Tier 3: Advanced Academic

Career Investigation Lab Report

Core Guided Notes & Industry Rungs (Day 3)

Name:

Date:

PART 2: Core Concepts — Every Career Has Problems

Key Academic Terms:

Problems Titles Chain of Command

1. Every career path, regardless of sector, experiences daily workplace .

2. Different industries use highly specialized job (e.g. Foreman vs. Charge Nurse) for their supervisors.

3. Employees must respect and follow their industry's proper to escalate safety or operational concerns.

Lab Instructions: Station Investigations

This portfolio contains detailed investigation worksheets for all 7 Career Stations around the room. For each station you are assigned to explore, open your Chromebook and complete the 5 specialized research questions (Part A) and the 9 universal crisis questions (Part B) across their dedicated front and back pages. Focus on professional language and complete, full-length explanations.

Career Investigation Lab — Tier 3 Workbook Page 1 of 16

Tier 3: Station 1

Station 1: Healthcare & Nursing (Front)

PART A & B

1. What career field is this job part of?

2. What are the primary responsibilities of a Registered Nurse?

8. Who is the nurse's direct supervisor?

10. Create a mini chain of command for a hospital:

Associate: Staff Nurse ➔ Supervisor: ________________________ ➔ Manager: ________________________

20. Does this situation involve patient safety concerns? Explain:

12. What is the workplace problem in this scenario?

13. Is this problem Minor, Moderate, Serious, or an Emergency? Explain your reasoning:

14. Could this issue be solved independently by the employee? Why or why not?

Healthcare & Nursing Station — Station Worksheet Page 2 of 16

Tier 3: Station 1

Station 1: Healthcare & Nursing (Back)

PART B CONTINUED

15. Should the employee seek help from a coworker first? Why or why not?

16. Should a supervisor be involved? Why or why not?

17. What could happen if the employee ignores this problem?

26. If you were the employee, what would you do first?

29. Explain how you would solve the problem from beginning to end:

30. If you were the supervisor, how would you handle this situation?

Healthcare & Nursing Station — Station Worksheet Page 3 of 16

Tier 3: Station 2

Station 2: Construction & Trades (Front)

PART A & B

1. What career field is this job part of?

3. What certifications or training are commonly required for construction workers?

8. Who is responsible for workplace safety on a construction site?

10. Create a chain of command for this worksite:

Associate: Apprentice ➔ Supervisor: ________________________ ➔ Manager: ________________________

20. What safety risks could result from damaged equipment?

12. What is the workplace problem in this scenario?

13. Is this problem Minor, Moderate, Serious, or an Emergency? Explain your reasoning:

14. Could this issue be solved independently by the employee? Why or why not?

Construction & Trades Station — Station Worksheet Page 4 of 16

Tier 3: Station 2

Station 2: Construction & Trades (Back)

PART B CONTINUED

15. Should the employee seek help from a coworker first? Why or why not?

16. Should a supervisor be involved? Why or why not?

17. What could happen if the employee ignores this problem?

26. If you were the employee, what would you do first?

29. Explain how you would solve the problem from beginning to end:

30. If you were the supervisor, how would you handle this situation?

Construction & Trades Station — Station Worksheet Page 5 of 16

Tier 3: Station 3

Station 3: Education & Teaching (Front)

PART A & B

1. What career field is this job part of?

2. What are the primary responsibilities of a teacher?

8. Who supports teachers with behavior concerns?

10. Create a school chain of command:

Associate: Teacher ➔ Supervisor: ________________________ ➔ Manager: ________________________

21. What teamwork skills are needed between teachers and administrators?

12. What is the workplace problem in this scenario?

13. Is this problem Minor, Moderate, Serious, or an Emergency? Explain your reasoning:

14. Could this issue be solved independently by the employee? Why or why not?

Education & Teaching Station — Station Worksheet Page 6 of 16

Tier 3: Station 3

Station 3: Education & Teaching (Back)

PART B CONTINUED

15. Should the employee seek help from a coworker first? Why or why not?

16. Should a supervisor be involved? Why or why not?

17. What could happen if the employee ignores this problem?

26. If you were the employee, what would you do first?

29. Explain how you would solve the problem from beginning to end:

30. If you were the supervisor, how would you handle this situation?

Education & Teaching Station — Station Worksheet Page 7 of 16

Tier 3: Station 4

Station 4: Retail & Customer Service (Front)

PART A & B

1. What career field is this job part of?

4. What skills are most important for success in retail?

8. Who would a sales associate report to first?

10. Create a retail store chain of command:

Associate: Cashier ➔ Supervisor: ________________________ ➔ Manager: ________________________

22. Which teamwork skill is most important when handling customers? Why?

12. What is the workplace problem in this scenario?

13. Is this problem Minor, Moderate, Serious, or an Emergency? Explain your reasoning:

14. Could this issue be solved independently by the employee? Why or why not?

Retail & Customer Service Station — Station Worksheet Page 8 of 16

Tier 3: Station 4

Station 4: Retail & Customer Service (Back)

PART B CONTINUED

15. Should the employee seek help from a coworker first? Why or why not?

16. Should a supervisor be involved? Why or why not?

17. What could happen if the employee ignores this problem?

26. If you were the employee, what would you do first?

29. Explain how you would solve the problem from beginning to end:

30. If you were the supervisor, how would you handle this situation?

Retail & Customer Service Station — Station Worksheet Page 9 of 16

Tier 3: Station 5

Station 5: Engineering & Technology (Front)

PART A & B

1. What career field is this job part of?

3. What education is required to become an engineer?

8. Who oversees engineering projects?

10. Create a chain of command for an engineering company:

Associate: Junior Engineer ➔ Supervisor: ________________________ ➔ Manager: ________________________

19. What workplace procedures might apply when a design mistake is discovered?

12. What is the workplace problem in this scenario?

13. Is this problem Minor, Moderate, Serious, or an Emergency? Explain your reasoning:

14. Could this issue be solved independently by the employee? Why or why not?

Engineering & Technology Station — Station Worksheet Page 10 of 16

Tier 3: Station 5

Station 5: Engineering & Technology (Back)

PART B CONTINUED

15. Should the employee seek help from a coworker first? Why or why not?

16. Should a supervisor be involved? Why or why not?

17. What could happen if the employee ignores this problem?

26. If you were the employee, what would you do first?

29. Explain how you would solve the problem from beginning to end:

30. If you were the supervisor, how would you handle this situation?

Engineering & Technology Station — Station Worksheet Page 11 of 16

Tier 3: Station 6

Station 6: Restaurant & Food Service (Front)

PART A & B

1. What career field is this job part of?

4. What skills are important in food service?

8. Who handles food safety concerns?

10. Create a restaurant chain of command:

Associate: Cook ➔ Supervisor: ________________________ ➔ Manager: ________________________

20. What food safety concerns exist in this situation?

12. What is the workplace problem in this scenario?

13. Is this problem Minor, Moderate, Serious, or an Emergency? Explain your reasoning:

14. Could this issue be solved independently by the employee? Why or why not?

Restaurant & Food Station — Station Worksheet Page 12 of 16

Tier 3: Station 6

Station 6: Restaurant & Food Service (Back)

PART B CONTINUED

15. Should the employee seek help from a coworker first? Why or why not?

16. Should a supervisor be involved? Why or why not?

17. What could happen if the employee ignores this problem?

26. If you were the employee, what would you do first?

29. Explain how you would solve the problem from beginning to end:

30. If you were the supervisor, how would you handle this situation?

Restaurant & Food Station — Station Worksheet Page 13 of 16

Tier 3: Station 7

Station 7: Animal Care & Veterinary (Front)

PART A & B

1. What career field is this job part of?

2. What are the primary responsibilities of a Veterinary Assistant?

8. Who coordinates staff during emergencies?

10. Create a veterinary clinic chain of command:

Associate: Assistant ➔ Supervisor: ________________________ ➔ Manager: ________________________

21. Why is teamwork especially important in animal care settings?

12. What is the workplace problem in this scenario?

13. Is this problem Minor, Moderate, Serious, or an Emergency? Explain your reasoning:

14. Could this issue be solved independently by the employee? Why or why not?

Animal Care & Veterinary Station — Station Worksheet Page 14 of 16

Tier 3: Station 7

Station 7: Animal Care & Veterinary (Back)

PART B CONTINUED

15. Should the employee seek help from a coworker first? Why or why not?

16. Should a supervisor be involved? Why or why not?

17. What could happen if the employee ignores this problem?

26. If you were the employee, what would you do first?

29. Explain how you would solve the problem from beginning to end:

30. If you were the supervisor, how would you handle this situation?

Animal Care & Veterinary Station — Station Worksheet Page 15 of 16

Tier 3: Advanced Academic

PART 5: Lab Closure & Exit Ticket

EXIT TICKET

Class Debrief reflections:

• Which career sector had the most complex chain of command to map?

• What common themes did your group notice regarding safety escalations?

Day 3 Exit Ticket Report

1. Name one career path you investigated today, and describe its typical daily problem:

I investigated the career of

2. Identify the supervisor or leader that must be contacted, and explain why:

I would contact the

3. What is one specific teamwork or communication skill required to solve this problem professionally?

Solving this problem professionally requires

Career Investigation Lab — Tier 3 Workbook Page 16 of 16

Career Exploration Tier 3 Worksheet

Career Exploration Tier 3 Worksheet

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