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 chapter 8705 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. [Repealed, 47 SR 986]