This chart is designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for the Diversified Career Occupations program at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute.
Program Safety & Physical Considerations
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures and practices
- Ability to function in the workplace environment
- Ability to work independently and follow directions
- Ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision
- Ability to operate equipment
- Ability to lift, bend, walk, and manipulate physical environment
- Ability to lift 25 pounds or as determined by the occupation
Essential Aptitudes Recommended
- Repetition
- Eye/hand coordination
- Frequent standing, bending, lifting
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to work in small spaces and large spaces
- 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/ self-control
Reading & Language Arts Levels
- Grade level or above as determined by occupation
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Verbal and non-verbal communication skills
Math Level
- Basic math skills
- Math skills as required by occupation
End of Year – 12th Grade Assessment Test
- NOCTI
Industry Certifications
- Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in the program depending upon the occupation
Program Requirements & Related Costs
- Determined by occupation
Other Skills
- Physical labor as determined by occupation
- Ability to follow directions
- Attendance and punctuality on the job
- Commit to employment
- Ability to work at a competitive rate/pace
- Willingness and ability to follow DCO rules and regulations and Training Plan
- Other skills as determined by the occupation and job requirements
