(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-12. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
  (1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
  (2) The Architecture and Construction Career Cluster focuses on designing, planning, managing, building, and maintaining the built environment.
  (3) Principles of Architecture provides an overview to the various fields of architecture, interior design, and construction management. Achieving proficiency in decision making and problem solving is an essential skill for career planning and lifelong learning. Students use self-knowledge, education, and career information to set and achieve realistic career and educational goals. Job-specific training can be provided through training modules that identify career goals in trade and industry areas. Classroom studies include topics such as safety, work ethics, communication, information technology applications, systems, health, environment, leadership, teamwork, ethical and legal responsibility, employability, and career development and include skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, and reading technical drawings.
  (4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
  (5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
  (1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected to:
    (A) identify employment opportunities, including entrepreneurship and preparation requirements, for careers in the architecture and construction cluster;
    (B) demonstrate an understanding of group participation and leadership related to citizenship and career preparation;
    (C) identify employers' expectations and appropriate work habits;
    (D) apply the competencies related to resources, information, systems, and technology in appropriate settings and situations; and
    (E) demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and skills related to health and safety in the workplace, as specified by appropriate governmental regulations.
  (2) The student performs mathematical operations to complete tasks such as measuring and estimating materials and supplies. The student is expected to:
    (A) determine areas and volumes of various structures and estimate materials and supplies using appropriate geometric formulas and calculations;
    (B) determine percentages and decimals and use percentages and decimals to perform measurement tasks using appropriate formulas and calculations;
    (C) determine ratios, fractions, and proportions using appropriate formulas and calculations;
    (D) perform measurement tasks using ratios, fractions, and proportions; and
    (E) estimate materials and supplies using dimensions, spaces, and structures calculations.
  (3) The student uses physics skills to work with materials and load applications. The student is expected to:
    (A) apply basic concepts of static and loads to planning; and
    (B) identify the physical properties present when using common construction materials in order to use the materials safely, effectively, and efficiently.
  (4) The student manages chemical materials safely. The student is expected to:
    (A) recognize the issues present when mixing compatible and incompatible substances to maintain workplace and jobsite safety;
    (B) differentiate between incompatible and compatible substances;
    (C) describe the chemical process that occurs when using common construction materials to maintain workplace and jobsite safety; and
    (D) apply chemical processes in relation to environmental conditions.
  (5) The student reads, comprehends, and communicates effectively in the workplace, using proper grammar and workplace terminology when using printed, written, and electronic media. The student is expected to:
    (A) use technological applications to transmit reports;
    (B) develop written communications such as estimates, work orders, and memos;
    (C) read and follow technical instructions and manuals;
    (D) compose an accurate and organized diary or log of work; and
    (E) write reports and documents such as estimates, permits, memos, and technical reports.
  (6) The student listens attentively and speaks clearly to convey information correctly. The student is expected to:
    (A) confirm understanding of verbal and visual instructions; and
    (B) ask relevant questions concerning details of instructions.
  (7) The student listens to and speaks clearly with a variety of individuals to enhance communications skills. The student is expected to:
    (A) provide verbal instructions; and
    (B) listen attentively to spoken messages to respond to information.
  (8) The student exhibits public relations skills to address a variety of situations such as increasing internal and external customer and client satisfaction. The student is expected to:
    (A) communicate effectively to develop positive customer and client relationships;
    (B) develop and maintain customer relations;
    (C) define customer and client satisfaction; and
    (D) evaluate customer and client satisfaction.
  (9) The student identifies the relationship between available resources and requirements of a project to accomplish realistic planning. The student is expected to:
    (A) initiate a project, including identifying resources and materials and time-management, labor-management, job-management, and job-site obligations in order to effectively plan;
    (B) plan a project, including estimating correct amounts of required resources and materials and identifying risks;
    (C) evaluate the feasibility of alternative suggestions;
    (D) execute, monitor, and control a project using available resources and materials effectively; and
    (E) close a project, including identifying lessons learned and evaluating waste of resources and materials.
  (10) The student evaluates and adjusts plans and schedules to respond to unexpected events and conditions. The student is expected to:
    (A) incorporate potential job disruptions into planning timelines;
    (B) identify potential events and conditions that disrupt the completion of a job;
    (C) solve situational problems involved with unexpected events and conditions;
    (D) adjust plans and schedules to meet project needs;
    (E) modify existing plans and schedules to reflect an unexpected change;
    (F) identify and assess critical situations as they arise to resolve issues with the best solution; and
    (G) present a project update to track changes necessitated by unexpected events and conditions.
  (11) The student synthesizes and reports conditions to keep the organization appraised of progress and potential problems. The student is expected to:
    (A) provide a project update for stakeholders; and
    (B) present a verbal or written status report on a project.
  (12) The student uses technological applications specific to architecture and construction to access, manage, integrate, and create information. The student is expected to:
    (A) manage personal and professional schedules and contact information;
    (B) manage daily, weekly, and monthly schedules using an application; and
    (C) create memos and notes.
  (13) The student uses electronic devices to communicate. The student is expected to:
    (A) access an electronic system using login and password functions;
    (B) access electronic messages received;
    (C) create electronic messages in accordance with established business standards such as grammar, word usage, spelling, sentence structure, clarity, and etiquette;
    (D) practice appropriate electronic message etiquette;
    (E) send electronic messages;
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