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This document, which is intended as a guide for work force preparation program providers, details the Illinois occupational skill standards for programs preparing students for employment in occupations in the mechanical drafting cluster. The document begins with a brief overview of the Illinois perspective on occupational skill standards and credentialing, the process used to develop the skill standards, and assumptions underlying the standards. Presented next are skill standards for 23 tasks typically performed by workers involved in mechanical drafting. Each skill standard statement contains the following components: (1) the actual skill standard (including the conditions of performance, work to be performed, and performance criteria); (2) performance elements and assessment criteria; and (3) a recommended assessment and credentialing approach. The following are among the tasks for which skill standards are provided: measure using scales; draw geometric constructions; reference information from available sources; create a computer-aided drafting (CAD) model; and analyze CAD models. The following items are appended: glossary; list of Illinois Occupational Skill Standards and Credentialing Council members; list of Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Subcouncil members; list of Mechanical Drafting Cluster Standards Development Committee members; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Subcouncil Mechanical Drafting Cluster skill standards recognition proposal; and list of necessary workplace skills. (MN)

This document, which is intended as a guide for work force preparation program providers, details the Illinois occupational skill standards for programs preparing students for employment in occupations in the architectural drafting cluster. The document begins with a brief overview of the Illinois perspective on occupational skill standards and credentialing, the process used to develop the skill standards, and assumptions underlying the standards. Presented next are skill standards for 25 tasks typically performed by workers in the architectural drafting cluster. Each skill standard statement contains the following components: (1) the actual skill standard (including the conditions of performance, work to be performed, and performance criteria); (2) performance elements and assessment criteria; and (3) a recommended assessment and credentialing approach. The following are among the tasks for which skill standards are provided: measure using scales; draw geometric constructions; construct multiview and dimensional drawings; draw architectural plans; and check completed architectural plans. The following items are appended: glossary; list of Illinois Occupational Skill Standards and Credentialing Council members; list of Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Subcouncil members; list of Architectural Drafting Cluster Standards Development Committee members; Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Subcouncil Architectural Drafting Cluster skill standards recognition proposal; and list of necessary workplace skills. (MN)

This manufacturing technology curriculum involves students in learning problem-solving, communication, team building, quality control, safety, math, science, and technical skills. The document begins with a section on implementation, which gives background information on the purposes and development of the curriculum, explains its rationale, describes strategies for its implementation, and provides special hints for teachers. The curriculum itself consists of eight units that include information related to various phases of manufacturing: measurement; print interpretation; layout and inspection; occupational safety and health; business economics; product and process control; skills marketing, with worksheets; and quality in manufacturing. Each unit is composed of activities that increase student involvement and interest through teamwork strategies and lab exercises. The curriculum may be used as a complete course of study or individual units may be incorporated into an existing course. Each unit is prefaced with a table of contents, a reference sheet for figures, and a listing of the unit goals. Each activity is organized into 12 parts: activity description; rationale; outcomes; materials and resources; safe practices; instructional strategy; integrative skills; information sheet; learning check; student activity sheet; alternative strategies; and the learning performance check. An appendix contains the Illinois State Learning Outcomes Analysis. (NLA)