This chart is designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for the Service Occupations Cluster programs at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute.

Program Safety & Physical Considerations

• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures
• Ability to function in noisy and dirty environment
• Ability to work independently and follow directions
• Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision
• Ability to operate program equipment
• Ability to lift, bend, walk, and manipulate physical environment
• Ability to lift 25 pounds

Essential Aptitudes Recommended

• Repetition
• Eye/hand coordination
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting
• Manual dexterity
• Ability to work in small spaces
• Reach heights with assistance
• Exposure to weather conditions
• Endurance/stamina
• Walking
• Pushing/pulling
• Color discrimination
• Ability to make comparisons/ form perception
• Spatial acuity
• Visual motor coordination
• Ability to follow multi-step verbal instructions
• Ability to adjust to changes in assignments
• Ability to control emotions

Reading & Language Arts Levels

• 2nd to 4th grade
• Recognize and understand written sentences in work related documents
• Legible handwriting
• Verbal communication
• Ability to alphabetize
• Ability to follow simple written instructions

Math Level

• Basic math with emphasis on addition, subtraction, and multiplication
• Ability to weigh and measure
• Ability to count to 100
• Basic money skills
• Concept of time
• Numerical sequencing
• Ability to use a calculator

Industry Certifications

• Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in the program

Program Requirements & Related Costs

• T-shirt/uniform required and provided by lab

Cooperative Education

• Students who meet all the requirements, including teacher recommendation, grades, attendance, and discipline record
• Students must provide their own transportation to and from the job site

Other Skills

• Physical labor for 1 to 2 hours at a time
• Ability to follow 2-3 step directions
• Adequate oral and written communication skills
• Self control
• Commit to employment or further training
• Ability to work at a competitive rate/pace
• Willingness and ability to follow LCTI school rules and policies