(1) A graduating student and vocational concentrator at the novice level in career and vocational/technical education is beginning to attain prerequisite knowledge and skills that are fundamental in career and vocational/technical education. He/she:

(a) rarely develops complete career and/or life plans;

(b) seldom manages and evaluates resource use;

(c) rarely assumes leadership roles and is a productive citizen;

(d) has difficulty with current technical skills, tools, and equipment for an entry level job or advanced training; and

(e) struggles to transfer academic and technical skills to practical experience related to his/her career and/or life plans.