This guide contains information to assist education and training facilities in the development and administration of competency-based training that leads to the qualification and certification of trainees in accordance with American Welding Society specifications. The document begins with a description of the scope, objectives, and requirements…

Two types of materials comprise the curriculum guide: descriptive information about student, job and individualized instruction techniques for use by the instructor and a set of 10 learning activity packages for the student. Together, these form a work unit which, when successfully completed by the student, provides the necessary skills for an…

Developed by workers, trainers, and professionals in the field, this guide contains a proposed national standard for hazardous materials management technology. The guide first discusses the need for and the development of skills standards, then introduces the hazardous materials management technology standard and the four subgroups of occupations…

This core curriculum covers training in basic skills that is needed for entry level paraprofessional employment in social institutions. Intended as a New Careers approach in Saskatchewan, the term "Socanic" was invented as an occupational title for paraprofessionals working as aides in a wide variety of social service occupations. Five…

This publication contains both a teacher edition and a student edition of materials for a course in graphic arts that covers the process camera, stripping, and platemaking. The course introduces basic concepts and skills necessary for entry-level employment in a graphic communication occupation. The contents of the materials are tied to measurable…

This publication contains both a teacher edition and a student edition of materials for a foundation course in an electrical wiring program. The course introduces basic concepts and skills that are prerequisites to residential wiring and commercial and industrial wiring courses. The contents of the materials are tied to measurable and observable…

This issue comprises seven articles that share ways Equipped for the Future's (EFF's) partners are using EFF to help adults build the skills they need to be successful in the workforce. "Building and Certifying Work Readiness" discusses the Work Readiness Credential being developed that will define, measure, and certify that individuals…

This curriculum guide has been developed to assist vocational and special education teachers in teaching handicapped and disadvantaged students in a building trades course. The guide contains suggestions and experiences that are necessary to support the achievement of specific competencies. The guide is divided into units of instruction containing…

This curriculum guide has been developed to assist vocational and special education teachers in teaching handicapped and disadvantaged students in a beginning vocational agriculture course. The guide contains suggestions and experiences that are necessary to support the achievement of specific competencies. The guide is divided into units of…

A project involving educators and business leaders in southwestern Connecticut was undertaken to develop an intensive, competency-based business course to provide high school students with the skills to fill entry-level administrative support positions. The project was designed to: (1) recruit and motivate students with high potential for success…