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CTE.PS.A.1.8 (Career Technical Education – Pathways)


Standard Identifier: CTE.PS.A.1.8
Content Area: Career Technical Education – Pathways
Grade Range: 7-12
Industry Sector: Public Services
Pathway: Public Safety Pathway

Pathway Standard:
Demonstrate an awareness of the personal, physical, and psychological qualities found in successful public safety job candidates, and recall critical types of decisions and outcomes which determine employability in public safety occupations.

Performance Indicator:
Understand the importance of security and background checks, credit checks, and other assessments including oral interviews and polygraph tests that are required for some public safety occupations.

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