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K–12 Standards

Skilled Mechanical Crafts (2023)

Other Kansas CTE: Construction and Design Pathway sets

The following competency is to be taught within ALL technical level courses offered in your school’s approved pathway0

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    Demonstrate an understanding of industry standards for personal safety including the safe use of tools, equipment, and hazardous materials. 0.1

Benchmark 11

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    Utilize technology resources to investigate training, education and careers available in the skilled mechanical trades fields of construction.1.1

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    Demonstrate proper use of basic hand and power tools used in HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Trades.1.2

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    Identify the various types of drawings/ blueprints/schematics used in HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Trades, including knowledge of terms, components, and symbols.1.3

  • 4

    Describe various types of heating and cooling systems, including the pros, cons and applications of each.1.4

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    Explain the basic principles of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning.1.5

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    Explain the basic principles of a refrigeration system.1.6

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    Identify & describe the major components of a refrigeration system and the roles they take in the refrigeration process.1.7

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    Correctly measure, cut, ream, join, groove and/or thread plastic piping/tubing.1.8

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    Perform soldering and brazing applications.1.9

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    Demonstrate knowledge of how electrical circuits work.1.10

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    Demonstrate the procedure for safely using a clamp-on ammeter and a voltage tester.1.11

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    Compute branch circuit loads and explain installation requirements.1.12

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    Demonstrate the ability to properly ground electrical circuits according to codes.1.13

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    Research the licensure requirements and certification opportunities for the HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Trades.1.14

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    Develop a materials list for the construction of a project.1.15

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    Demonstrate the ability to read a ruler and calculate square feet and cubic feet.1.16

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