Career and Skills in CTE

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What is the primary function of a painter and decorator?

To provide plumbing services in buildings

To apply finishes that protect and enhance surfaces (correct)

To install electrical systems

To manage construction projects

Which of the following tools is specifically used for coating larger areas?

Drop Sheet

Brush

Paint Roller (correct)

Hammer

What safety equipment should be used to protect a painter during the job?

Ear protection and aprons

Hard hats and knee pads

Dust masks and drop sheets (correct)

Safety goggles and gloves

Which of the following describes a characteristic of paints?

They improve the aesthetic appeal and protect surfaces Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical is commonly used to clean painting tools after use?

Turpentine Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the four main steps of personal career selection?

Researching career opportunities in the locality Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the CTE Student Textbook is focused on self-employment opportunities?

Unit 2 Signup and view all the answers

What skill is specifically mentioned under Reception Skills in the textbook?

Basic skills of a reception Signup and view all the answers

Who is one of the writers of the Grade 8 CTE textbook?

Markos Mathewos Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four steps in personal career selection?

Networking with industry leaders Signup and view all the answers

What type of experiences are included in the reception skills section?

Ethiopian hospitality experiences Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for the instructional design of the CTE Student Textbook?

Seboka Geleta Signup and view all the answers

What does career selection primarily involve?

Selecting an occupation adopted for a significant period Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is mentioned as complicating career selection in the 21st century?

Dependence on mass media for personal choices Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the personal career selection process?

Research Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a role typically included in a career?

Leisure activities Signup and view all the answers

What is a key outcome of effective career selection?

Gaining opportunities for progress and prosperity Signup and view all the answers

In which step of personal career selection is evaluation most relevant?

Making a decision Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes career selection?

A significant, long-term professional commitment Signup and view all the answers

Why might individual choices in career selection be influenced heavily by mass media?

Mass media can create trends and portray certain professions favorably Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component of the research step in career selection?

Assessing job market stability Signup and view all the answers

What type of burns can result from contact with wet or unhardened concrete?

Third-degree burns Signup and view all the answers

Why is wearing a steel hard hat not recommended on a construction site?

It can conduct electricity. Signup and view all the answers

What should you never wear while working on a construction site to protect your eyes?

Contact lenses Signup and view all the answers

What type of boots should be worn to protect against punctures and falling objects?

Steel-toed safety boots Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods minimizes back strain when lifting heavy objects?

Keeping the back straight and knees bent Signup and view all the answers

Which type of ear protection is recommended for construction work?

Self-fitting earplugs Signup and view all the answers

What is a common injury related to back problems on a construction site?

Back strain from overexertion Signup and view all the answers

How can you protect your head on a construction job site?

By using a hard hat Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided to protect the integrity of a hard hat?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if standing in wet concrete?

Wear waterproof rubber boots Signup and view all the answers

What was Sarkabo's initial approach to generating income before he focused on poultry production?

He engaged in various agricultural activities and small-scale trade. Signup and view all the answers

What was the first step in finding the right career according to the steps mentioned?

Make a list of occupations to explore. Signup and view all the answers

After listing possible careers, what is the recommended action to take next?

Explore the list and reduce it to five to ten options. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do after narrowing down your career options to two to five?

Seek advice and information from individuals in those careers. Signup and view all the answers

Which crop did Sarkabo NOT grow according to the information provided?

Wheat Signup and view all the answers

Why did Sarkabo ultimately decide to focus solely on poultry production?

He realized he could not sustain his other business activities profitably. Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential part of the step involving getting more information about careers?

Talking to people engaged in the same careers. Signup and view all the answers

During which step are students advised to eliminate careers they do not want to pursue any further?

Step 3: Narrow down the list. Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate number of chickens Sarkabo had on his farm?

50 Signup and view all the answers

What critical observation did Sarkabo make about his business activities?

He was not profitable in all his income-generating activities. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grade 8 Student Textbook

CTE curriculum for Grade 8 in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, likely covering topics like career selection, self-employment opportunities, and specific skills in various areas like business, finance, information technology, science, health, direct-to-work, military, trade schools, and college programs.

The textbook's table of contents outlines the structure of the book, details of the units, and page numbers for each. The first two units cover personal career selection, and self-employment opportunities with an emphasis on reception skills, photocopier usage, and enterprise activity.

Unit 1: Personal Career Selection

Introduction: This unit explains career selection as the process of choosing an occupation or profession for a significant period, one that provides opportunities for growth and prosperity.
Four Main Steps of Personal Career Selection: The steps a person follows to choose a career. These are researching, evaluating, discussing, and choosing a specific career in the selected area.
Finding the Right Career: This covers detailed steps for evaluating and selecting a career. Activities may include making lists of potential careers and selecting certain ones for in-depth evaluation, and discussing options with classmates.
Unit Summary: This summarizes the process of career selection, clarifying the importance of researching career opportunities in a given locality, evaluating them, discussing them with others, and finally choosing one best-suited career.

Unit 2: Self-Employment Opportunities: Reception Skills, Photocopier Usage, and Enterprise Activity

Introduction: Self-employment as a career path alternative to a typical employer-employee relationship.
Reception skills: Essential communication (verbal and written), customer service (pleasant, accommodating and attentive), multitasking. Includes the importance of Ethiopian hospitality experiences.
Copier machine usage: Proper steps for operation and maintenance. Includes troubleshooting tips to avoid issues. Provides a section on problems with various reasons for these, and steps to fix them.
Enterprise activity: Covers product selection, factors affecting product choices, market selection, and product advertising methods. Key factors like creating a budget for this. Discusses the idea of generating income through an enterprise.
Unit Summary: The unit focuses on skills related to reception work, photocopier usage, and running an enterprise, like basic accounting or calculating costs.

Unit 3: Self-Employment Opportunities: Construction, Basic Carpentry, Maintenance, and Retail Business

Introduction: Importance of construction and carpentry in job creation for youths.
Construction of bricks and clay materials: Discusses raw materials used (cement, sand, stone, water), tools & equipment & descriptions of them, and safety precautions in construction.
Basic carpentry: Describes the activities involved, common tools, and safety rules.
Painting and decorating: Discusses the process, major tools and safety considerations.
Checking and maintaining car tires: Importance of maintaining proper tire pressure and the procedures to check and maintain.
Handling a retail business: Discusses the procedures to handle customer payments, including options and challenges, and retail business costs (location, rent, utilities, and insurance).
Retail process: Lists out the steps of retail selling (prospecting, pre-approach, approach, presentation, handling objections, closing, and follow-up).
Unit Summary: A variety of business skills and safety measures in the hospitality, construction, and retail sectors.

Unit 4: Self-Employment Opportunities: Hospitality, Food Preparation, and Cleaning

Introduction: Self-employment opportunities in the hospitality, food preparation, and cleaning industries.
Hospitality Events: Detailed information on types of events, and aspects to be considered.
Food preparation service: Discusses various methods of preparing food, and necessary tools such as knives, cutting boards, strains, grinders, tongs, mixers, and more.
Hot and cold drinks: Steps for preparing hot drinks (coffee, tea) and cold drinks.
Fresh foods: Discussion on preparing, storing, and providing fresh foods.
Cultural foods: Introduces various styles & common dishes.
Cleaning service: Includes cleaning procedures for different areas and workspaces
Personal appearance requirements: Recommendations for professional attire
Hand washing: Guidelines for proper hand hygiene.
Cleaning of work area: Importance of a clean work environment. Cleaning methods used and types of commercially offered services.
Unit Summary: Summarizing the unit's topic, highlighting the key aspects of hospitality, food, and cleaning services.

Unit 5: Employability

Introduction: The importance of developing employability skills for career success.
Seven tips to boost employability: A variety of career tips focusing on keeping updated, refining CVs, highlighting soft skills, and leveraging business contacts for support. Also covers other considerations like building teamwork skills, understanding workplace problems, and knowing safety precautions in a workspace.
Working as part of a team: Importance of teamwork in job success, including group cohesion, communication, and ensuring milestones are achieved.
Unit summary: Summary of employability skills and their importance.

Unit 6: Preparing for Employment

Introduction: The importance of knowing and effectively handling workplace issues.
Definitions of employee and employer: Explaining the roles of the employee and employer in a workplace.
Problem-solving in the workplace: Importance of different workplace problem-solving skills, including the steps of identifying the problem, developing a solution, and implementing the solution to gain the best outcome.
Unit Summary: Overview of workplace problems, and the importance of effective problem-solving skills.

Unit 7: Entrepreneurship

Introduction: Exploring the concept of entrepreneurship, including its definition, and the role of entrepreneurs as those who create and establish businesses.
Definition of entrepreneurship and entrepreneur: Descriptions of these terms.
Four Types of Entrepreneurship: Describing small business, scalable startup, large company, and social entrepreneurship models.
Classification of entrepreneurs: Based on economic development and motivation.
Seven characteristics of entrepreneurs: List of important aspects like passion, self-confidence, risk-taking, creativity, vision, motivation, and personal effectiveness.
Entrepreneurship and saving: Explanation of the concept of saving as an essential foundation for entrepreneurial success.
Unit Summary: Summary of what entrepreneurship is, and different ways of approaching an entrepreneurial endeavor.

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Test your knowledge about the key concepts in Career and Technical Education (CTE) focusing on painter and decorator roles, tools used, and personal career selection steps. This quiz covers essential skills, safety equipment, and textbook authors related to the Grade 8 CTE curriculum. See how familiar you are with the materials and processes in this field.