Contest Updates

2010 AST Contest Information HVAC Student Guidelines
Construction Contest Update Sheet Metal Student Guidelines
Construction Contest Tools List Culinary Competition
Computer Repair Info
Baking State Competition
Construction Schedule
PMT and CNC Contests
Tool List for Carpentry and Cabinetry Television Production and Video Product
Internetworking Contest


  • Welding requirements (all contests) - Safety Glasses, Work Boots, Protective Clothing, Welding Tools (helmet, pliers, hammer, wire brush)  
    • No Grinders (except fabrication)
    • No alternates (silver medalists) for any Welding Contests

  • Motorcycles
    • Friday, 9-11:30 - Written and Service Manual exam
    • Saturday, time TBD - Brakes, Engine Measurements, Tool and Parts Identification, Valve Adjustment, Electrical

  • Power Equipment Technology
    • Friday, 9 am-11:30 am – Orientation/Written Test, location TBA
    • Saturday, time 8 am – Engine Measurement, Spark Plug Gap, Tool and Part ID, Install Piston and Rod, Install Cylinder Head, Shop Procedures
    • All tools provided
    • Bring your own safety goggles
All competitors must provide their own computers and software.

Graphic Communication:
Students will have an orientation on Friday, April 9th, at 1PM. At that time they will participate in a Jeopardy-style game to prepare them for a written test and interview. Bring a copy of your resume to this meeting. Your contest will include a written test and interview on Friday, and a live competition on Saturday, April 10th. The live contest will consist of recreating a document in page layout on a computer YOU PROVIDE. (All images will be provided for you. You will not be allowed access to the Internet). You will set up the computer on Saturday prior to the contest. You will also troubleshoot a file for errors in preparation for production on an offset printing press. In order to troubleshoot the digital files, InDesign must be used. Even if you download a 30-day trial version of the software you intend to use, do so prior to the state competition and test it to make sure it works. (Hardware and software will NOT be provided).  You will also take a related math test in which you will calculate impressions, how much paper and ink to buy as well as the costs of the paper and ink.

Advertising Design / Desktop Publishing:
Students will have an orientation on Friday, April 9th, at 1PM. At that time they will participate in a Jeopardy-style game to prepare them for a written test and interview. Bring a copy of your resume to this meeting. Your contest will include a written test and interview on Friday, and a live competition on Saturday, April 10th. The live contest will consist of creating a document on a computer YOU PROVIDE. You will set up the computer on Saturday prior to the contest. Images will be provided and you will not be allowed access to the Internet. Even if you download a 30-day trial version of your software, do so prior to the state competition and test it to make sure it works. (Hardware and software will NOT be provided). You will also be drawing thumbnails and roughs, so bring pencils!

Job Demo "C"

The following contests will be Job Demo "C". These contests will be on Saturday. However, these contests will not be judged to the same criteria as the actual Job Skill Demonstration contests. Students should be prepared to demonstrate their knowledge and skill in their contest area (demonstration not required, but is suggested) and be ready to answer questions from the national technical standards.

Broadcast News
Building Maintenance
Community Service
Customer Service
Criminal Justice
Diesel Equipment Technology
Electronics Technology
Engineering Technology
Marine Service Technology
Screen printing Technology
Telecommunication Cabling


Portfolios:
Portfolios will be judged at the actual contest sites. Students enrolled in more than one contest should bring a portfolio for each contest they are registered in. If in Job Interview, please bring at least 3 copies to the Job Interview contest.

Vegetarian meals - there will be a limited number of vegetarian meals available.

Contest Updates:
We are posting all contest updates as information is received from the Contest Coordinators. If information is not listed, we have not received any information to post and have no information on what the contest will entail other than what is posted in the National Technical Standards or on the web site for California only contests. Check back often as updates are coming in regularly.

Advisors Meeting:
A meeting of all advisors will take place after the Opening Ceremony in the same room. Please attend for last minute information and other discussion items. We look forward to seeing you at State Conference. Good luck to you and your students.