Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 51, June 17, 2024
Part 8710.8020 - TEACHERS OF CONSTRUCTION CAREERSSubpart 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; andE. 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; andC. 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:(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.Statutory Authority: MS s 122A.09; 122A.18