2017-2018 Career and Technical Information System (CATS) Update

2017-2018 Career and Technical Information System (CATS) Update

The following information applies, specifically, to all approved Career and Technical Education Programs in the following areas:

CIP 01.0000General AgricultureTech Prep w/State Approved Task List

CIP 01.0201Agricultural MechanizationProgram of Study

CIP 01.0301Production AgricultureTech Prep w/State Approved Task List

CIP 01.0601Applied HorticultureProgram of Study

For the CATS Update, which closes on May 31, 2017, the entire Task Grid must be pasted into the Specific Info Tab, Box 2 - Occupational Analysis Data/StudentTechnical Competencies. Each program should use the Approved Task Grids and the courses that are identified as in the Scope and Sequence of the approved program to align each task into the course in which it is taught.
EACH competency MUST be cross-walked to a course in the Scope and Sequence. Below is an example for Accounting:
100 PERFORM GENERAL OFFICE DUTIES
101 Maintain and manage financial records, reports or files. - Accounting 1
102 Use communication techniques and record and relay appropriate messages. –Intro to Business
103 Apply proper electronics communications etiquette. - Intro to Computers
104 Use scheduling and contact management software.- Word Processing
105 Demonstrate proper interpersonal communication skills.- Business Communications
106 Practice correct grammar, punctuation or spelling in all documents.- All Courses
107 Compose business correspondences.- Word Processing
108 Explain the proper use of a 10-key pad to perform accounting tasks.- Office Excel
109 Apply appropriate accounting terminology.- Accounting 1
110 Perform clerical duties including keying, accepting orders or sorting mail.- Office Word
111 Prepare flow charts for forms and documents.- Accounting 1

Below is an example for Agricultural Science:

300 SOIL SCIENCE

301 Explain the processes of soil formation. – Agronomy

302 Identify and describe physical, chemical, and biological soil characteristics. – Agronomy/Environmental Science

303 Conduct proper soil sampling techniques. – Agronomy/Environmental Science

304 Analyze and interpret the results of a soil test. – Agronomy/Environmental Science

305 Understand fertilizer rates to maintain proper plant nutrition. – Horticulture

306 Draw conclusions froma soil survey to determine land uses, capability factors, and land capability classes. – Agronomy/Environmental Science

307 Compare and contrast soil conservation practices and soil management techniques. – Agronomy

308 Investigate emerging technologies within practical applications of soil science. – Agronomy/Environmental Science