Florence Unified School District - CTE Technical Standards

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CTE Technical Standards

Career & Technical Education (CTE)

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Agriscience

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on August 18, 2018. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on November 26, 2018.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the AgriScience program.

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Automation & Robotics

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on October 1 and November 5, 2020. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on January 27, 2021.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Automation and Robotics program.

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Business Management

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on January, 28 and February 4, 2021. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on May 19, 2021.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Business Management program.

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Cosmetology

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on March 12, 2019. Students who complete this program will be eligible to apply for the Arizona Cosmetology License. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on July 14, 2019.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Cosmetology and Related Services program.

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Culinary Arts

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on February 21, 2017. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on May 24, 2017.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Culinary Arts program.

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Dental Assisting

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on November 11, December 5, January 9, and February 23, 2021. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on May 19, 2021.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Dental Assisting program.

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Engineering

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on September 17, 2020. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on January 27, 2021.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Engineering program.

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Fire Service

An Industry Standards Validation Committee developed and approved these standards on March 15, 2016. They align with the NFPA Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications in preparation for the Firefighter I Certification. Students may also be eligible for the Emergency Medical Technician certification, CPR certification, First Aid Certification and completion of the Hazardous Materials First Responder NFPA 472 and the Wildland S130/190. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System and the end-of-program assessments, certificates and transcripts, endorsed these standards on May 12, 2016. The first testing date for the end-of-program assessment for Fire Service using the new standards is Fall 2016.

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Graphic Design

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on February 2, 2019. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on May 1, 2019.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Graphic Design program.

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Home Health Aide

These technical standards were adapted from the Direct Care Worker Training and Testing Program developed by the Arizona Health Care
Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). Students who complete this program are eligible to take the Arizona Standardized DCW Test to demonstrate they have the required knowledge and skills to be a qualified DCW. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality
Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on January 25, 2018.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Home Health Aide program.

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Hospitality Management

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on February 18, 2016. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on May 12, 2016.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Hospitality Management program.

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Law & Public Safety

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on September 6, 2019. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on October 9, 2019.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Law and Public Safety program.

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Medical Assisting

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on February 23, 2019. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on July 14, 2019.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Medical Assisting Services program.

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Medical Records

The Medical Records Technologies standards, formerly known as Health Information Technology, are the results of an audit by educators and industry to ensure content appropriateness at the high school level. The result is a new set of standards and a new name for the program. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on April 26, 2018.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Medical Records Technologies program.

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Mental & Social Health Technician

The original standards for this program were reviewed and edited at the request of the Program Specialist and teachers of this program on June 8, 2018. As a result, the focus of the standards was changed from the profession to the technician responsible for the work. The outcome is an updated set of standards and a new program name. Students completing this program will be eligible to obtain the Certified Mental Health Technician certification. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating entity for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed the standards on July 15, 2018. The first testing using the new standards is Fall 2020.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Mental and Social Health Technician program.

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Nursing Services

On February 20, 2018 a representative from the Arizona State Board on Nursing met with ADE/CTE staff to ensure content alignment between teh CTE Nursing Services standards and the R4-19-802 CNA Program. Completion of the Nursing Services program prepares students to meet the requirements of the Nursing Assistant Certification. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating entity for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed the standards on April 26, 2018.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Nursing Services program.

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Pharmacy Support Services

A Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on January 30 and February 15, 2021. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on May 19, 2021.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Pharmacy Support Services program.

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Software & App Design

A Standards Validation Committee of industry representatives and educators reviewed and updated these standards on December 11, 2017. Completion of the program prepares students to meet the requirements of one or more industry certification: Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate, Oracle Certified Associate, Java SE 8 Programmer, Certified Internet Web (CIW) – JavaScript Specialist, CompTIA A+, ComTIA IT Fundamentals, CSX Cybersecurity Fundamentals Certificate, and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA). The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating entity for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on January 25, 2018.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Software and App Design program.

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Sports Medicine & Rehab

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on February 13, 2018. Completion of the program prepares students to meet the requirements of one or more certification: Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Physical Therapy Aide, Emergency Medical Responder, and/or OSHA 10-Healthcare. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on April 26, 2018.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation program.

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Therapeutic Massage

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on Novermber 14, 2017. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards o January 25, 2018.
Note: Arizona’s Professtional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Therapeutic Massage program.

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Veterinary Assisting

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on October 1, 2019. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on January 22, 2020.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Veterinary Assisting program.

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Welding Technologies

An Industry Technical Standards Validation Committee developed and validated these standards on February 18, 2021. The Arizona Career and Technical Education Quality Commission, the validating authority for the Arizona Skills Standards Assessment System, endorsed these standards on May 19, 2021.
Note: Arizona’s Professional Skills are taught as an integral part of the Welding Technologies program.

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