Des Moines Area Community College.

Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technology Skills Grid

Reading Skills

Skill Level
1. Recognize common words and meanings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Recognize task-related words with technical meanings. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
3. Recognize meanings of common abbreviations, acronyms, codes, and symbols. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Identify factual details within text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Follow sequential directions to complete a task MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Determine the main idea of a passage. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Use table of contents, index, appendices, glossary, section headings and subheadings. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Locate pages, titles, paragraphs, figures, or charts needed to answer questions or solve problems. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in text or visuals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
10. Skim or scan to determine whether or not text contains relevant information. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Cross-reference within and across source materials to select information to perform a routine. TAUGHT in the program
12. Use information entered on a form to complete a task. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
13. Combine information from multiple sources that contribute to the completion of a task. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
14. Select parts of text or visual materials to complete a task. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
15. Read column charts to obtain information. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
16. Locate chart information from a grid of rows and columns. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
17. Cross-reference charted material with text. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
18. Apply information from tables or graphs to locate malfunctions or select actions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
19. Use flow charts and organizational charts to sequence events, arrive at a decision, or problem solve. TAUGHT in the program
20. Identify components within a schematic. TAUGHT in the program
21. Isolate problem components in schematics, tracing to cause of problem and interpreting symbols. TAUGHT in the program
22. Identify details, labels numbers, parts of an illustration, and parts from a key or legend. TAUGHT in the program
23. Follow sequenced illustrations as a guide. TAUGHT in the program
24. Interpret three-dimensional drawings of objects for assembly or disassembly. TAUGHT in the program
25. Determine meanings of figurative/idiomatic/technical usage of terms, using context clues as reference. TAUGHT in the program
26. Make inferences from text. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
27. Organize information from multiple sources. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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Language Skills

Skill Level
1. Articulate words clearly when speaking. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Make standard English usage choices. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Adjust language level to the audience and the situation. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Spell general vocabulary words correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Write key technical words accurately on forms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
6. Spell task-related words and abbreviations correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Write complete sentences. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Punctuate sentences correctly. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Enter appropriate information onto a form. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
10. Record essential information in phrases or simple sentences. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Transfer numbers, codes, dates and figures onto appropriate sections of forms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
12. Select relevant details for a written communication. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
13. Outline a situation by identifying key ideas and support details. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
14. Write brief, descriptive accounts of activities or transactions performed. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
15. State general impressions of an event or situation as they relate to specific reporting goals. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
16. Summarize events and dialogue in an accurate, complete, and objective manner. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
17. Summarize the major points presented in a written communication. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
18. Generate a written communication according to a specific format (e.g., memo). MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
19. Write a report including necessary support documentation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
20. Identify intent, target audience, and essential details. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
21. Generate a written communication, arranging sections logically. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
22. Write a brief justification for actions taken and provide good reasons for rejecting alternative actions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
23. Appraise a written communication and make adjustments to improve clarity. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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Math Skills - Whole Numbers

Skill Level
1. Read and write whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Round whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Add whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Subtract whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Multiply whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Divide whole numbers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Apply divisibility tests. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Use correct order of operations. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Recognize prime and composite numbers. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
10. Do calculations mentally. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
11. Estimate answers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

Math Skills - Fractions

Skill Level
12. Read and write fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
13. Round to the nearest 1/2 or whole. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
14. Arrange fractions in order. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
15. Reduce fractions to lowest terms. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
16. Change mixed numbers to improper fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
17. Change fractions to equivalent fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
18. Add fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
19. Subtract fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
20. Multiply fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
21. Divide fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
22. Estimate answers. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

Math Skills

- Decimals

Skill Level
23. Read and write decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
24. Round decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
25. Arrange decimals in order. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
26. Add decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
27. Subtract decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
28. Multiply decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
29. Divide decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
30. Change fractions to decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
31. Change decimals to fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
32. Use scientific notation. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

Math Skills

- Percent

Skill Level
33. Read and write percents. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
34. Change percents to decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
35. Change decimals to percents. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
36. Change percents to fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
37. Change fractions to percents. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
38. Use ratio and proportion. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
39. Compute a percent of a number. EX: What is 6% of 40? MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
40. Find what percent one number is of another. EX: 6 is what % of 8? MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
41. Find the base. EX: 8 is 10% of what? REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
42. Compute: discounts, markup, tax, commission. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
43. Compute simple interest. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
44. Compute compound interest. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
45. Compute percentages mentally. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)

Math Skills

- Direct Measurement

Skill Level
46. Measure to the nearest 1/16 inch. TAUGHT in the program
47. Use inches, feet, yards, miles. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
48. Measure to the nearest millimeter. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
49. Use millimeter, centimeter, meter, kilometer. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
50. Measure weight to the nearest ounce. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
51. Measure weight to the nearest gram. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
52. Measure angles to the nearest degree. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
53. Measure temperature (Fahrenheit). REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
54. Measure temperature (Celsius). TAUGHT in the program
55. Measure perimeter. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
56. Measure circumference. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
57. Use an architect's/engineer's scale. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills

- Computed Measurement

Skill Level
58. Convert from Metric to English units. TAUGHT in the program
59. Convert from English to Metric units. TAUGHT in the program
60. Compute areas of squares, rectangles, and parallelograms. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
61. Compute areas of triangles. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
62. Compute areas of trapezoids. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
63. Compute areas of circles. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
64. Use square inches, feet, and yards. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
65. Use square millimeters, centimeters, and meters. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
66. Compute volume of rectangular solids. TAUGHT in the program
67. Compute volume of cylindrical solids. TAUGHT in the program
68. Use cubic inches, feet, and yards. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
69. Use cubic millimeters, centimeters, and meters. TAUGHT in the program
70. Compute mass from volume and density. TAUGHT in the program
71. Find degree of precision/accuracy of calculations and measurements. TAUGHT in the program
72. Identify significant digits. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
73. Use the Pythagorean theorem. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
74. Do geometric constructions. NOT APPLICABLE to the program

Math Skills

- Statistics

Skill Level
75. Calculate mean. TAUGHT in the program
76. Find median. TAUGHT in the program
77. Find mode. TAUGHT in the program
78. Construct line, bar, circle, and picture graphs. TAUGHT in the program
79. Interpret graphs. TAUGHT in the program
80. Calculate simple probabilities. TAUGHT in the program

Math Skills

- Algebra

Skill Level
81. Use exponential notation. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
82. Use algebraic expressions (Ohms Law, gas laws, etc.). TAUGHT in the program
83. Simplify algebraic expressions. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
84. Solve linear equations. TAUGHT in the program
85. Have the equivalent of 1 year of High School algebra. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)

Math Skills

- Trigonometry

Skill Level
86. Use trig tables. TAUGHT in the program
87. Compute missing angles of triangles using trig. TAUGHT in the program
88. Compute missing sides of triangles using trig. TAUGHT in the program

Math Skills

- Miscellaneous

Skill Level
89. Work with non-decimal numeration systems (binary, hexadecimal). NOT APPLICABLE to the program
90. Use a calculator for basic operations on whole numbers and decimals. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
91. Use a calculator for basic operations with fractions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
92. Use special features of a calculator such as memory and constant. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
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Learning Skills

Skill Level
1. Use effective textbook study techniques. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Take competent notes from lecture. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Take tests in objective formats. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Take essay tests. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
5. Locate and use reference and technical materials. TAUGHT in the program
6. Plan a reasonable study schedule. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
7. Follow sequential instructions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
8. Develop sequential instructions. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
9. Make accurate observations. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
10. Identify significant similarities and differences between two or more items. REVIEWED briefly in the program (familiarity needed before program entry)
11. Classify or match items by their distinguishing features. TAUGHT in the program
12. Draw logical inferences based on observations. TAUGHT in the program
13. Identify cause and effect relationships. TAUGHT in the program
14. Given a problem, analyze the situation and identify and evaluate possible causes. TAUGHT in the program
15. Given a problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and arrive at a workable solution. TAUGHT in the program
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Computer Skills

Skill Level
1. Operate a microcomputer system. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
2. Demonstrate keyboarding skills. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
3. Use a word processing program. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
4. Use a desktop publishing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
5. Use a spreadsheet program. MASTERED prior to enrollment (will not be retaught in the program)
6. Use a data base program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
7. Use a graphics program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
8. Use a computer aided drafting program. TAUGHT in the program
9. Use a computer assisted manufacturing program. NOT APPLICABLE to the program
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