Standards in this Framework
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| F1 | Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces. |
| F2 | Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork. |
| F3 | Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing. |
| F4 | Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway. |
| F5 | Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork. |
| F6 | Use technology to collaborate with peers and/or experts to create digital artifacts that can be published online for a target audience. |
| F7 | Formulate new ideas, solve problems, or create products through the design and engineering process by utilizing testing, prototypes, and user feedback. |
| 1 | Create a formal, narrative proposal that communicates a specific concept, creates a process, or develops a product related to information technology. |
| 2 | Conduct independent research related to the selected information technology project. |
| 3 | Write a detailed report on the chosen information technology project, following established conventions for format, grammar, and usage. |
| 4 | Produce an original multimedia presentation based upon career pathway project research and results. |
| 5 | Design and create a project portfolio that documents all components of the information technology pathway project and demonstrates the validity of the process. |