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K–12 Standards

Occupational - Preparation 1 (2006): Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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The learner will develop self-determination skills for participating in transition planning and making a successful adjustment to adult life.

  • 1.01

    Explains the terms self-determination and self-advocacy and relates these concepts to personal rights and planning for the future.

  • 1.02

    Develops the self-awareness needed to identify personal traits and attributes affecting success in the following activities of adult life:<ul><li>self-concept</li><li>self-confidence</li><li>strengths and weaknesses</li><li>expression of emotions</li><li>acceptance of praise</li><li>acceptance of criticism</li><li>personal social skills</li><li>accommodations and modifications needed due to disability</li><li>positive characteristics</li><li>listening skills</li><li>problem-solving skills.</li></ul>

  • 1.03

    Identifies the information provided through evaluations and assessments and applies the information to transition and career planning:<ul><li>aptitudes</li><li>temperaments, attitudes</li><li>values</li><li>lifestyles and preferences</li><li>learning styles</li><li>functional academic skills</li><li>health and medical issues.</li></ul>

  • 1.04

    States the major concepts and strategies in career planning:<ul><li>post-secondary outcome goals</li><li>dreams and visions</li><li>active listening</li><li>strategic planning for goal achievement</li><li>interagency teams (e.g. appropriate service providers as team members)</li><li>negotiation</li><li>compromise</li><li>independence and accompanying responsibilities</li><li>decisionmaking and choice-making.</li></ul>

The learner will actively participate in career development activities (e.g. awareness, exploration, and planning) to determine a career goal.

  • 2.01

    Defines terms related to vocational training (e.g. apprenticeships, cooperative education, job shadowing, on-the-job training, internships).

  • 2.02

    Identifies major benefits of employment along with specific advantages and disadvantages of certain careers.

  • 2.03

    Identifies various sources of occupational information and strategies for accessing information.

  • 2.04

    Develops an awareness of things to be considered when making a career pathway choice:<ul><li>occupational interests</li><li>job possibilities in areas of interests</li><li>required training or education</li><li>salary ranges</li><li>working conditions</li><li>job requirements</li><li>employee and environment match.</li></ul>

  • 2.05

    Participates successfully in multiple school-based activities to complete the 300-hour requirement for the Occupational Course of Study by graduation:<ul><li>vocational assessment activities</li><li>school factories</li><li>school-based enterprises</li><li>hands-on vocational training in Career-Technical Education courses</li><li>job fairs</li><li>Vocational Rehabilitation work adjustment training</li><li>Job Clubs.</li></ul>

The learner will develop the job-seeking skills necessary to secure employment in the chosen career pathway.

  • 3.01

    Defines terms in various employment and career related areas:<ul><li>job applications</li><li>job interviews</li><li>orientation and training</li><li>salary and benefits</li><li>career advancement.</li></ul>

  • 3.02

    Identifies and describes job search strategies:<ul><li>job listings</li><li>Employment Security Commission</li><li>employment agencies</li><li>family and friend network</li><li>Vocational Rehabilitation counselor</li><li>Career Guidance Counselor</li><li>Internet</li><li>Yellow pages</li><li>want Ads</li><li>help wanted signs</li><li>teachers</li><li>Direct Application.</li></ul>

  • 3.03

    Understands the process for obtaining and completing job applications:<ul><li>steps for requesting an application</li><li>parts of an application</li><li>required information</li><li>optional information</li><li>timeliness</li><li>neatness, legibility, and accuracy</li><li>submission of an application (traditionally and electronically).</li></ul>

The learner will develop the work behaviors, habits, and skills in the area of personal management needed to obtain, maintain, and advance in chosen career pathway.

  • 4.01

    Develop a work ethic based on understanding the importance of work:<ul><li>work personality</li><li>rewards of working</li><li>contributions to society</li><li>expectations of the world of work.</li></ul>

  • 4.02

    Identifies personal hygiene and grooming skills appropriate for chosen career path and their importance to successful employment:<ul><li>grooming products and their usage</li><li>work wardrobe</li><li>seasonal wear</li><li>hair care</li><li>dental care</li><li>body care</li><li>skin care.</li></ul>

The learner will develop the work behaviors, habits, and skills in the area of job performance needed to obtain, maintain, and advance in chosen career pathway.

  • 5.01

    States the need for abiding by rules, procedures, and regulations in the workplace and identifies rules common to a variety of occupations.

  • 5.02

    Explains basic safety rules applicable to a variety of workplace situations:<ul><li>basic safety guidelines</li><li>use of safety equipment</li><li>notification of safety issues</li><li>warning signs</li><li>use of hand and power tools</li><li>use of equipment</li><li>Lifting.</li></ul>

  • 5.03

    States the purpose and responsibilities of the Environmental Protection Agency.

  • 5.04

    Acquires knowledge of environmental-related issues:<ul><li>poisons and appropriate usage/disposal</li><li>cleaners and appropriate usage/disposal</li><li>combustibles and appropriate usage/disposal</li><li>trash disposal</li><li>hazardous materials and appropriate usage</li><li>recycling</li></ul>

The learner will develop the interpersonal relationship skills needed for success in the workplace.

  • 6.01

    Defines the terms friend, co-worker, supervisor, and customer.

  • 6.02

    Recognizes the importance and desirable characteristics of workplace friends.

  • 6.03

    Describes appropriate social amenities, social routines, conversational topics, and language for a variety of workplace situations:<ul><li>introductions</li><li>greetings</li><li>farewells</li><li>compliments</li><li>apologies</li><li>requests</li><li>breaktime</li><li>same sex conversations</li><li>opposite sex conversations</li><li>questions/comments from coworkers and supervisors</li><li>humorous situations</li><li>requests for permission</li><li>interruptions</li><li>casual conversation</li><li>work-related conversation.</li></ul>

  • 6.04

    Identifies appropriate body language, body space, voice tone, volume, and attitude during social interactions in the workplace:<ul><li>introductions (e.g. shaking hands, voice tone, body posture, eye contact, etc.)</li><li>conversation</li><li>customer interactions</li><li>coworker interactions.</li></ul>

  • 6.05

    Explains methods of demonstrating cooperation, camaraderie, cheerfulness, and empathy in the workplace:<ul><li>attitude</li><li>conversation</li><li>gestures</li><li>tokens of helpfulness</li><li>expressions of concern/sympathy</li><li>recognition of special occasions</li><li>written greetings/condolences</li><li>company sponsored recreation and social events.</li></ul>

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2006
Where can I read the official document?
Occupational Course of Study - Preparation 1

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