UNIT A. INTRODUCTION

COMPETENCY	001.00	Assess the role and importance of manufacturing systems.
OBJECTIVE	001.01	Explain the importance of manufacturing to society.
OBJECTIVE	001.02	Evaluate the Universal Systems Model relative to manufacturing.
OBJECTIVE	001.03	Compare and contrast types of manufacturing systems.
ACTIVITY	001.03a	Activity
COMPETENCY	002.00	Participate as an individual or group member to plan, organize, and carry out activities and projects.
OBJECTIVE	002.01	Apply teamwork and communication concepts.
ACTIVITY	002.01a	Activity
OBJECTIVE	002.02	Apply safety concepts relative to a manufacturing environment.
HANDOUTS		Technology Education Agreement General Safety Rules Hand Tool Safety Rules Machine Tool Safety Rules Student Safety Checklist Student Safety Agreement