State Contestant Tool List & Information 2016include colored pencils, two 11"x17" tablets, chalk, glue stick, charcoal and regular pencils. These supplies are subject to approval of

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2016 SkillsUSA Florida - State Contestant Tool List & Information

State Contestant

Tool List &

Information

2016

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All contestants must bring:

● One-page typed resume (hard copy)

○ No online submissions will be accepted

○ If National Technical Standards call for additional copies, please abide

Contestants Attire:

● Contest Uniform as outlined in the National Technical Standards

○ Men’s Haircutting and Hair Weave Contestants should follow Cosmetology

uniform guidelines

Safety Equipment:

● Required as necessary for contest.

○ Contestants without proper safety equipment may be disqualified

Contestants may NOT bring: ● Cell phones

○ If a cell phone rings, vibrates, or is otherwise noticed by the judges, the

contestant may be disqualified

○ Students may have their cell phone in the off position and stowed during the

contest

● Unauthorized reference materials

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3D Visualization & Animation

Supplied by the contestant:

• Two complete graphics stations including personal computers, monitors and input devices.

Contestants may use any brand or type of personal computer from any source (a hometown

computer dealer may be willing to serve as a team sponsor). Software must be pre-loaded

and configured. Contestants should test the system carefully prior to competition and make

sure their Zip drives have been set up and tested. Limited on-site technical assistance will be

available on contest day. The computer hardware must meet or exceed the minimum

recommended system requirements from the manufacturer of the software of choice. We

strongly recommend that the minimum requirements are exceeded when possible. For

example, Autodesk’s 3ds Max minimum requirements are found at this link:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=5659453

• Contestants may bring the software of their choice. Software package(s) must be capable of

producing both 2-D and 3-D renderings and animation.

• (Note: Proof of licensing for every software program installed on the contestants’

computers must be provided to the technical committee at the pre-contest meeting.)

• USB drives with acceptable capacity to hold the stills and animations that are to be turned in

for judging. Other media storage devices such as ZIP drives and DVDs are acceptable, but

USB drives are preferred.

• Two 8' multiple-outlet surge protectors e. Paper and art supplies for storyboard development to

include colored pencils, two 11"x17" tablets, chalk, glue stick, charcoal and regular pencils.

These supplies are subject to approval of the technical committee.

• Contestants may bring published reference books and software manuals. Reference materials

may not take up more than 1/2 cubic foot of space per team member (total of 1 cubic foot).

• All competitors must create a one-page résumé using a word processor to submit to the

judges upon check-in.

Project Information

Skill Performance

The contest is a two-person event assessing the ability of the team to produce high quality images

and an animated short subject using 3-D computerized images. A practical visual design problem will

be given, the scope of which should be viable within the seven-hour practical competition period. The

problem will consist of a topic to communicate, its context and target audience, a rough script to

follow, and an emotion or graphical effect that should be illuminated in the still and animated output.



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Contest Guidelines

1. Preparation of the animation must include the development of a storyboard. However, in the

real world the final output is of paramount importance and the storyboard only a means to that

end. So, the storyboarding process will be used to judge:

a. Teamwork skills

b. Ability to creatively reach consensus on

c. Design solution

d. Ability to organize their efforts

e. Ability to verbally and visually express ideas between team members and to the client

(in this case, the judges)

2. Three to five still images from varied scenes and perspectives must be rendered in medium

resolution (640x480 pixels to 1024x768 pixels) and true color (24, 32 or 64 bits per pixel) and

submitted to the judges’ station on a USB drive or other acceptable media at the completion of

the practical competition. Still images must be output to either: TIF(F), TGA, PNG or JPG.

These images should clearly show superiority in modeling, texturing, lighting and composition.

3. Render animation at low resolution (approximately 320 x 200 pixels) and medium color depth

(16 bit) for playback (with a minimum length of 10-second/300 frames). Animation must be

output to either Microsoft Movie (AVI) or Macintosh Quicktime (MOV) files and submitted to the

judge’s station on a USB drive or other acceptable media at the completion of the practical

competition. The animation should clearly show superiority in composition, staging and the use

of motion and object manipulation over time. Anticipation and scene transitions, object

stretching and squashing and/or other techniques should be employed to create a sense of

realism or graphic impact as defined by the visual design problem.

4. During the contest, the contestants will work as a team. No assistance will be given by other

teams, instructors or observers. Limited technical assistance for computer or software

malfunction may be given by appropriate manufacturers’ representatives.

5. Teams will each be given the same amount of time to accomplish the problem.

6. Everyone will begin at the same time and take a required lunch break, and no one will be

allowed to work past the contest conclusion.

7. The technical committee reserves the right to videotape the animation.

8. The technical committee will be responsible for not only developing the problem for the

competition, but also for developing the evaluation tool by which to objectively measure

competitors’ performance. Judging criteria will be general in nature and will be done from the

completed storyboard, still images and animation. Specific criteria will be based on the

demonstration of competency in those elements of design, animation and clearly depicting the

theme. Emphasis in judging will be placed on the graphical impact and effectiveness in

addressing the design problem. Some areas for consideration include:

a. Planning: The storyboarding process, the degree to which the output images/animation

clearly and creatively communicates the solution to the problem without the benefit of

support materials.

b. Modeling: Creation of 3-D objects. The degree to which the animation realistically and

accurately portrays something about the problem.

c. Animating: Defined motion of objects

d. Rendering: Final rendered output. A quality measured in terms of how well directions

are followed in telling the “story,” the visual impact of the problem solution and the

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judge’s assessment of the design, revision, final editing and presentation of the design

problem’s solution.

e. Originality: Creative techniques

f. Illustration of the theme: An overall measurement of the distinctiveness of submitted

output, including the degree to which the use of technology, aesthetics, lighting and

composition demonstrates development of a superior product.

The setup, configuration and tear-down of all contestant-provided equipment will be the responsibility

of the team.

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Action Skills

Supplied by Contestant:

● Tools, Equipment and Supplies for the demonstration

● Extension cord, if power is needed.

● Students must bring all materials and supplies needed for their demonstration.

● All competitors must create a one-page résumé using a word processor to be turned in hard

copy at the contest orientation.

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Advertising Design

Supplied by the Contestant:

● Computers of choice with RAM to run industry standard software, compatible monitor,

keyboard and mouse, and external storage USB drive.

● Software (check Championships update annually for announcement of software choice.

Industry standard software packages include QuarkXpress, PageMaker, InDesign, PhotoShop,

Illustrator and Freehand. CorelDraw may be used if the aforementioned programs are not

available)

● Competitors may bring a scanner to scan in their own illustrations, as well as draw and scan in

hand-drawn work.

o A scanner is not required but may be used for this purpose alone.

o Use of a scanner will be strictly prohibited during the computer mechanical portion of the

competition

● Assortment of graphite pencils

● Colored pencils and/or markers

● Fine-point black markers (i.e., Sharpie)

● Paper that is appropriate to the medium in which the student will be working (i.e., marker

paper or visualizer pad)

● Triangle, compass or French curve as needed by student for drawing purposes

● A ruler at least 12" long

● Small T square for drawing appropriately sized thumbnail or rough boxes

● Pencil sharpener

● Tape for securing paper to table if the student will be using a T square

● Erasers

● Students may bring with them whatever items they feel they need to visually express their

creative ideas



Contestants will not be allowed to use any reference materials that are not supplied by the technical

committee.

Activity #1

Computer Mechanical Skills

Create a Business Card using information provided.

Activity #2

Computer Creative Skills

Create a Flyer/Brochure using the information provided.

Written Test

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American Spirit


Notebook outlined per the Technical Standards

One-page résumé using a word processor

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Architectural Drafting Supplied by the Contestant:

Computer with licensed CAD software of choice NOTE: Contestant is responsible for verifying CAD software provided at contest site. If the contestant wishes to use software different than that provided by the site the contestant must provide their own computer and software.

Removable data storage device (flash drive)

Students may bring published reference books and tables such as: o Architectural Graphics Standards o Reference materials must not take up more than 1 cubic foot of space and may be

shared between contestants Note: Internet access and web searches are prohibited

Typical personal drafting supplies desired for freehand sketching subject to the approval of the technical committee

Battery-operated calculator

Multi-receptacle power strip

All competitors must create a one-page résumé and submit a hard copy at the start of the contest

Observers: Observers are allowed to view contest from a designated area.

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Audio/Radio Production


● Portable digital audio recorder with removable recording media

● Microphone with audio cable

● Method of importing digital audio from field recorder to editing system

● Audio editing software/system (use of laptops is strongly encouraged)

● Black permanent marking pens

● Extension cords with surge protectors (8’ minimum)

● USB flash drive

● Headphones

● Production music*



Note:

*Production music is not commercial music purchased in stores. It is music created for use in audio

and video productions. Some production music companies are: Music Bakery, Production Garden,

TM Studios and Omnimusic. Production music may also be created using programs such as Garage

Band, Soundtrack or ACID.

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Automated Manufacturing Supplied by the contestants:

All competitors must create a one-page résumé and submit a hard copy to the technical

committee chair at orientation

Two computers:

o One computer loaded with CAD

o One computer loaded with software for CAD program software for CAM program. This

computer must have an open full-sized PCI slot and Windows 98 or higher operating

system.

Licensed versions of the above CAD and CAM software must be available at start of the

orientation/practice session on Tuesday for loading onto the technical committee’s

computer(s).

One 6" dial or digital vernier caliper

One dial indicator. Dial indicator must have 3/8” or ½” tool holder supplied by the technical

committee.

One calculator

One pair of 3/4” or 1” parallels

One soft-face hammer

One 6" or 12" steel rule

Safety glasses with clear lenses

CNC Machine Simulation software will be made available for contestants to download and install on

your local machine/laptop. This CNC Simulation software is called CNC Motion and is published by

Intelitek. See the following link for the software download as well as installation instructions. Copy

and paste this into your browser. http://70.91.164.50:8000/d/304110f031/

Note: If you have any problems installing the software, please contact our tech support department for help.

Bob Harrison – [email protected] or [email protected]

Contest specific information is provided below.

Automated Manufacturing Technology contestants are required to bring two computers. (3 will be

allowed in order to load the CNC Motion simulation software) One computer should be loaded with the

CAD software, the other computer should be loaded with the CAM software. The functionality and

licensing of the CAD and CAM software packages are the sole responsibility of the contestants. Note

that this competition will require the use of the CNC Motion software to simulate the final CNC code

that is produced. See note and link above for instructions for download and install of this software.

The software is “identical” to the simulation software that will be used during the National SkillsUSA

AMT contest. The technical committee will supply a laser printer so that CAD, CAM and NC files can

be printed for final review. If the AMT team prefers to bring their own printer/plotter, that is fine.

http://70.91.164.50:8000/d/304110f031/

mailto:[email protected]


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We look forward to an exciting contest. Our goal is to be fair to all contestants and prepare them for

the National contest. Feel free to send me an email or give me a call if you have questions.

Good luck and we will see you in Lakeland.

David Richardson [email protected] mobile: 404-281-7112


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Automotive Refinishing Technology


● 6” DA sander

● Cartridge-type respirator (charcoal filtered)

● Spray gun

● Paint suit

● Hook- it and sticky back DA pad

● Air pressure gauge (spray gun)

● DA pad wrench

● Sanding Pads

● Sanding Blocks



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Automotive Service Technology


Pen or Pencil

All safety equipment for the job (i.e. goggles, safety shoes, etc),

All competitors must create a one-page résumé using a word processor to be turned in hard


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Basic Health Care Skills


Wrist Watch

Pen (black ink)

Safety Glasses



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Broadcast News Production

Supplied by the Contestants:

Two Laptop computers to prepare scripts

Extension cords and surge protectors

USB Drive



SkillsUSA Florida 2016 – Broadcast News Program Update

1. The orientation meeting on Monday is mandatory. The knowledge test will be given, the

competition order will be determined, example teleprompter script and rundowns will be

provided, resumes will be collected, and SkillsUSA attire will be judged. Contestants will also

be given as much time in the studio as they need to orient themselves to the equipment. No

studio time will be available on the day of the contest.

2. The video switcher that will be used is a Newtek Tricaster 40.

3. All teams must supply 1 or 2 computers for script preparation. There will be no news writing

program provided. Computers must have Word and Excel for script preparation and to create

the rundown. Both of the computers for printing and the teleprompter will be PC’s so

electronic scripts must be compatible. This has been an issue in the past.

4. All teams must supply 1 USB drive to transfer scripts and rundowns to the printer and

teleprompter computers. This drive must not be formatted to MAC computers solely.

5. Each team will be given 2 hours to prep the teleprompter script and rundown. This includes

printing time. Teams will be supplied with both a hard copy and electronic versions of the

stories and stills for each story as well as an Excel copy of the rundown that will calculate time.

6. Teams will not prepare 2 column director scripts. The judges will only be evaluating the

rundown.

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Cabinetmaking


Nail Apron

Hammer

Tape or ruler

Combination square

Two pencils

Two nail sets (1/16 & 1/32)

Block plane

Pocket knife

Safety goggles

Phillips screwdriver for #6 and #10 screws

Common screwdriver for #6 and #10 screws

Hacksaw with 32 T-blade

Hand drill (electric)

Twist drills (3/16 and 3/32

Laminate time router

25-ft extension cord

Flush trim bit

Bevel trim bit

10” or 12” mill bastard flat file

Two sets of saw horse brackets

All competitors must create a one-page resume using a word processor to be turned in hard


18 gauge pneumatic nail guns w/ nails 1 1/2", 1 1/4", 1"

1/4" crown pneumatic stapler w/ staples 1 1/2", 3/4"

Pocket screw jigs w/ bits and screws

#20 biscuits

Palm sanders w/ 80 & 120 grit sand paper

1/4" drill bits

Countersink drill bits

Screw guns

Hand drills

Extension cords

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Career Pathways Showcase


Resume

Project for display

Extension Cord with surge protector (25’ minimum), if power is needed.

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Carpentry Supplied by the Contestants:

Quantity Description

1 - All competitors must create a one-page resume using a word processor.

2 - (sets) Portable sawhorse brackets

1 - Cordless Drill

1 - Magnetic Bit Holder

1 - #2 Bits

1 - Cat’s Paw

1 - Flat Bar

1 - Tin Snips (Straight)

1 - Hammer, framing

1 - Hammer, trim

1 - Coping Saw

1 - Hand Saw

1 - Drywall Saw

2 - (Pairs) of locking Clamps

Squares (1 - Framing, 1 - Speed, 1 – (optional) Combination)

1 - Tape Measure

1 - Miter box (wood or plastic) and saw (NO Power Miter Saw)

1 - Utility knife

1 - Pencil

1 - Chalk box and line

1 – Nail set

1 - 24” and 48” Level

1 - Carpenter’s Tool and Nail pouch with belt

1 - Power circular saw

1 - 50’ Power Cord

1 – Each Safety (Gloves, Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, GFCI)

1 – Plumb Bob

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Chapter Display




Pencil or pen

Chapter Display that meets National Technical Standards

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Collision Repair Technology


Body tools – (files, dollies, spreaders, air grinders, sanders, sanding blocks)

Welding Tools – (vise grips, C clamps, wire cutters)

Respirator – (charcoal filters or equal)

Air tool fittings – (quick coupler and male/female connectors.)

Safety equipment – (eye protection, gloves, dust respirator, etc.)



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Commercial Baking

Please note that Tarpon Springs High School is a LATEX-FREE facility

Pencil, marker, pens.

4 ½ or 5-quart Kitchen-Aid or other heavy-duty mixer with paddle and dough hook.

Cake decorating turntable (any type)

Piping bags, tips (incl. icer tip, if desired), combs, rose nails, etc. for cake decorating

Various food colors for cake decorating (Primary colors only).

Nested stainless steel or glass mixing bowls (1, 2 and 3 quarts)

6 half sheet pans and 2 whole sheet pans.

12 sheets parchment paper

Scissors

Palette knife and icing spatula

Hand whip

Wire cooling rack

Large kitchen spoons

Bowl scrapers/rubber scrapers

Knives (Serrated, chef, paring, etc)

Pastry wheel

Pastry brush

Rolling pin

Thermometer

Timers

Hot pads

Hand sifter

Small 2-4 lb. electronic, battery powered or spring scale.

10” cake pan

2 ice cream scoops -any size

Cutting board

Disposable Gloves- LATEX FREE ONLY!

Dry measuring cups, liquid measuring cups, and measuring spoons

2 Muffin tins and muffin cup liners (6 or 8 muffin pan)

4 ea. 6 or 8 “inch pie tins

Three side towels

Disposable Cloths - unlimited

4 each 10 inch cardboard cake circles

8 each 10 inch doilies

2 each 8 inch cardboard cake circles

Tasting spoons

Sanitation bucket/solution.

Aluminum foil and/or plastic wrap.

30 disposable small soufflé/mise en place cups

One page, typed resume.

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Community Action Project Supplied by the Contestant:

Notebook documenting project

Presentation media such as laptop, computer, projector or other visual equipment

One page typed resume

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Community Service


Laptop computer, LCD projector or other visual equipment as necessary for the presentation.

Backup must be ready and available if technical problems occur.

Note cards, if desired

One-page, typewritten résumé for each team member

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Computer Programming


Desktop computer/monitor or laptop

Extension Cord and Surge Protector (8’ minimum)

Visual Basic, Java, C++ or RPG software

One copy only of the coding reference

Manual of the language in which they will code the program

Ballpoint pens or sharpened pencils

Blank notebook paper

One-page résumé using a word processor

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Cosmetology Uniform Requirements-

For Regional Contests- Official SkillsUSA attire for Cosmetology Contestants, Black Pants and white

shirt, or school uniform, i.e. scrubs. NO Denim.

School uniforms should NOT have the school name or contestant name on them. Points will be

deducted.

Shoes should be leather black shoes. No heels, flip flops, or open toed shoes. Students must wear

socks or hose.

Mannequins Needed-

2 Blonde Mannequins. All students will have the Blonde Mannequins to level the field. Any other

mannequins used will have points deducted. Burmax offers a discount for Sam II Blonde mannequins

for SkillsUSA competitors. Contact your Burmax representative. Other alternatives that can be used…

Marianna Barbara Blonde or Morris Flamingo Susan Blonde Mannequin.

One mannequin will be used for the women’s haircut and style. This can NOT be pre-colored or NOT

pre-cut. Points will be deducted if mannequin is precut or precolored. Manniquins should be new from

the box.

The second mannequin will be used for the creative updo. This mannequin can be pre-colored and

pre-cut if needed.

NO MAKEUP, JEWELRY or SCARVES MAY BE ADDED TO THE MANNEQUINS AT ANY TIME

BEFORE OR DURING THE COMPETITION.

Supplies needed-

Competitors must bring their own supplies.

Judges will do a kit check before the start of the contest.

Some items may not be used in the contest.

Sam II Blonde Burmax, Marianna Barbara Blonde or Morris Flamingo Susan Blonde

mannequin for women’s cut and style (May NOT be pre-colored, NOT pre-cut)

Second Sam II Burmax, Marianna Barbara Blonde or Morris Flamingo Susan Blonde

mannequin for creative updo (May be pre-colored, May be pre-cut)

Mannequin stand or tripod.

Sectioning Clips of Choice

Combs of Choice-Haircutting, Rattail, Teasing

Detangle comb

Hair Pick

Brushes of Choice- All purpose, Thermal, Boars, Teasing, Vent, Round, Denman

Hair Spray

No more than 3 styling products

Shears

Texturizing/Thinning Shears

Razor w/ blades

Curling Iron and/or Flat Iron

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Blow Dryer w/ concentrator attachment

Cape (Full length or comb out cape can be used for mannequin)

Sanex Strips

4 Cloth Towels

Bobby Pins/Hairpins/Elastic Bands (Optional)

Clippers (Optional)

PRE FILLED Water bottle- Labeled (there is no water available at competition sites)

Disinfectant in Spray Bottle-Labeled-No need for a barbacide jar

Plastic Shoebox with covered container for dirty combs and brushes-Labeled

Small Dustpan and Broom

Small Baggie for disposal of hair

Gloves

Band aids- small first aid kit

Extension cord

Small stand up mirror (Optional)

Pencils for written test

Resume

Any other items must be shown to the judges for approval before the start of the contest.

General Contest Outline

Contestant Orientation

Contestants will meet at the contestant holding area.

Contest facilitator will go over procedures and answer any questions.

Contestants will draw for stations.

Contest Set up

Contestants will set up stations.

Remember to disinfect stations prior to using.

All tools and supplies should be disinfected prior to arrival.

Stations should be set up in a professional manner.

First Women’s Haircut Mannequin should be set up and properly draped.

Judges Kit/Supply Check

Judges will check for all required supplies for points.

Begin Women’s Haircut

Mannequin- Blonde- May NOT be pre-colored and NOT pre-cut.

No makeup or Jewelry pre-applied or at any time during contest.

Contestants are given the haircut technical and will have 5 minutes to preview before

beginning.

When time is called to begin, contestants will have 45 minutes to complete the haircut only-no

style.

Haircut may be completed with tool(s) of choice, Shears, razor, texturizers, clippers.

When time is called to stop, contestants are not to touch mannequin until instructed

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by the facilitator.

Creative UPDO

Sam II, Barbara or Susan Mannequin- May be Pre-colored and/or Pre-cut.

No makeup or jewelry pre-applied or at any time during the contest.

Theme is “creative”. This theme is open to interpretation for the contestant.

Mannequins cannot be preset using any wet set technique or thermal curls. Mannequin should

be dry.

Contestants will have 60 minutes to compete the creative updo.

Thermal tools may be used to create the updo.

No hairpieces, weaving, ornaments, extensions, ribbons, color spray, glitter or crimpers may be used. No ornaments or hairpieces are allowed. Contestants may NOT apply makeup to the mannequin (no special effects makeup or paint). No eyelashes will be allowed. When time is called to stop, contestants are not to touch mannequin until instructed by the facilitator.

Blow Dry Style- Women’s Haircut Students will have 30 minutes to complete style on women’s haircut. Thermal tools may be used.

No hairpieces, weaving, ornaments, extensions, ribbons, color spray, glitter or crimpers may be used. No ornaments or hairpieces are allowed. Contestants may NOT apply makeup to the mannequin (no special effects makeup or paint). No artificial eyelashes will be allowed. When time is called to stop, contestants are not to touch mannequin until instructed by the facilitator.

Oral Communication Competitor will turn in Professional Resume to Judge. Please make sure resume is authentic. You will be judged on oral communication skills and how you present yourself. You will be asked for a brief explanation of your creative style. You can present inspiration, color placement techniques and style techniques using professional terminology.

Judges may ask questions. Written Test 50 question test assessing general knowledge of Cosmetology. Competitors will have 45 minutes to complete. Competitors should bring their own pencils. Infection Control Procedures Competitors should practice the highest levels of infection control during the contest. Competitors should disinfect stations prior to and at the conclusion of the contests.

Competitors must sweep their own hair with personal broom and dustpan and dispose of in their own baggie. Use the plastic Shoebox labeled “dirty tools” for your dirty combs and brushes.

Professionalism Competitors are expected to conduct themselves with a professional, friendly, helpful professional attitude.

All techniques should portray professionalism and confidence. Cell phones should be off and out of sight for the duration of the contest. Only communication with judges during the contest. Mannequins should be displayed level so that judges can score properly.

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Other information There should be no contact between advisors and contestants during the contest.

It is up to the host school to determine if observers can watch the contests, this is determined by space availability.

Contestants will be given restroom breaks at the discretion of the facilitator. Upon completion of the contest, once judges have completed judging, there will be a picture opportunity for advisors and spectators.

If you cut yourself during the competition with the shears, you should have your own Band-Aids, etc. However, if it is a severe cut, please call the facilitator or judge. You must arrive on time to your contest. If you arrive late, you may be allowed to join in but will not be given extra time. If you have electrical problems, please see a judge or facilitator. Only contestants, not advisors, can file a grievance.

NOTE:

If a contestant feels that a rule violation occurred during the contest, the contestant may file a grievance. The grievance form may be obtained from the head contest judge and must be returned to same. The head judge must accept the grievance and must make a ruling on the grievance.

If the head judge cannot rectify the grievance to the satisfaction of the contestant, then and only then may the contestant ask that the grievance be presented to the official grievance committee for consideration.

All grievances must start with the head judge of each contest while the contest is in progress. Time missed while making a grievance report to the judge will be given to the contestant to complete his/her contest without penalty. No grievances will be filed after the contests are concluded.

Final interpretations of all contest rules will be made by the Florida State Director or the Regional Coordinator at the regional contests.

Special Note to Instructors:

The Florida SkillsUSA Cosmetology committee is committed to keeping all of our advisors informed so all of our SkillsUSA competitors can come to competitions prepared. We are currently working on aligning our contests to the National SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards. You may see a few changes this year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us!

Kellyann Haudricourt [email protected]

Dawn Eudy [email protected]



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Cosmetology Quiz Bowl (Florida Only Contest)


All competitors must create a one-page résumé and submit a hard copy to the technical

committee chair at orientation. (-50 points penalty). Please write the contestant Team Number

on the Resume.

Participants are responsible to bring a No. 2 pencil to use for the written test.

All cell phones MUST be off and out of sight. Any cell phone usage during contest will

disqualify teams.

SCOPE OF THE CONTEST: The contest is defined by industry standards as determined by the

Florida SkillsUSA Championships technical committee. Each Region may send 1st and 2nd place

teams to state contests unless otherwise approved by the state director.

SKILLS PERFORMANCE: Teams will demonstrate communication skills, team work, problem solving

and time management skills by determining and presenting the answer to each question clearly within

the five-second time frame.

Each team shall have 3-5 members. In the event of 3 or 4 member teams. The lowest written test

score of the team will count as proxy for the 4th and/or 5th member.

Each team shall have a captain. The captain will be the official “spokesman” for the team. Only

captains can say the final answer and only captains can file a challenge.

There will be three rounds of 25 questions each. There will be no time limit.

The facilitator will ask questions. Questions will only be asked one time. Once a buzzard has

been activated by a team, the facilitator will stop reading the question. The team will have 5

seconds to answer.

Once the team activates the buzzard, it must wait to be recognized by the facilitator before

giving the answer.

Any member of the team can activate the buzzard, but only the captain will submit the answer.

Once the buzzard has been activated, teams will have 5 seconds to answer. Teams may

converse within themselves

If the team answers correctly, one point will be awarded to the team. If the team answers

incorrectly, One point will be deducted from the team score. The team is only allowed to

answer once per question. The first answer given is the final answer.

In the event of an incorrect answer, unless another team buzzes in before the facilitator has

completed the question, the moderator will re-read the question until the question is complete.

The question cannot be repeated except upon request of a judge. Teams will have ten

seconds from the time the facilitator is done reading the question to respond

Facilitator will relay the correct answer in the event that no team answers correctly

If the facilitator inadvertently gives away the answer the question is voided and an alternate

question is read from the alternate list.

The judge(s) will have the final say as pertaining to a correct/incorrect answer.

Teams may not use cell phones, notes, reference materials, calculators or any type of

electronics. Blank Paper will be provided, and teams can bring their own pencils.

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In the event that a team believes that an incorrect answer was accepted or a correct answer

was not accepted, it many offer a challenge. Only the team captain can submit a challenge

and only at the point in which they occur. Challenges may not be made once the next question

is read. Team captains will raise their hands before the next question is read to submit a

challenge. The judges will have the final say. If a team that submits a challenge is correct,

scores will reflect the correct score. If a team that submits the challenge is proved wrong that

team shall be deducted a point. Challenge with caution.

Questions would consist of material from: Salon Fundamentals, Milady’s Standard

Cosmetology, SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook and the Florida Cosmetology Rules and

Regulations- Board of Cosmetology.

KNOWLEDGE PERFORMANCE: A written test will be administered to all team members.

Questions would consist of material from: Salon Fundamentals, Milady’s Standard Cosmetology,

SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook and the Florida Cosmetology Rules and Regulations- Board of

Cosmetology.

Quiz Bowl Rounds Total Score x .70 + Average Team Test Score x.30= Final Team Score

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Crime Scene Investigation


Contestants must provide crime scene kit containing materials necessary to conduct crime scene investigation (ex. Fingerprint cards, brushes, powder, crime scene tape, etc.)

Small pocket notebook for field crime scene notes

Belt and training holster

Pens and pencils

Handcuffs and handcuff case

Flashlight

Digital camera (any style – quality of photo will not be judged; may NOT use cell phone)

One-page, typewritten résumé per team member

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Criminal Justice


Small pocket notebook for field notes

25’ tape measure

Two pencils and two black ink pens

Flashlight

Finger print kit

Belt and training holster/ simulated sidearm handcuffs and key

Miranda card

Flashlight

One-page, typewritten résumé per team member

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Culinary Arts Please note that Tarpon Springs High School is a LATEX-FREE facility


Pens, Marker, and Penci

Calculator

1—full size sheet pan

2 cutting boards that fits inside—approximately 14X20 (one for chicken and one for the rest)

2— ½ sheet pan

3—1/2 hotel pans: throw away aluminum Stainless steel not necessary

25—plastic or metal soufflé/ mise en place cups

3—10-12 inch sauté pans, NON STICK ALLOWED

3—3 qt sauce pots with lids

1---2 qt sauce pot with lid

4—4 qt Stainless steel bowls

3—2 qt Stainless steel bowls

1—1 qt Stainless steel container

1 set measuring cups and spoons

1—8-12 inch whisk

2—ladles

1 box grater

Colander

3 rubber spatulas

1 plastic bowl scraper

1 metal spatula and/or entrée fork for sauté work

1 each: chef knife, boning knife, paring knife and steel

2 set tongs—8—12 inches

Spoons: 2 slotted, 2 regular, two wooden, 2 Plating Spoons

Measuring spoons and set of measuring cups

Side towels

Hot pads

Cheesecloth and twine

Tasting Spoons

Aluminum foil and plastic wrap

Sanitation bucket and solution

Disposable towels (unilimited)

Disposable Nitrile gloves (Latex Free Gloves -ONLY)

Optional- 1 portable butane burner with canisters

Optional- mallet

Optional- timer/s

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CONTINUED

For Display:

Two rimmed soup bowl, 8-10 oz.

Two dinner plates 10 inch or 12 inch

Four plates, 8-10 inch Please bring round white service ware

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Customer Service Supplied by the Contestant:

Pencil and pen

Paper (legal pad or spiral notebook)

Calculator (nonprogrammable)

3 copies of a one-page, typewritten résumé • Pen for completing application

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Dental Assisting


Watch

Pencil

Pen (black ink)

Masks

Gloves

Safety Glasses w/side shields, goggles, or face shield

One-page, typewritten résumé

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Diesel Equipment Repair


• Pen or Pencil

• All safety equipment for the job (i.e. goggles, safety shoes, etc)

• One page computer generated resume

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Digital Cinema Production Scope of Contest

The contest is defined by industry standards as set by the current industry technical standards. The contest is divided into three portions:

A short (5 minute) video

Storyboard

Written Exam The Project

Prompt will be given the day of the contest. The contest will include a video assignment to be completed on site by a team of two students who will produce a five minute video. Students will set-up computers and editing equipment on the first day. Students may shoot only on-site of the Lakeland Civic Center on the first day. You may not have footage from your hotel or within the city. Footage will be turned into the facilitator or judge at the end of the first day. Editing will begin in the AM of the second day. No editing will take place outside of the editing room. Supplied by the Contestant:

Cameras, Tripods, Lights Etc. PC or Computer to edit

Storyboard

Script

USB to turn in final product

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Early Childhood Education


Tools of the profession:

o 1. Two glue sticks

o 2. White school glue (1–4 oz.)

o 3. Markers — 10-count

o 4. Crayons — 8-count

o 5. Scissors

o 6. 12" ruler

o 7. Two ink pens (black or blue)

o 8. Three No. 2 sharpened pencils with erasers

o 9. Scotch tape

o 10. Stapler

o 11. 10 paper clips

o 12. Construction paper — 10 sheets of white and 10 sheets of assorted colors (20

sheets total)


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Electrical Construction Wiring Each contestant is required to bring the following equipment, tools and material to the competition. The

care, use and transportation of the tools and equipment to and from the contest is the responsibility of

the contestant. All tools must meet proper OSHA safety standards.

Each contestant must have tools, sharing of tools is not permissible.


2014 National Electric Code Book (necessary for written exams)

Electrician’ knife

2 common screwdrivers (#4 & #6)

Phillips screwdriver

1 pair linesman’s pliers

1 pair diagonals

1 keyhole/drywall saw

1 pair needle nose pliers

1 hacksaw (with spare blades)

2 pair channelocks

1 pair wire strippers

1 torpedo level

1 claw hammer

1 MC cutter (roto-splitter or equal)

½” EMT bender

1 tape measure, 10' min.

1 battery powered drill motor 3/8" with 3/4" butterfly bit & ¼” steel bit

1 pair safety glasses

1 hard hat

NOTE:

The above list is a minimum. Competitors may bring other hand tools but no materials or power tools

(except the battery drill) are allowed.

The contestant must wear appropriate SKILLSUSA clothing and personal protective equipment during

the performance of the competition. Protective equipment includes approved safety glasses and

hard hats.

Each contestant is required to bring at least (2) sharpened pencils for the written portion of the

competition. It is also recommended that each contestant bring a battery operated calculator.

The calculator function cannot be used on any electronic device i.e. cell phone, smart phone, tablet

etc. It is preferred that the contestants not have them on their person but if they do they must be turned

off not just silenced.

*** The contestant will not be permitted to compete in the wiring competition if they do not

have the required safety gear, which is a hard hat and safety glasses.

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Electronics Technology


• Small pliers

• Safety Goggles

• Wire cutter

• Wire stripper for No. 28 and No. 30 gauge wire

• Small assorted screwdriver set (Phillips and slotted)

• 25-watt soldering iron and associated soldering supplies (Note: No soldering guns

allowed)

• Other hand tools as desired, subject to the approval of the technical committee

• Portable VM/VOM Multimeter

• Three 10x probes

• Calculators (can have scientific notation, but cannot be programmable)

• One page résumé using a word processor

• Oscilloscopes

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Employment Application Process


Three copies of his or her résumé, which will be kept by the judges. One of the résumés will

satisfy the SkillsUSA requirement.

One copy of the contestant’s portfolio, which will be returned to the contestant

Pen for completing the employment application form

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Entrepreneurship


All materials and supplies needed for their presentations, including

presentation equipment such as visual aids, projector, extension cords,

computer, etc.

Pencil or Pen

A one-page, typewritten résumé for each team member

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Esthetics Supplied by the Contestant:

Model Completed consultation cards Brow brushes Bowls Cotton/Esthetic wipes Drape/robe and headband for model Disposable applicators Eyelashes and adhesive (optional can

be used at regional, state and national) Hand sanitizers and or alcohol wipes Paper towels and or baby wipes Resume in a page protector (State and

National competitions only) Scissors Sheets (one flat, one fitted) Spatulas Sponges Towels (white cotton) Tweezers (optional if needed for

eyelash application) Products of contestant’s choice for

facials, makeup and sanitation Fantasy Makeup interpretation/story in

a page protector (State and National) Make-up brushes Day and Evening make-up for Regional

contest Day and Fantasy Makeup for State and

National contest Blush Cape for makeup application Concealer/cover-up Eyeliner Eye shadow Foundation Highlighter Lip liner Lipstick Mascara Powder

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Facial Products:

Cleanser Exfoliate/scrub Toner Mask moisturizer

Sanitation supplies:

First aid kits- Band-Aids Disinfectants for the table/bed/counter

chairs etc. Gloves Hand sanitizer Neck strips Plastic bag for garbage (Large baggie

may be used) Bag for soiled laundry

All Sanitation, disinfection and set-up must

be done by the contestant.

The 2016 Regional and State written exam will

be taken from Milady’s Standard

Fundamentals Esthetics 11th edition

Chapters:

2= Life Skills

3= Your Professional Image

5= Infection control

10= Physiology and Histology of the Skin

18= Hair removal

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Extra information pertaining to the Fantasy Make-up portion of the

Esthetic’s contest at State and National levels of competition:

The Fantasy make-up portion of the esthetic’s contest 2016 theme will be “What is the Face of your State.”

A written description of your character and interpretation within the theme is to be limited to one page, typewritten and contained within a plastic sleeve. The description must be submitted at the contestant orientation.

Props such as hair ornaments, wigs, and jewelry, may be used in the fantasy section but will not be considered in the judging. All items must be placed within the timing of the fantasy portion of the contest, and placement must complete within the time limit.

Additional Supply information:

State and National Esthetics Contest Committees may supply facial

products (example: cleanser, exfoliate, mask, toner, and massage cream)

for contestants to use during competition. If the facial products are supplied

by the Esthetic Contest Committee, contestants will not need to bring facial

products to the contest. When preparing for State and National

competitions, look for updates at the Florida State and National Skills

USA websites.

During all contests, Regional, State, and National levels, all products and

solutions must be properly identified with the manufacturer’s original

packaging and original labeling. Product labels cannot be defaced.

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Project Information

Skill Performance

An oral communication test will assess contestant verbal presentation skills. The four separate

skill performance tests assess skills in massage, basic facial, daytime and nighttime makeup

application and daytime and fantasy makeup application at multiple performance stations.

Creativity is assessed in the fantasy makeup application, while technique is tested in the

performance of massage, basic facial and daytime/nighttime makeup application. An emphasis

on safety and sanitation will be used in all segments of the skill performance areas.

Observations during each segment and evaluation of the finished product will be considered in

the scoring.

Contest Guidelines

1. The contest rules will be reviewed at the scheduled orientation. After the review session,

contestants, in their required dress, will take the oral communications and written tests.

Contestants will then be escorted to the contest site to receive final instructions. The contestant

will turn in his or her résumé and written theme for the fantasy makeup application(State and

National) upon check-in at the scheduled orientation.

2. All contestants must keep their working area clean and organized.

3. All contestants must follow sanitation and safety procedures throughout the contest. Floor

monitors/judges will assess decontamination procedures and safety practices throughout the

contest.

4. All contestants must bring a model for the competition.

5. Contestants will perform a three-minute oral assessment. This may be a client consultation

(contestant are required to bring a completed client card in a protective sleeve to the contest)

including skin analysis, suggested facial treatments, fantasy makeup theme or other skill-related

tasks. The subject will be determined annually and posted at:

www.skillsusa.org/compete/updates.shtml.

6. Disqualification or penalty points taken can occur for the following, any rule not followed, with

no exceptions!

b. Leaving the competition area before completion of task (applies to both contestant and

model) without proper escort

c. Unauthorized use of a product that is not allowed or that doesn’t appear in the above listing

d. Any product that appears to have been altered. All products and solutions must be properly

identified with the manufacturer’s original packaging and original labeling. Product labels cannot

be defaced.

7. Professional attitude and communication is expected throughout the contest

http://www.skillsusa.org/compete/

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Practical Problem

Each student will be allowed 45 minutes to complete the Facial portion. When time is called the

student doing the hands on will stop working and leave the area. The next team will start their

procedure and “so on” until all teams have participated.

When all students have completed their “hands on”, while judges are completing their evaluation,

each contestant will be guided to the written test area. They are given 45 minutes to complete

the written test.

PLEASE NOTE: These time allotments are calculated on a starting time of 9:00 a.m., if your Host

Facility has an earlier or later starting time, please adjust according.

Orientation

First team will start the Facial and will be allowed a total of 5 minutes consultation card/ oral

exam, 45 minutes to complete the entire facial procedure.

After the facial the contestants will have 60 minutes to apply make-up to their model. Daytime

makeup application 45 min. and nighttime makeup application15min (Regional)

Make-up should consist of:

Blush Cover-up/concealer Eye liner Eye shadow Foundation Highlighter Mascara Lip-liner Lipstick Powder

When time is called, the first team will stop working, the next team will start. This will continue

until all teams have competed.

The written test will be given to all competitors when the last team has finished the hands on

portion. They will be given 45 minutes to complete this section of the contest.

Set up area:

Model/Client information card and consultation to be completed before competition starts.

Client information card should include: skin analysis, skin type, skin condition, health condition,

and products to be used and home use recommendations.(5min) (Regional card+oral) (State and

National cards will be collected, later a 3 minute oral exam with no cards or props .)

Assemble supplies and equipment. Judges may decide to have the contestants set up just the

supplies for facials first. Once everyone has completed testing, then the judges may instruct

contestants to set up the supplies for makeup application contest.

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Begin Facial: prior time suggestion (20min)

Cleanse face and neck twice

Removal of cleanser

Exfoliate/scrub

Removal of scrub

Toner

sanitation

Massage: Apply massage cream Demonstrate massage moves. Prior time suggestions (7min)

Effleurage

Petrissage

Tapotement

Vibration

Notice contact with the skin

Sanitation

Mask: prior time suggestions (10min)

apply mask

remove mask

sanitation

Moisturizer: prior time suggestions (3min)

apply moisturizer

sanitation

Makeup application: State and National Day time-(45min) then Fantasy: (60min) *watch for updates

cover-up

foundation

blush

eyeshadow

eyeliner

mascara

lip/liner

sanitation

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Extemporaneous Speaking


• A one-page, typewritten résumé

• Pencil or pen

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Firefighting


Full personal protective equipment, including:

o Helmet with face-shield and chin strap

o Bunker coat and pant with liners

o Standard fire boots (with steel toe/shank/shin guard)

o Nomex hood and fire gloves

o Sneakers

Pen and/or pencil for written test (included in orientation)

A one-page typewritten resume

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First Aid/CPR


Approved certifications from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association and

the National Safety Council for AED, CPR and First Aid

Face mask


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Hair Weave (Florida Only Contest) Materials supplied by host school:

a. styling stations and chairs b. all necessary information and supplies for the judges


One page resume with contestant number (given the day of the contest)

Pencils for written test

Mannequin stand or tripod.

Mannequin of choice o Mannequin’s hair must be prepared prior to contest, ie: pre-braided and/or pre-

gelled (ready for weave attachment)

Bonding glue

Weave or hair pieces

Styling products o -Spritz o -Hair spray

o -Oil sheen

o -Spray on Hair color

Thread and Needle

Thermal irons and stoves

Rubber bands

Hair or Bobby pins

Wig caps

Blow dryers

Scissors

Brushes

Combs

Clips/ clamps

Drape

Towels

Neck strips

Clippers

Official SkillsUSA Cosmetology Competition Attire.

Scope of Contest

Contestants will demonstrate their ability to create an original weave style comparable to industry standards using sewing &/or bonding, cutting and styling techniques. Competencies the technical committee will consider are:

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The style must be an original, creative, weave design.

The difficulty of the style should show evidence of advanced skill level.

The style must include attaching, shaping & thermal styling of artificial hair.

Neatness of style. **Please note that multiple colors of weave may be used. Bonding and/or sewing methods of attaching the weave to the hair are both acceptable; braiding is not acceptable as an attachment method. Manneqin’s hair must be prepared prior to contest, ie: pre-braided and/or pre- gelled (ready for weave attachment) worth 50 pts. Please note: Live Model’s are no longer used.

Timing

150 points: Bonding or sewing /45min

150 points: Cutting /30min

150 points: Thermal styling /60min

Rating Sheet

100 points: Sanitation/Cleanliness

100 points: Professionalism

100 points: Creativity/ Difficulty of Style

100 points: Quality & neatness of style

100 points: Written Test

50 points Mannequin Prepared Beforehand

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Health Knowledge Bowl


Pen or Pencil

Black Permanent Marker

60 sheets of plain white paper

Colored paper for note-taking/calculations

Calculator (basic, non-programmable)

Each team member must submit a one page, typewritten résumé

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Health Occupations Professional Portfolio


Contestants wishing to use multimedia for their presentation should provide their own

computer. A projector and screen will be provided.

One copy of the contestant’s portfolio, which will be returned to the contestant

Three copies of his or her résumé, which will be kept by the judges. One of the résumés

will satisfy the SkillsUSA requirement.

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HVACR


Safety goggles

Gloves Hand-held, nonprogrammable calculator, for the contest. (Cell phone calculators

are not permitted)

Tube cutter

4 inch 0 sandpaper

Gauge manifold

Wiping cloth

Steel rule or measuring tape

Two thermometers or an electronic thermometer with two probes

Volt-Ohm meter

Ammeter

Pressure temperature chart

One-page résumé using a word processor.

Basic Hand Tools including:

Nut driver set

2 - 3/8 inch flare nut wrench or equivalent

10 inch crescent wrench

Common pliers

Lineman pliers

Service valve wrench

Allen Wrench for Service valves

Screwdrivers, straight and Phillips

Each Program will need each of the following:

(Students from each program will be scheduled to share these items)

Tubing benders for 3/8, 5/8, 3⁄4 tubing

Swede/Flare tool

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Industrial Motor Control

TBA

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Information Technology Services


Pencil

Basic hand tools suited for accessibility to a device, such as screwdrivers, needle-nose

pliers, etc.

Anti-static wrist strap with alligator clip end. Straps must be in proper working order.

Digital multi-meter

Contestants may bring diagnostic software with proof of ownership such as original disk

or original software license, proof of payment of shareware license fee, or proof of

software released into public domain (freeware)

Contestants may use standard technical data reference books such as those

that include BIOS codes, HDDparameters, etc. Books normally used as a classroom text

will not be permitted

Contestants may use malware detection and removal software with proof of ownership,

as described in Item e

Resume

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Internetworking


Cat5 termination tool

Crimping tool

Wire scissors or cutter

Cable tester

Safety glasses for contestants and judges


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Job Interview


3 copies of a one-page, typewritten résumé

Pen for completing application

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Job Skill Demonstration “A” and “Open”

Provided by the Contestant:

All materials and equipment needed for the demonstration to be completed two times,

once for the preliminaries and again for the finals, if needed.


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Major Appliance and Refrigeration

Technology

Provided by the Contestant:

Resume

Tool box

4" and 6" flat-blade screwdriver

Stubby flat-blade and Phillips screwdrivers, torx head screwdrivers — no electric

screwdrivers will be allowed

Wire stripper

Diagonal pliers

Common pliers

Arc joint pliers

1⁄4" drive socket set

Solderless terminal pliers

12-oz. ball peen hammer

8" adjustable wrench

Clip leads

Set of hex wrenches

Volt-ohm-millimeter

Flashlight

Swedging tool


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Marine Service


Pen or Pencil


One page computer generated resume.

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Masonry


Resume

One trowel

Two levels (24" and 48")

One “S” jointer

Long jointer

One brick hammer

Two 6-foot folding rules (one modular, one standard)

One carrying bag

One pencil

One square

One brush

One brick chisel

Line and line blocks

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Medical Assisting


Watch with second hand

Stethoscope

Safety glasses/shield

Pen (black ink)


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Medical Math


Basic Hand-held calculator

Pencil


Note: No reference materials may be used other than those provided by the technical

committee

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Medical Terminology


No. 2 Pencil


Note: No reference materials may be used other than those provided by the technical

committee

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Men’s Haircutting

Practical Problem Contestants will demonstrate their ability perform skills from the following list of competencies as determined by the Florida SkillsUSA technical committee. Orientation will be given prior to the start of the competition. 1. CUTTING AND SHAPING HAIR

Must be able to duplicate/cut and a predetermined style. Must be able to demonstrate or be tested on razor, clipper, and/or scissor

techniques. 2. WET OR BLOW-DRY STYLING

Muse be able to demonstrate either a Blow-dry styling hair with a brush and fingers or place into a wet style reflecting the picture

3. COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and complete a written exam.

CONTEST INSTRUCTIONS:

Pictures and technical drawings of various cuts will be given to the contestants prior to the start of each cut.

Contestants will be asked to perform two haircuts on a mannequin, predetermined by the judges.

Scissors, razor, and thinning shears may be required to complete each haircut.

Blow dryers may be required to complete the blow styling.

Contestants must remain in the contest area until judging is complete.

Critiquing by the judges will be offered at the end of the contest.

The same mannequin will be used for both haircuts

SCOPE OF CONTEST:

First Haircut (40 Minutes) Style (15 minutes) Second Haircut (30 minutes) Written Test (45 minutes) First Haircut and Style 350 pts Second Haircut 350 pts Sanitation 100 pts Professionalism 100 pts Written Test 100 pts Penalties -50 Improper SkillsUSA Dress -50 No resume -10 points per item missing from kit check -10 touching mannequin after time is called.

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SUPPLY LIST Supplied by the Contestant:

Resume

Mannequin (Mr Sam no beard) and stand or tripod

Band-aids (First aid kit)

Blow dryer

Brushes

Butterfly or Duck Bill

Clippers

Combs

Clamps

ERA registered

Extension Cord

Gel hand sanitizer

Disinfectant

Gloves

Hair cutting cape

Neck strips

Razor

Scissors

Spray Bottle filled with water

Stand-up mirror (optional)

Styling lotion

Thinning shears

Towel

NOTE: Any other items brought by the contestant will be subject to the approval of the

technical committee and must be declared at the time of the on-site kit check. Official SKILLSUSA Cosmetology Contest Dress Required for Men and Women - Please

see the SkillsUSA official Uniform Chart. MR SAM MANNEQUINS CAN BE ORDER THROUGH YOUR BURMAX REPRESENTATIVE. NO BEARD. ASK FOR THE SKILLSUSA DISCOUNT!

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Mobile Robotics (Team of 2) Teams are to bring the following components (and may also bring a small toolbox):

1. Engineering Notebook.

2. Safety glasses and work gloves.

3. Dremel (or similar) rotary tool with appropriate attachments.

4. Drill and drill bits.

5. Allen wrench set (Imperial).

6. Aircraft metal snippers for cutting VEX metal.

7. A laptop equipped with licensed VEX programming software (for the Cortex

microcontroller) and suitable presentation software (such as Microsoft’s

PowerPoint). An additional tablet device is allowed for presentations.

8. Power strip and extension cord.

9. Calculator (standard, scientific or graphing).

10. Tape measure and/or ruler.

11. Hammer.

12. Phillips and slotted screwdrivers.

13. Metal File.

14. Pliers.

15. Graph paper, pens, pencils, tape, electrical tape, markers and scissors.

16. Multi-meter.

17. Replacement batteries and chargers - All 7.2V robot batteries must be made by

VEX Robotics. 9V and AAA can be manufactured by any vendor.

18. Grease or graphite (non-aerosol).

19. VEX competition switch simulator and VEX programming cable

20. Empty small parts bin or storage container.

21. Tap set

Note: ONLY the above listed items will be allowed in the contest area during the competition.

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Motorcycle Service Technology


• Pen/Pencil

• One-page, typewritten résumé

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Nail Care

Nail Art Theme: Student’s Choice Supplied by the Technical Committee at the contest site:

Work Area/Stations

All necessary information for judges

Computer for judges to review nail art submissions

Provide observer area.(only if available)


Some of the items may not be used in the contest, but we ask that you bring them to show job

preparedness.

General supplies:

______Two #2 pencils, sharpened

______One page type written resume

______Terry towels (no holes or stains)- at least eight (8)

______Paper towels

______1 gallon of water

______Disposable table towels

______Cuticle nippers

______Acrylic nippers

______Nail files (NEW for sculptured, gel and pedicure procedures)

______Buffing blocks (NEW for sculptured and gel procedures)

______One cuts/tip cutters

______Manicure table lamp and extension cord

______Pedicure Slippers

Sanitation & Disinfection/Health Safety Supplies:

______Plastic bags for disposal and refuse

______Gloves

______ Hand sanitizer for contestant and model

______Disinfectant for table

______ Disinfectant tray system with solution (for implements)

______ Safety glasses for contestant and model. Corrective eyewear is acceptable if needed.

______ Face mask for contestant and model

______Professional grade disinfectant- tuberculocidal

______Iodine and Band-Aids

______Plastic bag labeled “BIO HAZARD” (in case of blood spill)

Sculptured Nail Application Supplies:

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______Plastic manicure brush (NEW)

______White and pink nail powder- Jars must be in a manufacturer container

______Acrylic nail liquid

______Primer/dehydrator

______Acrylic nail brush

______Brush cleaner

______Sculptured nail forms

______Liquid dappen dishes with lids

*** NOTE: Monomer, polymer, and primer MUST be of the same manufacturer. The

following items will NOT be allowed: Lotion and buffing crème or electric files and

drills.

Tip Application with UV / LED Gel Overlay Supplies:

Full Well Tips

All Items needed for UV/LED Gel Coat including UV/LED Lamp .

Pedicure Application Supplies:

______Plastic manicure brush (NEW)

______Toe nail clippers

______Orangewood sticks

______Professional grade pedicure products:

Anti bacterial foot soak

Skin softener/callus softener

Exfoliating scrub

Massage lotion/oil

______Top coat- clear

______Base coat

______Red nail polish or lacquer

______Polish remover and pads

______Polish dryer

______Toe separators

______Disinfectable or disposable foot file (NEW)

______Natural nail files

______Water basin or portable foot spa

***NOTE for pedicure- The following items will NOT be allowed: Pumice stones, or

razors and blades.

Polish Application Supplies:

______ Cuticle oil- may be NOT be used for acrylic application, only after polish and

nail art.

______Top coat- clear

______Base coat

______Red nail polish or lacquer

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______Polish remover and pads

______Polish dryer

______Orangewood sticks

Nail Art Supplies:

______ Nail polish or Lacquer

______Top coat or sealer

______Striping polish

______Flat art brushes and paint

______Written description of nail art theme. Type written and contained in a plastic sleeve.

______A CD or USB Drive with a digital photo of nail art to be created during contest. Photo may

include props.

***NOTE for nail art- The following items will NOT be allowed: gems, skins, feathers,

rhinestones, glitter, threads, fabric, foils, beads, tapes, jewelry, air brushing, decals/stencils, cast

moldings, or 3D medium art. Lotion and buffing crème.

Oral Consultation:

_____Three (3) to four (4) minute oral consultation on the benefits of natural nail care. Props may be

used. The consultation should include the following points:

Recommended natural nail care

Results the client should expect

The home care products the client would need to purchase and use to obtain these results.

All items and products MUST be of a professional grade.

Other Items- anything you bring that is NOT on the above list, to use in the contest, must be

shown to the contest chairperson for approval before use during the competition.

Contest Information

Skill Performance The written test will assess contestant theory knowledge. The separate skill performance tests

assess skills in safety and sanitation, natural nail care, artificial nails, and nail lacquer and art

application. Observations during each segment and evaluation of the finished product will be

considered in the scoring.

Contest Guidelines

1. Contestants are not permitted to touch their models before the competition begins or

between segments

2. All contestants must bring a model for the competition

3. Time limits:

60 minutes for Sculptured Nail Application

60 minutes for Tips/UV/LED Gel Coat Application

30 minutes for Pedicure Procedure (one foot)

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1 hour and 30 minutes for polish and flat nail art applications.

45 minutes for written examination

3 to 4 minutes for Oral Consultation

All segments of work must be completed in the specified time during competition

Disqualification or penalty points taken can occur for the following:

Any rule not followed, with NO exceptions!

Leaving competition area before completion of model (applies to both contestant

and model) without proper escort

Unauthorized use of a product that is not allowed or that doesn’t appear in the

above listing.

Any product that appears to have been altered.

**Conversation between contestant and model is limited. Communication with observers, judges

and other contestants is prohibited during the contest.

STATE CONTEST INSTRUCTIONS/SCHEDULE

Pedicures

Contestants will set up for and perform a basic pedicure on one foot of their model. The Contestant

MUST bring a gallon of water for a smooth setup process. Procedures should include, but not

limited to clipping & shaping toenails, pushing back cuticles, cleaning under toenails, refining skin and

polishing. Based on Industry standards, the following will be evaluated:

Safe & Sanitary procedures and handling of the foot

End result: Toenail length & Shape, polish application, skin quality & appearance and cuticle

involvement.

Oral Professional Development Assessment

Contestants will have 3-4 minutes to do a mock consultation on the benefits of Natural Nail Care. You direct

your attention to the Judges as if they were a client who came to you for a consultation. Props may be

used. The presentation should cover the following points:

Recommended natural nail care services.

Results the client should expect.

The home care products the client would need to purchase and use to obtain these results.

Acrylic Nail Application

1 hour allotted- All five fingers of the model’s right hand are to be sculpted with forms, no tips,

using the two-tone/French manicure technique. Based on salon quality nails, the following will be

evaluated:

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Acrylic Application: product control, clarity/no bubbles, smile line, c-curve, arch, thinness

and continuity.

Finished Appearance: smoothness, shape & length consistent finger to finger and

proportionate to hand, high-gloss shine and cuticle involvement.

Reset Station

Contestant will clean up from /acrylic /application and set up for Tip and Gel Application.

Nail Tip & Gel Application

1 hour allotted- All five fingers of the model’s left hand are to have nail tips applied and overlaid

with a light-cured gel system. Based on salon quality nails, the following will be evaluated:

Tip Application: fit and alignment.

Gel Application: product control, clarity/no bubbles, c-curve, arch, thinness and continuity.

Finished Appearance: clarity, smoothness, shape & length consistent finger to finger and

proportionate to hand, high-gloss shine and cuticle involvement.

Judging of Acrylic and Tip & Gel / Contestant Break

Written Examination & Model Break

Test will consists of 50 multiple choice questions covering aspects of nail care not physically

evaluated during the contest. Those subjects include but not limited to sanitation and disinfection,

pedicures and light-cured gels.

Nail Art & Polish Application

1.5 hours Allotted for Lacquer & Nail Art Application .

Two coats of Dark Red Crème Lacquer/Polish is to be applied to the model’s right hand. The

following will be evaluated:

Neatness, coverage, evenness and cuticle involvement.

Nail Art is to be applied to all 5 fingers of the model’s left hand. A specific theme is to be carried

through on all 5 fingers and in a written description. Contestant must have written and submitted a

description of the theme they intend to create at contest check in. Themes should be typewritten ,

may be decorated and must be contained in the plastic sleeve. Diagrams of the art you intend to

create can be used, however, are limited to the finished product and may not be step by step

instructions. Once all judging is complete, props may be used to enhance art during the parade of

models. All nail art must be created using polishes, lacquers and/or paint Only ! The following will

be evaluated:

Creativity; theme, follow through of theme, artistic expression, and color coordination.

Level of Difficulty; complexity of design.

Precision; neatness and clarity of lines.

Judging of Wearable Nail Art & Polish

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Parade of Models

Once parade has concluded, make sure to finish cleaning up your contest area.

Contest Debriefing at Contest Site

Immediately following contest, we will have a debriefing in the contest area.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS (INCLUDING GUIDELINES)

1. All contestants must bring a model for the competition.

2. Contestants are not permitted to touch their models before the competition begins or between

segments.

3. Conversation between contestant & model is LIMITED. The only conversation allowed is if the

contestant needs to ask the model to reposition her hand or arm. Communication with observers,

judges and other contestants is prohibited during the contest. If you have a question, raise your

hand and the Contest Facilitator ( Head Judge) will help you.

4. Time limits: 1 hour for pedicure, 1 hour for acrylic, 1 hour for tips and gel overlay, 30 minutes for

written examination and 1.5 hours for polish and flat nail art applications. All segments of work

must be completed in the specified time during competition. (i.e. , during the tip and gel segment

no work may be completed or started on the sculptured, nail art or polish application)

5. No eating, drinking, smoking , or gum chewing is allowed during the competition. Lunch will be

provided for contestant and model.

6. All contestants and models must be escorted to the bathroom by Technical or Educational

committee member. Bathroom breaks will take place after judging segments.

7. Penalty points may be taken for the following:

a. Any rule not followed with NO exceptions!

b. Leaving competition area before completion of model ( applies to BOTH contestant and

model) without proper escort.

c. Unauthorized use of a product that is not allowed or that doesn’t appear in the listing or

use of any product that appears to have been altered.

8. Each Contestant must turn in a digital photo on a CD of the art they will be creating, a written

description of their nail art and a resume. All three items must be turned in by 9am on Nail day.

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Nurse Assisting


Watch with second hand

Stethoscope

Safety glasses/shield

Pen (black ink)


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Opening and Closing Ceremonies


One-page, typewritten résumé for each team member.

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Photography


Digital SLR w/lens (ZLRs or compacts not accepted).

Min: 2 batteries with chargers

Min: 2 1GB memory cards

USB card reader or camera USB cable

Computer with USB drive (laptop recommended but not mandatory)

Computer loaded with Adobe Photoshop (version 7 or higher)

Hand-held light meter (optional)

Two images for print competition

One page written resume

Digital or print portfolio of photographic work

Photography Bring a Resume

Bring two Prints for judging (refer to the National Standards)

There will be six stations:

1. Print Competition

2. Field Shoot

3. Portrait Studio Shoot

4. Job Interview

5. Writing Exam

6. Computer Station Work

Print Competition 150 points

Field Shoot 150 points

Studio Portrait 150 points

Written Exam 100 points

Trouble Shooting Digital Images 60 points

Digital Editing and Color Correction 150 points

Conceptual Design 100 points

Job Interview 80 points

Photo Challenge 60 points

Study Materials for Contest Knowledge Test may come from the two following sites. In

addition will be general knowledge questions relating to Photography.

http://www.mediacollege.com/

http://www.cybercollege.com/

http://www.mediacollege.com/

http://www.cybercollege.com/

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Pin Design


Resume

Rendering of Pin Design

SCOPE OF THE CONTEST

The contest consists of two parts:

1. Evaluation of the pin design

2. Oral presentation and questions and answers session. All contestants will be asked the

same questions, which judges will determine before the start of the contest.

KNOWLEDGE PERFORMANCE

There will be no skill-related written test.

Skill Performance

The contest is designed to assess the ability of the competitor to design and produce a drawing

of that design, as well as give a presentation regarding all aspects of his or her creation of the

design.

Contest Guidelines

1. All entries must be rendered in color (full color or two color).

2. Preferably, entries will be created in a design software package such as Illustrator,

Photoshop or Freehand. Entries may also be hand-drawn, painted or rendered in colored

pencils or markers.

3. All entries should be submitted with two versions of the art on a single 8.5” x 11” page. A

copy for judging will be turned in at the orientation meeting with your resume. The copy

submitted will be paper that can be placed in document/photo frame. The larger 7”

version is for showing greater detail. The smaller 1” version is to show what the actual

pin will look like. The larger version must be 7 inches wide x 7 inches tall on its largest

dimension for judging. The smaller version should be 1 inch x 1 inch tall on its largest

dimension to show how the actual pin will look at reproduction size.

Deductions will be taken for every 1/8” over or under 7” and every 1/16” over or under 1”

on the artwork designs. Both versions should be identical. All wording on the pin must

reference the name of the state.

Your contest number for the state conference must be placed on the back of your

submitted artwork.

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4. The SkillsUSA emblem or SkillsUSA logo (or elements of either) should not appear on

the pin.

5. All copyright laws must be followed in the creation of the design.

6. Note: Change in length of presentation for 2016. Change will only apply to state contest. Contestants will present a three (3) to five (5) minute presentation at the state contest regarding their design. Talking points should include:

a. How he or she came up with the design of the pin

b. The process in which he or she designed the pin

c. Why he or she feels it represents their state

d. What are its unique qualities?

e. Why other students/advisors would want to wear it

7. After your presentation, the judges will ask questions related to Pin Design, SkillsUSA, production process, professional development, etc.

8. A space will be provided for you to make a table-top display (not used for judging) to

promote your pin design to the public, for viewing at the state conference. You will have

approximately 24” X 24” for this display. A framed version (described in No.3) will be

included in your area.

9. There is no opportunity to “tweak” the design after it has been submitted at the contest

orientation meeting.

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Plumbing


8' steel tape measure

Torch for soldering copper pipe

Copper tubing cutter with reamer

Striker

Arc joint pliers (channel lock type)

8" or 10" adjustable wrench

Set of assorted slotted and Phillips screwdrivers

Torpedo level

14-16 oz. claw hammer

Plastic (PVC) pipe reamer or suitable knife

Suitable saw or shear to cut PVC pipe

Small can solder flux or paste, 1/2 lb. roll solder and solder paste brush

Copper cleaning tool (inside and outside)

Roll of plumbers’ emery cloth

12" architect’s scale

2H pencil and eraser

12" straightedge or drafting triangle

Cutters suitable for cast-iron soil pipe

Torque wrench for no-hub clamps

Straight tin snips

5/16" nut driver

Hacksaw

3/8" drive socket set

Portable battery screw gun

Plumb bob

A one-page resume using a word processor

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Power Equipment Technology


Pen or Pencil


One page computer generated resume.

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Practical Nursing


A watch with a second hand

A pen with black ink

Stethoscope

Bandage scissors

Eye protection, shield, or goggles

Two # 2 pencils

Penlight or small flash light

one-page, typewritten résumé

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Prepared Speech


A one-page, typewritten résumé

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Promotional Bulletin Board



Board/easel

Pencil or pen

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Promotional Poster (Florida Only Contest)



Pencil or pen

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Quiz Bowl


Each team member must submit a one page, typewritten résumé

Pen or Pencil

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Related Technical Math


Hand-held calculator (non-programmable – cell phones not allowed)

Pen or Pencil


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Restaurant Service

Scope of Contest:

Contestants are tested on skills required in the "front of the house" of a fine restaurant. The

focus is on guest service and guest relations in the dining room including: table set up; greeting

guests; reservations procedures; presentation of menus; description of food, drinks, soups and

specials of the day; taking orders; serving each course and clearing the table after each course;

and preparation and presentation of the check and closing remarks.

Contestants are judged on personal appearance, standard SkillsUSA uniform, tableside

manner, professionalism, ease with guests, hospitality, general knowledge, technical and verbal

skills.

Contest Description:

The contest will have 3 technical components: Napkin Folds, Table Side Omelet, and Food

Service. Actual food from the kitchen will not be used – photographs of food will be used. Plates

will be used in the competition. Menus will be distributed at orientation. Beverages can be

served if available. Presentations will be to guests who may or may not rate contestants, as well

as the judges who will be rating the students.

1. All contestants will make 6 unique napkin folds upon the beginning of the contest.

All contestants will have their uniforms inspected at this time. Bistro Aprons are

REQUIRED!

2. Each competitor will set 1 table as assigned.

3. The competitors will begin to compete simultaneously during this portion of the

competition (provided we have enough “guests” & “judges”) each round should take

approximately 1 hour and will include the following components:

Set Table – Formal Set (15 minutes)

Guest Greeting

Guest Seating

Menu Presentation

Beverage Order and Delivery

Food Order and Delivery (all courses) prepare to answer questions from the

“guests”

Bussing and Pre-bussing

Calculate Guest Check – including 18% gratuity and tax rate of 8%

Present Check

4. Tableside 3 ingredient omelet will be performed for an individual judge. The competitors

will perform this task while waiting on their turn to execute the service portion of the

contest.

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Service Equipment to be provided by CONTESTANT:

All ingredients necessary to create the 3 ingredient Omelet. Ingredients can be

premeasured.

Bowl to mix; bowl for trash

Any utensils needed to create omelet. i.e. pan, whisk, forks,etc…

Crumber

Linen for Napkin Folds

Calculator

Proper attire to include a bistro apron.

Any other items necessary to complete the scope of the competition. Examples: pens,

polishing cloths, etc…

Service Equipment Provided by Host Facility

Tables

Cutlery and Crockery for table settings

Guest Checks

Mock Menu

Butane Burner

Area for small coolers for your omelet ingredients/tools.

Service trays

Tray stands

Alert- Tarpon Springs High is a LATEX-FREE facility.

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T-Shirt Design


Resume

Rendering of T-Shirt Design

Supporting materials for the interview portion of the contest

Project Information – T-shirt Design Contest

Skill Performance

The contest is designed to assess the ability of the competitor to design and produce a drawing

of that design, as well as give a presentation regarding all aspects of his or her creation of the

design.

Contest Guidelines

1. All entries must be rendered in color (full color or up to four color)

2. Preferably, entries will be created in a design software package such as Illustrator,

Photoshop or Freehand. Entries may also be hand-drawn, painted or rendered in

colored pencils or markers.

3. Artwork submission is 8” x 11”. The artwork should be a comprehensive design that is

essentially “camera ready”. There is no opportunity to “tweak” the design after it has

been submitted at the contest orientation meeting.

4. The SkillsUSA emblem or SkillsUSA logo (or elements of either) can appear on the

design.

5. All copyright laws must be followed in the creation of the design

6. T-Shirt design submission must be turned in at the contest orientation meeting

7. Advisors need to check all designs prior to submission to ensure strict compliance with

all rules.

8. The T-Shirt designer must specify the color of the shirt that the artwork will be screened

onto, and where artwork will be placed (front?, back?, etc.).

9. In addition to the T-shirt background color, the designer may use up to four (4) colors in

his or her artwork. These colors are “spot colors” and may not be blended or shaded.

10. The following text must appear on the T-shirt design:

“SkillsUSA Florida” and “2016 or “16”

11. The student will participate in an interview during the competition. He or she should be

prepared to discuss how they came up with their design; their color scheme; and, the

overall process. They should bring all of their preliminary work (sketches, layouts, etc.)

with them to the interview.

12. Note: Change in length of presentation for 2016. Change will only apply to State contest. Contestants will present a three (3) to five (5) minute presentation at the State Contest

regarding their design.

Talking points should include:

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a. How he or she came up with the design.

b. The process used in developing their design.

c. What are the design’s unique qualities?

d. Why would other students/advisors want to wear it?

Note: SkillsUSA Florida has the right to use any T-Shirt/Pin Design as the SkillsUSA Florida National Conference T-Shirt/Pin. The 1st place contest winning design may or may not be used for this purpose.

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TeamWorks

Tools, Equipment and Supplies to be provided by Contestant:

All competitors must create a one-page resume using a word processor.

Pencil and paper for presentation. (Poster board or other materials for the presentation.)

Refer to the tools lists for carpentry, masonry, plumbing, & wiring for tools and

equipment required for the contest.

Additionally, please remember a broom, dustpan, and ladder

Team Works CARPENTRY:

• ONE 6 FT. STEP LADDER • SAW HORSES • DRILL (CORDLESS OR ELECTRICAL) • HAND SAW, CIRCULAR SAW • POWER MITRE SAW • FRAMING SQUARE • HAND TOOLS • TOOL BAG • SAFETY GLASSES • ROUTER AND BITS • HARD HAT • BROOM AND DUST PAN

PLUMBING: • PROPANE TORCH • FIRE EXTINGUISHER (SMALL) • WATER-SOLUBLE FLUX CONFORMING TO ASTM B 813 • LEAD FREE SOLDER, PVC GLUE AND PRIMER • PIPE COMPOUND OR TEFLON TAPE • ABRASIVE FOR CLEANING • LEVEL, TUBING CUTTER, PVC CUTTER • HOLE SAW • HAND TOOLS • HARD HAT

MASONRY: • TROWEL • BRICK HAMMER, BRICK SET • BRUSH • MORTARBOARD • MODULAR RULE • 2’- 4’ LEVEL • COFFEE CAN • HAND TOOLS • HARD HAT

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ELECTRICITY: • DRILL (CORDLESS OR ELECTRICAL) • DIAGONAL WIRE CUTTERS, SIDE CUTTERS • ROMEX STRIPPERS, WIRE STRIPPERS • NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS • SCREWDRIVERS • HAND TOOLS • HARD HAT

NOTE: OTHER HAND AND POWER TOOLS MAY BE ADDED TO THIS LIST BY THE TEAM. MISCELLANEOUS: ALL STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE PENCILS, TOOL BELTS, SAFETY GLASSES, HARD HATS, TAPE MEASURES, WORK BOOTS, ALONG WITH PROPER WORK ATTIRE FOR THE JOB. ALL TEAM MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN OSHA 10 HOUR CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CARD PRIOR TO THE COMPETITION WITH A CERTIFICATION.

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Technical Computer Applications Supplied by the contestant:

A one page resume

Desktop or Laptop Computer with WIFI connectivity and Microsoft Office Suite Software

Extension Cord and surge protector (8’ minimum)

Earphones

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Technical Drafting


All contestants must provide their own desktop or laptop computer station,

complete with necessary software, extension cords, and surge protectors.

Removable data storage device (USB)

CAD software of choice.

Required for the contest - Machinery Handbook

Students may bring published reference books, tables and software manuals o

Reference materials must not take up more than 1 cubic foot of space and may be

shared between contestants

Battery-operated calculator


Contestants should be prepared to submit project in PDF format

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Telecommunications Cabling


Resume

Personal eye protection

Cable terminating tools (tools necessary to properly terminate eight position UTP

modular plugs, coaxial F-style connectors and coaxial BNC-style connectors)

Volt ohmmeter (needed to test continuity)

Electrical tape

Cable tester

In addition, tools such as electrician scissors, cable stripping tools, probe- pics and other

cable/wire preparation and installation tools may be needed

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Television (Video) Production


Camera with batteries

Tripod

Mics

Blank removable storage (If storage is not removable, camera will be kept overnight)

Editing system

Stock production music (bring license)

Extension cables and power strips.

Storyboard cards

Optional: reflectors, portable lighting (battery powered only no AC)

• One-page, computer generated résume.

Items not permitted:

Prerecorded or commercially created video footage/files

Copyrighted music

Project Information

Skill Performance

The contest will include a video assignment to be completed by a team of two student members from the same school and same division. The assignment will consist of the following:

• A video that conveys the assigned theme or objective

• Contestants are to edit a 60-second video production (penalties will be assessed for

video projects under/over 60 seconds)

• The completed video production must convey an adequate representation of the subject

or theme

• Designated time periods will be provided for videotaping and editing

• Emphasis will be placed on: professional production of the video by industry standards,

quality of audio and video, and conveyance of them to the viewer

Teams of two contestants are required to shoot and edit a 60 second promotional video using

their own, approved equipment. Shooting will be done on-site. Contestants will be briefed the

day of the competition where the shooting will take place and the expectations of the customer.

All editing will be done in the TV Production contest area on Day 2.

It will be a required part of the contest that teams assemble and operate all of their

equipment, from set-up to acquisition to final distribution format, without outside assistance.

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Judging will be based on professionalism of the production by industry standards, emphasizing

quality of audio and video, and adequate conveyance of the "theme" to the target audience. The

assigned theme and target audience will not be revealed until the day of the contest. The final

product is for real life usage!

A knowledge test on basic video knowledge will be included as part of the contest. This test will

be taken during second day of the contest.

Individual résumé’s will be collected at the mandatory orientation meeting.

The contest will be as similar as possible to the national contest guidelines where time and

facilities allow. The contest and scoring are identical for secondary and post secondary

students. Only the breakout of first, second and third place winners will be bracketed for the two

classes of entries.

DURING THE COMPETITION, AT NO POINT WILL STUDENTS BE PERMITTED TO

COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR ADVISORS IN ANY WAY FOR ANY REASON. DOING SO

WILL BE AN AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATION! CELL PHONES WILL BE OFF AND OUT

OF SIGHT.

The Project

Contestants will be required to do the following:

1) Acquire video and audio on location during the contest times.

2) Write an appropriate script that relays the stated theme to the stated target audience. 3) Edit

a completed 60 second (margin or error of +/- 5 frames) promotional video with voice over

and music. Production music is not commercial music available for purchase in stores.

This is very important! It is music created for use in audio and video productions, such as

Music Bakery, www.musicbakery.com that gives the user the copyright license to broadcast

and duplicate. Production music may also be selfcreated. Proof of self-creation is required.

Please bring proof of purchase for any music that you will be using other than freeware,

shareware or personally created music. Simple name and/or title graphics are allowed and

full screen (or partial screen) animated backgrounds is preferred.

4) Turn in completed project on a USB drive with (BRING YOUR OWN USB TO TURN

IN FOR EVALUATION)

a. Slate (with no mention of contest names or school - only contestant number)

b. Countdown 5 - 4 -3 - two seconds black

c. Promotional Video and black pad after.

5) Raw footage should be kept and stored by the individual team in case a review of footage is

needed.

6) Turn in a completed script in industry standard script format indicating both audio and video.

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Objective Knowledge Test

A test will be given to each contestant at the contest site on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. The

scores from both contestants will be combined and averaged for a team score. The team may

not work together or concur on the test. Some source of material for the test can be found at

Cyber College video course by Dr. Ron Whittaker.

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Urban Search and Rescue


Safety equipment – eye protection is required at all times

Laptop computer (Optional; for technical presentation purposes only. Laptop not used

for robot operation.)

Fully assembled, tested, and operational ordnance disposal robot conforming to the

guidelines and parts restrictions listed in this document (see “Urban Search & Rescue

Challenge Kit Bill of Materials” in Appendix)

Team number affixed to robot

Presentation software for oral presentation to judges (optional)

CAD/CAM software for blueprint design (optional)

Completed Engineering Notebook (Notes: See example information on pages 24‐25.

Technical drawing/blueprint of robot drive chassis must be included in notebook.)

Pens, pencils, and paper

Tools (suggested):

o Allen wrench set (English)

o Clamping vise

o Metal tin snips

o Power strip

o Calculator

o Tape measure

o Hammer

o Metal file

o Flat‐head and Phillips‐head screwdrivers

o Wire strippers (one set)

o Wire cutters/snips (one set)

o Roll of electrical tape

o 4" nylon wire ties (25 pack)

o Multimeter

o Multinut pliers

o Metal‐cutting hacksaw (manual)

o Cordless drill with charger

o Set of standard drill bits

o Pliers (needle nose or regular)

o Set of box wrenches

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Web Design


• Computers with USB port, and an Ethernet connection

• Two multiple outlet surge protectors

• Sketch pad and writing tools for storyboarding

• Hub and patch cables for interconnecting team computers

• Related Web authoring and graphics software accompanied by proof of license Design

and development tools necessary to build a complete Web site One-page, computer

generated resume.

• Signed Copyright statement (Secondary students bring the statement signed by

parents/guardians)

Web Design Contest at Polk State College

Skill Performance

The contest includes a Web design project and a written document providing an

overview explaining how the Web content supports a designated theme to assess Web design

and development skills.

Contest Guidelines

• The project requires a team of two: a Web designer and Web developer. The team of

two is to demonstrate how a developed project with a given theme has been completed

through the application of graphics, multimedia, design and layout

• Attention will be paid to the quality of code and the quality of the Web site development

process.

• All entries to the contest must be created by the teams during the contest. No pre-design

elements or web templates should be used to create a web site. Each team’s Web site

will be constructed at the contest site for evaluation at that time.

• Equipment setup, storyboarding, written test, and judging will be done during the 1 day

contest.

• All copyright laws are to be followed. Violations will result in disqualification.

Students will submit signed Copyright Agreement at the contest site.

• No hard or soft copy reference material such as HTML, CSS or JavaScript

documentation will be permitted for use during the contest.

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Scoring Rubric Storyboarding:

• Understanding the customer’s need for a Web site

• Specifying Web site organizational structure

• Effective site planning and ideas structuring

Project Completion:

• Four pages are developed including features indicated in the Technical standards.

• CSS navigation with rollover effect is fully developed (active link is in its OVER state on

current page)

• Form validation is completed. Email and re-type email fields are validated. Descriptive

titles and meta tags are added

Logo Slogan:

• Logo is appropriate for the purpose of the Web site

• Logo portrays the values and goals of the company

• Designed professionally

• Slogan conveys the message of the business

Web site Look and Feel:

• Look and feel is appropriate to the audience and intent of the site

• Clean and visually balanced layout that presents clean, coherent and unified message

• Effective use of white space to reduce clutter

• Visual consistency within a site is provided

• A proper color scheme serves the purpose of the Web site and doesn’t compromise

usability (legibility).

• No misplaced or badly sized elements of layout noted

Navigation:

• Navigation is well-architected and reflects the logic of the Web site structure

• Navigation is consistent and easy to understand. Common navigation conventions are

used.

• Navigational elements provide positional awareness

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Coding practice:

• HTML, XHTML, CSS code adhere to W3C standards

• Using CSS for layout and formatting

• Demonstrate good coding practice: code structure, formatting, and documentation.

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Wedding Cake (Florida Only Contest):

Purpose: To evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the commercial baking/pastry arts field. NOTE: This is a “FL state only” contest with no national level competition. Uniform Requirement: Pants – white or checked Chef’s Coat or Bakers shirt - white. T-shirt (optional under chef’s coat) – must be plain white. Shoes – Black work shoes, non-skid sole and leather upper – no sneakers, unless grease proof, leather work shoes. Apron – white – no print. Hat – Chef’s toque or bakers hat, paper or cloth and hairnet – no baseball hats. A white chef’s scarf is optional.

Uniforms should be clean.

No school names or personal names on uniforms. Cover with masking tape, etc.

Hair needs to be restrained properly. Hat needs to be worn properly.

Good hygiene should be practiced. Students must be properly groomed. Male students must be clean-shaven or beards and/or mustaches neatly trimmed. Fingernails should be short and clean. Nail polish is not permitted.

No jewelry is permitted (rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces). Only 1 Plain wedding band and 1 watch will be allowed. Eligibility:

Open to all active SkillUSA members enrolled in programs with Culinary Arts, Commercial Baking/Pastry Arts as an occupational objective.

Schools may send ONE TEAM of 2 in the secondary and/or post-secondary. division Equipment and Materials:

Supplied by the technical committee:

All information and supplies for judges

2 six foot tables per team.

Supplied by the contestants/pre team:

Up to 4 pallet knives and/or offset spatulas

Bowl Scrapers

Optional – One butane Burner

Optional- 2 small saucepans or similar

Cake decorating Turntable

Four pastry bags, tips, and scissors

One flexible bowl scraper

One serrated knife

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One rolling pin

Four side towels

One Roll paper towels

Bus bucket for dirty equipment

Optional – up to 1 gallon of water

All supports, pillars, cake boards

mixing bowls up to 6 total (1, 2 and 3 qt.) One cake comb

Any edible food colors or luster dust needed • 10x Sugar Shaker

cream Icings for their cake- (butter cream, royal icing, rolled fondant, marzipan, gum paste).

prebaked cakes – not trimmed, must be edible

Optional- chocolate and/or clear gel and/or sugar.

• Optional- paint brushes, fondant crimper, embossed rollers, silicone molds, decorative sponges, exacto knife, and/or flower making utensils.

Up to 6 Sheets of Parchment Paper

• Optional - toothpicks

• Optional – plastic wrap and/or aluminum foil

2 #2 pencils

measuring cups and spoons

Contestants will not be allowed to bring any other items into the competition hall.

Scope of the Contest:

The contest will be geared toward the wedding cake design

Cake must be two to three tiers. May be stacked or separated

All decoration must be prepared at the competition, no decorations are allowed to be pre-made and nothing inedible is allowed other than tier separators.

At no time will students be allowed to talk to his/her instructor once the competition begins, the may however consult with the judges and the partner.

The students will have 3 hours to construct and decorate their three-tier cake. (A Regional Contest would be 2 hours with a 2 tier cake)

Students may use food coloring if they desire. Please remember color is judged on appropriateness and tastefulness of use.

The competition will be geared toward an actual decorating situation in a commercial bakery.

The actual performance phase will be the actual construction and decorating of a 3-tier wedding cake that could be used in an actual wedding ceremony.

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Contestants will demonstrate their ability to perform jobs and skills based on the following list of competencies:

1. Cake Order from Bride: Blue print or Drawing of Cake design- to be planned and printed ahead and submitted to judges at start of contest, along with resumes.

2. Planning the day’s assembly and execution of the plan.

3. Use of standard commercial tools, utensils, and equipment.

4. Sanitation, safety, hygiene practices.

5. Basic frosting and cake decorating

Contestants will be responsible for bringing all their supplies needed to perform the task given.

Clean as you go. Sanitation is an evaluative criteria used throughout the competition. Keep your work area and all tools, utensils, and equipment clean and sanitary. Each contestant is also expected to assist with the overall clean up of the competition area at its conclusion. Failure to do so will result in a deduction from your sanitation score.

During the contest, both contestants must have a hand in the assembly of the cake. Competitors must work, without assistance from judges, teachers, fellow students or observers. No observers will enter the contest area or talk or gesture to contestants. Judges will disqualify contestants who accept assistance from observers.

The students must have cake built and displayed after 3 hours. Judging will be immediately after. Anyone not completed will be allowed to continue for an addition 15 min. for a 10 point deduction.

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Welding Supplied by the Contestant:

Hearing and/or ear protection

Welding helmet with appropriate filter plate/lens and protective cover plate/lens in a flip

or slide front. Auto darkening shields are permissible

Spare spatter and filter lenses/plates for arc welding helmet and oxyacetylene goggles

Pocket calculator

Lead pencil and/or ballpoint pen

Soap stone with holder

Scribe with magnet

Combination square set

Fillet weld gauge

Center punch

Chipping hammer with or without wire brush

Stainless steel wire brush

All competitors must create a one-page resume

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Welding Fabrication

Supplied by the contestant team:

Hearing and/or ear protection

Welding helmet with appropriate filter plate/lens and protective cover plate/lens in a flip

or slide front. Auto darkening shields are permissible

Spare spatter and filter lenses/plates for arc welding helmet and oxyacetylene goggles

Cutting Goggles/Shield/Glasses

Pocket calculator

Lead pencil and/or ballpoint pen

Soap stone with holder

Scribe with magnet

Combination square set

Compass

Fillet weld gauge

Center punch

Torpedo type level

Extension Cord

Chipping hammer with or without wire brush

Stainless steel wire brush

4 ½” Grinder

Wire wheels (as many as needed)

Stone wheels (as many as needed)

Flapper wheels (as many as needed)

4 Pair of “C” clamps

Framing Square

16 ounce ball peen hammer

10-foot steel tape measure10-inch Vise Grips

6-inch side cutting or diagonal cutting pliers

6-inch needle nose pliers

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Welding Sculpture Supplied by the Contestant:

• Pen/Pencil

• Finished product per Technical Standards

• Notebook

• Résumé using a word processor for each team member

Documents

State Contestant Tool List & Information 2016include colored pencils, two 11"x17" tablets, chalk, glue stick, charcoal and regular pencils. These supplies are subject to approval of