1. (a) Implementation.

   1. (1) The provisions of this section shall be implemented by school districts beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
   2. (2) School districts shall implement the employability skills student expectations listed in §127.15(d)(1) of this chapter (relating to Career and Technical Education Employability Skills) as an integral part of this course.
2. (b) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12. Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course.

3. (c) Introduction.

   1. (1) Career and technical education instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed in current or emerging professions.
   2. (2) The Manufacturing Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and performing the processing of materials into intermediate or final products and related professional and technical support activities such as production planning and control, maintenance, and manufacturing/process engineering.
   3. (3) Industrial Maintenance is designed to introduce students to knowledge and skills used in the proper application of industrial maintenance. The study of manufacturing technology allows students to reinforce, apply, and transfer academic knowledge and skills to a variety of relevant maintenance tasks. Students gain an understanding of what employers require to gain and maintain employment in manufacturing careers.
   4. (4) Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other organizations that foster leadership and career development in the profession such as student chapters of related professional associations.
   5. (5) Statements that contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.

4. (d) Knowledge and skills.

   1. (1) The student applies mechanical skills to maintain and repair industrial equipment using the appropriate tools and equipment while adhering to safety policies. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) identify equipment malfunctions using visual, audible, and other sensory inspection skills to detect issues such as lack of lubrication, misalignment, excess wear, vibration, and over-temperature;
      2. (B) differentiate between mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems;
      3. (C) identify safety concerns with equipment maintenance such as dangers with rotating equipment, hot surfaces from operating equipment, potential for shock from electrical power cords and grounding, and sharp surfaces from equipment wear;
      4. (D) create a safe plan of action to address safety concerns for an industrial training environment such as sparks, metal shavings, and electrical shock hazards;
      5. (E) identify tools and describe procedures used in cutting, drilling, cleaning, and abrasive processes;
      6. (F) explain safety practices for various types of manufacturing tools used for cutting, drilling, cleaning, and abrasive processes;
      7. (G) identify and demonstrate proper use of precision measuring tools, including micrometers, dial calipers, and scales, to verify proper repair and alignment; and
      8. (H) identify and explain the applications such as material and fastener strength for various types of fasteners such as bolts, screws, washers, and nuts.

   2. (2) The student applies communication and documentation skills to manufacturing activities. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) compose written and oral technical communication such as maintenance plans, equipment breakdowns, and repair part ordering in a clear, concise, and effective manner for a variety of purposes and audiences;
      2. (B) identify documentation methods such as maintenance logbooks and checklists for maintenance tasks and plans; and
      3. (C) develop and execute a plan for maintenance task completion such as equipment lubrication, filter changes, and equipment visual checks.

   3. (3) The student maintains and repairs industrial equipment using the appropriate tools, equipment, machines, materials, and technical processes. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) describe the processes needed to complete a project, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing;
      2. (B) use appropriate tools to complete maintenance repair processes, including drilling, tapping, layout, and tightening fasteners to spec; and
      3. (C) use various wrenches such as open and box end wrenches, filter wrenches, and adjustable pliers to disassemble filter housings to change filters and fluids.

   4. (4) The student understands the foundations of occupational safety and health. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) explain and discuss the responsibilities of workers and employers to promote safety and health and the rights of workers to a secure workplace;
      2. (B) explain and discuss the importance of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and OSHA requirements for organizations;
      3. (C) explain and discuss how OSHA inspections are conducted;
      4. (D) explain and discuss the role of national and state safety and health regulatory entities;
      5. (E) explain types of industrial hygiene hazards, including physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic, and explain the role industrial hygiene plays in occupational safety;
      6. (F) discuss the importance of safe walking and working surfaces and best practices for preventing or reducing slips, trips, and falls in the workplace;
      7. (G) describe types of electrical hazards in the workplace;
      8. (H) describe control methods to prevent electrical hazards in the workplace;
      9. (I) analyze the hazards of handling, storing, using, and transporting hazardous materials;
      10. (J) discuss ways to reduce exposure to hazardous materials in the workplace;
      11. (K) identify workplace health and safety resources, including emergency plans, and discuss how these resources are used to make decisions in the workplace;
      12. (L) describe elements of a safety and health program, including management leadership, worker participation, and education and training;
      13. (M) explain the purpose and importance of written emergency action and fire protection plans;
      14. (N) describe key components of evacuation plans, emergency exit routes, and fire hazards lists;
      15. (O) explain the role of emergency personnel within an organization;
      16. (P) explain components of a hazard communication program; and
      17. (Q) explain and provide examples of safety and health training requirements specified by standard setting organizations.

   5. (5) The student examines safe work habits in an industrial maintenance setting. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) identify and describe proper storage and disposal procedures for hazardous materials using Safety Data Sheets (SDS);
      2. (B) identify and demonstrate use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety requirements in the manufacturing industry such as hearing protection, eye protection, and gloves;
      3. (C) describe and demonstrate proper lockout/tagout procedures;
      4. (D) describe and demonstrate safe operation of power tools, including drills, saws, grinders, and sanders; and
      5. (E) identify and select appropriate PPE needed to operate various power tools, including drills, saws, grinders, and sanders.

   6. (6) The student examines the importance of preventative maintenance in an industrial maintenance environment. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) perform preventative maintenance (PM), including lubrication, cleaning of parts, and tightening of fasteners, on equipment such as motors, gearboxes, chain drives, and conveyors;
      2. (B) determine a PM schedule based on data collected from machine breakdowns, including frequency of failures, types of malfunctions, and repair times; and
      3. (C) differentiate between reactive maintenance such as breakdown repairs, preventative maintenance such as lubrication, and predictive maintenance such as planning repairs based on previous breakdown frequencies.

   7. (7) The student examines career opportunities and educational requirements in manufacturing and technology. The student is expected to:

      1. (A) identify special skill career pathways in manufacturing such as maintenance technician, engineer, designer, and automation technician;
      2. (B) identify and explain the importance of industry networking opportunities such as career or job fairs; and
      3. (C) describe the roles and functions of engineers, technologists, and technicians in an industrial maintenance setting.

Source Note:The provisions of this §127.828 adopted to be effective February 24, 2026, 51 TexReg 1124.