.

Explain the purpose of proofing.

Explain and describe trapping and why it is necessary.

Digital File Output

Explain the influence of the substrate on color reproduction.

Explain the significance of standard viewing conditions in the graphic communications industry.

Explain the effect of lighting on color perception. Explain the effect of the surround on color perception.

Explain additive and subtractive color theory.

Color Theory

Explain and identify the difference between line art and continuous tone originals.

Explain basic digital camera hardware.

Explain basic scanning hardware.

Image Capture

Explain the purpose of imposition.

Explain the purpose of a folding dummy.

Identify various file formats and their extensions: .doc; .qxd; .pdf; .tif; .eps; .rtf; .raw; .jpg; .bmp; .txt; .indd; .psd; .ai; .pub; .html; .gif; .xls; .zip; .dmg; .png; .dng.

Explain the difference between supplying PDF files versus native files for print.

Explain the significance of PDF as it pertains to the printing industry.

List advantages/disadvantages of removable storage media.

Describe the difference between a raster image and a vector graphic image.

Describe the disadvantages of using office/home-based software for professional graphic purposes.

Identify professional prepress software applications and uses, including: page layout (QuarkXPress, InDesign); image editing (Photoshop); illustration (Illustrator); Portable Document Format (PDF) generation and editing (Acrobat, PitStop); and, imposition (Preps).

Digital File Preparation

Identify the safety color code.

Read, interpret, and follow instructions on warning labels.

Identify approved methods for disposing of waste materials.

Pass a general lab safety test.

Describe appropriate safety procedures to follow when operating equipment.

Describe protective safety equipment, if needed (e.g., gloves, goggles, ear plugs, lab dress, etc.).

Read and interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Identify location(s) of first aid kit(s) and eye wash station(s).

List the steps to be taken in case of injury in the lab.

List safety rules involving flammable liquids.

Identify location(s) and describe proper use of fire safety equipment in the facility.

Environmental Health, Safety, and First

Observe a commercial printing operation (live or virtual) and identify the production departments.

Describe the need for security within printing companies and the products they produce.

Define counterfeiting and copyright laws.

Identify these major printing industry associations: National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL); Printing Industries of America (PIA) and the local PIA affiliate; Flexographic Technical Association (FTA); Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA); and, AIGA, the professional association for design.

Read and interpret production information on a job ticket.

Identify the types of major companies that employ people with graphic communications skills, including: commercial printers; in-plant printers; book printers; packaging, label and wrapper printers; catalogs and directories printers; direct mail printers; business forms printers; financial and legal printers; inserts and coupon printers; magazine and periodical printers; trade binderies; and, pre-press services.

Identify and describe basic production equipment used in a commercial printing plant, including: computer workstation; proofing device; platesetter; scanner; offset press; digital press; paper cutter; folder; saddle stitcher; perfect binder; paper padder; and, paper drill.

Identify basic salary/wage expectation ranges.

Identify these major occupations in the graphic communications industry and describe the basic training needed for each: sales representative, customer service representative, prepress technician, press operator, bindery operator, and management personnel.

List, in order, a typical technical production flow from idea to finished product.

Show a typical business flow of printing from initial concept to finished product.

List typical products produced by each major process.

List the advantages and disadvantages of each major printing process.

Identify and describe the major printing processes: flexography, gravure, lithography, and digital.

List printing's ranking among other manufacturing industries.

Identify and list print markets and types of print businesses.

Define the role of graphics in the free enterprise system.

Industry Overview

Perform Machine Oxyfuel (OF) Gas Cutting (Track Burner)

Perform Manual Oxyfuel (OF) Cutting

Interpret Drawing and Welding Symbols and Written Welding Procedures

Measurement Tools and Techniques

Blueprint Reading

Basic Academic Skills

Safety

Demonstrate Employability Skills

Identify employment opportunities.

Identify levels of training recommended for related careers.

Understand salary, wages and benefits packages.

Explain the purpose for safety policies.

Discuss the role of OSHA and EPA<ul><li>Locate information in MSDS</li></ul>

Participate in OSHA training, if possible<ul><li>Lock Out/Tag Out</li><li>HAZCOM</li><li>MSDS</li><li>Bloodborne Pathogens</li></ul>

Explain the proper steps in reporting an accident or emergency.

Explain the hazards associated with specific types of equipment and tools.

Perform machine operator safety checks of equipment and accessories, when necessary.

Practice tool safety.

Describe the types of fire hazards found in the workplace.

Discuss electrical hazards.

Demonstrate safe use of personal protective equipment.

Demonstrate safe material handling techniques<ul><li>Lifting</li><li>Transporting</li><li>Storing</li></ul>

Understand established first aid procedures.

Practice good housekeeping.

Comply with company safety policies.

Apply mathematical operations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages; mathematical word problems, ratios, etc., when necessary<ul><li>Addition</li><li>Subtraction</li><li>Multiplication</li><li>Division</li></ul>

Apply advanced mathematical operations, when necessary<ul><li>Algebra</li><li>Geometry</li><li>Trigonometry</li><li>Calculus</li><li>Statistical Methods</li></ul>

Apply scientific principles, when necessary<ul><li>Physics</li><li>Chemistry</li></ul>

Interpret charts, table, and graphs.

Apply reading and writing skills, when necessary.

Identify basic elements of blueprints<ul><li>Terms</li><li>Components</li><li>Symbols</li></ul>

Discuss different types of drawings.

Interpret drawings<ul><li>Bill of Materials</li><li>Revisions</li><li>Tolerances</li></ul>

Interpret symbols.

Identify types of measuring instruments.

Use appropriate measurement instrument for a measurement task.

Read measuring instruments.

Identify the appropriate formula and units for a measurement task.

Differentiate between English and Metric measurement systems, when necessary.

Communicate measurements using proper symbols or words.

Interpret basic elements of drawing/sketch<ul><li>Structural members</li><li>Sequence of assembly</li><li>Dimensions of tolerances</li><li>Scale</li><li>View interpretation</li><li>List of materials</li></ul>

Interpret welding symbol information<ul><li>Type of weld required</li><li>Filler metal</li><li>Special details</li><li>Non-destructive testing requirements</li></ul>

Perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories<ul><li>Protective clothing and equipment</li><li>Manual OFC equipment and accessories</li><li>Oxygen/fuel gas supply systems and accessories</li><li>Hand tools</li><li>Work area</li><li>Communicate hazard warnings</li></ul>

Make minor external repairs to equipment and accessories (preventative maintenance only)<ul><li>Manufacturer's recommendations</li><li>Company repair policy</li><li>Equipment troubleshooting</li><li>Regulators</li></ul>

Set up maual oxyfuel fas cutting operations on plain carbon steel<ul><li>Regulator set for appropriate tip/fuel gas</li><li>Tip selection (size and type)</li></ul>

Operate manual oxyfuel cutting equipment<ul><li>Control gas flow and flame size/tip</li><li>Initial lighting procedure</li><li>shut down procedures</li></ul>

Perform straight cutting operations on plain carbon steel plate and pipe.

Perform shape cutting operations on carbon steel plate pipe.

Perform bevel cutting operations on plaincarbon steel and pipe.

Remove weld metal from plain carbon steel using weld washing techniques<ul><li>Tip selection to avoid destruction of metal</li></ul>

Perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories<ul><li>Protective clothing and equipment</li><li>Hand tools</li><li>Work area</li><li>Machine oxyfuel gas cutting (track burner) equipment and accessories)</li><li>Oxygen/fuel gas supply systems and accessories</li><li>Communicate hazard warning</li></ul>

Make minor external repairs to equipment and accessories<ul><li>Manufacturer's recommendations</li><li>Company repair policy</li><li>Eqipment troubleshooting</li><li>Regulators</li></ul>

Set up machine oxyfuel cutting (track burner) operations on plain carbon steel<ul><li>Regulator set for appropriate tip/fuel gas</li><li>Tip selection (size and type)</li><li>Alignment of track mechanism</li></ul>

Operate machine oxyfuel gas cutting (track burner) equipment<ul><li>Central gas flow</li><li>Initial igniting procedure</li><li>Travel speed</li><li>Shut down procedures</li></ul>

Perform straight cutting operations on plain carbon steel plate.

Evaluate patient needs, strengths and problems in order to determine if treatment goals are being met.

Utilize processes for assessing, monitoring and reporting patient's health status to the treatment team within protocol and scope of practice.

Communicate patient information among healthcare team members to facilitate a team approach to patient care.

Utilize communication strategies to answer patient questions and concerns on planned procedures and goals.

Therapeutic Services Career Pathway

Implement healthcare facility standards in order to maintain high-quality healthcare facilities.

Maximize available resources for proper care and use of healthcare equipment and materials.

Follow established internal and external guidelines in order to provide high-quality, effective support services in the healthcare facility.

Demonstrate work practices that maintain a clean and healthy healthcare facility to reduce or eliminate pathogenic organisms.

Describe, differentiate and safely perform the responsibilities of healthcare support services roles.

Support Services Career Pathway

Demonstrate the use of systems used to capture, retrieve and maintain confidential health information from internal and external sources.

Describe the content and diverse uses of health information.

Communicate health information accurately and within legal and regulatory guidelines, upholding the strictest standards of confidentiality.

Health Informatics Career Pathway

Select, demonstrate and interpret diagnostic procedures.

Explain procedures and goals to the patient accurately and effectively, using strategies to respond to questions and concerns.

Demonstrate the principles of body mechanics for positioning, transferring and transporting of patients, and perform them without injury to the patient or self.

Assess and report patient's health status in order to monitor and document patient progress.

Communicate key diagnostic information to healthcare workers and patients in an accurate and timely manner.

Diagnostic Services Career Pathway

Evaluate accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences within the healthcare workplace.

Analyze the legal and ethical responsibilities, limitations and implications of actions within the healthcare workplace.

Evaluate the roles and responsibilities of individual members as part of the healthcare team and explain their role in promoting the delivery of quality health care.

Identify existing and potential hazards to clients, coworkers, visitors, and self in the healthcare workplace.

Explain the healthcare worker's role within their department, their organization, and the overall healthcare system.

Health Science Career Cluster

Identify various varnishes and coatings and describe the reasons for using each.

Describe paper characteristics as they relate to offset printing.

Paper Characteristics

Describe the use of Job Definition Format (JDF) in offset press operations.

Describe the use of a press console in offset press operations.

Workflow and Automation

Set up, mix, and test ink for printing using color chart for mixing requirements.

Use conductivity and pH meters and interpret readings.

Demonstrate the use of pH strips or meters and modify fountain chemistry accordingly.

Understand fountain chemistry requirements, including conductivity and pH.

Adjust inking and/or dampening systems so that solid ink density matches print specifications (SNAP, GRACoL, SWOP, etc.).

Describe and apply industry standards, such as Specifications for Non-Heatset Advertising Printing (SNAP) General Requirements for Applications in Commercial Offset Lithography (GRACoL), and Specifications for Web Offset Publications (SWOP), etc.

Describe color densitometry/spectophotometry principles and applications.

Printing Standards/Color Management

Using color bars and a densitometer, measure solid ink density and tone value increase (TVI).

Interpret color bars on a press sheet to determine corrective actions, if necessary

Print a process color job on coated paper.

Print a process color job on uncoated paper.

Describe the differences encountered in printing a process color job on coated and uncoated paper.

Identify common problems in color reproduction and describe the solutions.

Describe the difference between process and spot color inks.

Process Color

Describe the use of color-controlled lighting in press sheet evaluation.

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of (UV) coating/printing.

Explain how an infrared (IR) dryer works and the advantages and disadvantages of its use.

Print a series of jobs using a variety of different impositions.

Describe various impositions for sheetfed and web offset presses.

Print a heavy solid coverage on coated paper.

Print a job on card or board stock.

Print a multi-color, two-sided job on coated paper.

Print a job on lightweight paper.

Identify and resolve mechanical press problems as they relate to quality controls.

Identify and use a mechanical control of registration on an offset press.

Describe and demonstrate the operational procedures for each of the controls and adjustments on the offset press.

Select the proper stock according to job specifications.

Read and interpret production information on job docket/ticket.

Offset Press Operations

Describe antistatic and anti-marking systems and explain why they are used.

Select and install a blanket and appropriate packing.

Remove, replace, and reset rollers, ensuring proper roller pressure and durometer.

Perform preventive maintenance procedures on an offset press.

Explain the difference between conventional, compressible, and sleeve blankets, and their applications.

Identify various drying and dampening systems.

Identify various press feeding systems.

Describe and identify direct imaging technologies.

Describe digital printing and the advantages and disadvantages compared to offset printing.

List the advantages and disadvantages of a web offset press vs. a sheetfed offset press.

Describe the major systems of a web offset press.

Press Mechanics and Printing Systems

Advanced Offset Press Operations

Observe a commercial bindery operation (live or virtual).

Demonstrate an understanding of United States Postal Service (USPS) standards (sizes and mail class rates).

Describe and identify basic mailing equipment.

Identify common production problems encountered in the bindery area.

Identify specialty bindery processes; foil stamping, embossing, die cutting, and thermography.

Identify packaging and shrink wrap equipment and materials.

Describe the case binding process.

Identify spiral binding and wire binding equipment and products.

Produce side and saddle stitched/stapled products.

Describe the fundamentals and applications of saddle stitching and perfect binding.

Produce correctly made pads of paper.

Describe and identify off-line finishing systems.

Describe and identify in-line finishing systems.

Demonstrate and perform preventive maintenance on a folder.

Demonstrate the use of folding equipment to perforate and score.

Describe tipping-in procedures.

Demonstrate and properly use folding equipment to produce a high-folio lip signature and a low-folio lip signature.

Demonstrate the use of folding equipment to produce a right-angle fold job.

Describe and identify the uses of right angle folding, knife folding, buckle folding, and combination folding.

Demonstrate the use of folding equipment to produce a single fold, an accordian fold, and a gate fold.

Define folding terminology and list different folding techniques.

Prepare folding dummies for commonly used impositions.

Collate sets in proper sequence.

Demonstrate how to check the squareness of stock.

Make accurate paper cuts using a mechanized paper cutter.

Describe how to use and set up programmable cutters.

Calculate basic paper cuts from a parent sheet, considering job requirements and grain.

Demonstrate knowledge of paper types related to their grain direction, cutting, folding, and binding characteristics.

Demonstrate basic paper counting techniques; measure by ream marker, weight, caliper or other methods.

Demonstrate basic paper jogging techniques.

Demonstrate proper paper handling and storage procedures.

Identify basic hand tools, equipment, and materials in bindery operations.

Estimate the cost of materials and production for performing various bindery operations.

Describe how to change the blade and perform preventive maintenance on an automatic paper cutter.

Practice safe work habits when working with bindery equipment.

Identiy and demonstrate proper safety considerations when working with bindery equipment.

Read and interpret production information on job docket/ticket.

Binding and Finishing

Perform basic press maintenance and record the information in a log.

Explain procedures for daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on a press; explain importance of recording the information in a log.

Observe offset press operations in a commercial printing plant either on site or online via a virtual tour.

Estimate ink and paper costs.

Estimate small offset press labor costs to include make-ready, running, and clean-up.

Identify problems inherent in printing heavy solid work on a duplicator press.

Demonstrate a proper color wash.

Demonstrate proper wash-up techniques for the inking system, dampening system, and cylinders.

Install a blanket and explain follow-up procedures.

Demonstrate ink roller, dampener roller, and cylinder pressure settings on a press.

Perform roller care and maintenance of inking and dampening systems.

Demonstrate the use of flags or count sheets during a press run.

Print a multicolor, two-sided job.

Print a multicolor job with register marks and color bars. Maintain accurate registration and monitor ink density.

Explain the major functions of a densitometer as a quality control device.

Explain the purpose of registration, crop, and bleed marks.

Print a two-sided job using one of the following methods: sheetwise, work-and-turn, or work-and-tumble.

Describe sheetwise, work-and-turn, and work-and-tumble jobs, and how they differ.

Print a job on heavy stock.

Print a single color job on envelopes.

Print a single color properly registered job on carbonless stock (two parts or three parts).

Print a single color properly registered two-sided job. Indicate gripper and side guides.

Print a single color one-sided job.

Perform make-ready of the printing unit.

Perform make-ready of the dampening system.

Perform make-ready of the inking system.

Perform make-ready steps for paper handling.

Mix fountain solutions using appropriate ratios and demonstrate understanding and use techniques.

Explain the purpose and use of fountain solution and fountain solution additives.

Describe the procedure for mixing and testing custom colored inks.

Explain the purpose of an infrared dryer on on offset press.

Explain the purposes of using spray powder on an offset press.

Identify causes of ink problems and suggest appropriate solutions.

Identify ink ingredients.

Compare offset ink types and uses including oil-based, rubber-based, soy-based, and Ultraviolet (UV).

Demonstrate and correct paper problems prior to running the press.

Describe the importance of paper conditioning prior to running the press.

Locate paper weight, coating, and sizes on a ream, box, or skid.

Handle and jog paper stock (wire/felt, watermarks, and carbonless sequence).

Determine grain direction of paper and explain the importance of proper grain direction on press, including folds and scoring.

Identify basic types, sizes and weights.

Identify the printing processes used in the press segment of the printing workflow.

Describe the attributes of sheet-fed, web-fed, stream-fed, and perfecting presses.

Identify basic systems and parts of an offset press.

Identify and demonstrate safe work habits in press operations.

Explain how an offset lithographic plate works.

Read and interpret production information on job docket/ticket.

Offset Press Operations

Solve word problems that require an understanding of estimating.

Solve basic paper cutting calculations.

Basic Math

Measure volume for mixing chemicals for pressroom operations.

Measurement

Create an accurate master cutting diagram for making cuts.

Bindery Operations

Identify basic press systems.

Identify basic safety press procedures.

Press Operations

Introduction to Graphic Communications

Describe and define the following:<ul><li>BTU</li><li>latent heat</li><li>sensible heat</li><li>sub-cooled liquid and superheated vapor</li><li>dry and wet bulb temperatures</li><li>dew point</li></ul>

Describe the principles of dehumidification and humidification.

Explain and demonstrate vaporization of a liquid, and its effect on heat.

Explain the condensation of a vapor, and its effect on heat.

Define enthalpy.

Describe and demonstrate convection, conduction, and radiation.

Describe the laws of thermodynamics.

Air Conditioning

Describe "R" values and noise reduction elements of various duct materials.

Describe, fabricate and install various types of duct connectors.

Describe the construction and efficiencies of varying filtering media and systems.

Measure air velocities throughout the supply and return duct system.

State the recommended air velocities throughout the supply and return duct system.

Describe the effects of static pressure on air flow and demonstrate.

Explain the procedure for determining CFM and demonstrate.

Describe and measure temperature rise.

Air Flow

Describe the principles of dehumidification and humidification.

Define BTU.

Describe sensible and latent heat.

Describe the effects of relative humidity on comfort and health.

Describe and demonstrate the method of measuring static pressure.

Identify the formula for sensible heat.

Heat (Gas and/or Electric)

Explain the process and demonstrate the ability to calculate heat loss and gain for single family dwelling and residential duplex/two flat.

Understand and demonstrate knowledge of proper duct sizing.

Calculate ΔT.

Demonstrate proficiency in solving equations.

Mathematics for HVACR

Profile a destination or event in Red Carpet Country.

Give directions in Red Carpet Country.

Profile sports destinations and events in Red Carpet Country.

Profile arts and entertainment destinations and events in Red Carpet Country.

Profile culture and heritage destinations and events in Red Carpet Country.

Profile nature-based destinations and events in Red Carpet Country.

Profile aviation and aerospace destinations and events in Red Carpet Country.

Profile agricultural destinations and events in Red Carpet Country.

Recognize words that describe people, events, and attractions in Red Carpet Country.

Recognize cities and towns in Red Carpet Country.

Describe the geography of Red Carpet Country.

Identify tribal jurisdictions within Red Carpet Country.

Answer questions about the histories of counties in Red Carpet Country.

List the counties in Red Carpet Country.

Touring Red Carpet Country

Profile a destination or event in Kiamichi Country.

Give directions in Kiamichi Country.

Profile sports destinations and events in Kiamichi Country.

Profile arts and entertainment destinations and events in Kiamichi Country.

Profile culture and heritage destinations and events in Kiamichi Country.

Profile nature-based destinations and events in Kiamichi Country.

Profile aviation and aerospace destinations and events in Kiamichi Country.

Profile agricultural destinations and events in Kiamichi Country.

Recognize words that describe people, events, and attractions in Kiamichi Country.

Recognize cities and towns in Kiamichi Country.

Describe the geography of Kiamichi Country.

Identify tribal jurisdictions within Kiamichi Country.

Answer questions about the histories of counties in Kiamichi Country.

List the counties in Kiamichi Country.

Touring Kiamichi Country

Profile a destination or event in Green Country.

Give directions in Green Country.

Profile sports destinations and events in Green Country.

Profile arts and entertainments destinations and events in Green Country.

Profile culture and heritage destinations and events in Green Country.

Profile nature-based destinations and events in Green Country.

Profile aviation and aerospace destinations and events in Green Country.

Profile agricultural destinations and events in Green Country.

Recognize words that describe people, events, and attractions in Green Country.

Recognize cities and towns in Green Country.

Describe the geography of Green Country.

Identify tribal jurisdictions within Green Country.

Answer questions about the histories of counties in Green Country.

List the counties in Green Country.

Touring Green Country

Profile a destination or event in Great Plains Country.

Give directions in Great Plains Country.

Profile sports destinations and events in Great Plains Country.

Profile arts and entertainment destinations and events in Great Plains Country.

Profile culture and heritage destinations and events in Great Plains Country.

Profile nature-based destinations and events in Great Plains Country.

Profile aviation and aerospace destinations and events in Great Plains Country.

Profile agricultural destinations and events in Great Plains Country.

Recognize words that describe people, events, and attractions in Great Plains Country.

Recognize cities and towns in Great Plains Country.

Describe the geography of Great Plains Country.

Identify tribal jurisdictions within Great Plains Country.

Answer questions about the histories of counties in Great Plains Country.

List the counties in Great Plains Country.

Touring Great Plains Country

Profile a destination or event in Frontier Country.

Give directions in Frontier Country.

Profile weather-related destinations and events in Frontier Country.

Profile sports destinations and events in Frontier Country.

Profile arts and entertainment destinations in Frontier Country.

Profile culture and heritage destinations and events in Frontier Country.

Profile nature-based destinations and events in Frontier Country.

Profile aviation and aerospace destinations and events in Frontier Country.

Profile Agricultural destinations and events in Frontier Country.

Recognize words that describe people, events and attractions in Frontier Country.

Recognize cities and towns in Frontier Country.

Describe the geography of Frontier Country.

Identify tribal jurisdictions within Frontier Country.

Answer questions about the histories of counties in Frontier Country.

List the counties in Frontier Country.

Touring Frontier Country

Profile a destination or event in Arbuckle Country

Give directions in Arbuckle Country.

Profile sports destinations and events in Arbuckle Country.

Profile arts and entertainment destinations and events in Arbuckle Country.

Profile culture and heritage destinations and events in Arbuckly Country.

Profile nature-based destinations and events in Arbuckle Country.

Profile aviation and aerospace destinations and events in Arbuckle Country.

Profile agricultural destinations and events in Arbuckle Country.

Recognize words that describe people, events, and attractions in Arbuckle Country.

Recognize cities and towns in Arbuckle Country.

Describe the geography of Arbuckle Country.

Identify tribal jurisdictions within Arbuckle Country.

Answer questions about the histories of counties in Arbuckle Country.

List the counties in Arbuckle Country.

Touring Arbuckle Country

Plan your itinerary for a cybertour in Oklahoma.

Explore state tourism themes using Oklahoma Today Magazine.

Profile your county or community.

Record a person, place or event in local history.

Design a personal brand.

Prepare the Official State Meal of Oklahoma

Identify the six country areas in Oklahoma.

Profile tourism themes in Oklahoma.

Describe Oklahoma as a destination.

Defining Tourism Themes for Oklahoma

Describe target markets.

Rate a travel-related website.

Illustrate the multiplier effect.

List sources of travel and tourism information.

Identify common tourism themes.

Explain how technology influences travel and tourism.

Identify the questions that a marketing plan answers.

Define marketing.

Explain influences on travelers.

Explain the impact of travel.

List common agritourism opportunities.

Define tourism and agritourism.

Identify reasons that people travel to Oklahoma.

Identify reasons that people travel.

Profile Oklahoma as a destination.

Describing Travel in Oklahoma

Cultural awareness and the ability to workwith people of other cultures, age, gender, and beliefs.

Customer service skills to meet customer needs.

Professional conduct, respect, courteous.

Ability to communicate/work in small group operations, and in teams.

Soft Skills

Basic reading and component identification of schematics (symbols and difference between U.S. and European schematics).

Schematics

Understanding metric symbols and ability to distinguish between metric and English (SAE) units in volume, pressure, distance, force, mass, temperature, and length.

Conversion of Units

Ability to use manufacturer documents in the O&M of the WECS.

Ability to read, comprehend, and plan work from a technical inspection or condition report.

Ability to clearly and properly convey technical information to others in written format.

Report Writing and Reading Comprehension of Technical Documents.

Fluent in basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Possess technical communications skills.

Able to transfer reports electronically with picture documentation.

Able to create, save, and modify documents; online learning, e-mail etiquette.

Basic Computer Skills

General Work Skills

General aspects of SCADA including: operability and limitations, how general fiber optics operate, type of data collection in industry (use of data).

SCADA Basics

Basic functions of PLC and applications.

PLC – Basic Fundamentals

Basic theory and operation of motors and generators.

Motors and Generators

Basic understanding of how a wind turbine detracts and dissipates lightning.

Understand proper grounding techniques, theory, significance.

Ability to inspect bonding and grounding points (to include lightning protection) inside and outside of turbine.

Bonding and Grounding, and Lighting Protection

Wiring diagrams, schematics, U.S. and European component symbols.

Demonstrate insulation testing.

Describe the methods of conductor strain relief, insulation and termination of conductive paths.

Circuit diagnostics tools used in basic wiring such as: voltage testing, ohm meter testing, basic wiring tools.

Understand the limitations of wire gauge capacity.

Ability to inspect conductors and connectors used in wind turbines through visual inspection to identify the following: open circuit, shorted circuit, ground, turbine type wiring connectors.

Basic Wiring

Demonstrate ability to work safely around transformers.

Understand and identify electrical components such as motor starter, manual switches, control relays.

Understand power generation principles.

AC/DC voltage and current priniciples, resistance (series and parallel circuits), inductance, and capacitance.

Understand and comprehend basic electrical theory.

Electrical Theory

Electrical Skills

Function of Yaw control system including: wind vane, anemometer, yaw angle (alignment vs. misalignment), and Yaw drive system.

Maintenance routines: potential failures and preventive maintenance.

Basic understanding of Yaw systems.

Yaw Systems

Demonstrate proper selection of test equipment.

Demonstrate ability to measure and interpret information from test equipment and tools.<ul><li>Multimeter voltage detectors.</li></ul>

Steps for taking care of a defective tool.

Demonstrate proper tool inspection and inventory tool control.

Tools and Test Equipment

Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles, methods and techniques of shaft alignment, such as laser equipment in the laser alignment process.

Shaft Alignment

Oil and grease; oil base (soap, clays, synthetic animal byproduct); impurities, byproducts; selflubricators, grease gun; maintenance and troubleshooting.

Contamination control and effects of poor lubrication.

Basic principles of lubrication: sampling, different types of lubricants and uses, lubrication methods, basic knowledge of auto lubers.

Lubrication

Understand function, implementation, and disassembly and assembly of hydraulic components: cylinders, pumps, valves, filters, concepts of hydraulic circuit construction and uses.

Demonstrate component verification and component function including: function of various pumps, meaning of pump parameters, and types of hydraulic systems.

Basic understanding of hydraulic symbols and charts.

Basic theory of hydraulics.

Hydraulic Systems

Do's and don'ts, functions, general operations.

Understand inspection methods: normal wear or damage, gear ratios, input/output torque and force requirements.

Understand process and significance of oil sampling.

Basic characteristics of gearboxes: types of gear systems in gear boxes, maintenance, filter, cleanliness, lubrication, pumps, impurities.

Gearboxes

Demonstrate proper use and storage in handling of mechanical torque wrench; use of a skidmore and torque log.

Define the difference between torquing and tension.

Understand basic hi-torque use and proper techniques of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic torque wrench assembly and use.

Demonstrate safe use of various torque and tension equipment.

Basic understanding of metallurgical characteristics as it pertains to fasteners.

Fasteners and Torquing

Understand inspection, maintenance, and operation (types of coolant, function, flow meters, types of systems for air a fluid).

Cooling/Heating Systems

Understand do's and don'ts (best practices).

Understand lubrication.

Understand replacement.

Understand maintenance/visual inspection.

Understand installation.

Understand basic bearing types designed for different loads.

Bearings

Mechanical Skills

Identify components that make up balance of plant including: roles and responsibilities of wind farm personnel positions, and chain of command. (Not specific to maintenance of wind turbine)

Balance of plant requirements and expectations pertaining to wind turbine operation.

Project Operations

Cranes and Rigging

Describe function and general operation of sensors and instrumentation used in wind turbines to monitor pressure, temperature, flow, and level.

Explain purpose and difference between scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Describe the function of a service report, demonstrate how to properly complete a service report, and explain what happens and where it goes when a service report is completed.

Understand maintenance operations in general.

Understand SCADA basics.

Maintenance Operations

Understand importance of referring to work instructions or maintenance manuals to determine how each job function is accomplished.

Identify the component, component location, and describe the general function and purpose of the following components:<ul><li>Foundation</li><li>Tower</li><li>Ladder</li><li>Nacelle</li><li>Hub</li><li>Blades</li><li>Main Shaft</li><li>Gearbox</li><li>High speed shaft</li><li>Generator</li><li>Brake system</li><li>Controllers</li><li>Transformers</li><li>Yaw assemblies</li><li>Pitch systems</li><li>Hydraulic station</li><li>Tower cables</li><li>Safety cable</li><li>Service lift and climb assist</li><li>Anemometer</li><li>Wind vane</li><li>FAA lighting</li><li>Internal crane</li><li>Sensors and general operation</li></ul>

Turbine Fundamentals

Operational Skills