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K–12 Standards

Advanced Manufacturing & Fabrication - Plastics

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Apply safety principles, practices, philosophy, and guidelines to the work environment. STS.HS.3.1

  • a

    Complete applicable safety assessment with 100% accuracy.STS.HS.3.1.a

  • b

    Employ appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the lab setting.STS.HS.3.1.b

  • c

    Employ eye protection in compliance with Neb. Rev. Statute 79–715. STS.HS.3.1.c

  • d

    Employ the safe application of tools and machines.STS.HS.3.1.d

  • e

    Explain the main hazards that are possible in the lab setting.STS.HS.3.1.e

  • f

    Demonstrate proper handling and storing of materials and chemicals.STS.HS.3.1.f

Execute accurate measurements using precision plastic measurement tools.STS.HS.3.2

  • a

    Identify types of precision measurement tools.STS.HS.3.2.a

  • b

    Categorize precision measurement tools by use.STS.HS.3.2.b

  • c

    Differentiate between measurement tools and layout tools. STS.HS.3.2.c

  • d

    Demonstrate the accurate use of measurement and layout tools to 1/64" precision or 0.5mm precision.STS.HS.3.2.d

Solve math functions and formulas to complete plastics job or workplace tasks.STS.HS.3.3

  • a

    Identify whole numbers, decimals, fractions, and complex numbers.STS.HS.3.3.a

  • b

    Apply intermediate arithmetic operations.STS.HS.3.3.b

  • c

    Apply basic geometric operations.STS.HS.3.3.c

  • d

    Solve decimal or fraction conversions. STS.HS.3.3.d

  • e

    Solve metric or United States Customary System (USCS) conversions.STS.HS.3.3.e

Identify career opportunities in the plastics manufacturing industry.STS.HS.3.4

  • a

    Describe work behaviors needed to be employable.STS.HS.3.4.a

  • b

    Employ appropriate work behavior that meets or exceeds plastics industry standards.STS.HS.3.4.b

  • c

    Explain the required education, certification, or licensure needed for a plastics manufacturing career.STS.HS.3.4.c

  • d

    Analyze the value that may be added to the community by manufacturing professionals.STS.HS.3.4.d

  • e

    Explain the industry standard compensation for a plastics manufacturing professional.STS.HS.3.4.e

Apply manufacturing communications.STS.HS.3.5

  • a

    Define plastic manufacturing terminology.STS.HS.3.5.a

  • b

    Generate a plastic project proposal.STS.HS.3.5.b

  • c

    Estimate manufacturing timelines based on criteria.STS.HS.3.5.c

  • d

    Utilize business and interpersonal communication appropriate to the work environment.STS.HS.3.5.d

Describe the materials, tools, machines, and processes required to manufacture a plastic product.STS.HS.3.6

  • a

    Identify the various types of plastics and their characteristics.STS.HS.3.6.a

  • b

    Differentiate additive and subtractive manufacturing.STS.HS.3.6.b

  • c

    Identify fasteners by their industry standard applications.STS.HS.3.6.c

  • d

    Differentiate between various types of mechanical and chemical fasteners.STS.HS.3.6.d

  • e

    Estimate amount of materials and supplies needed for a product.STS.HS.3.6.e

  • f

    Determine feed rate and speed settings for a material and process.STS.HS.3.6.f

  • g

    Explain the operation and application of common plastic industry finishes.STS.HS.3.6.g

  • h

    Assess potential environmental and health impacts of using specific materials or processes.STS.HS.3.6.h

  • i

    Determine the correct tools, machines, and processes needed to produce a specific plastic product.STS.HS.3.6.i

Manufacture a custom-level product that uses plastic as its primary material.STS.HS.3.7

  • a

    Interpret plans, drawings, and specifications to process materials.STS.HS.3.7.a

  • b

    Coordinate the standard operation and application of tools and machines along the manufacturing process.STS.HS.3.7.b

  • c

    Plan and apply the type of materials, processes, and finishes required to manufacture a specific product.STS.HS.3.7.c

  • d

    Critique a finished product.STS.HS.3.7.d

  • e

    Appraise the manufacturing process for streamlining opportunities. STS.HS.3.7.e

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