Home and practical independence¶
Readiness and care¶
Demonstrated tool and hygiene safety before supervised practical work
No live mains, gas, structural modification, hazardous chemical mixing or work at height. Use manuals and local safety rules.
Licensed electrician, gas technician, structural engineer, poison service or emergency services as appropriate
Stop at uncertainty about energy isolation, structural support, food safety or hazardous substances. Use benign simulations where necessary.
Food preparation & kitchen systems¶
Understand: knife/heat safety; recipes; timing; preservation; sanitation; pantry systems
Judge: Balance cost, nutrition, time, waste, preference, and safety
Practice: Cook multiple complete meals from raw ingredients
Evidence: Live cooking + food-safety check
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Cleaning, laundry & household hygiene¶
Understand: materials; surfactants; sanitation; textiles; routines
Judge: Use enough cleanliness for health/material care without magical thinking or waste
Practice: Run a household maintenance schedule
Evidence: Inspection + materials reasoning
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Tools, fasteners & basic repair¶
Understand: hand tools; power-tool basics; fasteners; adhesives; troubleshooting; tolerances
Judge: Know when to repair, replace, stop, or hire a qualified trade
Practice: Repair or assemble several real objects
Evidence: Live tool demonstration + repair artifact
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- Mechanical design + fluids + structures
- Objects, Materials, Craft & Industrial Design
- Safety + reliability + security
Utilities, home systems & energy¶
Understand: electricity; water; HVAC; ventilation; breakers; leaks; energy use
Judge: Recognize dangerous conditions and avoid unsafe DIY beyond competence
Practice: Map a home's major systems and shutoffs
Evidence: System map + emergency drill
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Transport, navigation & logistics¶
Understand: maps; routing; vehicle/transit basics; trip planning; maintenance; accessibility
Judge: Trade cost/time/risk/reliability/environmental impact
Practice: Plan and execute a multi-leg real journey
Evidence: Route plan + contingency + execution
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Emergency readiness & first response¶
Understand: hazards; first aid basics; emergency communications; fire/weather preparedness; supplies
Judge: Prioritize life safety, call qualified responders, and act within training
Practice: Complete recognized first-aid/CPR training where available and run drills
Evidence: Credential/equivalent + scenario
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