IET Core Standard

IET Core Curriculum Document

Content Standards
Concepts
Benchmarks/Performance Standards

ICO-1.0
Evaluate the interrelatedness of systems and how a technological change in one system impacts other systems.

Systems
ICO-1.1
Analyze the relationships among technological systems.

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Describe the common characteristics of the following technology systems:

Design and Drafting

Architecture and Engineering

Transportation Systems

Manufacturing

Building and Construction

Electronics and Computer Systems

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Identify the output/function of each.

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Explain the primary processes common to these systems.

•
Describe the essential components of one of these technology systems

ICO-1.2
Analyze the impact of innovation on the technological system itself, on other systems, on people, and on the environment.

•
Describe the impact of technology on individuals, a community, and society.

•
Survey what current technologies apply to various industries.

•
Trace the development of an innovation within one of the technology systems, and predict what new innovation may result in the future.

•
Examine the reasons or impetus for three technological innovations, spread over time, and describe the positive and negative effects of each

ICO-2.0
Evaluate personal interests and strengths for compatibility with various IET careers.

IET Career Planning
ICO-2.1
Conduct research, including interviews to compare and contrast various career options within the Industrial Engineering and Technology (IET) industry that align to personal goals.

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Explore a potential career in at least one of the following IET occupational clusters as it relates to personal interests and values.

Design and Drafting

Architecture and Engineering

Transportation Systems

Manufacturing

Building and Construction

Electronics and Computer Systems

To be included in the research: Education requirements, skills needed, application of technology, tools used, training, workplace environment, typical work day, work flow, career growth potential, salary, and related systems.

ICO-2.2
Explain the need for such characteristics in the Industrial Engineering and Technology (IET) as flexibility, patience, tolerance, persistence, emotional control, humor, discretion, confidentiality, empathy, compassion, self awareness, and life-long learning.

•
Describe how the various characteristics mitigate obsolescence and its impact on job retention and advancement.

•
Illustrate how life-long learning impacts employees as they progress through their careers.

•
Use independent research to keep up with changing technological advancements.

Professionalism
ICO-2.3
Attribute past and present decisions to employment opportunities and options.

•
Explain how past personal history and professionalism (ex. attendance, productivity, courtesy, professional appearance, attention to quality) impacts the ability to obtain and maintain employment.

•
Examine and explain how making ethical personal and professional decisions impact the ability to obtain, maintain and advance in employment.

•
Explain how personal behaviors affect a company's image.

•
Discuss the impact that appropriate attire has on an individual's professional job success.

ICO-3.0
Use communication skills to effectively transfer IET information.

Communication

Technical Reading Comprehension

ICO-3.1
Decode written sentences and/or symbols in work related documents to acquire pertinent information.

•
Summarize information from technical documents, equipment specifications, research articles, policy/procedural manuals.

•
Read and interpret work-related sketches, symbols, diagrams, charts, and/or drawings.

•
Accurately interpret technical materials used in IET occupations.

•
Select and use appropriate technology to gather information.

Technical Writing

ICO-3.2
Write technical information and ideas in a clear, logical, and industry appropriate style to convey information.

•
Compose legible written communication using correct terminology, spelling, grammar, and form (letter, memorandum, email, etc.).

•
Collect data and write a report on an IET topic using information from a range of sources.

•
Complete industry-related forms and procedures using the appropriate data.

•
Organize and document information and procedures to ensure replication of results.

•
Select and use appropriate techniques/technology for communicating ideas in writing to an identified audience or client.

Oral Expression and Comprehension
ICO-3.3 Communicate orally to convey and/or receive technical information and ideas.

•
Communicate technical terms to enhance your audience or client's understanding.

•
Orally communicate technical information and ideas in a clear, logical and convincing style.

•
Model specific non-verbal behaviors to convey the appropriate message.

•
Employ listening skills to gather information to enhance understanding.

•
Consider the important points that the speaker is trying to convey and make connections to current knowledge.

•
Exhibit behaviors that contribute to meaningful and respectful communication between people (e.g., giving the speaker your full attention, consider the important points the speaker is try to convey, ask appropriate questions, refrain from inappropriate interruptions, etc.)

•
Use correct vernacular for the industry. Know the appropriate time to use technical terms.

•
Use appropriate non-verbal communication techniques to enhance communication.

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Explain how specific non-verbal and verbal communication impacts safety at the job site.

ICO-4.0
Assess and evaluate various IET worksites for health and safety issues and implement appropriate measures.

Safety, Health, and Environment

ICO-4.1
Maintain an environment that meets health and safety policies and practices according to regulatory agencies.

•
Identify resources where information regarding current legal requirements may be accessed (i.e. HIOSH, OSHA, Fire Department, Health Department, Department of Education, etc.).

•
Research and report on maintenance and consequence of safety, health, and environmental work practices.

•
Know and follow emergency procedures and guidelines.

•
Demonstrate the proper and safe and appropriate use of equipment and tools.

ICO-4.2
Comply with Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) specifications for materials in the work environment.

•
Use the MSDS to determine appropriate actions given an emergency situation.

ICO-4.3
Apply injury prevention measures to minimize risks in IET work environments.

•
Explain consequences of ignoring proper body mechanics.

•
Use proper body mechanics to prevent injuries in IET work environments.

•
Use ergonomically designed equipment and tools to maintain employee health and well-being.

•
Dress appropriately to ensure personal safety (includes the removal of jewelry and personal accessories).

ICO-4.4
Employ practices that ensure the health, safety and sustainability of the global community.

•
Research industrial pollution, environmental impact issues and policies/regulations that govern the disposal of industrial waste.

•
Properly dispose of chemical and industrial waste to eliminate or minimize the impact on the environment.

ICO-5.0
Use the design process to address needs in the global marketplace.

Problem Solving

ICO-5.1
Use the design process to modify or create products to address a specific problem.

Problem Solving
Process

1. Define the problem.

2. Document ideas and research findings.

3. Identify criteria for determining effectiveness of solution.

4. Identify constraints and select approach toward solution.

5. Develop a plan and timeline for completing the solution

6. Select the most appropriate technology to use.

7. Create an initial model/prototype using appropriate, well-maintained tools.

8. Test, analyze data, and refine the design using criteria and specifications.

9. Create a final draft of the model or prototype

10. Report the process used and results according to the design's attributes.

11. Manufacture the product or system if applicable.

Quantitative Reasoning
ICO-5.2
Select and apply the appropriate quantitative reasoning skills when the solution requires mathematical problem solving.

Measurement

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Collect, organize and analyze data to make informed decisions.

•
Use geometric concepts and spatial reasoning skills to plan, modify or create a product or design.

•
Develop and use techniques, tools and formulas in the creation of design solutions.

Use the best system of measurement for completing the task/project.

Convert various units of measure to adapt to various tools and global products (e.g. metrics to inches and inches to metrics).

Accurately compute and consider the reasonableness of calculations.

Apply arithmetic properties in the creation of design solutions.

•
Decide upon and adhere to a specified degree of precision.

ICO-5.3
Analyze and organize data to determine if the modification, product or system meets the criteria/specification for an effective solution.

•
Describe the modification, product or system in terms of its significant, relevant measurements and criteria/specification.

•
Evaluate a modification, product or system using precise measurements to determine adherence to criteria/specification.

(Examples of measurements include but are not limited to:

position, size, thickness, gauge, volume, speed, acceleration, rotations, force, weight, pressure, torque, temperature, decibels, voltage, amperage, ohms, and horsepower.)

ICO-6.0
Evaluate and apply service excellence concepts and skills to achieve customer satisfaction.

Excellence In Service

ICO-6.1
Analyze and apply appropriate interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.

•
Describe an IET team and explain how each member contributes to accomplishing group goals to serve customers.

•
Explain the importance of first impressions and its role in customer service.

Greeting

Eye Contact

Body Language

Use of proper language

Professional appearance

•
Assess how the use of oral and written communication creates more positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

"I" versus "we" language.

Focus on problem solving, not control.

Focus on honesty/integrity, not manipulation.

Demonstrate concern, equality, respect, courtesy and tact.

ICO-6.2
Analyze conflicts in team situations, utilize appropriate conflict management techniques to resolve disagreements and suggest alternate techniques that could be applied to maintain positive relationships amongst team members and customers.

•
Use teamwork, collaboration and coordination.

•
Propose ways to enhance communication and cooperation among peers in the workplace, including the recognition of cultural similarities and differences.

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Content Standards	Concepts	Benchmarks/Performance Standards
ICO-1.0 Evaluate the interrelatedness of systems and how a technological change in one system impacts other systems.	Systems	ICO-1.1	Analyze the relationships among technological systems.
		•	Describe the common characteristics of the following technology systems:
			Design and Drafting
			Architecture and Engineering
			Transportation Systems
			Manufacturing
			Building and Construction
			Electronics and Computer Systems
		•	Identify the output/function of each.
		•	Explain the primary processes common to these systems.
		•	Describe the essential components of one of these technology systems
		ICO-1.2	Analyze the impact of innovation on the technological system itself, on other systems, on people, and on the environment.
		•	Describe the impact of technology on individuals, a community, and society.
		•	Survey what current technologies apply to various industries.
		•	Trace the development of an innovation within one of the technology systems, and predict what new innovation may result in the future.
		•	Examine the reasons or impetus for three technological innovations, spread over time, and describe the positive and negative effects of each
ICO-2.0 Evaluate personal interests and strengths for compatibility with various IET careers.	IET Career Planning	ICO-2.1	Conduct research, including interviews to compare and contrast various career options within the Industrial Engineering and Technology (IET) industry that align to personal goals.
		•	Explore a potential career in at least one of the following IET occupational clusters as it relates to personal interests and values.
			Design and Drafting
			Architecture and Engineering
			Transportation Systems
			Manufacturing
			Building and Construction
			Electronics and Computer Systems
			To be included in the research: Education requirements, skills needed, application of technology, tools used, training, workplace environment, typical work day, work flow, career growth potential, salary, and related systems.
		ICO-2.2	Explain the need for such characteristics in the Industrial Engineering and Technology (IET) as flexibility, patience, tolerance, persistence, emotional control, humor, discretion, confidentiality, empathy, compassion, self awareness, and life-long learning.
		•	Describe how the various characteristics mitigate obsolescence and its impact on job retention and advancement.
		•	Illustrate how life-long learning impacts employees as they progress through their careers.
		•	Use independent research to keep up with changing technological advancements.
	Professionalism	ICO-2.3	Attribute past and present decisions to employment opportunities and options.
		•	Explain how past personal history and professionalism (ex. attendance, productivity, courtesy, professional appearance, attention to quality) impacts the ability to obtain and maintain employment.
		•	Examine and explain how making ethical personal and professional decisions impact the ability to obtain, maintain and advance in employment.
		•	Explain how personal behaviors affect a company's image.
		•	Discuss the impact that appropriate attire has on an individual's professional job success.
ICO-3.0 Use communication skills to effectively transfer IET information.	Communication
	Technical Reading Comprehension	ICO-3.1	Decode written sentences and/or symbols in work related documents to acquire pertinent information.
		•	Summarize information from technical documents, equipment specifications, research articles, policy/procedural manuals.
		•	Read and interpret work-related sketches, symbols, diagrams, charts, and/or drawings.
		•	Accurately interpret technical materials used in IET occupations.
		•	Select and use appropriate technology to gather information.
	Technical Writing	ICO-3.2	Write technical information and ideas in a clear, logical, and industry appropriate style to convey information.
		•	Compose legible written communication using correct terminology, spelling, grammar, and form (letter, memorandum, email, etc.).
		•	Collect data and write a report on an IET topic using information from a range of sources.
		•	Complete industry-related forms and procedures using the appropriate data.
		•	Organize and document information and procedures to ensure replication of results.
		•	Select and use appropriate techniques/technology for communicating ideas in writing to an identified audience or client.
	Oral Expression and Comprehension	ICO-3.3	Communicate orally to convey and/or receive technical information and ideas.
		•	Communicate technical terms to enhance your audience or client's understanding.
		•	Orally communicate technical information and ideas in a clear, logical and convincing style.
		•	Model specific non-verbal behaviors to convey the appropriate message.
		•	Employ listening skills to gather information to enhance understanding.
		•	Consider the important points that the speaker is trying to convey and make connections to current knowledge.
		•	Exhibit behaviors that contribute to meaningful and respectful communication between people (e.g., giving the speaker your full attention, consider the important points the speaker is try to convey, ask appropriate questions, refrain from inappropriate interruptions, etc.)
		•	Use correct vernacular for the industry. Know the appropriate time to use technical terms.
		•	Use appropriate non-verbal communication techniques to enhance communication.
		•	Explain how specific non-verbal and verbal communication impacts safety at the job site.
ICO-4.0 Assess and evaluate various IET worksites for health and safety issues and implement appropriate measures.	Safety, Health, and Environment	ICO-4.1	Maintain an environment that meets health and safety policies and practices according to regulatory agencies.
		•	Identify resources where information regarding current legal requirements may be accessed (i.e. HIOSH, OSHA, Fire Department, Health Department, Department of Education, etc.).
		•	Research and report on maintenance and consequence of safety, health, and environmental work practices.
		•	Know and follow emergency procedures and guidelines.
		•	Demonstrate the proper and safe and appropriate use of equipment and tools.
		ICO-4.2	Comply with Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) specifications for materials in the work environment.
		•	Use the MSDS to determine appropriate actions given an emergency situation.
		ICO-4.3	Apply injury prevention measures to minimize risks in IET work environments.
		•	Explain consequences of ignoring proper body mechanics.
		•	Use proper body mechanics to prevent injuries in IET work environments.
		•	Use ergonomically designed equipment and tools to maintain employee health and well-being.
		•	Dress appropriately to ensure personal safety (includes the removal of jewelry and personal accessories).
		ICO-4.4	Employ practices that ensure the health, safety and sustainability of the global community.
		•	Research industrial pollution, environmental impact issues and policies/regulations that govern the disposal of industrial waste.
		•	Properly dispose of chemical and industrial waste to eliminate or minimize the impact on the environment.
ICO-5.0 Use the design process to address needs in the global marketplace.	Problem Solving	ICO-5.1	Use the design process to modify or create products to address a specific problem.
	Problem Solving	ICO-5.1
	Problem Solving Process		1. Define the problem.
			2. Document ideas and research findings.
			3. Identify criteria for determining effectiveness of solution.
			4. Identify constraints and select approach toward solution.
			5. Develop a plan and timeline for completing the solution
			6. Select the most appropriate technology to use.
			7. Create an initial model/prototype using appropriate, well-maintained tools.
			8. Test, analyze data, and refine the design using criteria and specifications.
			9. Create a final draft of the model or prototype
			10. Report the process used and results according to the design's attributes.
			11. Manufacture the product or system if applicable.
	Quantitative Reasoning	ICO-5.2	Select and apply the appropriate quantitative reasoning skills when the solution requires mathematical problem solving.
	Measurement	•	Collect, organize and analyze data to make informed decisions.
		•	Use geometric concepts and spatial reasoning skills to plan, modify or create a product or design.
		•	Develop and use techniques, tools and formulas in the creation of design solutions.
			Use the best system of measurement for completing the task/project.
			Convert various units of measure to adapt to various tools and global products (e.g. metrics to inches and inches to metrics).
			Accurately compute and consider the reasonableness of calculations.
			Apply arithmetic properties in the creation of design solutions.
		•	Decide upon and adhere to a specified degree of precision.
		ICO-5.3	Analyze and organize data to determine if the modification, product or system meets the criteria/specification for an effective solution.
		•	Describe the modification, product or system in terms of its significant, relevant measurements and criteria/specification.
		•	Evaluate a modification, product or system using precise measurements to determine adherence to criteria/specification.
			(Examples of measurements include but are not limited to:
			position, size, thickness, gauge, volume, speed, acceleration, rotations, force, weight, pressure, torque, temperature, decibels, voltage, amperage, ohms, and horsepower.)
ICO-6.0 Evaluate and apply service excellence concepts and skills to achieve customer satisfaction.	Excellence In Service	ICO-6.1	Analyze and apply appropriate interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with colleagues and customers.
		•	Describe an IET team and explain how each member contributes to accomplishing group goals to serve customers.
		•	Explain the importance of first impressions and its role in customer service.
			Greeting
			Eye Contact
			Body Language
			Use of proper language
			Professional appearance
		•	Assess how the use of oral and written communication creates more positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
			"I" versus "we" language.
			Focus on problem solving, not control.
			Focus on honesty/integrity, not manipulation.
			Demonstrate concern, equality, respect, courtesy and tact.
		ICO-6.2	Analyze conflicts in team situations, utilize appropriate conflict management techniques to resolve disagreements and suggest alternate techniques that could be applied to maintain positive relationships amongst team members and customers.
		•	Use teamwork, collaboration and coordination.
		•	Propose ways to enhance communication and cooperation among peers in the workplace, including the recognition of cultural similarities and differences.