Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Technology Education

Other Connecticut CTE sets

Technology Education

  • A

    Automotive TechnologyTE.AT

    1. 1

      Customer Relations and Shop Procedures: Explain the basic processes and procedures for maintaining a clean, safe, and customer-friendly shop.TE.AT.A

      1. a

        Interpret repair and work orders, including differentiating between parts and labor costs.TE.AT.A.1

      2. b

        Differentiate between flat rate labor and hourly labor.TE.AT.A.2

      3. c

        Explain what is included in an automobile maintenance schedule.TE.AT.A.3

    2. 2

      Shop Safety Procedures: Identify and describe basic shop safety practices, including personal, shop, and hazardous materials.TE.AT.B

      1. a

        Demonstrate knowledge of proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials for an automotive facility according to OSHA regulations.TE.AT.B.4

      2. b

        Demonstrate and explain knowledge of personal safety practices such as eyewear, clothing, footwear, and personal protective equipment (PPE).TE.AT.B.5

      3. c

        Demonstrate and explain knowledge of shop safety procedures when performing tasks, such as raising a vehicle with a floor jack.TE.AT.B.6

      4. d

        Identify basic hand tools and their usage in the automotive industry.TE.AT.B.7

    3. 3

      Engine Repair: Describe the various processes used to perform engine repair.TE.AT.C

      1. a

        Describe basic valve train operation and configuration, such as DOHC, SOHC, OHV, and flathead.TE.AT.C.8

      2. b

        Describe basic engine cylinder configurations such as V, inline, and horizontally opposed.TE.AT.C.9

      3. c

        Identify and describe the function of the basic engine components.TE.AT.C.10

      4. d

        Differentiate between the 4-stroke and 2-stroke operating cycles.TE.AT.C.11

      5. e

        Differentiate between spark ignition and compression ignition engines.TE.AT.C.12

      6. f

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of lubrication systems.TE.AT.C.13

      7. g

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of engine cooling systems.TE.AT.C.14

      8. h

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of exhaust and exhaust emissions systems.TE.AT.C.15

    4. 4

      Electrical/Electronic Systems: Identify and describe the various components of electrical/electronic systems.TE.AT.D

      1. a

        Explain the process for performing battery diagnosis and service.TE.AT.D.16

      2. b

        Describe the purpose, operation, and components of basic starting systems.TE.AT.D.17

      3. c

        Describe the purpose, operation, and components of basic charging systems.TE.AT.D.18

      4. d

        Describe the purpose, operation, and components of basic lighting systems.TE.AT.D.19

      5. e

        Differentiate between series and parallel circuits.TE.AT.D.20

      6. f

        Define volts, amperes, and resistance.TE.AT.D.21

      7. g

        Perform simple calculations for volts, amperes, and resistance using Ohm’s Law.TE.AT.D.22

    5. 5

      Engine Performance: Describe the components and functions of the various systems related to engine performance.TE.AT.E

      1. a

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of the ignition system.TE.AT.E.23

      2. b

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of fuel and air induction systems.TE.AT.E.24

      3. c

        Identify the differences between carburetion and fuel injection.TE.AT.E.25

      4. d

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of evaporative emission control systems.TE.AT.E.26

      5. e

        Explain the use of a computer scanner to read Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).TE.AT.E.27

    6. 6

      Suspension and Steering: Identify and describe the function of the components of suspension and steering systems.TE.AT.F

      1. a

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of the steering system.TE.AT.F.28

      2. b

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of the suspension system.TE.AT.F.29

      3. c

        Explain caster, camber, and toe-in wheel alignment angles.TE.AT.F.30

      4. d

        Identify factors that cause abnormal tire wear.TE.AT.F.31

    7. 7

      Brakes: Identify and describe the major components of various types of braking systems.TE.AT.G

      1. a

        Explain hydraulic systems as they pertain to the service braking systems.TE.AT.G.32

      2. b

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of drum brakes.TE.AT.G.33

      3. c

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of disc brakes.TE.AT.G.34

      4. d

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of parking brake systems.TE.AT.G.35

      5. e

        Describe the purpose, operation, and basic components of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and traction control systems (TCS).TE.AT.G.36

  • B

    Computer Aided Drafting and DesignTE.CADD

    1. 1

      Materials and Processes: Identify and describe the basic elements used in computer aided drafting and design.TE.CADD.A

      1. a

        Describe objects as geometric entities.TE.CADD.A.1

      2. b

        Describe and demonstrate the process of using a mechanical or electronic caliper accurately as required by the design intent.TE.CADD.A.2

      3. c

        Describe and demonstrate the use of graphic communication skills through sketching.TE.CADD.A.3

      4. d

        Send and access information through a network.TE.CADD.A.4

      5. e

        Express a design of an object as a 3D model.TE.CADD.A.5

      6. f

        Export and import images/files in a variety of file formats.TE.CADD.A.6

      7. g

        Evaluate the choice and placement of dimensions, notes, and annotations to clearly communicate design intent.TE.CADD.A.7

      8. h

        Revise a design and update finished drawings appropriately.TE.CADD.A.8

      9. i

        Identify the following basic geometric elements: line, circle, rectangle, sphere, and cube.TE.CADD.A.9

      10. j

        Describe and apply the following basic geometric concepts to building 3D models: tangent and parallel concentric.TE.CADD.A.10

    2. 2

      Identifying Hardware and Operating Systems: Identify and describe the basic hardware and operating systems used in computer aided drafting and design.TE.CADD.B

      1. a

        Identify and describe various types of hardware and software.TE.CADD.B.11

      2. b

        Identify and describe the purpose of operating system components.TE.CADD.B.12

      3. c

        Define and apply computer terminology.TE.CADD.B.13

    3. 3

      Using Hardware and Operating Systems: Describe the process of utilizing various hardware and operating systems.TE.CADD.C

      1. a

        View file names on a storage device.TE.CADD.C.14

      2. b

        Store, copy, move, and retrieve information to/from various drives.TE.CADD.C.15

      3. c

        Rename and backup files.TE.CADD.C.16

    4. 4

      Interpreting and Reading Blueprints: Identify various symbols to interpret and read blueprints.TE.CADD.D

      1. a

        Interpret basic views and dimensions in a working drawing.TE.CADD.D.17

      2. b

        Identify geometric tolerance symbols.TE.CADD.D.18

      3. c

        Interpret drawings, pictures, and symbols.TE.CADD.D.19

    5. 5

      Creating and Manipulating Mechanical Drawing Information: Describe and demonstrate the process for creating various types of views using a well organized process.TE.CADD.E

      1. a

        Explain the Cartesian Coordinate System.TE.CADD.E.20

      2. b

        Describe the process for setting and editing drawing elements.TE.CADD.E.21

      3. c

        Create and edit line types, colors, and layers/levels.TE.CADD.E.22

      4. d

        Create and edit basic geometry.TE.CADD.E.23

      5. e

        Place and edit text and fonts.TE.CADD.E.24

      6. f

        Create orthographic, isometric, section, and auxiliary views.TE.CADD.E.25

      7. g

        Place and edit dimensions.TE.CADD.E.26

      8. h

        Generate a 2-D multiview drawing.TE.CADD.E.27

      9. i

        Generate a pictorial drawing.TE.CADD.E.28

      10. j

        Scale and print a hard copy to an output device.TE.CADD.E.29

      11. k

        Explain the use and need for scaled drawings.TE.CADD.E.30

    6. 6

      Drawing and Designing Assemblies: Create assemblies and views in 3-D format.TE.CADD.F

      1. a

        Create an assembly in 3-D geometry.TE.CADD.F.31

      2. b

        Create an exploded view of a 3-D assembly.TE.CADD.F.32

    7. 7

      Using a 3-D Model: Describe and demonstrate the process for converting 2-D drawings to a 3-D format.TE.CADD.G

      1. a

        Create and edit construction planes through reference geometry.TE.CADD.G.33

      2. b

        Create a 2-D drawing from a 3-D model.TE.CADD.G.34

      3. c

        Create a 3-D model from a 2-D drawing.TE.CADD.G.35

  • C

    Engineering TechnologyTE.ET

    1. 1

      Career Awareness: Identify and describe various careers in the engineering field, including educational requirements and ethical expectations.TE.ET.A

      1. a

        Describe the following engineering fields: mechanical, chemical, civil, and electrical.TE.ET.A.1

      2. b

        Identify the following job functions and responsibilities: research and development, design, production, supervision, management, testing, and analysis in mechanical, chemical, civil, and electrical engineering.TE.ET.A.2

      3. c

        Identify the following educational requirements in engineering: associate, bachelor, master, and doctorate degrees.TE.ET.A.3

      4. d

        Describe ethics related to engineering in the following situations: environmental, sustainable engineering, and corrupt practices.TE.ET.A.4

    2. 2

      Safety: Describe and apply safe practices in the lab environment.TE.ET.B

      1. a

        Explain and demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).TE.ET.B.5

      2. b

        Describe and demonstrate the proper use of engineering laboratory equipment.TE.ET.B.6

    3. 3

      Teamwork: Explain the characteristics of an effective engineering design team.TE.ET.C

      1. a

        Identify the roles and responsibilities of the following engineering design team members: team leader, designers, reporters, testers, and fabricators.TE.ET.C.7

      2. b

        Identify the following characteristics of an effective design team: team norms, leadership, responsibility, respect, rapport, and time management.TE.ET.C.8

    4. 4

      Materials: Describe the process for selecting the appropriate materials based on product function.TE.ET.D

      1. a

        Describe the following mechanical properties of steel, concrete, wood, and plastic: ductility/brittleness, tension, shear, and compression.TE.ET.D.9

      2. b

        Explain the process used for selecting the correct materials for specific functions.TE.ET.D.10

      3. c

        Test materials for specific characteristics.TE.ET.D.11

    5. 5

      Production Process: Describe the various material processes and equipment used in quality control.TE.ET.E

      1. a

        Explain the following quality controls: geometric dimensioning and tolerances, and go-no go gauge.TE.ET.E.12

      2. b

        Use the following measurement tools and instruments: rulers, micrometers, and vernier calipers.TE.ET.E.13

      3. c

        Identify the following elementary statistical process controls: distribution curves, normal curves, and skew curves.TE.ET.E.14

    6. 6

      Software: Identify and demonstrate the use of various digital resources used in the engineering field.TE.ET.F

      1. a

        Identify available digital resources for researching problem solutions.TE.ET.F.15

      2. b

        Use word processing software to develop reports.TE.ET.F.16

      3. c

        Use presentation software to develop oral presentation of findings.TE.ET.F.17

      4. d

        Describe and demonstrate the process for using CAD in a design solution.TE.ET.F.18

      5. e

        Use spreadsheet software to develop tables, graphs, charts, and to track data.TE.ET.F.19

    7. 7

      Engineering Principles: Identify and describe the various systems that are part of the engineering field, including static, mechanical, electricity, fluid power, and thermal principles.TE.ET.G

      1. a

        Describe and apply the following statics principles: vectoring to predict resultant forces, equilibrium, trusses, and moment of inertia.TE.ET.G.20

      2. b

        Describe and apply the following mechanical systems principles: Law of Conservation of Energy, six simple machines, mechanical advantage, efficiency, work, rate, and friction/resistance.TE.ET.G.21

      3. c

        Describe and apply the following electricity principles: Ohm's, Watt's, series, parallel, combination circuits, AC/DC systems, and conductors/insulators.TE.ET.G.22

      4. d

        Describe the following components and applications of fluid power principles: reservoir, fluid conductors, valves, pumps, actuators, Pascal’s Law, and Bernoulli’s Principle.TE.ET.G.23

      5. e

        Describe the following principles and applications of thermodynamics: heat flow and transfer, convection, conduction, radiation, temperature scales, and conductors/insulators.TE.ET.G.24

    8. 8

      Design Process: Describe and apply the design process to identify and solve a problem.TE.ET.H

      1. a

        Identify the components of the design process: define the problem, brainstorm, research, develop solutions, prototype, test/evaluate, and communicate results.TE.ET.H.25

      2. b

        Identify the elements of a well-written problem statement.TE.ET.H.26

      3. c

        Describe the process of brainstorming.TE.ET.H.27

      4. d

        Describe the process for researching relevant information.TE.ET.H.28

      5. e

        Describe the process of developing a solution.TE.ET.H.29

      6. f

        Build a prototype from working drawings using appropriate materials.TE.ET.H.30

      7. g

        Test prototype to defined criteria.TE.ET.H.31

      8. h

        Use a variety of productivity software to explain the results of the design process, including, spreadsheets, word processing, data analysis, and presentations.TE.ET.H.32

  • D

    Digital Video Production SystemsTE.DV

    1. 1

      Video Production Skills: Understand video production as a communication tool and the equipment and skills required to properly communicate a message.TE.DV.A

      1. a

        Describe the various video production processes, when integrated together to create a successful message.TE.DV.A.1

      2. b

        Describe the differences between a studio production and a field production.TE.DV.A.2

      3. c

        Identify various career paths in digital/video production.TE.DV.A.3

    2. 2

      Safety: Describe and apply the fundamental principles that relate to both field and studio production.TE.DV.B

      1. a

        Demonstrate fire safety prevention and extinction, and trip hazards as it relates to lighting and electrical equipment.TE.DV.B.4

      2. b

        Describe the fundamentals of step ladder safety.TE.DV.B.5

      3. c

        Identify proper methods of transport and storage for appropriate production and personal equipment.TE.DV.B.6

      4. d

        Describe and apply fundamentals of cable safety.TE.DV.B.7

    3. 3

      Pre-Production: Describe the process used for concept development and storyboarding as part of the pre-production process while focusing on the importance of communication, deadlines, and legal considerations.TE.DV.C

      1. a

        Identify a target audience and design an appropriate message for the target market.TE.DV.C.8

      2. b

        Describe the process used for concept development/treatment.TE.DV.C.9

      3. c

        Identify and describe the script elements of storyboarding, two column, and screenplay format.TE.DV.C.10

      4. d

        Define and describe the legal concerns of copyrights, ethics, releases, and royalties.TE.DV.C.11

      5. e

        Explain the importance of budgets, scheduling, and deadlines in meeting the requirements of a project.TE.DV.C.12

      6. f

        Evaluate a shooting location in terms of lighting, sound, production equipment needs, and electrical essentials.TE.DV.C.13

    4. 4

      Production: Identify and describe the elements of production to effectively deliver a message.TE.DV.D

      1. a

        Describe, plan the use of, and apply 3-point lighting, source light, white balance, scrims, and reflectors using the appropriate techniques.TE.DV.D.14

      2. b

        Describe the various types of sound equipment and techniques used with handheld, lavaliere, shot gun, condenser, omni and directional methods.TE.DV.D.15

      3. c

        Describe the equipment and personnel necessary for producing a studio production.TE.DV.D.16

      4. d

        Describe the equipment and personnel necessary for producing a field production.TE.DV.D.17

    5. 5

      Cinematic Principles: Describe and apply fundamental camera operations, movement, and composition.TE.DV.E

      1. a

        Describe white balance, iris, aperture, auto and manual focus, audio settings, and levels in camera operations.TE.DV.E.18

      2. b

        Describe dolly, truck, pan, and tilt as it relates to camera movements.TE.DV.E.19

      3. c

        Describe the following methods of stabilization: tripod, monopod, slider, steady cam, fluid head, friction head, and dolly.TE.DV.E.20

      4. d

        Describe the rule of thirds, head room, lead room/talk space, establishing shot, extreme close up, close up, medium, medium wide, wide, extreme wide, and depth of field as it relates to camera composition/framing.TE.DV.E.21

    6. 6

      Post-Production: Identify and describe the elements of post-production to effectively deliver a message.TE.DV.F

      1. a

        Create graphics and titles appropriate to the project.TE.DV.F.22

      2. b

        Describe play head, timeline, bin, multiple tracks, trimming, and edit points within nonlinear video editing.TE.DV.F.23

      3. c

        Describe and apply import, file, and asset management.TE.DV.F.24

      4. d

        Edit and finalize images and video for rough cut, transitions, color correction, keying, and pacing with nonlinear software.TE.DV.F.25

      5. e

        Edit audio for voice over, sound levels, music, and sound effects with application software.TE.DV.F.26

    7. 7

      Media Components and Concepts: Identify and understand the technological literacy of video production.TE.DV.G

      1. a

        Describe the following digital literacy terminology: aspect ratios, screen resolution, frame rate, file formats, codec, compression, bit rate, and display properties.TE.DV.G.27

  • E

    Wood TechnologyTE.WT

    1. 1

      Safety: Describe and demonstrate the procedures related to workplace and job-site safety, including personal protective equipment, machine safety, and material handling practices.TE.WT.A

      1. a

        Demonstrate knowledge of proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials following OSHA’s proper safety practices for a woodworking facility.TE.WT.A.1

      2. b

        Demonstrate and explain knowledge of workplace safety procedures.TE.WT.A.2

      3. c

        Demonstrate and explain knowledge of personal safety practices pertaining to eye wear, footwear, clothing, and personal protective equipment (PPE) used in wood technology.TE.WT.A.3

      4. d

        Describe safety practices for the following machines: table saw, drill press, stationary sander, router table, and miter saw.TE.WT.A.4

      5. e

        Demonstrate and explain knowledge of proper use and storage of basic hand tools.TE.WT.A.5

      6. f

        Demonstrate and explain knowledge of proper use and storage of portable power tools.TE.WT.A.6

      7. g

        Explain safe proper use, disposal, and storage of chemicals following OSHA standards.TE.WT.A.7

    2. 2

      Machines and Tools: Identify and describe the function of various types of layout hand and power tools in the Wood Technology field.TE.WT.B

      1. a

        Identify, use, and maintain the following measuring, layout, and marking tools: steel rule, tape measure, combination square, sliding “T” bevel, and compass.TE.WT.B.8

      2. b

        Identify proper use and function of the following portable power tools: circular saw, drill, jig/saber saw, finishing sanders, and routers.TE.WT.B.9

      3. c

        Identify proper use and function of the following fastening tools: hammer, phillip head screw driver, and slotted/flat head screw driver.TE.WT.B.10

      4. d

        Identify proper use and function of the following hand tools: cross cut saw, rip saw, level, coping saw, nail set, hand plane, chisel, and file.TE.WT.B.11

      5. e

        Identify proper use and function of the table and miter saws.TE.WT.B.12

    3. 3

      Design, Measurement, and Layout: Interpret technical drawings, rough drawings and sketches, and the use fractional measurement.TE.WT.C

      1. a

        Describe and identify fractional measurements from a basic plan and assembly drawings.TE.WT.C.13

      2. b

        Describe and prepare rough drawings and sketches.TE.WT.C.14

      3. c

        Explain and prepare a cut list or bill of material from a basic plan and assembly drawing.TE.WT.C.15

      4. d

        Measure accurately to a sixteenth of an inch.TE.WT.C.16

      5. e

        Identify the difference between both nominal and actual dimensions.TE.WT.C.17

      6. f

        Estimate material quantities in both board feet and linear feet.TE.WT.C.18

      7. g

        Consider the natural characteristics of grain, knots, and checks when laying out a board.TE.WT.C.19

    4. 4

      Materials: Describe characteristics and appropriate applications for softwoods, hardwoods, and plywoods.TE.WT.D

      1. a

        Identify characteristics and applications of the following coniferous softwoods: pine, cedar, and fir.TE.WT.D.20

      2. b

        Identify characteristics and applications of the following deciduous hardwoods: oak, maple, and poplar.TE.WT.D.21

      3. c

        Identify characteristics and applications of the following engineered lumber: plywood and medium density fiberboard.TE.WT.D.22

    5. 5

      Material Processing: Identify and describe the various types of processes associated with the woodworking field and the characteristics of wood as a medium.TE.WT.E

      1. a

        Identify and select the proper cutting process based on grain direction.TE.WT.E.23

      2. b

        Identify how grain direction affects a material’s strength.TE.WT.E.24

      3. c

        Understanding kerf and its application to cutting and layout operations.TE.WT.E.25

    6. 6

      Abrasives: Describe the various types of abrasive materials used in wood technology.TE.WT.F

      1. a

        Describe the abrasive grit numbering grading system.TE.WT.F.26

    7. 7

      Jointery: Identify various types of joints and describe the process for preparation and assembly.TE.WT.G

      1. a

        Identify and assemble the following types of joints: butt, miter, dado, rabbet, and lap.TE.WT.G.27

      2. b

        Prepare stock for use.TE.WT.G.28

    8. 8

      Assembly: Identify and describe the purpose of various types of fasteners, adhesives, and clamping devices.TE.WT.H

      1. a

        Identify and describe the purpose and use of the following woodworking fasteners: common nails, round head screws, flat head screws, and oval head screws.TE.WT.H.29

      2. b

        Identify and describe the purpose of the following clamping devices: bar clamp, cclamp, parallel/hand screw clamp, and spring clamps.TE.WT.H.30

    9. 9

      Finishing: Describe various types of available finishes and safety precautions used during the application process.TE.WT.I

      1. a

        Identify and apply various wood finishes for interior and exterior, with brush or wipe on, for the following: paint, stain, and clear coat.TE.WT.I.31

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Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
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Connecticut Career and Technical Education

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