SECTION 130.63. Practicum in Construction Management (Two Credits), Adopted 2015

(a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grade 12. Prerequisite: Construction Management II. Students shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course. A student may repeat this course once for credit provided that the student is experiencing different aspects of the industry and demonstrating proficiency in additional and more advanced knowledge and skills.

(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) Practicum in Construction Management is an occupationally specific course designed to provide classroom technical instruction or on-the-job training experiences. Safety and career opportunities are included in addition to work ethics and job-related study in the classroom.

(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) demonstrate effective verbal, nonverbal, written, and electronic communication skills;

(B) demonstrate effective methods to secure, maintain, and terminate employment;

(C) demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution, negotiation, teamwork, and leadership;

(D) evaluate the relationship of good physical and mental health to job success and achievement;

(E) demonstrate appropriate grooming and appearance for the workplace;

(F) demonstrate appropriate business and personal etiquette in the workplace; and

(G) exhibit productive work habits and attitudes.

(2) The student develops a management plan for a project or an activity. The student is expected to:

(A) identify and describe the steps required to complete a project using project management processes, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing a project;

(B) determine and acquire the resources needed to complete a project; and

(C) develop a project schedule.

(3) The student applies the appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations related to a research and development project. The student is expected to:

(A) identify areas where codes, laws, standards, or regulations may be required;

(B) locate the appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations; and

(C) interpret the appropriate codes, laws, standards, or regulations.

(4) The student describes the intended and unintended effects of construction management solutions. The student is expected to:

(A) use an assessment strategy to determine the risks and benefits of a research project; and

(B) describe how construction management has affected individuals, societies, cultures, economies, and environments.

(5) The student solves problems, thinks critically, and makes decisions related to research, design, and development. The student is expected to:

(A) develop or improve a product by following a problem-solving strategy;

(B) apply critical-thinking strategies to the analysis and evaluation of proposed technological solutions; and

(C) apply decision-making techniques to the selection of technological solutions.

(6) The student describes the costs associated with research and development activities. The student is expected to:

(A) develop a budget for a research and development project; and

(B) determine the most effective way to minimize project costs.

(7) The student applies knowledge and skills in communication, mathematics, and science to construction management activities. The student is expected to:

(A) write technical reports;

(B) deliver technical presentations to groups of individuals;

(C) apply the mathematical concepts used in projects; and

(D) apply the science concepts used in projects.

(8) The student predicts the marketability of a project, product, or service. The student is expected to:

(A) determine the customer's expectations concerning a project, product, or service;

(B) evaluate a project, product, or service to determine if it will meet the customer's expectations; and

(C) assess customer responses.

(9) The student uses advanced tools, materials, processes, and procedures in construction management. The student is expected to:

(A) determine and use the appropriate technology needed to solve a problem or complete a task;

(B) evaluate the use of technology in a given situation; and

(C) describe the factors that influence the use of technology in a variety of situations.

(10) The student designs a project using appropriate design processes and techniques. The student is expected to:

(A) design an object or a service using an accepted design process;

(B) develop drawings, illustrations, or models; and

(C) establish design criteria and constraints.

(11) The student predicts the impacts of emerging applications of construction technology. The student is expected to:

(A) describe the emerging technologies in a field; and

(B) identify the factors that may influence the adoption of emerging technologies.

(12) The student improves the quality of a product or service using different quality-control techniques. The student is expected to:

(A) define quality;

(B) assess the quality of a specific product or service; and

(C) determine how the quality of a product or service can be improved.

(13) The student recommends new ways to build products using different tools, equipment, machines, materials, and technical processes. The student is expected to:

(A) build products in a more efficient manner using a variety of tools, equipment, machines, materials, and processes; and

(B) demonstrate advanced construction-management skills.

(14) The student proposes safety devices required to complete different tasks. The student is expected to:

(A) recommend improvements to safety standards; and

(B) specify safety devices that allow for the safe completion of a task.

(15) The student performs advanced equipment maintenance. The student is expected to:

(A) maintain tools and materials correctly;

(B) locate and perform manufacturers' maintenance procedures on selected tools, equipment, and machines; and

(C) describe the results of negligent or improper maintenance.

(16) The student suggests how the cost of a project, product, or service can be reduced. The student is expected to:

(A) identify the factors that influence the cost of a project, product, or service; and

(B) select materials or processes that will reduce the cost of producing the product or delivering the service.

(17) The student applies knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies as they relate to construction management. The student is expected to:

(A) develop a school-based learning activity that provides an in-depth study of at least one aspect of construction management;

(B) establish at least one industry-related mentor for the school-based learning activity;

(C) present the product in at least two formats to a panel of students, teachers, and practitioners in construction management; and

(D) deliver a final product that demonstrates the use of a variety of resources, technologies, and communication skills.

(18) The student determines employment opportunities and preparation requirements for careers in the construction-management industries. The student is expected to:

(A) determine preparation requirements for various levels of employment in a variety of careers in construction management;

(B) analyze the future employment outlook of construction management;

(C) describe entrepreneurial opportunities in construction management;

(D) determine how interests, abilities, personal priorities, and family responsibilities affect career choice;

(E) compare rewards and demands for various levels of employment in a variety of careers; and

(F) determine continuing education opportunities that enhance career advancement.

(19) The student demonstrates ethical and legal practices for careers in construction management. The student is expected to:

(A) summarize the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees;

(B) exhibit ethical practices as defined in construction management; and

(C) analyze legal aspects of construction management.

(20) The student selects the appropriate technological resources to conduct research, design, and development activities. The student is expected to:

(A) apply technology to individual or community problems;

(B) describe the factors that affect the purchase and use of items;

(C) differentiate among research, design, and development; and

(D) distinguish among adaptation, imitation, innovation, and invention.

(21) The student designs or improves a product using appropriate design processes and techniques. The student is expected to:

(A) develop or improve a product or service that meets a specified need;

(B) identify how quality, reliability, and safety can be designed into a product;

(C) describe the functions and methodologies used in basic and applied research; and

(D) develop a project portfolio that documents a research and development project.

Source Note: The provisions of this §130.63 adopted to be effective August 28, 2017, 40 TexReg 9123