(1) The benchmark for career and vocational/technical education content standard 4 for a student at the end of benchmark 1 (by the end of 8th grade) is the ability to:

(a) identify appropriate technical skills required for selected occupation;

(b) practice safe and appropriate use of technology;

(c) identify and use the appropriate tools and equipment for the task;

(d) identify and demonstrate appropriate care of technological tools; and

(e) follow basic technical instruction.