Technical Committees and Contest Management
Technical Committees (TC) are established for all SkillsUSA--Arizona contests. Each committee provides technical expertise and industry resources for conducting a specific contest. The Technical Chairperson, from each contest, is responsible for coordinating the materials, securing equipment, finding judges and following the SkillsUSA Technical Standards for the contest.

Contest Management

  Technical Chair Responsibilities   Contest Numbers 2009 ►   
  General Rules and Regulations   Contest Locations 2009  ►   
  Educational Advisor     ▪  South Building Layout
  Procedures for Contestants     ▪  North Building Layout 
  SkillsUSA Knowledge Test    
  Definitions   Instructions to Judges (Word, PDF)
  Grievance Procedure    
  Technical Chair Checklist   Loading Dock Maps
        ▪  South Building (PDF)
        ▪  North Building (PDF)
 

 

 

 

 
   
 

 

 
 
     Technical Committee Contest Planning
Please review the steps below and complete the forms as specified by the due dates.

STEP 1:
Read links (above) to understand technical chair and technical committee responsibilities.

STEP 2: Complete forms below by noted deadlines:
 

FORM 1: Contest Information Form
List equipment, tables, chairs, electrical needs and much more.
   
FORM 2: Contest Update Form
If the committee will be changing the SkillsUSA Championships Technical Standards, teachers and students will need to know by Feb 1, 2009
   
FORM 3: Courtesy Corp Form
Do you need student volunteers to assist in setting-up or tearing-down your contest?
   
FORM 4: Technical Committee Member List (Word, PDF) (complete by March 20, 2009) List judges and donors.

STEP 3: Plan, organize and get ready.



Contest Information

SkillsUSA Arizona offers the following levels of contests:

*NOTE: Career Exploration (grades 7-9)* and Career Preparation (beginner level)* contests are only offered in Arizona. First place winners are not eligible to compete at the national conference.

Career Preparation Contests (National and Arizona-Only)

Contest
Name
1st Place
Qualifies for Nationals
Technical
Standards
Scoring
Forms

More Information

    3D Visualization & Animation*

Contact state office.

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Update ►
Action Skills Contact state office.

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Update ►
Advertising Design Contact state office. .xls Update ►
    Architectural Drafting Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Automated Manufacturing Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Automotive Service Technology Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Board Drafting Architectural^ Contact state office.   Update ►
Board Drafting Mechanical^ Contact state office.   Update ►
Cabinetmaking Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Carpentry Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Chapter Display Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Collision Repair Technology Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Commercial Baking Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Computer Maintenance Technology Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Cosmetology Contact state office. .xls Update ►
CPR/First Aid Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Crime Scene Investigation* Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Criminal Justice Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Culinary Arts Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Customer Service Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Electronics Technology Contact state office. .xls Update ►
    Extemporaneous Speaking Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Fire Fighting Contact state office. .xls Update ►
    Food & Beverage Service Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Graphic Communications Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Internetworking Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Job Interview Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Job Skill Demonstration A Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Job Skill Demonstration (Open) Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Masonry Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Metal Stud Framing^ (PDF)   Update ►
    Model Building^   Contact state office.   Update ►
Opening/Closing Ceremonies Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Plumbing* Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Photography Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Power Equipment Technology Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Precision Machining Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Prepared Speech Contact state office. .xls Update ►
    Principles of Technology Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Promotional Bulletin Board Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Quiz Bowl Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Radio Broadcasting (Audio Productions) Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Related Technical Math Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Residential Wiring Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Robotics & Automated Technology Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Robotics Engineering   Contact state office.    
Screen Printing Contact state office. .xls Update ►
TeamWorks Contact state office. .xls Update ►
    Technical Drafting Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Television News Anchor* Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Television (video) Production Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Web Design* (PDF) Contact state office. .xls Update ►
Welding Contact state office. .xls Update ►
     
     *Demonstration Contests     ^Arizona-only contests (no national contest)

Career Preparation Contests (beginner level)

Contest Name

  Technical
Standards
More Information
Basic Automotive Technology PDF Update ►
Basic Electronics Technology PDF Update ►
Construction Technology PDF Update ►
Home Design PDF Update ►
Model Building-Level 2 PDF Update ►
T-Shirt Design PDF Update ►
Basic Internetworking Update ►
   

Career Exploration Contests (grades 7-8 or 9th in some districts)

Contest Name   Technical
Standards
More Information
Bridge Building  PDF Update ►
CO2 Dragster  PDF Update ►
Dome Construction  PDF Update ►
Model Building  (PDF)   Update ►
Rocketry  PDF Update ►
Safety Poster  PDF Update ►
SimCity  PDF Update ►
Solar Sprint PDF Update ►
Technology Poster  PDF Update ►
   
               
 
Definitions

Advisor:
The classroom instructor.

Board of Directors (SkillsUSA--Arizona):
A body consisting of elected advisors, one from each of the Arizona regions, which sets the policies for SkillsUSA activities in cooperation with the SkillsUSA Arizona Director.

SkillsUSA--Arizona Director:
The state director is the administrative officer of the Arizona SkillsUSA Association.

SkillsUSA--Arizona  Championships:
An annual competition held in Arizona designed to allow student members to demonstrate leadership and occupational skills.  Winners are eligible for national competition.    

Technical Chairperson: An industry representative with full responsibility for seeing that the contest meets the educational and competency levels of that industry.  The Skills USA Championships Technical Standards will be utilized for rules and regulations.  Additional rules and regulations as established by SkillsUSA--Arizona for state-only contests will be followed.

Educational Advisor:
An advisor with an active membership in SkillsUSA selected by state staff for subject expertise; this person will give input to the Technical Committee Chair regarding school and program competencies being taught.

Judges: A council of leaders, from various trade associations, labor and industry who rate the contestants in competition. Judges may be Technical Committee Members.  Judges should not serve on Education Subcommittees.

Technical Committee:
A committee of leaders from various trades and associations, labor, management and industry, which provides support services, for one specific contest, under the supervision of the Chair.

National SkillsUSA Student and Professional Members:
Students enrolled in health occupations or industrial technology education in a secondary and post-secondary education institution. Advisors and business partners join as Professional Members.

SkillsUSA--Arizona Student Member:
A Student enrolled in a middle school, junior high school or high school that are state-only members.

SkillsUSA Championships:
A national program of competitive activities which promotes trade, industrial, technical and health occupations education and awards recognition of achievement in skill and leadership development areas. On the Web: www.skillsusa.org

Management Team: The Managing group of volunteers that is overseen by the Conference Director (State Director).

               
   
  Frequently Asked Questions
 


How can I give a drawing of my contest area when I don’t know how many contestants I will have?
It’s best to use the numbers from the previous conference. Contact our office to receive information regarding the number of contests.

When do I get a list of the students in my contest?
We will have a preliminary list of contestants by March 15, 2007. The final list will be available by the deadline that you set on the Contest Information Form.

When do I give the SkillsUSA Professional Test?
Please give the test as a STATION of your contest.

Where do I find the agenda for the conference?
Visit the conference schedule for more information.

Why should I list my judges on the Technical Committee Members form?
This form allows us to mail “Thank You” letters to your judges following the conference.

Where do I turn-in the results after my contest is complete?
We will have a central location in the Agriculture Building for results. It’s important that you turn-in every scoring sheet and back-up documentation from your contest. Please plan for a 15 minute meeting to review your information with someone from the Management Team.