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State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken weblinks
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
Construction
Drafting
Architectural
Drafting
Academic
Assessment
SkillsUSA Work
Force Ready
System
http://www.workforcerea
dysystem.org/media/blue
prints/ArchitecturalDrafti
ng_blueprint.pdf
Entry-level
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for all
Construction
Drafting careers.
Online;
Approximate
assessment
time 1 hour
65% $10 -
SkillsUSA
member; $20
- non-
Member
Computer-
driven exam-40
questions
SkillsUSA Work
Force Ready
System
SkillsUSA SITE
COORDINATOR
Each institution /
consortium should have a
coordinator who contacts
SkillsUSA to obtain
assessment exams,
proctoring information,
data management needs,
and other important
functions. Your Proctor
name, email address and
phone number are
required when ordering
assessments to be
administered to students.
Click below for the
SkillsUSA Work Force
Ready System Web site
and browse the various
Assessment Links and
other details:
http://www.workforcerea
dysystem.org/index.shtml
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY
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State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken weblinks
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYConstruction
Drafting
Architectural
Drafting
Academic
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/1127_Design
_and_PreConstruction.pdf
Entry-level
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
in architectural
drafting.
Online;
Estimated
time for
assessment:
Up to 3
hours; in 1, 2,
or 3 sessions
National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test and post-
test.
Job-Ready
Assessment -
189 item
multiple choice
exam
NOCTI Testing
Information for
Consortia
Leaders and/or
High School
Testing
Coordinators
NOCTI TESTING
AGREEMENT
Each institution/
consortium should have a
Testing Coordinator who
contacts NOCTI to obtain
assessment exams,
proctoring information,
data management needs,
and other important
functions. Click here for
the NOCTI Testing
Agreement form:
http://www.nocti.org/for
ms.cfm
Civil
Engineering
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Academic
Assessment
Project Lead the
Wayhttp://www.pltw.org/n
ews/recent-press-
releases/project-lead-
way-and-prometric-
announce-online-
assessment-testing-and-
res
Entry-level
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for all
Architectural
Drafting careers.
End of course
assessment
verifies
student
mastery of
the
knowledge
and skills of
civil
engineering
careers.
*No Fee *There is no fee
to PLTW
Certified high
schools.
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State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken weblinks
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYCarpentry Carpentry Academic
Assessment
SkillsUSA Work
Force Ready
System
SkillsUSA Carpentry Entry-level
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for all
Construction careers.
Online;
Approximate
assessment
time 1 hour
65% $10 -
SkillsUSA
member; $20
- non-
Member
Computer-
driven exam-40
questions
Carpentry Carpentry Academic
Assessment
NOCTI NOCTI Carpentry Entry-level
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for all
Construction careers.
Online;
Estimated
time for
assessment:
Up to 3
hours; in 1, 2,
or 3 sessions
National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test and post-
test.
Job-Ready
Assessment -
150 item
multiple choice
exam
Carpentry Carpentry Certification National Center
for Construction
Education and
Research
(NCCER)
NCCER NCCER offers a
complete series of
entry- and journey-
level written
assessments as part
of its National Craft
Assessment and
Certification
Program.
Written
Assessments
taken at
accredited
locations.
Pass/Fail Contact NCCER
for further
information on
this certfication.
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State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken weblinks
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYCarpentry Construction
Trainee
Academic
Assessment
CareerTech CareerTech Construction
Trainee
Entry Level
Assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for all
Construction careers.
Online;
Approximate
assessment
time 1 hour
70% $12 per exam
for pre-test
and post-test.
40 item
multiple choice
exam
Careertech
Testing
Information for
Consortia
Leaders and/or
High School
Testing
Coordinators
Careertech TESTING
AGREEMENT
Each institution/
consortium should have a
Testing Coordinator who
contacts Careertech to
obtain assessment exams,
proctoring information,
data management needs,
and other important
functions. Click here for
the Careertech Testing
Agreement form:
http://www.okcareertech.
org/about/state-
agency/divisions/testing
Construction
General
OSHA 10-hour
Construction
Industry Course
Safety
Assessment
Career Safe Career Safe OSHA 10-Hr.
Construction
Entry-level
assessment that
raises the awareness
of safety by offering
students the
opportunity to earn
their OSHA 10-hour
card.
Online 18 OSHA 10-Hour
General Industry
and OSHA 10-
Hour
Construction
Industry training
courses are only
$18 per student.
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State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken weblinks
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYInterior
Decorating
and Design
Interior
Decorating and
Design
Academic
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/1032_Interio
r_Decorating_and_Design.
Entry Level
Assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for
Interior Decorating
and Design careers.
Written Only;
Estimated
time for
assessment:
Up to 3
hours; in 1, 2,
or 3 sessions
National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test and post-
test.
Job-Ready
Assessment -
178 item
multiple choice
exam
Interior
Decorating
and Design
Interior Design
Fundamentals
Academic
Assessment &
Certification
American
Association of
Family &
Consumer
Sciences
(AAFCS)
http://www.aafcs.org/Cre
dentialingCenter/index.as
p
Family & Consumer
Sciences
Credentialing Center
Online;
Estimated
time for
assessment
45-55
minutes
65% $25 per exam
non-
consortium
member
80 test items,
multiple choice
exam
Housing &
Furnishings
Housing &
Furnishings
Academic
Assessment &
Certification
American
Association of
Family &
Consumer
Sciences
(AAFCS)
http://www.aafcs.org/
CredentialingCenter/in
dex.asp
Family & Consumer
Sciences
Credentialing Center
Online;
Estimated
time for
assessment
45-55
minutes
65% $25 per exam
non-
consortium
member
80 test items,
multiple choice
exam
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State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken weblinks
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY
Construction
Architecture
Architectural
Drafting
Academic
Assessment
SkillsUSA Work
Force Ready
System
http://www.workforcerea
dysystem.org/media/blue
prints/ArchitecturalDrafti
ng_blueprint.pdf
Entry-level
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for all
construction
architecture careers.
Online;
Approximate
assessment
time 1 hour
65% $10 -
SkillsUSA
member; $20
- non-
Member
Computer-
driven exam-40
questions
SkillsUSA Work
Force Ready
System
SkillsUSA SITE
COORDINATOR
Each institution /
consortium should have a
coordinator who contacts
SkillsUSA to obtain
assessment exams,
proctoring information,
data management needs,
and other important
functions. Your Proctor
name, email address and
phone number are
required when ordering
assessments to be
administered to students.
Click below for the
SkillsUSA Work Force
Ready System Web site
and browse the various
Assessment Links and
other details:
http://www.workforcerea
dysystem.org/index.shtml
● For use at POSTSECONDARY For use at POSTSECONDARY For use at POSTSECONDARY
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State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken weblinks
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYConstruction
Architecture
Architectural
Drafting
Academic
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/1127_Design
_and_PreConstruction.pdf
Entry-level
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for all
Architectural
Drafting careers.
Online;
Estimated
time for
assessment:
Up to 3
hours; in 1, 2,
or 3 sessions
Criterion-
Referenced
Cut Score
(68.9%)
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test and post-
test.
Job-Ready
Assessment -
189 item
multiple choice
exam
NOCTI Testing
Information for
Consortia
Leaders and/or
High School
Testing
Coordinators
NOCTI TESTING
AGREEMENT
Each institution/
consortium should have a
Testing Coordinator who
contacts NOCTI to obtain
assessment exams,
proctoring information,
data management needs,
and other important
functions. Click here for
the NOCTI Testing
Agreement form:
http://www.nocti.org/for
ms.cfm
Construction
Architecture
Certified
Apprentice
Drafter
Academic
Assessment
ADDA http://www.adda.org/i
mages/stories/applicati
ons/architectural_appr
entice_drafter_examin
ation_application-
17jan2011.pdf
Entry-Level
Assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for all
Architectural
Drafting careers.
End of Course
assessment
that verifies
student
mastery of
the
knowledge
and skills or
CEA careers.
70% $85 Non
Member +
$60 for all
Competency
Exams
Must be taken
at ADDA Test
Center
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State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken weblinks
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYConstruction
Architecture
Autodesk
Certified User
AutoCAD
Certification Certiport http://images.autodesk
.com/adsk/files/AutoC
AD_2013_Certification_
Exam_Preparation_Roa
dmap.pdf
The AutoCAD
Certified User
AutoCAD exam
includes both
academic and
industry
requirements
designed
to confirm that
AutoCAD users have
the skills
necessary to
continue their design
careers
On-Line 70% $75 per
Certified User
Autodesk
Exam
Must be taken
at Certiport
Autodesk
Certified Test
Center
Construction
Architecture
Autodesk
Certified User
Revit
Certification Certiport http://images.autodesk
.com/adsk/files/Revit_
Architecture_2013_Cer
tification_Exam_Prepar
ation_Roadmap-
LoRes.pdf
The Autodesk
Certified User Revit
exam includes both
academic and
industry
requirements
designed to confirm
that Revit
Architecture users
have the skills
necessary to
continue their design
careers
Online 70% $75 per
Certified User
Revit Exam
Must be taken
at Certiport
Autodesk
Certified Test
Center
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State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken weblinks
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYConstruction
Architecture
Construction
Document
Technician
Academic
Assessment
CSI http://www.csinet.org/
Main-Menu-
Category/Certification/
CDT
Entry-level
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of
construction
documentations for
architects or
contractors
Online 70% $105 per
assessment
This fee is for
student testing
fees.
Land
Surveying -
Civil
Engineering
Architecture
Certified Survey
Technician
Academic
Assessment
NSPS http://www.mnsurveyo
r.com/displaycommon.
cfm?an=1&subarticlen
br=47
Entry-level
assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for all
Land Surveying
careers.
Online 70% $110 per
assessment
This fee is for a
student
application &
testing fees.
Dunwood
College of
Technology
hosts the
examination
Interior
Decorating
and Design
Interior
Decorating and
Design
Academic
Assessment
NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/PD
Fs/JobReady/1032_Interio
r_Decorating_and_Design.
Entry Level
Assessment that
verifies student
mastery of the
knowledge and skills
that provide the
foundation for
Interior Decorating
and Design careers.
Written Only;
Estimated
time for
assessment:
Up to 3
hours; in 1, 2,
or 3 sessions
National
norm
$19 for post-
test only;
$31 for pre-
test and post-
test.
Job-Ready
Assessment -
178 item
multiple choice
exam
Page 9 of 10
State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
CLUSTER/
PATHWAY/
PROGRAM
CERTIFICATION /
ASSESSMENT
TITLE
TYPEISSUING
ORGANIZATION
WEBSITEPlease report broken weblinks
ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS /
PREREQUISITES
ADMINISTRA-
TION
ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,
Practical, etc.)
PASSING
SCORECOST COMMENTS
● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYInterior
Decorating
and Design
Interior Design
Fundamentals
Academic
Assessment &
Certification
American
Association of
Family &
Consumer
Sciences
(AAFCS)
http://www.aafcs.org/Cre
dentialingCenter/index.as
p
Family & Consumer
Sciences
Credentialing Center
Online;
Estimated
time for
assessment
45-55
minutes
65% $25 per exam
non-
consortium
member
80 test items,
multiple choice
exam
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Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
Secondary Post-secondary
MEASURE 01.01.01 Model behaviors
that demonstrate active listening. Y YComment from Postsecondary: Online students may need
to access additional resources.
MEASURE 01.01.02 Organize oral and
written information.Y Y
MEASURE 01.01.03 Present formal and
informal speeches including discussion,
information requests, interpretation,
and persuasive arguments.O Y
e.g. Career-related topics or courses
Comment from Secondary: Essential in Project Lead the
Way Civil Engineering & Architecture program.
Comment from Business/Industry: As early as possible as
this is an important skill; secondary programs should teach
this in a group setting. MEASURE 01.02.01 Use math function
to complete workplace/ jobsite tasks. Y Ye.g. Apply arithmetic operations such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division.
MEASURE 01.02.02 Apply data and
measurements to solve a problem.Y Y
MEASURE 01.02.03 Analyze
mathematical problem statements for
missing and/or irrelevant data.
Y Y
Comment from Secondary: Essential in PLTW Civil
Engineering & Architecture and Revit
Comment from Secondary/ Postsecondary: Examples
include: window/door schedule, material schedule,
engineering coordinate list, presentations.
Comment from Business/Industry: Important to represent
information to client in different ways (e.g. spreadsheet,
charts).
e.g. Adjust presentations to clients
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and postsecondary education
opportunities within the Design/ Pre-construction pathway.
INDICATOR 01.02 Demonstrate
mathematics knowledge and skills
required to pursue the full range of post-
secondary education and career
opportunities.
INDICATOR 01.01 Demonstrate
language arts knowledge and skills
required to pursue the full range of post-
secondary education and career
opportunities.
MEASURE 01.02.04 Construct
charts/tables/graphs from functions and
data.
O Y
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Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
MEASURE 01.02.05 Use geometric
formulas to determine areas and
volumes of various spaces and buildings. Y Y
e.g. Calculate areas and volumes of spaces and buildings;
estimate materials and supplies needed.
Comment from Business/Industry: Include both metric and
decimal units.
e.g. Measure dimensions, spaces and structures using U.S.
standard or metric units.
MEASURE 01.02.07 Conceptualize a
three-dimensional form from a two-
dimensional drawing to visualize
proposed work.
Y Y
e.g. Build three-dimensional form models.
MEASURE 01.03.01 Apply concepts of
statics and loads to planning. Y Y
MEASURE 01.03.02 Identify the physical
properties present when using common
construction materials in order to use
the materials safely, effectively, and
efficiently.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.01.01 Select the reading
strategy or strategies needed to fully
comprehend the technical content
within a written document.
Y Y
e.g. Skimming, reading for detail, reading for meaning or
critical analysis
MEASURE 02.01.02 Demonstrate use of
content, technical concepts and
vocabulary when analyzing information
and following directions. Y Y
TOPIC 2: COMMUNICATIONS/ WORKPLACE-BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS - Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting
information and ideas including technical terminology and information.
INDICATOR 01.03 Apply principles of
physics as they relate to working with
materials and load applications.
INDICATOR 01.02 Demonstrate
mathematics knowledge and skills
required to pursue the full range of post-
secondary education and career
opportunities.
INDICATOR 02.01 Select and employ
appropriate reading and communication
strategies to learn and use technical
concepts and vocabulary in practice.
MEASURE 01.02.06 Use appropriate
methods to determine measurements of
dimensions, spaces and buildings.Y Y
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Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
MEASURE 02.02.01 Employ verbal skills
when obtaining and conveying
information.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.02.02 Write internal and
external business correspondence that
conveys and/or obtains information
effectively.O Y
Comment from Secondary/ Postsecondary: Includes
technology communication (e-mails, texting, etc.)
Comment from Business/Industry: Critical communications
occur in multiple ways--must prepare correctly formatted
letters, e-mails, and texts.
MEASURE 02.02.03 Communicate with
other employees to clarify project
objectives.Y Y
MEASURE 02.02.04 Communicate
effectively with diverse groups of
clients/ customers and coworkers to
foster positive relationships.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.03.01 Organize
information for use in written and oral
communications.Y Y
Comment from Secondary/ Postsecondary: Participants
may be third-party stakeholders.
MEASURE 02.03.02 Reference the
sources of information. Y Y
MEASURE 02.04.01 Use informational
texts, Internet web sites, and/or
technical materials to review and apply
information sources for occupational
tasks.
Y Y
MEASURE 02.04.02 Identify reliable
sources. Y Ye.g. Informational texts, Internet Web sites, and/or technical
materials and resources.
INDICATOR 02.05 Use correct grammar,
punctuation and terminology to write
and edit documents.
MEASURE 02.05.01 Use correct
grammar, spelling, punctuation, and
capitalization when preparing written
documents.
Y Y
INDICATOR 02.04 Evaluate and use
information resources to accomplish
specific occupational tasks.
INDICATOR 02.03 Locate, organize and
reference written information from
various sources to communicate with co-
workers and clients/participants.
INDICATOR 02.02 Demonstrate use of
the concepts, strategies, and systems for
obtaining and conveying ideas and
information to enhance communication
in the workplace.
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Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
MEASURE 02.06.01 Prepare oral
presentations to provide information for
specific purposes and audiences. O Y
MEASURE 02.06.02 Deliver oral
presentations to provide information for
specific purposes and audiences. O O
Comment from Secondary/Postsecondary: Occupation-
specific
MEASURE 02.07.01 Interpret verbal
behaviors when communicating with
clients and co-workers.Y Y
MEASURE 02.07.02 Interpret nonverbal
behaviors when communicating with
clients and co-workers. O O
Comment from Secondary/ Postsecondary: Occupation-
specific
MEASURE 02.08.01 Interpret a given
verbal message/information. Y Y
MEASURE 02.08.02 Respond with
restatement and clarification techniques
to clarify information.Y O
INDICATOR 02.09 Exhibit public
relations skills to increase internal and
external customer/client satisfaction.
MEASURE 02.09.01 Communicate
effectively to develop customer/client
relationships. O Y
INDICATOR 02.10 Use vocabulary and
visual cues commonly used in design and
construction to be successful in
workplace communications.
MEASURE 02.10.01 Match vocabulary
and visual cues to workplace situations.Y Y
e.g., Use correct terminology to convey verbal and visual
cues.
Comment from Secondary/Postsecondary: Occupation-
specific
Comment from Business/Industry: Stress customer service
and communication between coworkers.
MEASURE 02.11.01 Deliver a
presentation that explains a concept of
design or preconstruction
O Y
INDICATOR 02.07 Interpret verbal and
nonverbal cues/behaviors to enhance
communication with co-workers and
clients/participants.
INDICATOR 02.08 Respond using active
listening skills to obtain and clarify
information
INDICATOR 02.11 Use communication
skills and strategies to work effectively
with potential clients.
INDICATOR 02.06 Develop and deliver
formal and informal presentations using
appropriate media to engage and inform
audiences.
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Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
e.g., Show project plans for visual impact; evaluate
customer comprehension
MEASURE 03.01.01 Critically analyze
elements of a problem to develop
creative solutions. Y Y
MEASURE 03.01.02 Create ideas,
proposals, and solutions to problems. O Y
MEASURE 03.01.03 Evaluate ideas,
proposals, and solutions to problems. Y Y
MEASURE 03.02.01 Determine a variety
of options/ outcomes for conflict
resolution using critical thinking skills. Y Y
MEASURE 03.02.02 Identify with others'
feelings, needs, and concerns. Y Y
MEASURE 03.02.03 Resolve conflicts
with/ for customers using conflict
resolution skills.N O
Comment from Secondary/Postsecondary: Occupation-
specific
MEASURE 03.03.01 Plan, organize,
schedule and manage project/job to
optimize workflow and outcome.N O
Comment from Secondary/Postsecondary: Occupation-
specific
MEASURE 03.03.02 Meet the schedule
of a project/job. Y Y
Comment from Secondary/Postsecondary: Occupation-
specific
MEASURE 02.11.01 Deliver a
presentation that explains a concept of
design or preconstruction
O Y
TOPIC 3: PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING - Solve problems using critical thinking skills (analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams.
Solve problems using creativity and innovation.
INDICATOR 03.02 Employ critical
thinking and interpersonal skills to
resolve conflicts.
INDICATOR 02.11 Use communication
skills and strategies to work effectively
with potential clients.
INDICATOR 03.01 Use critical thinking
skills independently and in teams to
solve problems and make decisions.
INDICATOR 03.03 Create and
implement project plans considering
available resources and requirements of
a project/ problem to accomplish
realistic planning in design and
construction situations.
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Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
INDICATOR 04.01 Use personal
information management applications
to increase workplace efficiency.
MEASURE 04.01.01 Manage personal
schedules and contact information.Y Y
MEASURE 04.02.01 Use email to share
files and documents. Y Y
MEASURE 04.02.02 Use email to
communicate within and across
organizations.Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.01 Access and navigate
Internet (e.g., use a web browser). Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.02 Search for
information and resources.Y Y
MEASURE 04.04.01 Create memos and
notes in a professional manner. Y YComment from Business/Industry: Meeting minutes, notes,
and reports with graphics
MEASURE 04.04.02 Prepare reports and
other business communications by
integrating graphics and other non-text
elements.
Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Suggested applications
include graphics, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
INDICATOR 04.05 Operate presentation
applications to prepare presentations.
MEASURE 04.05.01 Deliver
presentations with supporting materials. O YComment from Business/Industry: Occupation-specific
INDICATOR 04.06 Employ electronic
devices to manage work tasks.
MEASURE 04.06.01 Operate e-devices
(i.e. computer) for workplace
applications.Y Y
INDICATOR 04.02 Operate electronic
mail applications to communicate within
a workplace.
TOPIC 4: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use information technology tools specific to the career cluster to access, manage, integrate, and create
information.
INDICATOR 04.03 Operate Internet
applications to perform workplace tasks.
INDICATOR 04.04 Operate writing and
publishing applications to prepare
business communications.
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Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
MEASURE 05.01.01 Comply with
regulations and applicable codes of a
legal and safe workplace. Y Y
MEASURE 05.01.02 Evaluate
workplace/jobsite activities for
compliance with governmental and
other applicable safety regulations such
as EPA and OSHA.
O O
Comment from Secondary/ Postsecondary: Occupation-
specific
MEASURE 05.01.03 Use MSDS (Material
Safety Data Sheets) information for the
management, use and disposal of
materials.
O O
Comment from Secondary/ Postsecondary: Occupation-
specific
MEASURE 05.01.04 Identify
workplace/jobsite environmental
hazards of a given situation.Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Know when to ask for
assistance.
MEASURE 06.01.01 Identify types and
sources of workplace hazards common
to design and construction situations. Y Y
MEASURE 06.01.02 Demonstrate
methods to correct common workplace
and jobsite hazards.Y Y
MEASURE 06.01.03 Demonstrate
personal and group health and safety
practices.Y Y
MEASURE 06.01.04 Use safety
equipment as necessary. Y Y
INDICATOR 06.02 Employ emergency
procedures as necessary to provide aid
in workplace accidents.
MEASURE 06.02.01 Use knowledge of
First Aid and/or CPR procedures as
necessary.
O OComment from Secondary/ Postsecondary/
Business/Industry: Occupation-specific
INDICATOR 05.01 Comply with
regulations and applicable codes of a
legal and safe workplace.
TOPIC 5: SYSTEMS - Understand roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment. Identify how
key organizational systems affect organizational performance and the quality of products and services. Understand global context of industries and careers.
INDICATOR 06.01 Assess and control
the types and sources of workplace
hazards to ensure a safe workplace and
jobsite.
TOPIC 6: SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL - Understand the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and their
importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance. Follow organizational policies and procedures and contribute to continuous improvement in
performance and compliance.
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Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
MEASURE 07.01.01 Build effective
working relationships using
interpersonal skills.Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Encourage
collaboration.
MEASURE 07.01.02 Use positive
interpersonal skills to work
cooperatively with co-workers
representing different cultures, genders,
and backgrounds.
Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Build rapport with
coworkers.
MEASURE 07.01.03 Manage personal
skills to accomplish assignments. Y Y
MEASURE 07.01.04 Treat people with
respect. Y Y
MEASURE 07.02.01 Establish specific
goals to manage project assignments in
a timely manner.Y Y
MEASURE 07.02.02 Organize work
teams that effectively manage
assignments.N O
Comment from Secondary/ Postsecondary: Occupation-
specific
INDICATOR 07.03 Manage relationships
with internal and external parties to
successfully complete construction
projects.
MEASURE 07.03.01 Plan and organize
project meetings.N O
Comment from Secondary/ Postsecondary: Occupation-
specific
ESS07.04.01 Identify best practices for N O
INDICATOR 07.02 Establish specific
goals to manage project assignments in
a timely manner.
TOPIC 7: LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
INDICATOR 07.01 Establish and
maintain effective working relationships
with all levels of personnel and other
departments in order to accomplish
objectives and tasks.
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Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
MEASURE 08.01.02 Identify personal
and long-term workplace consequences
of unethical or illegal behaviors. Y Y
MEASURE 08.01.03 Determine the most
appropriate response to workplace
situations based on legal and ethical
considerations.
Y Y
INDICATOR 08.02 Interpret and explain
written organizational policies and
procedures to help employees perform
their jobs according to employer rules
and expectations.
MEASURE 08.02.01 Recognize specific
organizational policies and procedures
and their influence on a specific work
situation.Y Y
MEASURE 09.01.01 Demonstrate self-
discipline, self-worth, positive attitude,
and integrity in a work situation. Y Y
MEASURE 09.01.02 Demonstrate
flexibility and willingness to learn new
knowledge and skills.Y Y
MEASURE 09.02.01 Develop career
goals and objectives as part of a plan for
future career direction.Y O
MEASURE 09.02.02 Develop strategies
to reach career objectives. Y O
TOPIC 8: ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Know and understand the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
MEASURE 08.01.01 Evaluate alternative
responses to workplace situations based
on personal or professional ethical
responsibilities.
Y Y
INDICATOR 08.01 Apply ethical
reasoning to a variety of workplace
situations in order to make ethical
decisions.
TOPIC 9: EMPLOYABILITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Know and understand the importance of employability skills. Explore, plan, and effectively manage careers.
Know and understand the importance of entrepreneurship skills.
INDICATOR 09.01 Identify and
demonstrate positive work behaviors
and personal qualities needed to be
employable.
INDICATOR 09.02 Develop a personal
career plan to meet career goals and
objectives.
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Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
MEASURE 09.03.01 Prepare a resume.Y Y
MEASURE 09.03.02 Interview for
employment. Y Y
INDICATOR 09.04 Maintain a career
portfolio to document knowledge, skills
and experience in a career field.
MEASURE 09.04.01 Organize electronic
or physical portfolio for use in
demonstrating knowledge, skills and
experiences.
Y Y
INDICATOR 09.05 Continue professional
development to keep current on
relevant trends and information within
the industry.
MEASURE 09.05.01 Read trade
magazines and journals, manufacturers'
catalogues, industry publications and
internet sites to keep current on
industry trends.
O Y
INDICATOR 09.06 Use planning and
time management skills and tools to
enhance results and complete work
tasks.
MEASURE 09.06.01 Prioritize tasks to
be completed.Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Encourage time
management skills.
INDICATOR 09.07 Recognize the
responsibilities and personal
characteristics to develop individual
goals for professionalism.
MEASURE 09.07.01 Present a
professional image in the
workplace/jobsite. Y Y
MEASURE 10.01.01 Interpret drawings
used in project planning. Y Ye.g., Recognize elements and symbols of drawings.
MEASURE 10.01.02 Apply written
standards and specifications. Y Ye.g., Read, explain, and apply standards and specifications.
MEASURE 10.01.03 Recognize how
specifications and standards are
arranged for proper access.N Y
e.g., Use specifications and standards appropriately.
MEASURE 10.01.04 Use design plan,
manufacturer's illustrations and other
materials to communicate specific data
and visualize proposed work.
Y Y
INDICATOR 10.01 Read and employ
technical drawings, documents, and
specifications to plan a project.
TOPIC 10: TECHNICAL SKILLS - Access, process, maintain, evaluate, and disseminate information to assist in business decision-making.
INDICATOR 09.03 Demonstrate skills
related to seeking and applying for
employment to find and obtain a desired
job.
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Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
MEASURE 10.02.01 Identify client
requirements. Y Y
MEASURE 10.02.02 Use
communications skills and strategies to
work effectively with people (including
clients, team members, and others).Y Y
MEASURE 10.02.03 Draw and sketch by
hand to communicate ideas effectively. Y Y
MEASURE 10.02.04 Read and produce
technical drawings, understanding the
significance of each line in a drawing. Y Y
MEASURE 10.03.01 Convey graphic
information using multi-dimensional
drawings.Y Y
MEASURE 10.03.02 Create three
dimensional models--digital and/or
physical.Y Y
MEASURE 10.03.03 Utilize computer
technology when communicating
concepts and designs.Y Y
e.g., Employ drafting modeling techniques.
MEASURE 10.04.01 Select building
materials and assemblies upon
evaluation that meet project
specifications.
Y Y
MEASURE 10.04.02 Design appropriate
combinations of building materials and
components.O Y
e.g., Select the appropriate assembly.
MEASURE 10.04.03 Recognize
sustainable materials and components in
the building process and apply the
knowledge and skills when appropriate.O Y
INDICATOR 10.03 Use appropriate
representational media to communicate
concepts and designs.
INDICATOR 10.04 Utilize principles,
conventions, standards, applications,
and restrictions pertaining to the
manufacturer and use of construction
materials, components, and assemblies
to incorporate into project design.
INDICATOR 10.02 Develop technical
drawings drafted by hand or computer-
generated plans to design structures.
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Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction Cluster: Architecture and Construction
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIESConsensus among work group COMMENTS
INDICATOR 10.05 Apply organizational,
spatial, structural and construction
principles to the design of interior and
exterior space so that design plans are
effective.
MEASURE 10.05.01 Develop design
alternatives that address a given
problem. O Y
MEASURE 10.06.01 Prioritize tasks to
be completed. Y Y
MEASURE 10.06.02 Complete work
tasks. Y Y
MEASURE 10.07.01 Describe
construction systems and their
interrelationships.Y Y
MEASURE 10.07.02 Develop and design
criteria for construction. Y Y
INDICATOR 10.08 Understand the
conservation of energy (e.g. recycled
products) and resources in the
workplace.
MEASURE 10.08.01 Apply techniques of
energy conservation in the workplace.O O
Comment from Secondary/Postsecondary: Occupation-
specific
MEASURE 10.09.01 Evaluate the
sustainable design elements of a given
project.Y Y
e.g., Integrate sustainable elements into project designs.
MEASURE 10.09.02 Align sustainable
design elements of a given project. Y Ye.g., LEED, Minnesota Green Star, other industry-specific
standards
INDICATOR 10.10 Apply guidelines for
the accommodation of people with
varying physical abilities to meet
accessibility requirements.
MEASURE 10.10.01 Integrate local
accessibility codes into project design.
Y Y
INDICATOR 10.06 Employ time
management skills and tools to enhance
results and complete work tasks.
INDICATOR 10.07 Integrate structural,
environmental, safety, building
envelopes and building service systems
to design and construct buildings and
structures.
INDICATOR 10.09 Understand the
suitable practices of environmental
impact to enhance project acceptance
and quality.
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Technical Skill Assessment Blueprint 7/1/2013
Pathway: Design/ Pre-construction
Cluster: Architecture and Construction
SECONDARYPOST-
SECONDARY
BUSINESS &
INDUSTRY
% of
Assessment
↓
% of
Assessment
↓
% of
Assessment
↓
TOPIC
1
ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills
required to pursue the full range of career and postsecondary opportunities within
the Design/ Pre-construction career pathway. 10% 9% 9%
TOPIC
2
COMMUNICATION - Use oral and written communication skills in creating,
expressing, and interpreting information and ideas including technical terminology
and information.10% 9% 11%
TOPIC
3
PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING - Solve problems using critical
thinking skills (analyze, synthesize, and evaluate) independently and in teams.
Solve problems using creativity and innovation.10% 11% 11%
TOPIC
4
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use information technology tools
specific to the career pathway to access, manage, integrate, and create
information.10% 9% 8%
TOPIC
5
SYSTEMS - Understand roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations,
inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment. Identify how key
organizational systems affect organizational performance and the quality of
products and services. Understand global context of industries and careers. 5% 5% 5%
TOPIC
6
SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL - Understand the importance of health,
safety, and environmental management systems in organization. 5% 4% 4%
TOPIC
7
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership and teamwork skills in collaborating
with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives. 10% 5% 7%
TOPIC
8
ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY - Know and understand the importance of
professional ethics and legal responsibilities. 5% 4% 4%
TOPIC
9
EMPLOYABILITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - Know and understand the
importance of employability skills. Explore, plan, and effectively manage careers.
Know and understand the importance of entrepreneurship skills.10% 6% 8%
TOPIC
10
TECHNICAL SKILLS - Use of technical knowledge and skills required to pursue
careers in the specific area or pathway, including knowledge of design, operation,
and maintenance of technological systems critical to the Design/ Pre-construction
career pathway.
25% 38% 33%
100% 100% 100%
An "assessment blueprint" is a document that indicates the knowledge and skills that will be
covered in an assessment instrument and the percentage of the assessment that will be devoted
to each area of knowledge and skills. The Minnesota assessment blueprints will be used to
review the appropriateness of existing assessments by determining how closely those
assessments match up to what the Design/Pre-construction Career Pathway teams have
determined should be assessed. The assessment blueprints can also be used to guide the
development of new assessments where suitable third-party assessments do not exist.
Design-Blueprint-7-1-13 Page 1 of 1 Blueprint
Minnesota Program of Study
Architecture & Construction: Design/ Pre-construction Career PathwayCareer Pathway Plan of Study for ►Learners ►Parents ►Counselors ►Teachers/Faculty--Effective Graduates 2015 & Beyond
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Math ScienceSocial Studies/
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Other Required CoursesOther Electives
Recommended ElectivesLearner Activities
Career and Technical Coursesand/or Degree Major Courses for the
Design/ Pre-constructionCareer Pathway
SAMPLEOccupations Relating
to This Pathway
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English/Language Arts I
Geometry Earth or Life orPhysical Science
Government & Citizenship/ Geography
• Introduction to Design/ Pre-construction • Architecture/Drafting I
10
English/Language Arts II
Algebra II Biology U.S. History • Architecture/Drafting II• Interior Design I• Civil Engineering Architecture
11
English/Language Arts III
Probability & Statistics
Chemistry or Physics or CTE Science Equivalent
World History • Civil Engineering Architecture • Architecture Occupations• Interior Design Occupations
College Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided
12
English/Language Arts IV
Math Elective (i.e., Business Math or other CTE Math Equivalent)
Science Elective (i.e., CTE Science Equivalent)
Economics (Ag. Ed./ Bus. Ed./ Social Studies)
• Civil Engineering Architecture• Internship in Design/ Pre-construction Careers
Articulation/Dual Credit Transcripted-Postsecondary courses may be taken/moved to the secondary level for articulation/dual credit purposes.
Year 1
• Core Classes in Architectural Drafting, Civil Engineering, or Interior Design
Year 2
• Advanced Classes in Architectural Drafting, Civil Engineering, or Interior Design
Year 3
• Continue Courses in the Area of Specialization
Year 4
• Complete Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Interior Design Major (4-year degree program)
Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners
This Career Pathway Plan of Study (based on the Design/Pre-construction Pathway of the Architecture & Construction Career Cluster) can serve as a guide, along with other career planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and career goals. This Plan of Study, used for learners at an educational institution, should be customized with course titles and appropriate high school graduation requirements as well as college entrance requirements.
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All plans of study should meet local and state high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements including art, health, and physical education. Certain local student organization activities such as FCCLA, BPA, DECA, or SkillsUSA are also important for personal growth and leadership development.
All plans of study need to meet learners’ career goals with regard to required degrees, licenses, certifications or journey worker status. Certain local student organization activities such as College BPA, College DECA, or SkillsUSA may also be important to include.
Continue courses in the area of specialization.
Required Goals Determined by Local College Program in College Year 1 and 2 - Goal 1: Communication; Goal 2: Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving; Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning; Goal 5: History and the Social and Behavior Sciences; Goal 6: The Humanities and the Arts; Goal 7: Human Diversity; Goal 8: Global Perspective; Goal 9: Ethical and Civic Responsibility; Goal 10: People and the Environment
Occupations Requiring Postsecondary Education►Architectural Technician►Building Code Official►Building Designer►Civil Engineer Technician►Code Official►Construction Estimator►Drafter►Electrical Design Technician►Electronic Engineer Technician►Environmental Designer►General Contractor/Builder►Interior Designer►Specification Writer►Structural Technician►Surveying & Mapping Technician
Occupations Requiring Baccalaureate Degree►Architect►Civil Engineer►Electrical Engineer ►Electronic Engineer ►Environmental Engineer►Industrial Engineer►Landscape Architect►Land Surveyor►Mechanical Engineer►Regional & Urban Planner/Designer►Structural Engineer