State Updates and Equipment Lists

UPDATED: 4/1/2019

All state contests will follow the SkillsUSA Championship Technical Standards as much as possible. Contestants should check the National Contest Updates page often for the latest information. Any variations to national technical standards and/or national contest updates at the State Leadership and Skills Conference due to time or limited resources will be posted below.

Advisors:

Please note you must have completed copies of the CTSO Release Form for each attendee with you at the conference in case of an emergency.
Contestants should bring power strip and 5′ extension cord for contests where you bring your own equipment that will need power. For example display contests, and ones where a laptop, desktop, or other electrical device is supplied by the contestant.

State Contest Exams
The SkillsUSA Tennessee State Association will not be hosting or requiring any exams to be given prior to the state conference. Currently the contests that will have a written exam for 2019 are Related Technical Math, Medical Math, Medical Terminology, and Quiz Bowl. The Quiz Bowl exam will be given on Monday afternoon April 1 as part of the contest orientation session.

Additionally, SkillsUSA Tennessee will provide our gold medalists with either a copy of our old exam to study and/or voucher for the SkillConnect exam related to their contest to assist with preparing for national competition. We are confident this will provide our contestants with the opportunity to prepare for the written exam portion at nationals that may not be included at state level due to our time constraints.

The SkillsUSA competition theme for the 2019 year is:
SkillsUSA: Champions at Work
Career-Ready Starts Here
The topic to be addressed by contestants in the Chapter Display, Prepared Speech and Promotional Bulletin Board competitions is how our theme addresses the SkillsUSA national program of work in the area of professional development.

QUICK LINKS

Overview
Contest Results

National Contest Descriptions
State Contest Descriptions
View the Technical Standards

National Contest Updates
Regional Contest Updates
State Contest Updates

State Design Contests
NLSC Pin and T-shirt Design Challenge
Photo Contests
CareerSafe Video Contest

ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

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Advertising desing

Contestants will need to bring their own drawing table if preferred, as we can only provide standard tables and chairs.

American spirit

The American Spirit portfolio must be received by Samantha Childress no later than March 15, 2019. This is NOT a postmark date. Please note: American Spirit team must have a minimum total score of 650 points to receive the gold medal at state and advance to Nationals.

Mail to:
Lawrence County High School
Attn: Samantha Childress
1906 Springer Road
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

Contestants must email or call Samantha Childress by March 15, 2019 to set up a time for a one-on-one interview at the State Leadership and Skills Conference.

Contact Information:
931-762-9412 ext. 4102
schildress@lcss.us

Architectural drafting

Contestants need to bring their own computers with appropriate software and must have the ability to convert and save as PDF files.

Audio/radio production

Skills Talent: Must write and edit the script, conduct interviews, show proper mic technique, have proper diction, and assist with editing.

Engineer: Must show proper technique in obtaining proper level-to-recorder, mic choice, show proper level and balance in mix, and edit the project.

Requirements: The project must be submitted in MP3 format on a USB Flash Drive Labeled with the team’s contestant number.

Judging: The contestants will be judged on all criteria shown on the SkillsUSA competition score sheet. No copyrighted material can be used in the production per SkillsUSA.

Automated manufacturing technology

Teams are responsible for bringing their own computers with licensed CAD and CAM software...teams will usually bring two computers (one CAD, one CAM).

Khakis are the correct type/color of pants that should be worn.

Contest Guidelines

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Automotive maintenance and light repair (MLR)

Contestants entered in the MLR contest will perform tasks related to the standards for MLR as listed below:

explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional service technician; content emphasizes beginning transportation service skills and workplace success skills; safety, tools, equipment, shop operations, basic engine fundamentals, and basic technician skills
automotive general electrical systems, starting and charging systems, batteries, lighting, and electrical accessories
service suspension and steering systems and brake systems
service automotive HVAC systems, engine performance systems, automatic and manual transmission/transaxle systems, and workplace soft skills
MLR Scorecard

automotive refinishing technology

Required Items for contestants:

Hand Tools
Air Tools
Multiple air fittings
Welding shield, gloves, sleeves
NIOSH approved Respirator for refinishers (required to compete!!!). We will not have respirators available for borrowing.

Materials will be supplied:

Body filler, spreaders, razor blades, masking tape, plastic repair materials, dust masks, scuff pads, dry guide coat
DA Paper will be 6″ adhesive backed
File paper will be adhesive backed
Paint for the refinish contest will be Axalta waterborne / urethane clearcoat
Sprayguns will be loaned, no need to bring your own

A couple of rules to be aware of:

Instructors are absolutely not allowed in the shop area during contest hours
Mobile phone use is prohibited during the contest
No communicating with people outside the contest area
Safety glasses must be worn at all times in the shop area

Schedule:

Monday – interviews
Tuesday – collision repair/welding, refinishing, estimating

Click here to learn more.

If you have questions please contact the Contest Coordinator – Rob Ashby at 423-667-2934

Automotive Service technology

AST Scorecard

barbering

The winner of the barbering will advance the the national event. Please note the changes to the contest as a model is no longer part of this competition. At the state level contestants must bring their own manikins and stand. There is no minimum length for the manikins, however it has to be uncut. Brush on color for the Pompadour design is allowed.

Barbering SkillsUSA Tennessee Contest

broadcast news production

Orientation for Broadcast News Production has been moved to Meeting Room 18 in the Chattanooga Convention Center. Please check the official conference app for information.

Carpentry

Contestants must bring following equipment: all tools listed in the technical standards, personal protective equipment including safety glasses and leather gloves, 4 foot ladder, and Saw Horses. (Only exception is the Cut-resistant Level 3 gloves are not required)

Contestants in construction contests must bring and wear hardhats at all times while in the competition area.

cnc milling & Turning

The information available through the link below will help contestants prepare for the SkillsUSA machining contests. The link gives access to both the mill and lathe programming manuals. Competitors who study these manuals will be better prepared to perform tasks given at the SkillsUSA state conference.

https://diy.haascnc.com/user-guide

Click here for a screenshot of the manuals contestants should access based on their contest.

Contestants are allowed to use any non-programmable calculator or the Machinist Calc Pro calculator during the competition. Contestants must bring the calculator they prefer as one will not be provided. Additional practice materials can be accessed online.

collision damage appraisal

Contestant Advisors need to contact a CCC representative at 877-208-6155 to request school copy of the CCC Touch software to be used in contest. Contestants will need to bring a device with software installed for the competition.

https://www.skillsusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Computerized-Collision-Appraisal-Technology-1.23.19-.pdf

collision repair technology

Required Items for contestants:

Hand Tools
Air Tools
Multiple air fittings
Welding shield, gloves, sleeves
NIOSH approved Respirator for refinishers (required to compete!!!). We will not have respirators available for borrowing.

Materials will be supplied:

Body filler, spreaders, razor blades, masking tape, plastic repair materials, dust masks, scuff pads, dry guide coat
DA Paper will be 6″ adhesive backed
File paper will be adhesive backed
Paint for the refinish contest will be Axalta waterborne / urethane clearcoat
Sprayguns will be loaned, no need to bring your own

A couple of rules to be aware of:

Instructors are absolutely not allowed in the shop area during contest hours
Mobile phone use is prohibited during the contest
No communicating with people outside the contest area
Safety glasses must be worn at all times in the shop area

Schedule:

Monday 12pm until 4pm – Interviews
Tuesday 8am until 2pm collision repair/welding, refinishing, estimating

Click here to learn more.

If you have questions please contact the Contest Coordinator – Rob Ashby at 423-667-2934

commercial baking

The 2019 SkillsUSA Culinary Arts, Commercial Baking, and Restaurant Service contests will take place in Chattanooga during the State Leadership and Skills Conference. While the intent was to have a qualifying event to ease the burden on the Chattanooga locations, the communication did not receive all schools and advisors. Due to this, we felt that is in the best interest of the students to hold the events in Chattanooga with the other state level contests this year. Please see the attached documents for updates on the Culinary Arts and Commercial Baking competitions. SkillsUSA Tennessee apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please reach out to us with any questions.

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community action project

PDF copies of the notebooks and the presentation must be received by Bill Byford by March 15, 2019. This is NOT a postmark date.

Contestants will be assigned a time for an one-on-one interview between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the State Leadership and Skills Conference after registration has closed. An email will be sent to the advisor listed in registration with the appointed interview time. The email will come from Bill Byford, Pam Thurman, Bree Lemmons, or Sharon Cochrane.

South Central CORE Office
200 Dover Street Suite 106
Shelbyville, TN 37160

UPDATED Schedule

Community service

computer programming

Contestants must bring a laptop or desktop with Windows 7 or higher operating system, RJ 45 connection, WiFi connectivity, administrator privileges, updated virus protection, and all installed software must be licensed.

cosmetology

Bring all supplies on the 2019 technical standards plus a blood spill kit.

Cosmetology contestants cannot bring their long hair manikin set with rollers and/or preset/pre-arranged. For example the hair cannot be crimped before contest starts. Long hair manikin can only be pre-colored, washed, and dried in preparation for the competition.

Click here to learn more.

Click here for design cut photos.

crime scene investigation

There will be a written test on Monday. Please study the following: Criminal Investigations Eighth Edition by Bennett and Hess (ISBN 0-495-09340-8).

The Observation test will consist of 5 "police" related photographs (i.e. traffic accident, crime scene, domestic injuries, etc). The students will be given one minute to look at and study a photograph. Immediately after viewing the photograph they will be given another minute to answer 5 multiple choice questions about that photograph.

Note that the CSI holding room at our state event is a secured location for contestants ONLY. The use of electronic devices and/or assistance provided to contestants from others who have viewed the crime scene is strictly prohibited. Contestants will be disqualified for violation of this rule.

In the past we’ve had issues with teams not being able to download their crime scene photographs to our judge’s computer. Teams need to be prepared to transfer their photographs to a jump drive to be turned into judges for review.

CSI Scoring Rubric Competitor Guide

criminal justice

The possible scenarios for criminal justice state contest are: Field Sobriety, Child Endangerment, Suspicious Person, Warrant Service, Intoxicated Person – Not vehicle related, Burglary Suspect Interrogation, or Basic Traffic Stop – Low Risk. Contestants should wear uniforms and bring their equipment to the Monday orientation meeting where the interview and fingerprint portions of the contest will be completed.

The Observation test will consist of 5 "police" related photographs (i.e. traffic accident, crime scene, domestic injuries, etc). The students will be given one minute to look at and study a photograph. Immediately after viewing the photograph they will be given another minute to answer 5 multiple choice questions about that photograph.

Scoring Rubric

culinary arts

digital cinema production

Source files and usb drive will not be provided by technical committee.
Monday – Contestants will be given their topic/theme for the video project. Upon receiving their topic, contestants will have until 9 p.m. Monday to complete pre-production (planning/storyboard), filming all source files including video/b-roll, interviews, and voice overs. Contestants will be allowed to log and transfer footage to their editing software, and render any necessary source files to begin editing at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Contestants should not begin editing their video until Tuesday.

Tuesday – Contestants will begin completing the production process including editing. At 12 p.m. contestants will begin to render their final video project in order to export the video in the correct format for submission. Video storyboard will be turned in to judges as soon as the final render process starts. Contestants will turn in the final video on usb thumb drive supplied by the contestant. Videos must be no less than 1 minute 30 seconds to maximum of 2 minutes of run-time length.

electrical construction wiring

Electrical Construction Wiring contestants will need to bring their own hand tools for the contest including a 1/2″ conduit bender and safety glasses. Contestants will not be allowed to use a box-cutter during the contest. Contestants can use either 2011 or 2014 NEC code book for their contest. There will be a mandatory debrief session for contestants on Tuesday from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Contestants in construction contests must bring and wear hardhats at all times while in the competition area.

employment application process

Contestants in both Job Interview & Employment Application contests must complete a job application on site and turn in one copy of their resume with the application. Contestants should also bring three copies of their resume for the interview portion of the contest held during state conference. Contestants should be “applying” for a position that is within their training program. We will not post a specific position title for this contest.

engineering technology/design

Orientation will take place on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Meeting Room 16 from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

entrepreneurship

Please send your notebooks to the contest chair below by March 15, 2019. This is an in-hand date, not a postmark date.
Tennessee Small Business Development Center
ATTN: Lynn Chesnutt – SkillsUSA – Entrepreneurship
100 Cherokee Blvd.
Suite 202
Chattanooga, TN 37405

Esthetics

The Fantasy Theme for the 2019 Esthetics Contest is “Optical Illusion”.

Click here to learn more.

Extemporaneous speaking

The following changes have been made to Extemporaneous Speaking for both high school and college/postsecondary contestants:
-Holding Area: Hallway
-Contest Prep: Marriott Signal Mountain Room
-Contest: Marriott Lookout Mountain Room

Please check the official conference app for more information.

firefighting

The Firefighting Contest on Tuesday, April 2 will now start at 9:30 AM. The special transportation route will now depart the Chattanooga Convention Center at 8:00 AM. Please check the official conference app for information.

Competitors must bring IAFF approved firefighter turnout PPE as listed in technical standards and bottled water. Advisor or adult must accompany competitor to off-site location with a copy of emergency contact medical form.

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first aid/cpr

Orientation will take place from 12-2 p.m. in Meeting Room 7/8.

Contestants must bring an adult and infant mask.

There is a 50 question written test to be conducted at the orientation. The test will count as 100 points on score card.

The questions are drawn from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association training materials with emphasis on both CPR with questions regarding rate, depth of compressions, time, assessing the patient etc. First Aid relates to all types to include burns, snake bites, wound care, bleeding, fainting and how you would triage and care for the victim.

Appearance:

All white leather shoes, white socks with no color
No tattoos visible, no piercings other than small stud or hoop
Uniform pants cannot touch the floor, only a white t-shirt allowed under scrub top
Hair cannot touch shoulders, must be pulled up
Name badge should only show contestant number

Items:

Cannot bring study materials, cell phone, backpack, purse
Must bring BLS CPR card, resume, adult mask (infant mask preferred)

HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING and REFRIGERATION (HVACR)

Competitors should bring a tool bag with hand tools, and should bring appropriate personal protective equipment/clothing.

industrial motor control

Competitors need to bring all tools in the technical standards. Additionally, contestants must bring 1/2 inch conduit bender, battery powered drill with screw bits, personal protective equipment (no hard hats required), multi-meter, and contest will use some metal clad cable so be prepared to install with appropriate equipment.

information technology services

job interview

mechatronics

Postsecondary:
In regards to the type of PLC: Basically any PLC with 8 inputs and 8 outputs, 24 V DC, all other items in the technical standards, and a laptop. The rare exception is an OMRON PLC, so specify 24VDC sourcing outputs and sinking inputs. It has to do with the polarity of the PLC. Siemens and A-B are compatible.

Secondary:
Will need a laptop, preferably with FluidSIM for MecLab already installed, and all other items in the technical standards, but do not need a PLC for the state contest. That may be different for nationals.

medical assisting

Contestants will need to bring at least two pairs of sterile gloves in their size, and a pair of safety glasses.

There is a 50 question written test to be conducted at the orientation. The test will count as 100 points on score card.

Scoring:

Written Test: 100 points
Vitals: 160 points
Physical Therapy/Rehab: 100 points
Clinical I: 110 points
Clinical II: 140 points
Administrative I: 100 points
Total: 700 points

Tips from the judges: Allied Health competitors, hair must be up off of shoulders during contest (no bangs handing down or loose hair) if need be hairspray it back or use clips or bobby pins. Uniform pants cannot touch the floor. Only one small pair of earrings. No fake nails or bright nail polish. Shoes must be white, clean no open back shoes.

mobile robotics technology (vex robotics contest)

Variation for the Tennessee state contest: MRT teams will need to bring their completed robot, and engineering notebook for state competition. The teams will be able to run trials, and will compete on the scoring field per contest guidelines published by national contest update. VEX Competition Kits will NOT be provided at state level, and teams will NOT be required to build their robot on first day of contest. Teams must bring their engineering notebook to the contest on Monday to turn in for scoring.

Each team must bring their engineering notebook to the event.

Game Manual

Scoring Addendum

mock trial

Mock Trial Technical Standards 2019 (State Only Contest)

2019 SkillsUSA Tennessee State Mock Trial Competition – Facts of the Case

nail care

Contestants must provide at orientation on Monday 1 p.m. a digital copy of their nail art on usb thumb drive, and a printed copy, on a 8.5×11 inch size card stock paper, of the nail art image for audience display. During orientation judges will go over the rules, contest layout, expectations, oral assessment, and the contestants will turn in their resume and artwork with descriptive theme.

Follow the National Technical Standards except we will not perform the pedicure portion nor have a theory knowledge test at the state conference.
No digital image of nail art is required. Please bring a 4x6 printed picture of the nail art to be displayed in the contest area along with the type written theme.
Monday 1:00 Orientation, contest uniform is required for contestants. Models are not required to attend orientation, advisors may be present.
Clothing requirement: Models Official SkillsUSA Attire
No equipment or supplies are provided by the committee at the State Conference

UV Gels- Any tip: White, clear, or natural may be used
Flat Art Portion: Art must be flat, Gel polish, acrylic paints, polishes/laquers, colored powders (acrylic and dip), NO pre-prepared items can be used
Enhancements: Acrylics/Gels acceptable. Either hand will be acceptable.

notebook event instructions

The following notebooks must be received by Estle Muncy by March 15, 2019 . This is NOT a postmark date. Please note the following notebook contests must have a minimum total score of 650 points to receive the gold medal at state and advance to Nationals.

Health Occupations Professional Portfolio
Outstanding Chapter
Occupational Health and Safety - Single
Occupational Health and Safety - Multiple

Mail to:
Anderson County Career and Technical Center
Attn: Estle Muncy
140 Maverick Circle
Clinton, TN 37716

Contestants will be assigned a time for an one-on-one interview between 12-4 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the State Leadership and Skills Conference after registration has closed. An email will be sent to the adviser listed in registration with the appointed interview time on April 1, 2019.

Interview Schedule

nurse assisting

Contestants will need to bring at least two pairs of sterile gloves in their size, a pair of safety glasses, current CPR card, and CPR mask.

There is a 50 question written test to be conducted at the orientation. The test will count as 100 points on score card.

The questions are based off of written questions used to prepare the student for their state board exams. If the student has successfully passed through a Nurse Assisting Program, these questions are based on the knowledge they have obtained during training. There is nothing difficult the contestant would not have encountered. Utilize their books, review materials you use in your course to prepare them again for taking their state boards.

Scoring:

Written Test: 100 points
2-man Adult CPR with AED: 120 points
Vitals: 125 points
Anatomy: 100 points
Handwashing/Gloving: 175 points
Range of Motion: 100 points
Total: 720 points

OUTSTANDING chapter

The Outstanding Chapter portfolio must be received by Samantha Childress no later than March 15, 2019. This is NOT a postmark date. Please note: Outstanding Chapter team must have a minimum total score of 650 points to receive the gold medal at state and advance to Nationals.

Mail to:
Lawrence County High School
Attn: Samantha Childress
1906 Springer Road
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464

Contestants must email or call Samantha Childress by March 15, 2019 to set up a time for a one-on-one interview at the State Leadership and Skills Conference.

Contact Information:
931-762-9412 ext. 4102
schildress@lcss.us

plumbing

Contestants should bring tools listed on technical standards. Only exception the snap, chain, or battery-operated cutters suitable for cast-iron soil pipe will be provided. Competitors also need to bring gloves, safety glasses and protective clothing.

practical nursing

Written Test: 100 points
Clinical I: 100 points
Vitals: 160 points
Clinical II: 140 points
Anatomy: 100 points
Clinical III: 100 points
Total: 700 points

Principles of engineering/technology

Orientation will take place on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Meeting Room 16 from 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

quiz bowl

Quiz Bowl allows two options for contest dress:

Class A: SkillsUSA Official Dress (with blazer) or
Class E: Business Casual (with the white polo)

restaurant service

Restaurant Service competitors should be prepared to perform all tasks as outlined in the Contest Guidelines section of the national Technical Standards.

Menus and Specials

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Robotics: urban search and rescue

This contest is an open platform competition. Other manufacturers’ kits/components may be used in addition or in place of TETRIX. There are restrictions outlined in the technical standards for overall size, number of motors, number of servos, battery pack voltage, etc. The Robotics: Urban Search & Rescue Challenge: enables students to create a mobile robot like those employed by emergency service personnel (fire, police, military). The robot is designed to secure an area where it is unsafe for emergency service personnel to enter. The demand for designers, skilled technicians, and manufacturing workers who are fluent in mechanical design and electrical systems and highly skilled in troubleshooting and maintenance of robotic systems is projected to continue to grow. The current generation of students is expected to take artificial intelligence and robotics into the evolving world of emergency services, finding new ways to help trained personnel react more quickly and effectively. Therefore, it is imperative that our future labor force be on the leading edge of current and emerging technologies and possess the technical and team skills necessary to maintain industry leadership in design, manufacture, maintenance, and operation of life-saving robotic equipment.

We were recently made aware of the DCD status of the current camera that we include in the TETRIX USAR set is being discontinued. However, any single wireless camera with a power supply of 9V or less can be used. So long as there is only 1 camera on the robot with a power supply of 9V maximum.

Click here to learn more.

ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION CONTEST (THIS IS NOT VEX ROBOTICS)

The state contest will allow each advisor to coach his/her contestants before all contest activities. All contestants will receive parts of the contest during orientation. Contestants will receive a detailed list of each part of the contest to be performed. Due to the possible variance in robotics taught at each school, each contestant will receive the same materials and the same hands-on activities to be performed. These steps have been implemented to ensure contest fairness. Advisors at no time are allowed to coach on the day of the contest during any of the contest activities.

The Tennessee SkillsUSA Robotics and Automation Technology contest will consist of a team interview, résumé review, written test, and hands-on robotic programing and automation challenges. Each team will have their “individual” scores averaged together for a final score. All parts of the contest will consist of team scores averaged together.

Monday:

During Orientation at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Contestants will receive a detailed list of each part of the contest.
Contest Coordinator will explain each part of the contest
Contestants will receive an example scorecard for the contest detailing point allocation.
All contestants must submit a hard copy resume to the judges during orientation.
Judges will examine contestants dress and safety equipment during orientation and on the contest day
R.A.T. contest quiz proctored by the judges. R.A.T. quiz will cover basic robotics and electrical, contestants should understand how different types of electrical sensors work, electrical wiring, wiring basic circuits, PLC circuits, pneumatic circuits, and basic robotics.
Advisors are welcome during the orientation

Tuesday:

Contest: Located at TCAT Chattanooga CETAS building room 307.
Teams interviewed by the judges “No Advisors”
Teams develop a Robotic flow-chart from a specified work order scenario “No Advisors”
Teams design and draw from a specified work order scenario a wiring diagram, a logic diagram, and a pneumatic circuit diagram. “No Advisors”
Teams will create a Teach Pendant program from a scenario using a FANUC LR mate 200ic Robot. Teams will Name their program, Test in Step and Continuous Test their program “No Advisors”
Teams will build a simple automated machine using materials provided by the contest coordinators. Teams will use schematics, piping diagrams, and logic diagrams, to build the machine. Teams will create and download a plc program for their machine. Teams should understand how to read and interrupt schematics, and their symbols including relay logic, piping diagrams and pneumatic symbols.
Teams should have an understanding of “Siemens PLC’s”
Every “part” of the contest has strict time limits. Contest time limits are sixty and thirty minutes per task.
No cellphones allowed during any part of R.A.T. contest.

Task and Material List:

Tasks to be performed by each competitor (See Score Card)
Materials/Tools to be supplied by each competitor (Safety Glasses).
Materials/Tools that competitors are NOT ALLOWED to bring: Competitors Need not bring anything
Materials/Tools to be supplied by the technical committee. (All)
Clothing Requirement – a must! SkillsUSA Standard work dress. Official SkillsUSA khaki work shirt and pants, with black or brown leather work shoes, and clear safety glasses/prescription glasses with side shields/clear goggles are required.
Any other information for the competitors (i.e. breaks, etc.) Lunch 30 minutes, and rest as needed but only with in the presence of a judge.
Hands-on contest includes robotic scenario. The Hands-on part of the contest will take place in CETAS lab 304. Advisors may not help/coach during contest. All parts of the contest are timed.

View the scorecard.

sharon melton myers

Sharon Melton Myers Memorial SkillsUSA Spirit Award

Contest clothing requirements:
Official dress or
Class E: Contest specific — Business Casual

For men: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt, black dress slacks, black socks, black leather shoes.
For women: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt with black dress skirt (knee-length) or black slacks; black socks or black or skin-tone seamless hose; black leather dress shoes

suitcase display skillsusa

Suitcase Display SkillsUSA Theme

Contest clothing requirements:
Official dress or
Class E: Contest specific — Business Casual

For men: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt, black dress slacks, black socks, black leather shoes.
For women: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt with black dress skirt (knee-length) or black slacks; black socks or black or skin-tone seamless hose; black leather dress shoes

suitcase display occupational

Suitcase Display Occupational Theme

Contest clothing requirements:
Official dress or
Class E: Contest specific — Business Casual

For men: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt, black dress slacks, black socks, black leather shoes.
For women: Official SkillsUSA white polo shirt with black dress skirt (knee-length) or black slacks; black socks or black or skin-tone seamless hose; black leather dress shoes

team engineering challenge

Team Engineering Challenge Contest Guidelines *New – Middle School Contestants Only
To learn more about this new contest for middle school please visit their SkillsUSA TEC YouTube Channel.

teamworks

Teams will need to bring tools to complete the project. Contestants must not bring any gas powered equipment.

Sample project from 2016 TeamWorks State Contest

Both the instructor and the contestants certify by agreeing to enter this contest that the contestants have received instructions and have satisfactorily passed an examination on the safe use of portable electric power tools (including cordless) and all hand tools. All team members are required to have an OSHA Certification prior to competition. To take the OSHA Certification test, go to: www.careersafeonline.com

Tips from judges:

Include in writing, a project plan that covers who is going to do the framing, electrical, who is in charge of the crews, what do you complete first, and is there anything that can be done at the same time. Judges will give team time before they start to do this if team does not already have their project plan.
Teams need to bring something to be able to mix the mortar for the brick.
Don’t forget the OSHA documentation.
Don’t forget your resumes.
Team must bring their own PPE: hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, etc.
Team must bring their own hand and power tools.
Instructors/teachers should review the TeamWorks Technical Standards.

Contestants in construction contests must bring and wear hardhats at all times while in the competition area.

technical drafting

Contestants need to bring their own computers with appropriate software and must have the ability to convert and save as PDF files.

TELEVISION (VIDEO) PRODUCTION

Source files and usb drive will not be provided by technical committee.
Monday – Contestants will be given their topic/theme for the video project. Upon receiving their topic, contestants will have until 9 p.m. Monday to complete pre-production (planning), filming all source files including video/b-roll, interviews, and/or voice overs. Contestants will be allowed to log and transfer footage to their editing software, and render any necessary source files to begin editing at 8 a.m. Tuesday morning. Contestants should not begin editing their video until Tuesday.

Tuesday – Contestants will begin completing the production process including editing. At 12 p.m. contestants will begin to render their final video project in order to export the video in the correct format for submission. Contestants will turn in the final video on usb thumb drive supplied by the contestant.

web design

Use of third party frameworks (jQuery, Bootstrap, Zurb, Bulma, gmaps) is acceptable.

welding

Contestants will need to bring the tools listed in the welding technical standard. Competitors must also bring gloves, hood, safety glasses and protective clothing including steel toe boot. To participate in the contest the work boot must be steel toe due to OSHA safety requirement. If the proper foot wear is not worn they will not be allowed on the bus for transport to the contest site.

Steel toed boots are required for the contest. Leather and over the ankle are the standard; however, exterior steel toe cover will be accepted. IT MUST have a way to secure all the way around the heel to keep it in place and not become a tripping hazard. Contestants will still need to wear a leather over the ankle boot as a base. No sneakers are allowed.

Welding will compete on Monday, April 1 in two groups. Group A will compete in the morning and Group B will compete in the afternoon.

Schedule:

7:00 a.m. Group A leaves the convention center travelling to Dilling Group
11:00 a.m. Group B leaves the Convention Center travelling to Dilling Group
12:30 p.m. return of Group A to the Convention Center
4:30 p.m. pick up and return of 2nd Group B

Group A

Alvin York Institute - Jamestown, TN
Happy Valley High School - Elizabethton, TN
Northside High School - Jackson, TN
Obion County Central High School - Troy, TN
Pulaski Technology @ Giles County High School - Pulaski, TN
Sequoyah Vo-Tech Center - Soddy-Daisy, TN
Smith County High School - Carthage, TN
South Side High School - Jackson - Jackson, TN
Southwest Career & Technology Center - Memphis, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Tech-McKenzie-HS - McKenzie, TN
Unicoi County High School CTE Dept. - Erwin, TN
Westmoreland High School - Westmoreland, TN
Loretto High School – Loretto, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Tech-Elizabethton - Elizabethton, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Tech-Harriman - Harriman, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Tech-Morristown - Morristown, TN
TN College of Applied Tech-Oneida Huntsville - Huntsville, TN

Group B

Ben W Hooper CTE - Newport, TN
Bledsoe County Career Technical Center - Pikeville, TN
Cloudland High School - Roan Mountain, TN
Grainger High School - Rutledge, TN
Greene Technology Center - Greeneville, TN
Lawrence County High School - Lawrenceburg, TN
Morgan County Career & Technical Center - Wartburg, TN
Oakland High School - Murfreesboro, TN
Riverdale High School - Murfreesboro, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Tech - Hartsville HS - Red Boiling Springs, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Tech - Harriman HS - Harriman, TN
Tullahoma High School - Tullahoma, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Tech-Crossville - Crossville, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Tech-Dickson - Dickson, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Tech-McKenzie - McKenzie, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Tech-Nashville - Nashville, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Tech-Pulaski - Pulaski, TN

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welding fabrication

Contestants need to bring their own:

PPE (ex. safety glasses, ear plugs, face shields, gloves)
Grinders
All consumables for grinders (ex. cut-off wheels, grinding rocks, flapper wheels)
Fitting tools (ex. tape measure, square, hammers, combo square, c-clamps, vise clamps, brushes)

The new interment weld size is 2-4 and it supposed to be welded on both ends with the 6010.

Steel toed boots are required for the contest. Leather and over the ankle are the standard; however, exterior steel toe cover will be accepted. IT MUST have a way to secure all the way around the heel to keep it in place and not become a tripping hazard. Contestants will still need to wear a leather over the ankle boot as a base. No sneakers are allowed.

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Welding Fabrication will compete on Tuesday, April 2 in two groups. Group A will compete in the morning and Group B will compete in the afternoon. All secondary competitors will now be in Group B for the Welding Fabrication contest on Tuesday, April 2. They will leave the Convention Center at 11 a.m. and leave Dilling Group at 4:30 p.m.

Group B

Alvin York Institute - Jamestown, TN
Cloudland High School - Roan Mountain, TN
Happy Valley High School - Elizabethton, TN
Lawrence County High School - Lawrenceburg, TN
Morgan County Career & Technical Center - Wartburg, TN
Northside High School - Jackson, TN
Oakland High School - Murfreesboro, TN
Pulaski Technology @ Giles County High School - Pulaski, TN
South Side High School - Jackson - Jackson, TN
Unicoi County High School CTE Dept. - Erwin, TN

Schedule:

7:00 a.m. Group A leaves the convention center travelling to Dilling Group
11:00 a.m. Group B leaves the Convention Center travelling to Dilling Group
12:30 p.m. return of Group A to the Convention Center
4:30 p.m. pick up and return of 2nd Group B

If your school is registered for both Welding and Welding Fabrication, your group will remain the same.

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