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Definition of Standard |
Example(s) of Technical Standard |
| CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS |
- Ability to use judgement and problem-solve
- Ability to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, synthesize, and integrate information and solve problems
- Ability to apply ethical standards
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- Ability to make meaningful cognitive connections and analysis of topics between varieties of subjects over several years.
- Synthesize meaning and make cognitive connections, predictions, and interpretations about various parts of labs.
- Evaluate, troubleshoot, and repair equipment by using the scientific method.
- Apply mathematical and verbal/written/reading skills to interpret and solve problems.
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| MOBILITY/MOTOR SKILLS |
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks
- Ability to perform dexterous manipulative work for several hours
- Ability to feel by touch with finger dexterity
- Ability to complete duties that require stooping, bending, and climbing
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- Participate completely in lab activities.
- Wiring large and small components into small places.
- Reaching all parts of the motors and controls and hydraulics/pneumatics boards.
- Perform equipment-related work activities.
- Manipulation of hand tools and using industry standard measurement tools such as multimeters, calipers, and micrometers.
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| TECHNOLOGY SKILLS |
- Able to utilize the current technology
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- Able to create documents on the computer.
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AUDITORY SKILLS
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- Ability to hear and comprehend instructions and manufacturer videos with group/class members
- Ability to tolerate a wide range of noise which can potentially be loud
- Ability to effectively hear sounds that indicate potential issues and problems in the machining environment
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- Motor and circuit troubleshooting.
- Hear instructions in noisy shop and classroom environment.
- Respond to alarms, bells, whistles, and other equipment sounds.
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| VISION SKILLS |
- Ability to distinguish between different colors
- Ability to see and read small numbers and labels on components, follow wire diagrams, visually inspect components and systems to test and troubleshoot, as well as follow manufacturer tutorials
- Ability to see meters and gauges
- Ability to sufficiently read books, diagrams, and manuals some of which do not come with online texts
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- Finding the nominal value of resistors.
- Reading what is written on a small circuit board or piece of equipment.
- Seeing where to place wires on screw terminals on a relay or motor contractor.
- Seeing white to place leads of a multimeter to measure voltage or resistance on both small surface or breadboard components as well as on industrial motors and motor controls.
- Reading which terminal a wire goes on based on what is written on the wire.
- Read MSDS documents.
- Follow PDFs, specialized software, and handwritten diagrams and schematics.
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| COMMUNICATION SKILLS |
- Ability to read and write sufficiently to follow manuals and directions in today’s technical work environment
- Ability to communicate verbally (hear, lip-read and speak) to follow directions, explain a scenario or setup, and communicate questions
- Appropriate interpersonal interaction with other students, faculty, staff, facility owners, customers, and other technicians
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- Speak clearly.
- Reading comprehension for manuals and textbooks.
- Comprehension, synthesis, and analysis of technical information.
- Asking questions or giving explanations that make sense.
- Taking criticism in a professional and productive manner.
- Being professional and giving meaningful professional critique.
- Ability to interpret and give instructions over a wide variety of topics.
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| INTERPERSONAL SKILLS |
- Ability to work with others in a variety of settings and situations, some of which may be stressful, hot, or cold
- Maintain hygiene and dress requirements appropriate for an industrial and technical environment
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- Taking criticism in a professional and productive way.
- Behave professional and give professional critique.
- Reading and giving basic social cues and abiding by and accepting professional norms.
- Respecting instructors, students, facilities, and equipment.
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| BEHAVIORAL SKILLS |
- Ability to behave in a professional, safe, and appropriate manner in both dress and action as required by the program
- Ability to maintain a work space that is appropriate and actively moving toward quality project completion
- Does not take risks to endanger equipment or personnel
- Thinks before they act
- Respectful to teachers and other learners
- Follows all rules and regulations
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- Behaving safely and not roughhousing or playing during labs.
- Being respectful of others and equipment.
- Wearing appropriate PPE and approved clothing.
- Being attentive to task at hand for some dangerous situations.
- Effectively utilizing the time in class to work on assigned tasks.
- Not being easily distracted or distracting others.
- Respecting instructors, students, and equipment.
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| WORK SKILLS |
- Ability to participate in a work-based learning experience
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- Students will need to travel to a worksite.
- Students may be required to pass a drug screening and/or background check.
- Students may be required to obtain certain immunizations.
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