2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Building Construction Technology (60)
Career Cluster:	Architecture and Construction

AS	
CIP Number	1615100102	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	60 Credit Hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	11-9021 - Construction Managers	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose
The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as a construction field superintendent, construction manager, facility management supervisor, specialty contractor or residential/ small commercial builder or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations. 

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 for further education and careers in the Architecture and Construction 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 Architecture and Construction career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, construction practices, building codes, blueprint reading, personnel and resource management skills, safety, site selection and planning and building residential and commercial structures.  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 60 credit hours.

Standards

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

01.0	Communicate effectively.
02.0	Identify appropriate grade, quality, use, and selection of building materials, and methods of construction.
03.0	Draw, read and interpret drawings and specifications.
04.0	Apply laws, codes, regulations and contract documents.
05.0	Survey and investigate construction sites.
06.0	Select and maintain construction site tools and equipment.
07.0	Interpret basic designs and apply sound construction principles.
08.0	Take off quantities and estimate costs.
09.0	Plan, coordinate, schedule and control projects.
10.0	Understand various tests and inspections.
11.0	Select, train and supervise personnel.
12.0	Demonstrate efficient office and administrative procedures.
13.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
14.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science.
15.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.
17.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Building Construction Technology (60)
CIP Number:		1615100102
Program Length:	60 Credit Hours
SOC Code(s):		11-9021

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	Communicate effectively--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Understand Federal and State laws applicable to the construction industry.	
01.02	Prepare business correspondence.	
01.03	Prepare daily project report.	
01.04	Prepare requisitions for equipment and materials.	
01.05	Prepare minutes from job-site meetings.	
01.06	Write logical and understandable statements or phrases to accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.	
01.07	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.	
01.08	Read and follow written and oral instructions.	
01.09	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.	
01.10	Demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills (i.e. in-person, phone, email, social media and text messaging. 	
01.11	Demonstrate leadership skills.	
01.12	Prepare and deliver a presentation on project status/updates.	
01.13	Select appropriate job specific attire.	
01.14	Know how to prioritize communication in hazardous situations.	
02.0	Identify appropriate grade, quality, use and selection of building materials and methods of construction. --The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify structural materials, assemblies and finishes.	
02.02	Identify mechanical, plumbing and electrical components and equipment.	
03.0	Draw, read and interpret drawings and specifications--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify, select and use manual and digital drafting instruments.	
03.02	Identify architectural symbols.	
03.03	Take site notes and measurements.	
03.04	Identify electrical symbols.	
03.05	Identify mechanical symbols.	
03.06	Identify topographical and site symbols.	
03.07	Interpret land surveyor's notes.	
03.08	Read and understand topographic drawings.	
03.09	Prepare working sketches and "as built" drawings.	
03.10	Interpret architectural drawings and specifications.	
03.11	Read hardware, window, door, finish and furniture schedules.	
03.12	Interpret structural drawings and specifications.	
03.13	Interpret reinforcing steel drawings and bar list and placement.	
03.14	Verify compliance with ASTM standards.	
03.15	Evaluate shop drawings prior to review by architect or engineer of record.	
03.16	Interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.	
03.17	Interpret electrical drawings and specifications.	
03.18	Interpret and apply floor, wall and roof framing construction details found in the construction drawings, and in the written specifications used to construct a residential or small commercial building.	
04.0	Apply laws, codes, regulations and contract documents-The student will be able to:	
04.01	Apply federal and state safety codes.	
04.02	Interpret pre-qualification documents.	
04.03	Develop a general understanding of bonding insurance.	
04.04	Interpret, apply and control change orders.	
04.05	Interpret and apply IRC/IBC/IECC Building Codes.	
04.06	Understand worker’s compensation requirements.	
04.07	Compile a complete set of contract documents.	
04.08	Understand Construction Lien Act. 	
05.0	Survey and investigate construction sites--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Understand how to lay out and measure site.	
05.02	Use surveying instruments, such as a transit, site level and/or laser level to determine finish floor elevations, and establish building benchmark(s).	
05.03	Evaluate site and existing infrastructure for needs required.	
05.04	Read reports from geotechnical engineer.	
06.0	Select and maintain construction site tools and equipment—The student will be able to:	
06.01	Select and maintain jobsite safety and fire equipment.	
06.02	Select cleaning equipment and products.	
06.03	Select construction equipment and tools required for a specific project.	
06.04	Select and properly use and maintain shop and power tools.	
07.0	Interpret basic designs and apply construction principles--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Plan and coordinate site clearing and preparation, excavation and foundation work.	
07.02	Coordinate concrete and formwork.	
07.03	Coordinate staging and scaffolding.	
07.04	Coordinate the erection of walls with the rough opening sizes for windows and doors.	
07.05	Coordinate masonry work.	
07.06	Coordinate the proper selection and installation of various roofing materials.	
07.07	Coordinate the selections and installations of miscellaneous metal.	
07.08	Coordinate structural steel work.	
07.09	Coordinate mechanical work.	
07.10	Coordinate elevator installation.	
07.11	Coordinate electrical and lighting installation.	
07.12	Coordinate the installation of lath, plaster and dry wall.	
07.13	Coordinate painting and finishes.	
07.14	Coordinate the installation tile and terrazzo.	
07.15	Coordinate the installation of finish flooring.	
07.16	Coordinate the installation of rough and finish carpentry.	
07.17	Understand energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor air quality and green building state and national guidelines and certification requirements, and implement and monitor these guidelines to achieve these various certifications.	
07.18	Understand appropriate alternative and renewable energy systems.	
07.19	Understand appropriate climate specific building materials, systems and technologies.	
07.20	Apply current building science principles to the design and construction of residential and small commercial buildings.	
07.21	Apply sustainable design strategies to the construction of green built houses and small commercial buildings.	
08.0	Take off quantities and estimate costs--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Make mathematical and geometrical calculations.	
08.02	Estimate quantities of construction materials.	
08.03	Compile lists of sub-trades for project.	
08.04	Analyze and project labor unit costs.	
08.05	Analyze and project site overhead costs.	
08.06	Evaluate sub trade bids.	
08.07	Summarize project cost and complete tenders prices.	
08.08	Determine testing requirements based on architectural and engineering plans and specifications.	
09.0	Plan, coordinate, schedule and control projects--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Prepare daily time sheets and daily logs.	
09.02	Record and control materials received.	
09.03	Allocate efficient use of site space.	
09.04	Maintain a clean and orderly construction site.	
09.05	Understand the handling and storage requirements of different materials and equipment for loss prevention and jobsite safety.	
09.06	Coordinate and control use of construction tools and equipment.	
09.07	Develop a schedule of values and prepare progress billing.	
09.08	Prepare work schedules.	
09.09	Prepare material delivery schedules.	
09.10	Expedite delivery of manufactured materials.	
09.11	Analyze productivity.	
09.12	Record deficiencies as a result of project inspections.	
09.13	Prepare coded cost break downs.	
09.14	Take appropriate action to correct project deficiencies.	
09.15	Monitor schedule to control project.	
09.16	Prepare cost reports.	
10.0	Understand various tests and inspections--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Understand concrete slump test.	
10.02	Understand what tests are required for a particular construction type.	
10.03	Know when to call building inspection department for signoff on required phases of construction permit progress.	
10.04	Know when to call third party verifiers to test and/ or verify compliance at required phases or stages of construction for certifications.	
11.0	Select, train and supervise personnel--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Understand the importance of training in CPR, first aid and AED.	
11.02	Instruct new employee on company safety regulations.	
11.03	Interpret basic company policies.	
11.04	Select and hire employees.	
11.05	Interview and evaluate prospective employees.	
11.06	Evaluate employee performance.	
12.0	Demonstrate efficient office procedures--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Organize work area both in office and field.	
12.02	Select and use appropriate forms and computer software.	
12.03	Develop and maintain filing system.	
12.04	Maintain inventory of physical assets.	
12.05	Set up and maintain technical reference library.	
12.06	Maintain a system for field work authorizations.	
12.07	Maintain a system for back charges and change orders.	
12.08	Interpret basic company accounting procedures.	
13.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares and cylinders.	
13.02	Measure tolerance(s) on horizontal and vertical surfaces using millimeters, centimeters, feet and inches.	
13.03	Add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions, decimals and whole numbers.	
13.04	Determine the correct purchase price, to include sales tax for a materials list containing a minimum of six items.	
13.05	Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state and local taxes and their computation.	
13.06	Understand unemployment, workers’ compensation, retirement benefits, vacation benefits, short and long term disabilities, military leave, maternity leave, health insurance and other costs and benefits for employees and the employer.	
14.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Understand the practical application of molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction and moisture content.	
14.02	Draw conclusions or make inferences from data.	
14.03	Identify health related problems which may result from exposure to work related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the proper precautions required for handling such materials.	
14.04	Understand pressure measurement in terms of PSI.	
15.0	Demonstrate employability skills--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Understand the process of conducting a job search for employment.	
15.02	Secure information about a job.	
15.03	Obtain and compile documents which may be required when applying for a job interview.	
15.04	Complete a job application and submit it.	
15.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.	
15.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism in the workplace. 	
15.07	Identify acceptable work habits.	
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Define entrepreneurship.	
16.02	Describe the importance of entrepreneurship to the American economy.	
16.03	List the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership.	
16.04	Identify the risks involved in ownership of a business.	
16.05	Explain various types of company structure, i.e.: limited liability corporation, corporation, sole proprietorship, etc.	
16.06	Identify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.	
16.07	Identify the business skills needed to operate a small business efficiently and effectively.	
17.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.	
17.02	Identify and locate the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (formerly referred to as Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)) and follow the procedures as necessary.	
17.03	Describe "Right-to-Know" Law as recorded in (29 CFR-1910.1200).	
17.04	Identify and use safety equipment and tools correctly.	
17.05	Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.		
17.06	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.	
17.07 Create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.	

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 as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan 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.

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:
Building Construction Specialist (0615100103) – 18 Credit Hours
	Green Building Construction Technology (0615100104) – 24 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