(1) The benchmark for career and vocational/technical education content standard 4 for a student at the end of benchmark 2 (grades 9 through 12) is the ability to:

(a) practice technical skills and procedures required for an occupation;

(b) practice safe and appropriate use of technology;

(c) select the appropriate tools, equipment, and procedures for the task;

(d) manage and maintain technological tools and follow troubleshooting protocol; and

(e) apply technical information to a variety of sources.