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K–12 Standards

Construction Trades 2

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Apply safety principles, practices, philosophy and guidelines to the work environment. STS.HS.11.1

  • a

    Complete applicable safety assessment with 100% accuracy.STS.HS.11.1.a

  • b

    Employ appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in the lab setting.STS.HS.11.1.b

  • c

    Employ eye protection in compliance with Neb. Rev. Statute 79-715.STS.HS.11.1.c

  • d

    Employ the safe application of tools and machines.STS.HS.11.1.d

  • e

    Explain the main hazards that are possible in the lab setting.STS.HS.11.1.e

  • f

    Demonstrate proper handling and storing of materials.STS.HS.11.1.f

  • g

    Demonstrate proper use of a ladder.STS.HS.11.1.g

  • h

    Identify the role of OSHA in establishing and maintaining safe work environments.STS.HS.11.1.h

Identify career opportunities in the construction industry.STS.HS.11.2

  • a

    Describe work behaviors needed to be employable.STS.HS.11.2.a

  • b

    Identify employment trends in various construction sectors (residential, commercial, industrial, energy, green technologies, etc.).STS.HS.11.2.b

  • c

    Identify the responsibilities and characteristics of professionals in the construction industry.STS.HS.11.2.c

  • d

    Identify the training, education, certification and licensing requirements for various careers in the construction industry.STS.HS.11.2.d

Demonstrate use of construction communications.STS.HS.11.3

  • a

    Define construction terminology.STS.HS.11.3.a

  • b

    Identify construction tools and equipment needed for a project.STS.HS.11.3.b

  • c

    Interpret construction plans, drawings and schedules.STS.HS.11.3.c

Summarize building systems and components.STS.HS.11.4

  • a

    Identify and inspect construction materials needed to complete a project (ie. dimensional, engineered, or steel).STS.HS.11.4.a

  • b

    Identify different types of fasteners, adhesives, and finishes needed to complete a project.STS.HS.11.4.b

  • c

    Describe the building systems needed to complete a construction project. STS.HS.11.4.c

  • d

    Describe the building components needed to complete a construction project (i.e. trusses, joists, beams, etc.).STS.HS.11.4.d

  • e

    Identify emerging building trends/technology.STS.HS.11.4.e

Identify building codes and permitting processes.STS.HS.11.5

  • a

    Identify local, state, and national building regulations and codes.STS.HS.11.5.a

  • b

    Describe the requirements needed to obtain a building permit.STS.HS.11.5.b

  • c

    Identify appropriate building inspections.STS.HS.11.5.c

Demonstrate the building process.STS.HS.11.6

  • a

    Identify, receive, and inspect materials. STS.HS.11.6.a

  • b

    Apply math functions and formulas to complete job/workplace tasks.STS.HS.11.6.b

  • c

    Employ tools and equipment to perform material takeoff (MTO) from the drawings and meeting specifications. STS.HS.11.6.c

  • d

    Construct a project using dimensional, engineered, or steel components. STS.HS.11.6.d

Install construction sub-systems (ie. electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.).STS.HS.11.7

  • a

    Identify, receive, and inspect materials.STS.HS.11.7.a

  • b

    Apply math functions and formulas to complete construction job/workplace tasks.STS.HS.11.7.b

  • c

    Install structural, mechanical, and finish sub-systems correctly to meet current local, state, and national codes.STS.HS.11.7.c

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Grade 11 and Grade 12

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