2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Transportation and Logistics
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

AS	
CIP Number	1652020301	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	64 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	11-3071 – Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers
13-1081 – Logisticians
43-5011 – Cargo and Freight Agents
43-5071 – Shipping, Receiving and Traffic Clerks
53-1011 – Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
53-1031 – First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for further education and careers in the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics career cluster. 

The content includes, but is not limited to, related business, accounting, and financial practices such as standard policies and operating procedures, negotiation techniques, planning, organizing, purchasing and inventory control theory.  Emphasis is placed on planning and scheduling skills associated with transportation operations.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 64 credit hours.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and terms used in transportation and logistics
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the transportation and logistics regulatory environment
03.0	Identify risks and safety and security measures in transportation and logistics
04.0	Demonstrate the ability to use technology as it relates to transportation and logistics
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of management 
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of accounting and finance 
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of economics
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues in transportation and logistics
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of documentation (domestic, international, and customs) related to transportation and logistics
10.0	Demonstrate the ability to manipulate quantitative data including international weights and measures, as it relates to the movement of goods
11.0	Demonstrate an understanding of reverse logistics
12.0	Demonstrate knowledge of border security
13.0	Identify characteristics and benefits of intermodal transportation
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge of procurement, contracts and contract administration as it applies to transportation and logistics
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of performance and quality measurements
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of human resources and labor relations
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge and basic skills in project management
18.0	Demonstrate public speaking skills
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of geography, culture, customs, and language in international trade
20.0	Demonstrate knowledge of professional development and networking
21.0	Demonstrate knowledge of supply chain management
22.0	Demonstrate knowledge of pricing as it relates to shipping methods
23.0	Demonstrate knowledge of market research
24.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the air, sea, truck, and rail operations in the movement of freight
25.0	Describe the various control processes in freight movement
26.0	Distinguish the difference between domestic and international freight movements
27.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the Port freight operations
28.0	Demonstrate knowledge of rail freight operations
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of trucking operations
30.0	Demonstrate knowledge of air cargo operations

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Transportation and Logistics
CIP Numbers:	1652020301
Program Length:	64 Credits
SOC Code(s):		11-3071; 13-1081; 43-5011.00; 43-5071; 53-1011; 53-1031

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts and terms used in transportation and logistics--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Compare various shipping options	
01.02	Analyze types of goods and products and impact on logistics	
01.03	Identify the characteristics of a full-service transportation organization	
01.04	Demonstrate an understanding of intermodalism	
01.05	Demonstrate knowledge of mode-specific logistics	
01.06	Demonstrate knowledge of Incoterms versus Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)	
01.07	Demonstrate knowledge of how goods move through freight forwarder and customs broker	
01.08	Demonstrate knowledge of inventory and warehousing concepts	
01.09	Explain the relevance of Just-in-Time (JIT) logistics	
01.10	Demonstrate knowledge of shipment process for perishables	
01.11	Demonstrate knowledge of packaging and labeling requirements	
01.12	Demonstrate knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of combining given modes of transportation air/sea/land)	
01.13	Identify the various governmental regulatory agencies by their names and initials	
01.14	Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and conduct a conversation using common terms of freight movement by transportation mode	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the transportation and logistics regulatory environment--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Demonstrate knowledge of the “alphabet soup” of regulatory agencies	
02.02	Identify which agency (ies) have jurisdiction over a given transportation system	
02.03	Demonstrate knowledge of DOT regulations	
02.04	Identify who has regulatory authority over a given project	
02.05	Identify regulatory requirements	
02.06	Identify permits needed for a given project	
02.07	Identify consequences of violations of regulatory requirements	
02.08	Identify policy issues and political factors in a regulatory environment	
02.09	Demonstrate skill in regulatory research	
02.10	Demonstrate knowledge of labor laws	
03.0	Identify risks and safety and security measures in transportation and logistics--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Establish an emergency management plan	
03.02	Identify the need for security background check requirements	
03.03	Demonstrate knowledge of OSHA and all agencies involved in the movement of goods including Customs and Border Protection, Transportation and Security Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture 	
03.04	Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of technology on countering threats to transportation systems and border security	
03.05	Identify differences in dealing with security threats for passenger versus freight/cargo transportation systems including the impact on supply chain logistics	
03.06	Outline the primary federal, state, and local agencies in the U.S. that are affiliated with border security and transportation security 	
03.07	Identify the ethical parameters in which border security agencies operate	
03.08	Identify the difference in safety and security threats as they relate to rail, seaport, trucking, and aviation	
03.09	Identify the cost/benefit analysis of various safety and security measures	
03.10	Implement a schedule	
03.11	Analyze system performance	
03.12	Develop process maps	
03.13	Develop knowledge of process analysis	
04.0	Demonstrate the ability to use technology as it relates to transportation and logistics--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Demonstrate the ability to use spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software	
04.02	Demonstrate the ability to use scheduling/planning software	
04.03	Identify the electronic systems used in a modern transportation system	
04.04	Utilize Internet resources	
04.05	Demonstrate ability to use logistics software for bookings, shipments, consolidations, and shipment verifications	
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of management --The student will be able to:	
05.01	Explain management concepts 	
05.02	Assess and manage human resources and integrated teams 	
05.03	Provide leadership to procurement, acquisition, logistic, and supply chain management employees	
05.04	Apply sound decision-making strategies 	
05.05	Identify ethical and social responsibility issues 	
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of accounting and finance--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Conduct R.O.I. analysis	
06.02	Develop a departmental budget	
06.03	Monitor a departmental budget	
06.04	Demonstrate an understanding of fund accounting	
06.05	Demonstrate a basic understanding of cost (managerial) accounting	
06.06	Demonstrate an understanding of resource development in a public transportation system	
06.07	Conduct cost/benefit analysis	
06.08	Conduct post cost analysis	
06.09	Identify various revenue streams	
06.10	Demonstrate knowledge of financial and credit processes in international shipping	
06.11	Demonstrate knowledge of currency exchange methods	
06.12	Demonstrate grant writing ability	
06.13	Demonstrate grants administration and accounting skills	
06.14	Demonstrate understanding of fund accounting	
06.15	Demonstrate knowledge of managerial (cost) accounting	
06.16	Demonstrate knowledge of an “enterprise fund”	
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of economics--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Compare basic features of different economic systems 	
07.02	Explain importance of resources to the economy 	
07.03	Explain concept of organized labor and business 	
07.04	Apply business economic concepts 	
07.05	Analyze economic indicators and trends 	
07.06	Explain measures used to analyze economic conditions 	
07.07	Explain the nature of international trade 	
07.08	Explain the impact of cultural and social environments on world trade	
07.09	Compare/contrast influences on a nation’s ability to trade 	
08.0	Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues in transportation and logistics--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify the factors that influence changes in costs among the various modes of transportation	
08.02	Demonstrate an understanding of current trends in containerized shipping	
08.03	Identify current security issues among the various modes of transportation	
08.04	Demonstrate knowledge of the effect of current technology on intermodal transportation systems	
08.05	Describe the pros and cons of free trade agreements	
08.06	Describe “push” versus “pull” logistics	
08.07	Demonstrate knowledge of current trends in currency exchange rates	
08.08	Demonstrate knowledge of advantages and disadvantages of logistics centers, intermodal container transfer facilities and intermodal rail yards	
09.0	Demonstrate knowledge of documentation (domestic, international, and customs) related to transportation and logistics --The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify basic documents used in freight forwarding and customs brokering	
09.02	Prepare an airway bill	
09.03	Demonstrate knowledge of letters of credit	
09.04	Identify components of a bill of lading.	
10.0	Demonstrate the ability to manipulate quantitative data including international weights and measures, as it relates to the movement of goods--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Convert standard weights and measures to metric and vice versa	
10.02	Conduct currency exchange calculations	
10.03	Demonstrate skill in practical math for transportation	
10.04	Develop quantitative methods for assessing transportation loads	
11.0	Demonstrate an understanding of reverse logistics--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Assess the nature and scope of reverse logistics 	
11.02	Explain the waste management process	
12.0	Demonstrate knowledge of border security--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify the various agencies affiliated with border security	
12.02	Construct a historical timeline reflecting significant transportation-related terrorist threats and events involving border security	
12.03	Demonstrate an understanding of the social and cultural issues involved in border security	
12.04	Classify the roles, functions, and interdependency between local, federal, and international law enforcement and military agencies to foster border security	
13.0	Identify characteristics and benefits of intermodal transportation--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Compare various shipping options	
13.02	Analyze types of goods and products and impact on logistics	
13.03	Identify the characteristics of a full-service transportation organization	
13.04	Demonstrate knowledge of mode-specific logistics	
13.05	Demonstrate knowledge of contemporary issues in intermodal transportation	
13.06	Demonstrate knowledge of Incoterms versus Uniform Commercial Codes (UCC)	
13.07	Demonstrate knowledge of how goods move through freight forwarder and customs broker	
13.08	Demonstrate knowledge of warehousing	
13.09	Demonstrate knowledge of packaging and labeling requirements	
13.10	Demonstrate knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of combining given modes of transportation (air/sea/truck/rail)	
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge of procurement, contracts and contract administration as it applies to transportation and logistics--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify the basic components of a contract	
14.02	Identify the difference between “void” and “voidable” contracts	
14.03	Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of being in compliance with the terms of a contract	
14.04	Determine appropriate methods of procurement	
14.05	Explain competitive bids, quotations, and proposals 	
14.06	Evaluate competitive bids to determine the best offer 	
14.07	Manage contracts and purchase orders from award to completion 	
14.08	Resolve contract and/or purchase order differences with suppliers 	
14.09	Explain payment problems with suppliers and user departments 	
14.10	Discuss the scope of compliance requirements 	
14.11	Conduct a negotiation 	
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of performance and quality measurements--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Develop/track performance measures	
15.02	Analyze system performance	
15.03	Develop contingency plans	
15.04	Demonstrate knowledge of process analysis	
15.05	Identify various quality initiatives (ISO, Six Sigma, etc.)	
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of human resources and labor relations--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Demonstrate knowledge of labor contracts	
16.02	Conduct conflict resolution	
16.03	Identify training needs	
16.04	Monitor employee performance	
16.05	Evaluate employee performance	
16.06	Ensure necessary training	
16.07	Identify workload issues	
16.08	Identify necessary tools and resources	
16.09	Identify need for security/background checks	
16.10	Identify impact of union/labor agreements	
16.11	Demonstrate knowledge of labor laws	
16.12	Demonstrate effective supervisory techniques	
17.0	Demonstrate knowledge and skill in project management--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Utilize project management software	
17.02	Identify planning/scheduling techniques such as PERT and Critical Path Method	
17.03	Develop a project management plan	
17.04	Coordinate a project	
17.05	Demonstrate an understanding of the connection between time and money	
18.0	Demonstrate public speaking skills--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Use public speaking skills to conduct media relations	
18.02	Use public speaking skills to conduct public relations	
18.03	Use public speaking skills to make a presentation	
18.04	Use presentation software to deliver a presentation	
19.0	Demonstrate knowledge of geography, culture, customs, and language in international trade--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Demonstrate an understanding of world geography	
19.02	Demonstrate knowledge of various cultural customs as it relates to conducting business	
19.03	Abstain from the use of idioms when dealing with foreign customers and colleagues	
19.04	Demonstrate knowledge of time and date differences in international trade	
19.05	Identify customer service techniques that account for cultural differences when working with international clients	
20.0	Demonstrate knowledge of professional development and networking--The student will be able to:	
20.01	Create a professional network	
20.02	Read industry journals	
20.03	Join appropriate professional organizations	
20.04	Attend industry/trade shows	
20.05	Establish global networks	
21.0	Demonstrate knowledge of supply chain management--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Characterize the nature of business	
21.02	Explain the nature and scope of logistics	
21.03	Explain the importance of inventory	
21.04	Explain inventory management methods	
21.05	Analyze just in time (JIT) inventory process	
21.06	Analyze the Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) system	
21.07	Explain the dangers of single-vendor supplier	
22.0	Demonstrate knowledge of pricing as it relates to shipping methods--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Identify the importance of time in a given shipment	
22.02	Identify issues such as perishability, weight, fragility, and packing method	
22.03	Identify best combination of shipping methods given knowledge of product and customer’s requirements	
22.04	Describe pricing strategies 	
23.0	Demonstrate knowledge of market research--The student will be able to:	
23.01	Describe market research	
23.02	Differentiate between basic market research tools	
23.03	Use online market research tools	
23.04	Use data collection methods	
23.05	Analyze information from various sources	
23.06	Analyze and conduct research	
23.07	Analyze customer feedback surveys	
24.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the air, sea, truck and rail operations for the movement of freight--The student will be able to:	
24.01	Describe the knowledge of the organizational structure for each mode of transportation relative to the movement of freight	
24.02	Describe the basic function of each mode	
24.03	Identify the important markets for the each mode	
24.04	Identify the major companies in each mode	
24.05	Compare the various key specializations within an intermodal cargo operation	
25.0	Describe the various control processes in freight movement--The student will be able to:	
25.01	Demonstrate knowledge of budgeting and auditing 	
25.02	Demonstrate knowledge of quality measurements such as on-time performance	
25.03	Demonstrate knowledge of customer complaints and quality issues	
26.0	Distinguish the difference between domestic and international freight movements--The student will be able to:	
26.01	Describe how legal standards vary	
26.02	Describe how safety rules vary	
26.03	Distinguish the cultural, political, and geographic effects on the international cargo operations	
26.04	Describe the use of a foreign (free) trade zone its advantages	
27.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the Port freight operations--The student will be able to:	
27.01	Describe the different types of Ports including seaports, waterway ports and inland ports 	
27.02	Identify the types of water-borne and inland freight and the types of cargo documentation required	
27.03	Describe Port facilities for processing domestic and international cargo	
27.04	Describe the types and functions of intermodal facilities at a Port	
27.05	Describe the typical organizational structure of a Port and its operations	
27.06	Define the role and impact of government and other regulatory agencies in this industry	
27.07	Define various terms and abbreviations used in Port freight operations	
27.08	Identify the types of hazardous materials moved through Ports and the rules governing this type of shipment	
27.09	Describe process for movement of perishable goods	
28.0	Demonstrate knowledge of rail freight operations--The student will be able to:	
28.01	Demonstrate knowledge of scheduling shipments and documentation procedures required	
28.02	Identify the railroad companies serving the state and what areas their lines serve	
28.03	Describe the function of intermodal rail yards, on-Port rail facilities, and intermodal container facilities	
28.04	Identify the types of cargo moved by rail and the types of documentation required	
28.05	Identify the types of hazardous materials moved by rail and the rules governing this type of shipment	
28.06	Describe the role of rail at logistics centers	
28.07	Describe the typical organizations structure of a railroad company and its operations	
28.08	Describe the role and impact of government and other regulatory agencies in the rail industry 	
28.09	Define various terms and abbreviations used in the rail industry	
28.10	Describe process for movement of perishable goods	
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of trucking operations--The student will be able to:	
29.01	Identify the advantages and disadvantages of trucking company versus owner-operator 	
29.02	Demonstrate knowledge of processing truck shipments and the driver scheduling issues	
29.03	Identify the types of carriers and equipment	
29.04	Demonstrate knowledge of weight and load distribution.	
29.05	Identify the types of cargo moved by truck and the types of cargo documentation required	
29.06	Describe the role of trucking at logistics centers	
29.07	Identify the types of hazardous materials moved by truck and the rules governing this type of shipment	
29.08	Demonstrate knowledge of intrastate, interstate and international trucking operations	
29.09	Define the role and impact of government and other regulatory agencies in the trucking industry	
29.10	Define various terms and abbreviations used in the trucking industry	
29.11	Describe process for movement of perishable goods 	
30.0	Demonstrate knowledge of air cargo operations--The student will be able to:	
30.01	Demonstrate knowledge of intrastate, interstate and international air cargo operations 	
30.02	Describe the air industry as it is found today: the different types of cargo, the different types of carriers, the major players, upstarts, and the future of the industry	
30.03	Identify sales and marketing ideals used in the industry, the various rates, and the various tariffs in the air cargo industry	
30.04	Differentiate the various types of terminal facilities and equipment, including aircraft, used by the air cargo companies to run an operation	
30.05	Define the role and impact of the government and other regulatory agencies in the air cargo industry	
30.06	Define various terms and abbreviations used in the air cargo industry	
30.07	Categorize the various types of cargo and its major classifications	
30.08	Identify the types of hazardous materials moved by air and the regulations governing this type shipment	
30.09	Describe the process for movement of perishable goods	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

To be transferable statewide between institutions, this program must have been reviewed, and a “transfer value” assigned the curriculum content by the appropriate Statewide Course Numbering System discipline committee.  This does not preclude institutions from developing specific articulation agreements with each other.

Program Length

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  The standard length of this program is 64 credit hours according to Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).  This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

Intermodal Freight Transportation (0652020303) – 18 credit hours
International Freight Transportation (0652020302) – 15 credit hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:

http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml