Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 7/1/2016 Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing CLUSTER/ PATHWAY/ PROGRAM CERTIFICATION / ASSESSMENT TITLE TYPE ISSUING ORGANIZATION WEBSITE Please report broken weblinks ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS / PREREQUISITES ADMINIST RA-TION ELIGIBILIT Y (Written, Oral, Practical, etc.) PASSING SCORE COST COMMENTS Manufacturing Certified Production Technician - Safety Credential Certificates Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) http://www.msscusa. org/certification/prod uction-certification- cpt/ Industry-recognized credential that verifies student mastery of the knowledge and skills in safety for all Manufacturing careers. Online Pass/Fail $60 registration for course & $40 per exam One of four certificate exams to receive the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification Manufacturing Certified Production Technician - Quality Practices & Measurement Credential Certificates Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) http://www.msscusa. org/certification/prod uction-certification- cpt/ Industry-recognized certification that verifies student mastery of the knowledge and skills in safety for all Manufacturing careers. Online Pass/Fail $60 registration for course & $40 per exam One of four certificate exams to receive the Certified Production Technician (CPT) certification ● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY Page 1 of 21
Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 02.01.01 Communicate safety,
training, and job-specific needs using effective
speaking and presentation skills.Y Y
e.g., Ensure that safety issues are understood and safety
practices are being used.
MEASURE 02.01.02 Communicate material
specifications. O Ye.g., Communicate delivery schedules clearly.
MEASURE 02.01.03 Communicate delivery
schedules in a timely & accurate manner. O Y
INDICATOR 02.02 Use correct
grammar, punctuation and
terminology to write and edit
documents.
MEASURE 02.02.01 Compose multi-paragraph
documents clearly, succinctly, and accurately.O O
MEASURE 02.03.01 Interpret verbal behaviors
when communicating with clients and/or team
members. Y Y
MEASURE 02.03.02 Interpret nonverbal
behaviors when communicating with clients
and/or team members.Y Y
MEASURE 02.04.01 Interpret a given verbal
message/information. Y Y
MEASURE 02.04.02 Respond with restatement
and clarification techniques to clarify
information.Y Y
TOPIC 2: COMMUNICATIONS - Communicate clearly and effectively with reason including technical terminology and information.
INDICATOR 02.01 Communicate with
co-workers and/or external
customers to ensure production
meets business requirements.
INDICATOR 02.03 Interpret verbal
and nonverbal cues/behaviors to
enhance communication with co-
workers and clients/participants.
INDICATOR 02.04 Apply active
listening skills to obtain and clarify
information.
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Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2016
Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 02.05.01 Create tables, charts, and
figures to support written and oral
communications.O O
MEASURE 02.05.02 Interpret tables, charts, and
figures used to support written and oral
communication.Y Y
MEASURE 02.06.01 Apply factors and strategies
for communicating with diverse individuals. Y Y
MEASURE 02.06.02 Demonstrate ability to
communicate and resolve conflicts within a
global workforce.Y Y
INDICATOR 02.07 Exhibit public
relations skills to increase internal
and external customer/client
satisfaction.
MEASURE 02.07.01 Communicate effectively
when developing positive customer/client
relationships. Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Workers will interact
with customers when they show up in the building/final
inspections, answer questions.
MEASURE 03.01.01 Gather and use structured
problem-solving methods when developing
proposals and solutions.Y Y
e.g. 5-step process in problem solving
MEASURE 03.01.02 Generate creative and
innovative ideas to solve problems by
brainstorming possible solutions.O Y
TOPIC 3: PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CRITICAL THINKING - Utilize critical thinking skills to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Employ valid,
reliable research strategies. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
INDICATOR 02.05 Develop and
interpret tables, charts, and figures to
support written and oral
communications.
INDICATOR 02.06 Listen to and
speak with diverse individuals to
enhance communication skills.
INDICATOR 03.01 Employ critical
thinking skills, creativity, and
innovation to solve problems and
make decisions.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 03.01.03 Critically analyze
information to determine value to the problem-
solving task.Y O
MEASURE 03.01.04 Recognize the concerns of
other individuals and make informed decisions. Y O
MEASURE 03.01.05 Identify and evaluate
alternatives using a variety of problem-solving
and critical thinking skills.O Y
MEASURE 03.02.01 Determine best
options/outcomes for conflict resolution using
critical thinking skills.O O
MEASURE 03.02.02 Acknowledge feelings,
needs, and concerns of others. Y Y
MEASURE 03.02.03 Implement stress
management techniques. O O
MEASURE 03.02.04 Resolve conflicts with/for
customers using conflict resolution skills. O O
MEASURE 03.02.05 Implement conflict
resolution skills to address staff issues/problems.
O O
Comment from Business/Industry: Extremely important! In
the workforce, it is even more important due to the diverse
workforce!! i.e., religion, race. Supervisors must model
appropriate behavior should problems arise. The issue
should be addressed immediately.
INDICATOR 03.01 Employ critical
thinking skills, creativity, and
innovation to solve problems and
make decisions.
INDICATOR 03.02 Employ critical
thinking and interpersonal skills to
resolve conflicts with staff and/or
customers.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 03.03.01 Write realistic performance
goals, objectives and action plans. O O
MEASURE 03.03.02 Interpret performance goals
and adjust as necessary. O Y
MEASURE 03.03.03 Recognize goal achievement
using appropriate rewards in the workplace. O OComment from Business/Industry: Example would be
"managerial goals".
MEASURE 03.03.04 Communicate goal
achievement with managers and co-workers. O Ye.g. communicate yearly performance evaluation/ review
MEASURE 03.04.01 Gather technical
information and data using a variety of
resources.Y Y
MEASURE 03.04.02 Analyze information and
data for value to the research objectives. Y Y
MEASURE 03.04.03 Evaluate information and
data to determine value to research objectives. Y Y
MEASURE 03.04.04 Align the information
gathered to the needs of the audience. O Y
INDICATOR 03.03 Identify, write and
monitor workplace performance
goals to guide progress in assigned
areas of responsibility and
accountability.
INDICATOR 03.04 Conduct technical
research to gather information
necessary for decision-making.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 04.01.01 Manage personal schedules
and contact information. Y YComment from Business/Industry: Show up to work; very
important!
MEASURE 04.01.02 Create memos and notes.Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Example would be
"communicating between shifts".
INDICATOR 04.02 Employ
technology tools to expedite
workflow.
MEASURE 04.02.01 Use technology tools to
manage and perform work responsibilities. Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.01 Use email to share files and
documents. Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.02 Identify the functions,
purpose, and etiquette of electronic
communication systems. Y Y
MEASURE 04.03.03 Use electronic
communications to communicate within and
across organizations.Y Y
MEASURE 04.04.01 Access and navigate
Internet (e.g., use a web browser). Y Y
MEASURE 04.04.02 Search for and evaluate
information and resources. Y Y
MEASURE 04.04.03 Evaluate Internet resources
for reliability and validity. Y Y
MEASURE 04.05.01 Prepare simple documents
and other business communications. Y Y
INDICATOR 04.01 Use computer
applications to manage work tasks.
INDICATOR 04.03 Operate electronic
communication applications to
communicate within a workplace.
TOPIC 4: TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use technology to enhance productivity.
INDICATOR 04.04 Operate individual
and shared applications to perform
workplace tasks.
INDICATOR 04.05 Operate writing
and publishing applications to
prepare business communications.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 04.05.02 Prepare reports and other
business communications by integrating
graphics and other non-text elements.Y O
Comment from Business/Industry: More important in non-
destructive testing.
MEASURE 04.05.03 Prepare multi-media
publications. Y O
MEASURE 05.01.01 Identify the role and major
functions of manufacturing businesses. O Oe.g., Explain the importance of manufacturing to society;
teach value of "Made in USA"
MEASURE 05.01.02 Describe how
manufacturing businesses manage performance. O Oe.g., Explain how service and internal operations
performance is determined.
MEASURE 05.01.03 Describe how outside
changes impact the manufacturing business. O Oe.g., Explain the impact of economic changes.
MEASURE 05.01.04 Explain the role of risk
management in reducing risks and improving
performance in manufacturing businesses. N O
e.g., Explain the objectives of risk management programs.
MEASURE 05.01.05 Identify the roles and
functions of government in regulating and
supporting manufacturing businesses. Y Y
e.g., OSHA, risk management
TOPIC 5: ORGANIZATIONAL AND GLOBAL SYSTEMS - Understand the environmental, social, and economics impacts of decisions within an organization.
Understand global context of industries and careers.
INDICATOR 04.05 Operate writing
and publishing applications to
prepare business communications.
INDICATOR 05.01 Summarize and
explain how manufacturing
businesses operate to demonstrate
an understanding of key functions
within organizations in the industry.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 05.02.01 Describe how
manufacturing businesses manage customer
relationships.O O
e.g., Identify needs and requirements of internal and
external customers.
MEASURE 05.02.02 Explain how planning is
used to improve overall business performance. O Y
e.g., Identify and describe the most critical performance
problems that manufacturing businesses typically face.
INDICATOR 06.01 Maintain safe and
healthful working conditions and
environment to ensure employee
safety.
MEASURE 06.01.01 Assess workplace conditions
according to specified safety and health
requirements. Y Y
Comment from Business/Industry: Basic safety skills are
important; business will also review skills.
e.g., Identify the types of risk of injury/illness at work (i.e.,
MSDS).
INDICATOR 06.02 Understand
employee rights and responsibilities
and employer obligations concerning
occupational safety and health.
MEASURE 06.02.01 Demonstrate knowledge of
rules and laws designed to promote safety and
health and their rationale. O Y
e.g., Explain the role of government agencies in providing a
safe workplace.
INDICATOR 06.03 Assess types and
sources of workplace hazards in
order to maintain safe working
conditions in a manufacturing
business environment.
MEASURE 06.03.01 Demonstrate methods to
correct common hazards following appropriate
safety procedures. Y Y
e.g., MSDS, work procedures, exposure control plans,
training materials, labels, and signage.
INDICATOR 06.04 Control workplace
hazards in order to maintain safe
working conditions in a
manufacturing business environment.
MEASURE 06.04.01 Demonstrate safe
workplace practices that promote personal and
group health. Y Y
e.g., Identify procedures necessary for maintaining a safe
work area.
TOPIC 6: SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT - Understand the importance of safety, health, and environmental management systems and their importance
to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
INDICATOR 05.02 Analyze and
summarize how manufacturing
businesses improve performance to
demonstrate an understanding of
various methods for enhancing
production.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
INDICATOR 06.05 Summarize safety,
health, and environmental
management systems to build an
understanding of compliance with
governmental policies and
procedures for manufacturing
businesses.
MEASURE 06.05.01 Demonstrate workplace
activities that comply with safety, health, and
environmental policies and procedures.
Y Y
e.g., Awareness of OSHA regulatory but no further training
necessary.
MEASURE 06.06.01 Identify and report
conditions presenting a threat to health, safety,
and the environment.Y Y
MEASURE 06.06.02 Take corrective actions
following company procedures promptly. Y Yi.e., safety chain is not up; items on stairway.
MEASURE 07.01.01 Understand the various
roles of leaders within an organization. Y Y
e.g. contribute ideas; share in building an organization; act
as role models to employees by adhering to company
policies, procedures, and standards; promote the
organization's vision; and mentor others.
MEASURE 07.01.02 Employ organizational and
team development skills to foster positive
working relationships and accomplish
organizational goals.
O Y
e.g. work with others to develop and gain commitment to
team goals; initiating or replying to
work/customers/coworkers, etc.; model leadership and
teamwork qualities to aid in employee morale.
MEASURE 07.01.03 Use teamwork skills to
achieve collective goals and use team members'
talents effectively.Y Y
e.g. Promote the full involvement and use of team members'
individual talents and skills; demonstrate teamwork skills to
achieve particular tasks.
SUBTOPIC: EMPLOYEE SAFETY
TOPIC 7: LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership in collaborating with others to accomplish productive organizational goals and objectives with an
awareness of cultural/global competence.
INDICATOR 06.06 Employ safety
protocols to maintain a safe and
productive production workplace.
INDICATOR 07.01 Use leadership
skills and ongoing training to
accomplish organizational goals and
objectives.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 07.01.04 Idenitfy qualities of
effective leaders in relation to self, team,
community, diversity, environment, and global
competence when leading others.
Y Y
e.g. Trust, positive attitude, integrity, and willingness to
accept key responsibilities in a work situation.
MEASURE 07.01.05 Identify traits of effective
teams in relation to self, team, community,
diversity, environment, and global competence
when working with others.
Y O
e.g. Trust, positive attitude, integrity, and willingness to
work as a productive member in a team; understand the role
of boss & coworkers; refrain from criticizing the boss or
organization.
MEASURE 07.01.06 Participate in civic and
community leadership and teamwork
opportunities to enhance skills.O O
Strongly support activities in high school and college such as
student organization activities (i.e. SkillsUSA, First Robotics)
and service learning.
INDICATOR 07.02 Conduct and
participate in meetings to accomplish
work tasks.
MEASURE 07.02.01 Conduct and participate in
meetings to accomplish work tasks. Y Y
MEASURE 08.01.01 Explain personal and long-
term workplace consequences of ethical or legal
behaviors. Y Y
MEASURE 08.01.02 Determine and explain the
most appropriate responses to workplace
situations based on legal and ethical
considerations.
Y Y
e.g. confidentiality on the job, noncompliant agreements,
"just" culture for all coworkers, customers/clients.
INDICATOR 07.01 Use leadership
skills and ongoing training to
accomplish organizational goals and
objectives.
TOPIC 8: ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Know, understand, and model the importance of ethics, integrity, and legal responsibilities.
INDICATOR 08.01 Know, understand,
and model the importance of ethics,
integrity, and legal responsibilities.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 08.01.03 Demonstrate standards of
legal and ethical behavior related to technology
and digital citizenship. Y Y
e.g. data integrity.
MEASURE 08.02.01 Locate information on
organizational policies, handbooks, and
manuals. Y Y
MEASURE 08.02.02 Discuss how organizational
policies and procedures influence a specific work
situation.Y O
MEASURE 09.01.01 Understand how personal
conduct affects job success.Y Y
e.g. Knowing yourself, employement etiquette, supporting
e.g. Self-discipline, self-worth, positive attitude, integrity,
flexibilty, cultural competence, willingness to learn new
knowledge and skills, good nutrition an d health habits
including being drug free.
MEASURE 09.01.03 Manage work roles and
responsbilities to balance them with other life
roles and responsibilities.O Y
INDICATOR 09.01 Understand how
personal health, personal conduct,
and financial well-being affects job
success.
TOPIC 9: CAREER DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY, AND CITIZENSHIP - Attend to personal health and financial well-being. Know and understand the
importance of employability skills. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal and employability goals. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen
and employee.
INDICATOR 08.01 Know, understand,
and model the importance of ethics,
integrity, and legal responsibilities.
INDICATOR 08.02 Interpret and
explain written organizational
policies and procedures to help
employees perform their jobs
according to employer rules and
expectations.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 09.02.01 Develop education and
career goals and objectives as part of a plan for
future career direction.Y Y
e.g. Personal Learning Plan, Program of Study
MEASURE 09.02.02 Develop strategies to reach
career objectives. Y Y
MEASURE 09.03.01 Use multiple resources to
locate job opportunities. Y Y
MEASURE 09.03.02 Gather necessary work
history information as required by the job
posting.Y Y
e.g. resume, cover letter, portfolio and application
MEASURE 09.03.03 Research industry and
specific company to prepare for job opening. Y Y
MEASURE 09.03.04 Prepare for interview for
employment. Y Y
MEASURE 09.04.01 Determine appropriate
educational and work history highlights to
include in a career portfolio/ resume/
document.Y O
MEASURE 09.04.02 Create a record of career,
work experiences, licenses, certifications and
products. Y O
MEASURE 09.04.03 Organize electronic or
physical portfolio/ resume/ document.. Y Oe.g. work experience, licensure, certification, and product
for use in demonstrating knowledge, skills, and experiences.
INDICATOR 09.02 Develop a
personal education and career plan
to meet career goals and objectives.
INDICATOR 09.03 Demonstrate skills
related to seeking and applying for
employment to find and obtain a
desired job.
INDICATOR 09.04 Maintain a career
portfolio, industry certification,
and/or licensure to document
knowledge, skills and experience in a
career field.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 09.05.01 Match personal interest and
aptitudes to selected careers. Y Y
MEASURE 09.05.02 Identify and explore career
opportunities in career pathway(s). Y Y
MEASURE 09.05.03 Identify and exhibit traits
for retaining employment. Y Y
INDICATOR 09.05.04 Identify opportunities for
career advancement. Y Y
INDICATOR 09.05.05 Pursue education and
training opportunities to acquire skills necessary
for career advancement.Y Y
INDICATOR 09.05.06 Examine the organization
and structure of various segments of the
industry to prepare for career advancement.O Y
INDICATOR 09.05.07 Research local and
regional labor (workforce) market and job
growth information to project potential for
advancement.
O Y
INDICATOR 09.05.08 Continue professional
development to keep current on relevant trends
and information within the industry.O O
INDICATOR 09.05.09 Examine licensing,
certification and credentialing requirements at
the national, state and local levels to maintain
compliance with industry requirements.O O
INDICATOR 09.05 Demonstrate skills
in evaluating and comparing
employment opportunities in order
to accept employment positions that
match career goals.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 10.01.01 Demonstrate the planning
and layout processes (e.g., designing, print
reading, measuring) used in manufacturing.Y Y
Understand Metric/English/processes/global standard
schematics.
e.g., Read prints and use the information to play, lay out,
and produce parts or products.MEASURE 10.01.02 Summarize how materials
can be processed using tools and machines. Y Ye.g., Use tools and the processes of cutting, shaping,
combining, forming, etc. of materials to manufacture a part
or product.MEASURE 10.01.03 Describe various types of
assembling processes (e.g., mechanical
fastening, mechanical force, joining, fusion
bonding, adhesive bonding) used in
manufacturing.
Y Y
e.g., Apply appropriate fastening or joining procedure to the
design and production of a manufactured part or product.
MEASURE 10.01.04 Explain finishing processes
(e.g., types of finishing materials, surface
preparation, methods of application) used in
manufacturing.
O Y
e.g., Select a finishing process for a product appropriate to
the job it must perform environment in which it functions,
and its aesthetic appeal.
MEASURE 10.01.05 Explain the processes of
inspection and quality control used in
manufacturing.Y Y
e.g., Perform continuous on line inspections to ensure that
parts or products meet design specifications.
MEASURE 10.02.01 Communicate quality
problems following the appropriate reporting
process.O Y
e.g., Review quality problems with production operators.
MEASURE 10.02.02 Suggest or perform
corrective actions to correct quality problems. O Ye.g., Make minor quality issues/adjustments immediately.
SUBTOPIC INDICATOR 10: QUALITY PROCEDURES
INDICATOR 10.02 Recognize and
correct production processes to
assure that products meet
production quality standards.
INDICATOR 10.01 Describe and
employ technical skills and
knowledge required for careers in
manufacturing in order to perform
basic workplace activities common to
manufacturing.
TOPIC 10: TECHNICAL SKILLS - Apply technical knowledge and skills required to pursue careers in Manufacturing and specifically in the Manufacturing
Production Process Development career pathway.
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Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURECOMMENTS
COMMON CORE
COMPETENCIES- Consensus among
work group -
MEASURE 10.02.03 Determine appropriate
action for sub-standard product. Y Ye.g., Execute quality control procedures to catch sub-
standard products promptly within the defined quality
systems.MEASURE 10.02.04 Identify trends using
records of process outcomes. N Ye.g., Maintain records on quality process to appropriate
standards.
MEASURE 10.02.05 Recognize needed
adjustments using records of process outcomes. N Y
MEASURE 10.02.06 Identify performance and
training issues. O O
MEASURE 10.03.01 Perform preventative
maintenance and routine repair by contacting
appropriate people.O Y
e.g., Verify that preventive maintenance schedule is in place
and updated as appropriate.
MEASURE 10.03.02 Monitor equipment
indicators to ensure it is operating correctly. Y Ye.g., Compare equipment performance to optimal
equipment operations on a regular schedule.
MEASURE 10.03.03 Complete daily
housekeeping activities. Y Ye.g., Organize workstations to maximize efficiency.
MEASURE 10.04.01 Verify that needed
resources are available for the production
process.Y Y
e.g., Use work orders when handling raw materials, while
setting up of tools and equipment.
MEASURE 10.04.02 Set up equipment for the
production process. Y Ye.g., Make proper repairs and adjustments to equipment
prior to putting into service.
MEASURE 10.04.03 Monitor fabrication of the
product using process control data. O Ye.g., Use process control data to indicate that the
manufacturing process complies with standards.
MEASURE 10.04.04 Inspect the product to
verify that it meets specifications. Y Y
INDICATOR 10.04 Produce a product
that satisfies a customer's desires to
demonstrate the relationship
between production processes and
meeting customer needs.
SUBTOPIC: CUSTOMER NEEDS
SUBTOPIC: MAINTENANCE
INDICATOR 10.02 Recognize and
correct production processes to
assure that products meet
production quality standards.
INDICATOR 10.03 Maintain
equipment, tools and workstations to
provide a safe working environment
and meet company regulations.
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Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/1/2016
Pathway: Manufacturing Production Process Development Cluster: Manufacturing
Secondary
Post
secondary
KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional
TOPIC 1: ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve additional academic knowledge and skills required to pursue the full range of career and education
opportunities within Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing Production Process Development career pathway.
make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. Employ valid, reliable
research strategies. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.9% 13% 13%
4 TOPIC 4: TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS - Use technology to enhance productivity.
7% 6% 5%
5 TOPIC 5: ORGANIZATIONAL AND GLOBAL SYSTEMS – Understand the
environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions within an organization.
Understand global context of industries and careers. 5% 5% 6%
6 TOPIC 6: SAFETY, HEALTH, AND ENVIRONMENT – Understand the importance of
health, safety, and environmental management systems and their importance to
organizational performance and regulatory compliance. 6% 6% 7%
7 TOPIC 7: LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK - Use leadership in collaborating with
others to accomplish productive organizational goals and objectives with an
awareness of cultural/global competence.6% 5% 6%
8 TOPIC 8: ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Know, understand, and model the
importance of ethics, integrity, and legal responsibilities. 8% 6% 5%
9 TOPIC 9: CAREER DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY, AND CITIZENSHIP –Attend to
personal health and financial well-being. Know and understand the importance of
employability skills. Plan education and career paths aligned to personal goals and
employability goals. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 9% 7% 4%
10 TOPIC 10: TECHNICAL LITERACY – Apply technical knowledge and skills required to
pursue careers in the Manufacturing career cluster and/or Manufacturing
Production Process Development career pathway.37% 39% 37%
100% 100% 100%
An "assessment blueprint" is a document that indicates the knowledge and skills that will be
covered in an assessment instrument and the percentage of the assessment that will be devoted
to each area of knowledge and skills. The Minnesota assessment blueprints will be used to
review the appropriateness of existing assessments by determining how closely those
assessments match up to what the Manufacturing Production Process Development teams have
determined should be assessed. The assessment blueprints can also be used to guide the
development of new assessments where suitable third-party assessments do not exist.
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Minnesota Program of Study
Manufacturing: Manufacturing Production Process Development Career PathwayCareer Pathway Plan of Study for ►Learners ►Parents ►Counselors ►Teachers/Faculty--Effective Graduates 2015 & Beyond
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English/
Language ArtsMath Science
Social Studies/
Sciences
Other Required Courses
Other Electives
Recommended Electives
Learner Activities
*Career and Technical Courses
and/or Degree Major Courses for
Manufacturing Production Process
Development Pathway
SAMPLE
Occupations Relating
to This Pathway
9
English/
Language Arts I
Algebra I or
Geometry
Earth or Life or
Physical Science
Government &
Citizenship/
Geography
• PLTW Introduction to Engineering
Design (IED)
• Metals/Fabrication
10
English/
Language Arts II
Geometry or
Algebra II
Biology U.S. History • PLTW Principles of Engineering (POE)
Math Elective Science Elective Economics • Internship in Manufacturing
Technology
Articulation/Dual Credit Transcripted-Postsecondary courses may be taken/moved to the secondary level for articulation/dual credit purposes.
Year
13
• Manufacturing Production Process
Development Core Classes
Year
14
• Advanced Manufacturing Production
Process Development
Classes
Year
15
• Continue Courses in the Area of
Specialization
Year
16
• Complete Manufacturing
Production Process Development
Major (4-year degree program)
Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners
PO
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CO
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This Career Pathway Plan of Study (based on the Manufacturing Production Process Development Pathway of the Manufacturing Career Cluster) can serve as a guide, along with other career
planning materials, as learners continue on a career path. Courses listed within this plan are only recommended coursework and should be individualized to meet each learner’s educational and
career goals. *This Plan of Study, used for learners at an educational institution, should be customized with course titles and appropriate high school graduation requirements as well as college
entrance requirements.
All plans of study should
meet local and state high
school graduation
requirements and college
entrance requirements.
Certain local student
organization activities are
also important including
public speaking, record
keeping and work-based
experiences.
All plans of study need to
meet learners’ career goals
with regard to required
degrees, licenses,
certifications or journey
worker status. Certain
local student organization
activities may also be
important to include.
►CNC Programmer
►Design Engineer
►Electonrical & Electronics
Technician
►Electronics Engineer
►Engineering Technician
►Industrial Engineer
►Instrument Maker
►Lean Manufacturing - Practitioner
►Lean Manufacturing - Specialist
►Manufacturing Engineer
►Mechatronics - Practitioner
►Mechatronics - Specialist
►Micro & Nano Fabrication
Technician
►Mold Maker
►Millwright
►Plastic Injection Technician
►Precision Layout Worker
►Production Manager
►Sheet Metal Worker
►Sodder and Brazier
►Tool and DieMaker
►Welder
Continue courses in the area of specialization.
SEC
ON
DA
RY
Required Goals Determined by Local College Program in College Year 1 and
Year 2 - Goal 1: Communication; Goal 2: Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving;
