N.M. Code R. § 6.29.3.21

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 9, May 7, 2024

Section 6.29.3.21 - MANUFACTURING CAREER CLUSTER (MN) FOR COMMON CAREER TECHNICAL CORE FOR CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

A. All pathways in the MN career cluster should align to business and industry certifications where available and appropriate. Student abilities common to pathways in the MN career cluster are the ability to:

(1) evaluate the nature and scope of the MN cluster and the role of manufacturing in society and in the economy;

(2) analyze and summarize how manufacturing businesses improve performance;

(3) comply with federal, state and local regulations to ensure worker safety and health and environmental work practices;

(4) describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the MN pathways;

(5) describe government policies and industry standards that apply to manufacturing; and

(6) demonstrate workplace knowledge and skills common to manufacturing.

B. Health, safety and environmental assurance career pathway (MN-HSE). Students will:

(1) demonstrate the safe use of manufacturing equipment;

(2) develop safety plans for production processes that meet health, safety and environmental standards;

(3) demonstrate a safety inspection process to assure a healthy and safe manufacturing environment;

(4) evaluate a system of health, safety or environmental programs, projects, policies or procedures to determine compliance;

(5) evaluate continuous improvement protocols and techniques in health, safety or environmental practices;

(6) conduct job safety and health analysis for manufacturing jobs, equipment and processes; and

(7) develop the components of a training program based on environmental health and safety regulations.

C. Logistics and inventory control career pathway (MN-LOG). Students will:

(1) demonstrate positive customer service skills in regard to logistics and inventory control issues;

(2) demonstrate proper handling of products and materials in a manufacturing facility;

(3) develop a safety inspection process to assure a healthy and safe manufacturing facility; and

(4) manage inventory using logistics and control processes and procedures.

D. Maintenance, installation and repair career pathway (MN-MIR). Students will:

(1) demonstrate maintenance skills and proficient operation of equipment to maximize manufacturing performance;

(2) demonstrate the safe use of manufacturing equipment to ensure a safe and healthy environment;

(3) diagnose equipment problems and effectively repair manufacturing equipment;

(4) investigate and employ techniques to maximize manufacturing equipment performance;

(5) implement a preventative maintenance schedule to maintain manufacturing equipment, tools and workstations; and

(6) implement an effective, predictive and preventive manufacturing equipment maintenance program.

E. Manufacturing production process development career pathway (MN-PPD). Students will:

(1) produce quality products that meet manufacturing standards and exceed customer satisfaction;

(2) research, design and implement alternative manufacturing processes to manage production of new or improved products;

(3) monitor, promote and maintain a safe and productive workplace using techniques and solutions that ensure safe production of products;

(4) implement continuous improvement processes in order to maintain quality within manufacturing production; and

(5) develop procedures to create products that meet customer needs.

F. Production career pathway (MN-PRO). Students will:

(1) diagnose production process problems and take corrective action to meet production quality standards;

(2) manage safe and healthy production working conditions and environmental risks;

(3) make continuous improvement recommendations based on results of production process audits and inspections;

(4) coordinate work teams when producing products to enhance production process and performance; and

(5) demonstrate the safe use of manufacturing equipment.

G. Quality assurance career pathway (MN-QA). Students will:

(1) evaluate production operations for product and process quality;

(2) recommend and implement continuous improvement in manufacturing processes;

(3) coordinate work teams to create a product that meets quality assurance standards;

(4) employ project management processes using data and tools to deliver quality, value-added products;

(5) perform safety inspections and training to ensure a safe and healthy workplace;

(6) implement continuous improvement processes to maintain quality products; and

(7) identify inspection processes that ensure products meet quality specifications.

N.M. Code R. § 6.29.3.21

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVI, Issue 08, April 30, 2015, eff. 4/30/2015