Minn. R. agency 188, ch. 8710, TEACHERS OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, pt. 8710.8020

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 9, 2024

Part 8710.8020 - TEACHERS OF CONSTRUCTION CAREERS

Subpart 1.Scope of practice.

A teacher of construction careers is authorized to provide students in grades 7 through 12 instruction that is designed to develop an effective understanding of construction careers including:

A. academic foundations specific to the construction field;

B. construction systems and issues;

C. planning and management in construction;

D. construction career exploration and investigation; and

E. safety and environmental practices in the construction field.

Subp. 2.Licensure requirements.

A candidate for licensure as a teacher of construction careers shall have completed at least a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a teacher preparation program approved under part 8700.7600 including:

A. the standards of effective practice under part 8710.2000;

B. the core skills for teachers of career and technical education under part 8710.8000; and

C. the standards under subpart 3.

Subp. 3.Subject matter standard.

A candidate for licensure as a teacher of construction careers must complete a preparation program under subpart 2 that must include the candidate's demonstration of the knowledge and skills in items A to E.

A. A teacher of construction careers must demonstrate the knowledge and applications of the academic subject matter required for proficiency within the following areas:

(1) knowledge of math and measurement;

(2) skill in technical reading and writing;

(3) knowledge of geography and the environment as it relates to decision making and planning;

(4) construction terminology/vocabulary; and

(5) scientific principles in the planning and construction process.

B. A teacher of construction careers must demonstrate the knowledge and applications of construction systems and issues including:

(1) use of materials;

(2) methods/processes in construction;

(3) use and maintenance of tools and equipment;

(4) understanding of subsystems, such as electrical, plumbing, heating, and landscaping; and

(5) awareness of emerging products and technologies, such as air quality, energy conservation, and computer-controlled systems.

C. A teacher of construction careers must demonstrate knowledge and application of planning, management, and business operation techniques in:

(1) scheduling of work crews and tasks;

(2) financial aspects, such as securing financing, project estimating, and bidding procedures;

(3) management of human and material resources;

(4) understanding and interpreting construction documents, such as project plans, schedules, charts, graphs, and change orders; and

(5) understanding and application of energy and building codes.

D. A teacher of construction careers must demonstrate knowledge of the construction career clusters in the areas of:

(1) potential career paths found in the construction industry;

(2) levels of education, licensing/certification requirements, employment opportunities, and workplace environments including team work and potential career growth;

(3) work-based learning opportunities including job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeship programs;

(4) labor organizations and their impact on the construction trades; and

(5) utilizing personal occupational experiences to make construction careers meaningful to the students.

E. A teacher of construction careers must demonstrate knowledge and application of safety and environmental practices including:

(1) use of tools and equipment;

(2) personal safety concerns including body mechanics and ergonomics;

(3) first aid procedures and universal precautions;

(4) use of energy sources, such as natural gas and electricity;

(5) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, such as proper material disposal, indoor air quality, and lead and asbestos abatement;

(6) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations;

(7) material safety data sheets (MSDS) adhering to hazardous labeling requirements; and

(8) safety signs, symbols, and labels.

Subp. 4. [See repealer]

Minn. R. agency 188, ch. 8710, TEACHERS OF CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, pt. 8710.8020

26 SR 700; 30 SR 1054

47 SR 983

Statutory Authority: MS s 122A.09; 122A.18