Administration and Finance
Commissioner's Office
District Support
Educational Options
Instructional Support
Kaleidoscope Collective
Legal
Planning and Research
Strategic Initiatives
Student Assessment
Career Cluster Construction
This framework is designed for students to gain insight and skills and credentials necessary for success in this field, including the essential credentials: OSHA 10 Construction, EPA Section 608 Certification, Carbon Monoxide Safety Certification, Refrigeration Credit towards License, EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification (EPA608), EPA R-410a Refrigerant Certification, and Hot Work Safety.
Standards are critical areas of competency aligned to industry identified needs and Industry Recognized Credentials (IRCs) that will support student success in the field. Standards provide the structure that empower the teacher to choose the best curriculum and instructional approaches to guide skill and knowledge development for students.
Industry Recognized Credentials demonstrate standards and skills that strengthen student access to careers upon graduation. Each framework identifies at least one essential safety and essential industry credential, with supplemental and specialized credentials identified to help expand opportunities.
The following resources are provided to support educators in developing curriculum and delivering instruction related to this framework. For CTE Chapter 74 programs, instructors can refer to these resources in developing the 900+ hours of required learning time.
Math Lessons:
The following Math Lesson and Teachers Guide provide an illustration of how a specific math concept is used in the context of career application.
Qualified teachers will hold a Career and Technical Teacher License in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration.