(Optional) Describe skills needed for working with equipment and technology specific to work environment.
Description might include the skills required for working with
- machines (e.g., copier)
- computers
- digital devices
- tools
- equipment (e.g., scaffolding)
- office supplies (e.g., electric stapler)
- software programs.
Teacher Resources:
- Workplace Readiness Skills Toolkit, Virginia Commonwealth University Center on Transition (https://centerontransition.org/transition/employment/workplacereadinessskills.html Links to an external site.)
- Skills That Pay the Bills U.S. DOL, (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/individuals/youth/transition/soft-skills Links to an external site.)
- Talking Safety, NIOSH, CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/talkingsafety/states/va/2015-161/Talking_Safety_VA.pdf Links to an external site.)
Process/Skill Questions:
- How can you obtain additional training on technology?
- What are some problems one could encounter when using technology?
- Who is responsible for providing and maintaining office machinery/technology?
- Where are the major components of the equipment you will use?
- Where can you find instructions for proper use, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures of equipment or tools?