2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Technical Agriculture Operations
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8005100	
CIP Number	0101020500	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	5 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section	
CTSO	FFA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	49-3041 - Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians
45-2091 - Agricultural Equipment 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 for further education and careers in the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 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 agriculture mechanics industry within the Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to mechanical operations, welding, small engine maintenance and repair,  planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues.

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 two occupational completion points.  Planned and Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE) must be provided through one or more of the following:  (1) directed laboratory experience, (2) student project, (3) placement for experience, or (4) cooperative education.

To teach the course(s) listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
A	8106810
8005110
8005120	Agriscience Foundations 1
Technical Agriculture Operations 2
Technical Agriculture Operations 3	AGRICULTUR 1 @2
AGRI MECH #7	1 credit
1 credit
1 credit	45-2091	3
2
2	EQ
VO
VO	
B	8005130
8005140	Technical Agriculture Operations 4
Technical Agriculture Operations 5		1 credit
1 credit	49-3041	2
2	VO
VO	

(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics, VO= Career and Technical Education)

Academic Alignment Table

Academic alignment is an ongoing, collaborative effort of professional educators specializing in the fields of science, mathematics, English/language arts, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). This initiative supports CTE programs by improving student performance through the integration of academic content within CTE courses. Career and Technical Education courses that have been aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science and the Florida Standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts will show the following data: the quantity of academic standards in the CTE course; the total number of standards contained in the academic course; and the percentage of alignment to the CTE course.

Courses	Anatomy/ Physiology
Honors	Astronomy     Solar/Galactic Honors	Biology 1	Chemistry 1	Earth-Space Science	Environmental Science	Genetics	Integrated Science	Marine Science 1 Honors	Physical Science	Physics 1	
Agriscience Foundations 1	29/87
33%	18/80
23%	55/83
66%	11/69
16%	36/67
54%	30/70
42%	20/69
29%	49/82
60%	25/66
38%	38/74
51%	12/72
16%	
Technical Agriculture Operations 2	1/87
1%	3/80
4%	20/83
24%	1/69
1%	21/67
31%	2/70
3%	1/69
1%	20/82
24%	3/66
5%	23/74
31%	5/72
7%	
Technical Agriculture Operations 3	20/87
23%	23/80
29%	3/83
4%	24/69
35%	4/67
6%	27/70
39%	21/69
30%	5/82
6%	18/66
27%	10/74
14%	30/72
42%	
Technical Agriculture Operations 4	20/87
23%	21/80
26%	1/83
1%	23/69
33%	2/67
3%	22/70
31%	20/69
29%	4/82
5%	15/66
23%	4/74
5%	22/72
31%	
Technical Agriculture Operations 5	#	3/80
4%	#	2/69
3%	2/67
3%	#	#	1/82
1%	#	5/74
7%	6/72
8%	
**   Alignment pending review    						#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Courses	Algebra 1	Algebra 2	Geometry	English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4	
Agriscience Foundations 1	14/67
21%	4/75
5%	8/54
15%	11/46
24%	11/45
24%	11/45
24%	11/45
24%	
Technical Agriculture Operations 2	12/67
18%	8/75
11%	13/54
24%	**	**	**	**	
Technical Agriculture Operations 3	7/67
10%	9/75
12%	6/54
11%	**	**	**	**	
Technical Agriculture Operations 4	1/67
1%	7/75
9%	1/54
1%	**	**	**	**	
Technical Agriculture Operations 5	#	#	#	**	**	**	**	
**   Alignment pending review    			#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Florida Standards for Technical Subjects 

Florida Standards (FS) for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are the critical reading and writing literacy standards designed for grade 6 and above. These standards are predicated on teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertise to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields. The FS for Mathematical Practices are designed for grades K-12 and describe varieties of expertise that educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.

Instructors must incorporate the Florida Standards for Technical Subjects and Mathematical Practices throughout instruction of this CTE program.  To access these standards, please click on the following link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/FloridaStandardsTechSubjects.rtf. 

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org

National Standards (NS)

Some or all of the courses in this program have been aligned with Industry or National Standards.  If so, the standards have been identified and cross walked with the corresponding CTE standard and/or benchmark. National Standards can be found by accessing the following link: https://www.ffa.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/council_afnr_career_cluster_content_standards.pdf 

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

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

01.0	Describe the history of agriculture and its influence on the global economy.
02.0	Practice agriscience safety skills and procedures.  
03.0	Apply scientific and technological principles to agriscience issues.
04.0	Apply environmental principles to the agricultural industry.  
05.0	Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in plant science.  
06.0	Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in animal science.  
07.0	Demonstrate the use of agriscience tools, equipment, and instruments.
08.0	Demonstrate agribusiness, employability and human relation skills.  
09.0	Apply leadership and citizenship skills. 
10.0	Discuss components of food safety and handling practices in agriculture  
11.0	Practice personal, equipment, and shop safety.
12.0	Select and use hand and power tools.
13.0	Install simple electrical circuits.
14.0	Plan, draw, and construct a project.
15.0	Perform basic plumbing procedures.
16.0	Mix and pour concrete and use masonry materials.
17.0	Construct and maintain agricultural structures.
18.0	Students evaluate the importance of the food and fiber system to understand the impact on global economy.
19.0	Students examine the scope of career opportunities in and the importance of agriculture to the economy.
20.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
21.0	Demonstrate electric and gas welding.
22.0	Service and maintain small gasoline engines.
23.0	Perform preventative maintenance, checks, and services for agricultural equipment.
24.0	Perform minor repairs on an irrigation system.
25.0	Discuss the role of refrigeration in agriculture.
26.0	Demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technologies in agriculture.
27.0	Explain the components of the American business system.
28.0	Investigate agricultural cooperatives structure and function.
29.0	Apply basic financial management skills.
30.0	Keep records.
31.0	Weld, braze, and cut, using appropriate equipment.
32.0	Operate, service, test, and maintain agricultural machinery and equipment.
33.0	Demonstrate positive customer-relations skills.
34.0	Diagnose, service, and repair the lubrication system.
35.0	Test, repair and/or replace, and maintain the cooling system.
36.0	Test, repair and/or replace the intake, exhaust, and turbo-charged systems.
37.0	Test, repair and/or replace the fuel-delivery system, using service manuals.
38.0	Test, repair and/or replace, and maintain the brake system.
39.0	Diagnose, service, repair, and maintain the hydraulic system.
40.0	Diagnose, service, and repair transmission systems.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Agriscience Foundations 1
Course Number: 	8106810 
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; biological and physical science principles; environmental principles; agriscience safety; principles of leadership; and agribusiness, employability, and human relations skills in agriscience.  Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course.  These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental quality, and safety procedures will be an integral part of this course. Students will interact with materials and primary sources of data or with secondary sources of data to observe and understand the natural world.  Students will develop an understanding of measurement error, and develop the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the data and resulting conclusions. Equipment and supplies will be provided to enhance these hands-on experiences for students.  A minimum of 20% of classroom time will be dedicated to laboratory experiences.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note: This course is pending alignment in the following categories: FS-M 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
01.0	Describe the history of agriculture and its influence on the global economy--The student will be able to:		SC.912.E.5.7; SC.912.L.14.1; SC.912.L.15.13; SC.912.L.17.1, 5, 13, 18, 20; 
SC.912.N.4.2;		
01.01	Evaluate and explain emerging trends and the opportunities they may create within the AFNR systems.	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7		CS.01.01.02.c	
01.02	Assess the economic impact of an AFNR system on a local, state, national and global level.	LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		CS.02.02.03.b	
01.03	Identify significant career patterns/shifts in the history of the agricultural industry. 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.01.01.01.a	
01.04	Examine the role of the agricultural industry in the interaction of population, food, energy, and the environment.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.06.02.01.a	
02.0	Practice agriscience safety skills and procedures--The student will be able to:		SC.912.L.14.6; SC.912.L.15.4; SC.912.L.16.7, 10; SC.912.L.17.12, 14, 15, 16, 18; SC.912.N.1.1, 2, 3; SC.912.N.4.2; SC.912.P.8.7; 
		
02.01	Identify the common causes and prevention of accidents in agriscience operations.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.03.03.03.a	
02.02	Extract and utilize pertinent information from a container label and/or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Worker Protection Standard, and Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) regulations.  	LAFS.910.RI.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.1.1		CS.03.04.03.a	
02.03	Identify proper disposal of hazardous waste materials and biohazards.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		ESS.04.01.02.c	
02.04	Describe emergency procedures for: basic first aid, CPR, chemical spills, fire extinguisher use  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.03.03.03.b	
03.0	Apply scientific and technological principles to agriscience issues--The student will be able to:		SC.912.E.7.8; SC.912.L.14.2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8; SC.912.L.15.14, 15; SC.912.L.16.1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17; SC.912.N.1.1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7; 
SC.912.N.2.2, 5; SC.912.N.3.1; SC.912.N.4.1;		
03.01	Employ scientific measurement skills.  				
03.02	Demonstrate safe and effective use of common laboratory equipment.  			ESS.01.02.01.b	
03.03	Identify the parts and functions of plant and animal cells.  	LAFS.910.RI.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.1.1
			
03.04	Describe the phases of cell reproduction.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
			
03.05	Implement the scientific method and science process skills through the design and completion of an agriscience research project. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8			
03.06	Interpret, analyze, and report data.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		BS.02.01.01.b	
03.07	Investigate DNA and genetics applications in agriscience including the theory of probability.   	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		BS.01.01.01.a	
03.08	Evaluate advances in biotechnology that impact agriculture (e.g. transgenic crops, biological controls, etc.). 	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7		BS.03.01.03.b	
04.0	Apply environmental principles to the agricultural industry--The student will be able to:		SC.912.E.6.1, 4; SC.912.E.7.1, 4, 6, 7, 8; 
SC.912.L.17.4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20; SC.912.L.18.12		
04.01	Research how different climactic and geological activity influences agriculture.  	LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		NRS.01.03.02.b	
04.02	Describe various ecosystems as they relate to the agriculture industry.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
04.03	Describe the environmental resources (soil, water, air) necessary for agriculture production. 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		AS.08.02.01.a	
04.04	Identify regulatory agencies that impact agricultural practices. 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS910.L.3.6
LAFS.1112.L.3.6		NRS.02.01.02.a	
04.05	Apply Best Management Practices that enhance the natural environment. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
04.06	Identify conservation practices related to natural resources.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.03.02.02.b	
05.0	Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in plant science--The student will be able to:		SC.912.E.5.4; SC.912.L.14.2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 53; SC.912.L15.9, 14, 15; 
SC.912.L.17.6, 12, 16, 17, 19; SC.912.L.18.7, 8, 9; SC.912.P.8.5, 7;		
05.01	Identify and describe the specializations within the plant science industry. 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
05.02	Categorize plants based on specific characteristics according to industry and scientific standards.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		PS.02.01.01.a	
05.03	Examine the processes of plant growth including photosynthesis, respiration, transpiration, absorption, transfer, storage, reproduction, etc….  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		PS.02.03.01.a
PS.02.03.02.a
PS.02.03.05.a	
05.04	Identify the nutrients required for plant growth from the periodic table and explain their functions.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		PS.01.02.01.a	
05.05	Analyze information from a fertilizer label. 	LAFS.910.RI.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.1.1
		PS.01.03.04.b	
05.06	Propagate and grow plants through sexual and/or asexual reproduction. 			PS.03.01.03.a
PS.03.01.01.b	
05.07	Investigate the impacts of various pests and propose solutions for their control. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		PS.03.03.01.c	
05.08	Investigate the nature and properties of food, fiber, and by-products from plants. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
05.09	Explore career opportunities in plant science. 	LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7		CS.05.01.01.a	
06.0	Investigate and utilize basic scientific skills and principles in animal science--The student will be able to:		SC.912.L.14.11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 51; SC.912.L.15.4, 5, 6, 7; 
SC.912.L.16.3, 4; SC.912.L.17.11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19;		
06.01	Explain the economic importance of animals and the products obtained from animals.   	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
06.02	Analyze commercially important livestock breeds in Florida.	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4			
06.03	Illustrate correct terminologies for animal species and conditions (e.g. age, sex, etc.) within those species. 	LAFS.910.L.3.6
LAFS.1112.L.3.6			
06.04	Compare and contrast animal welfare issues. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		AS.02.01.01.a	
06.05	Investigate the nature and properties of food, fiber, and by-products from animals. 			AS.06.03.03.a	
06.06	Explore career opportunities in animal science. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		CS.05.01.01.a	
07.0	Demonstrate the use of agriscience tools, equipment, and instruments--The student will be able to		SC.912.L.14.4; SC.912.P.12.2, 3, 4, 9; 		
07.01	Select and demonstrate proper use of hand tools in agriculture.	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CS.03.04.02.a	
07.02	Operate service and maintain agriscience equipment, and instruments.			CS.03.04.03.b	
07.03	Manage facilities and supplies.				
08.0	Demonstrate agribusiness, employability and human relation skills--The student will be able to:				
08.01	Develop, implement, and maintain work based learning through Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE). 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
LAFS.910.W.3.7
LAFS.1112.W.3.7
LAFS.910.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.W.3.8
LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4			
08.02	Utilize a record keeping system to collect, interpret, and analyze data.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6			
08.03	Enhance oral communications through telephone, interview and presentation skills. 	LAFS.910.SL.2.6
LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		CRP.04.01.02.b	
08.04	Enhance written communication by developing resumes and business letters. 	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.L.1.1
LAFS.1112.L.1.1
LAFS.910.L.1.2
LAFS.1112.L.1.2		CRP.04.02.02.b	
08.05	Demonstrate interpersonal (nonverbal) communication skills. 	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1			
08.06	Demonstrate good listening skills.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CRP.04.03.01.a	
09.0	Apply leadership and citizenship skills--The student will be able to:				
09.01	Identify and describe leadership characteristics.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CRP.09.01.01.a	
09.02	Identify opportunities to apply acquired leadership skills.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CRP.09.01.02.a	
09.03	Identify and demonstrate ways to be an active citizen.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1		CRP.01.03.02.c	
09.04	Participate in community based learning activities. 			CRP.01.03.01.a	
09.05	Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively. 			CRP.09.03.01.a	
09.06	Conduct formal and informal meetings using correct parliamentary procedure skills.  	LAFS.910.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.910.W.2.6
LAFS.1112.W.2.6			
09.07	Identify the opportunities for leadership development available through the National FFA Organization and/or professional organizations.  	LAFS910.SL.1.1
LAFS.1112.SL.1.1
			
09.08	Develop both a leadership and a career development plan utilizing SMART goals that include 5, 10, and 20 year benchmarks.			CS.05.01.01.b
CRP.10.02.02.b	
10.0	Discuss components of food safety and handling practices in agriculture  - The student will be able to:				
10.01	Demonstrate proper safety precautions and use of personal protective equipment.  			FPP.01.01.01.b	
10.02	Evaluate the food safety responsibilities that occur along the food supply chain.			FPP.03.03.02.b	
10.03	Explain techniques and procedures for the safe handling of food products.			FPP.03.03.02.c	
10.04	Discuss the issues of safety and environmental concerns about foods and food processing (e.g., Genetically Modified Organisms, microorganisms, contamination, and irradiation).			FPP03.03.01.b	
10.05	Determine appropriate industry response to consumer concerns to assure a safe and wholesome food supply.			FPP04.01.01.0b	

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Technical Agriculture Operations 2
Course Number: 	8005110
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of safety; selection and use of tools; planning and building projects and construction of agricultural structures, including the use of electrical circuits, plumbing, concrete and masonry; and employability skills.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note: This course is pending alignment in the following categories: FS-M/LA 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
11.0	Practice personal, equipment, and shop safety – the student will be able to:				
11.01	Identify and eliminate hazards in agricultural mechanics settings.		SC.912.N.1.1		
11.02	Observe color-coded warnings in work areas and on equipment and machinery. (Example Red= Danger, Orange = Warning, Yellow =caution, Blue = Information, Green = Safety)		SC.912.N.1.1		
11.03	Describe appropriate actions in case of fire, accident, or other emergencies.		SC.912.N.1.1	CS.07.03.01.b	
11.04	Describe personal protective equipment (PPE) and appropriate clothing. (Clothing, closed toe shoes Eye wear, and hearing protection)		SC.912.N.1.1	CS.06.02.01.a	
11.05	Demonstrate safety procedures and workplace "housekeeping" practices.		SC.912.N.1.1	CS.06.03.01.a	
11.06	Safely handle and store flammable and non-restricted chemicals. 		SC.912.N.1.1	CS.07.04.02.a	
11.07	Interpret the equipment instructions according to the operator’s manuals for equipment. 		SC.912.N.1.1	CS.08.01.02.a	
11.08	Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and regulations within ag shop. 		SC.912.N.1.1	CS.07.04.01.a	
11.09	Describe the Florida "Right-to-Know" law (as recorded in Florida Statutes, Chapter 442). 			CS.07.04.01.a	
12.0	Select and use hand and power tools – the student will be able to:				
12.01	Identify the capabilities and limitations of hand and power tools. 				
12.02	Select and safely use hand and power tools.		SC.912.N.1.1	CS.08.01.01.c
CS.08.01.02.a	
12.03	Select and use proper PPE for hand and power tools. 		SC.912.N.1.1	CS.06.02.01.a	
12.04	Identify worn, damaged, or abused tools and repair. 	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.1			
12.05	Select and demonstrate the appropriate procedures for sharpening tools. (Such as chisel, axe, shovel, and knife)	MAFS.912.G-CO.1.1
MAFS.912.G-CO.1.4	SC.912.N.1.1		
12.06	Demonstrate the use of measurement tools common to agriculture.	MAFS.912.G-CO.1.1	SC.912.N.1.1		
13.0	Plan, draw, and construct a project – the student will be able to:				
13.01	Plan and sketch a project.				
13.02	Design and draw a project using drawing instruments and/or computer-assisted design (CAD) software.				
13.03	Calculate a bill of materials.				
13.04	Construct a project (woodworking, metal working, PVC) .				
13.05	Identify and select appropriate finishes (such as paint, varnish, and stain).				
14.0	Install simple electrical circuits – the student will be able to:				
14.01	Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions and equipment				
14.02	Explain the principles of AC and DC circuitry. 	MAFS.912.A-CED.1.1	SC.912.P.10.2	PST.03.04.02.a	
14.03	Explain series and parallel circuitry. 	MAFS.912.A-CED.1.2		PST.03.04.01.b	
14.04	Explain the scientific principles of electrical systems. 	MAFS.912.A-CED.1.4	SC.912.P.10.13,15		
14.05	Plan and install a simple wiring circuit. 	MAFS.912.A-CED.1.3	SC.912.P.10.14	PST.03.04.01.b	
14.06	Test electrical circuits using a multi-test meter. 		SC.912.P.10.2		
14.07	Identify and describe the use and function of sensors in Agriculture		SC.912.P.10.16,17		
15.0	Perform basic plumbing and irrigation procedures – the student will be able to:				
15.01	Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions and equipment				
15.02	Identify and select plumbing and irrigation materials and tools.				
15.03	Plan and construct a simple water-delivery system.	MAFS.912.A-CO.4.12
MAFS.912.G-SRT.2.5			
15.04	Troubleshoot and perform minor plumbing and irrigation repairs.			PST.04.04.01.b	
15.05	Locate the state and local codes and standards and describe the importance of complying with them.			PST.04.02.03.b	
16.0	Mix and pour concrete and use masonry materials – the student will be able to:				
16.01	Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions and equipment				
16.02	Calculate concrete and other materials for a masonry project.	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.1		PST.04.04.05.a	
16.03	Prepare forms; mix and pour concrete.	MAFS.912.G.GMD.1.2
MAFS.912.G.GMD.1.3		PST.04.04.05.b	
17.0	Construct and maintain agricultural structures – the student will be able to:				
17.01	Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions and equipment				
17.02	Read and interpret basic construction plans.			PST.04.02.01.a	
17.03	Lay out an agricultural structure for construction with the use of a transit.	MAFS.912.S-ID.3.7			
17.04	Demonstrate basic carpentry construction and procedures.	MAFS.912.G-GPE.2.5
MAFS.912.G-MG.1.1			
17.05	Construct a fence.	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.3
MAFS.912.G-SRT.2.5	SC.912.P.12.6	PST.04.04.06.b	
17.06	Maintain and repair agricultural structures.	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.3			
18.0	Evaluate the importance of the food and fiber system to understand the impact on global economy – the student will be able to:				
18.01	Assess the agricultural impact upon the US gross national product and the total global economy.	MAFS.912.A-CED.1.1		CS.09.01.01.c	
18.02	Investigate local, state, and national regulatory laws, industry regulations, and legislation for agricultural businesses.				
18.03	Identify and describe the primary government agencies involved with agriculture.				
18.04	Research new and emerging technologies and their impact on the economy.	MAFS.912.S-ID.1.2
MAFS.912.S-ID.3.9	SC.912.N.4.2	CS.10.02.01.b	
18.05	Recognize the value of the food and agribusiness industry.  				
19.0	Examine the scope of career opportunities in and the importance of agriculture to the economy – the student will be able to:				
19.01	Explore agriculture and agribusinesses and their role in the economy.	MAFS.912.A-CED.1.3
MAFS.912.S-IC.1.1			
19.02	Evaluate and explore the agribusiness career opportunities in agriculture.	MAFS.912.S-CP.1.1			
19.03	Compare how key organizational structures and processes affect organizational performance and the quality of products and services.	MAFS.912.S-CP.1.4	SC.912.N.4.2		
19.04	Demonstrate those qualities, attributes and skills necessary to succeed in, or further prepare for, a chosen career while effectively contributing to society.	MAFS.912.S-IC.2.6	SC.912.N.1.1		
20.0	Demonstrate employability skills – the student will be able to:				
20.01	Conduct group meetings, using parliamentary procedures and public-speaking skills. 		SC.912.N.1.1		
20.02	Identify the documents that are required for a job application. 				
20.03	Complete a job application form. 				
20.04	Demonstrate competencies in job-interview techniques. 				

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Technical Agriculture Operations 3 
Course Number: 	8005120
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of welding; small gasoline engine service and repair; preventative maintenance procedures; irrigation system repair; refrigeration; new and emerging technologies; financial management skills; and employability skills.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note: This course is pending alignment in the following categories: FS-LA 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
21.0	Demonstrate welding skills – the student will be able to:				
21.01	Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions and equipment.				
21.02	Select and use gas to complete a weld.			PST.04.04.07.b
PST.04.04.07.c	
21.03	Select and use electric arc to complete a weld.		SC.912.P.10.13,14,15	PST.04.04.07.b
PST.04.04.07.c	
21.04	Select and use MIG to complete a weld.				
22.0	Service and maintain small gasoline engines – the student will be able to:				
22.01	Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions and equipment				
22.02	Explain the scientific principles of small engines. 	MAFS.912.A-APR.4.6
MAFS.912.F-BF.1.1	SC.912.P.10.3,4		
22.03	Identify major parts and describe the general operation of small gasoline engines (2- and 4-stroke cycle). 		SC.912.P.12.2	PST.03.01.02.a	
22.04	Troubleshoot and perform minor repairs on small gasoline engines. 	MAFS.912.A-APR.4.6
MAFS.912.F-BF.1.1	SC.912.P.12.1	PST.03.01.01.c	
23.0	Perform preventive maintenance, checks, and services for agricultural equipment – the student will be able to:				
23.01	Explain the scientific principles of hydraulic and transmission systems. 	MAFS.912.A-APR.4.6
MAFS.912.F-BF.1.1	SC.912.P.8.2,
SC.912.10.8,
SC.912.12.2,12	PST.03.02.01.a
PST.03.03.01.b	
23.02	Perform daily operator maintenance checks for equipment. 				
23.03	Determine the preventive-maintenance procedures, using the equipment’s operator manual.				
23.04	Perform scheduled preventive-maintenance procedures. 				
23.05	Interpret and perform operator's trouble-shooting procedures as described in the manual. 	MAFS.912.S-IC.2.6	SC.912.P.8.2		
23.06	Keep records of equipment maintenance and services. 	MAFS.912.A-REI.4.11			
24.0	Design and maintain an irrigation system – the student will be able to:				
24.01	Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions and equipment				
24.02	Identify the basic components of irrigation systems. 				
24.03	Differentiate various types of irrigation systems. 	MAFS.912.G-C.1.2
MAFS.912.G-C.2.5			
24.04	Identify state and local regulatory agencies for water management.  		SC.912.N.4.1, SC.912.L.17.13		
24.05	Perform minor repair on an irrigation system.  	MAFS.912.G-MG.1.3
MAFS.912.A-APR.4.6
MAFS.912.F-BF.1.1			
24.06	Identify irrigation based on volume and pressure.				
24.07	Calculate water consumption for an irrigation system.				
25.0	Discuss the role of refrigeration in agriculture – the student will be able to:				
25.01	Demonstrate appropriate safety precautions and equipment				
25.02	Describe the primary components of a refrigeration system.		SC.912.l.17.13		
26.0	Demonstrate knowledge of new and emerging technologies in agriculture – the student will be able to:				
26.01	Discuss new power technologies.				
26.02	Discuss developing energy sources		SC.912.L.17.11,15,19,
SC.912.P.10.1,2		
26.03	Discuss energy management issues.		SC.912.L.17.11,15,19, 
SC.912.P.10.1,2		
27.0	Explain the components of the American business system – the student will be able to:				
27.01	Describe the five basic ways American business is organized.				
27.02	Distinguish and identify between the characteristics of each method of doing business.	MAFS.912.A-REI.4.11			
27.03	Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages provided by each business method.	MAFS.912.S-CP.1.4			
27.04	Evaluate how cooperative principles and practices differentiate cooperatives from other businesses.	MAFS.912.S-CP.1.4			
28.0	Investigate agricultural cooperatives structure and function – the student will be able to:				
28.01	Explain the definition of a cooperative.				
28.02	Understand the history of cooperative principles and practices.				

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Technical Agriculture Operations 4
Course Number: 	8005130
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of welding; small gasoline engine service and repair; preventative maintenance procedures; irrigation system repair; refrigeration; new and emerging technologies; financial management skills; and employability skills.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note: This course is pending alignment in the following categories: FS- LA 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
29.0	Keep records – the student will be able to:				
29.01	Explain the purpose and importance of keeping records.				
29.02	Demonstrate procedures for keeping records of equipment maintenance and services.				
29.03	Keep records on each job or project assignment.	MAFS.912.A.CED.1.2			
29.04	Complete work orders, service invoices, and requisitions.	MAFS.912.A-CED.1.2
MAFS.912.N-VM.3.8			
29.05	Prepare a written cost estimate of repair work.	MAFS.912.N-VM.3.8
MAFS.912.A-CED.1.2			
30.0	Weld, braze, and cut, using appropriate equipment – the student will be able to:				
30.01	Practice all recommended safety precautions.				
30.02	Set up, adjust, operate, and maintain MIG (metal inert gas) and TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding equipment.		SC.912.P.8.2,
SC.912.P.10.4	PST.04.04.07	
30.03	Set up, adjust, and operate plasma cutting equipment.		SC.912.P.10.1, 4	PST.04.04.07	
30.04	Select recommended operational procedures and supplies for specific jobs.		SC.912.N.1.1		
30.05	Demonstrate the different welding positions.	MAFS.912.G-CO.1.1	SC.912.E.6.6, SC.912.N.1.1	PST.04.04.07	
30.06	Cut and pierce metals, using oxyacetylene and plasma.		SC.912.P.8.2,6,13,
SC.912.P.10.4, 
SC.912.P.12.12	PST.04.04.07	
30.07	Braze metals.		SC.912.P.8.2,6,
SC.912.P.10.4	PST.04.04.07	
30.08	Store welding equipment and supplies according to the recommended storage procedures.		SC.912.N.1.1		
31.0	Operate, service, test, and maintain agricultural machinery and equipment – the student will be able to:				
31.01	Follow safety precautions when operating, servicing, and maintaining machines and equipment.				
31.02	Operate, diagnose, and adjust common agricultural machinery and equipment, according to the operator's manuals. (Examples include tractors, mowers, sprayers, and fertilizer spreaders)				
31.03	Diagnose, remove, clean, test, repair, and reinstall parts of machinery and equipment, using repair manuals.		SC.912.N.1.1		
31.04	Discuss the principles of GPS & GIS and its use with precision farming equipment.		SC.912.N.1.1	PST.05.03.01	
31.05	Demonstrate techniques in land measurement. (including Differential and profile techniques)				

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Technical Agriculture Operations 5
Course Number: 	8005140
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of service, repair and maintenance of the following: the lubrication system; the cooling system; the intake, exhaust, and turbo-charged systems; the fuel-delivery system; hydraulics and pneumatics; transmissions; and the brake system.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note: This course is pending alignment in the following categories: FS- LA 

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	National Standards	
32.0	Diagnose, service, and repair the lubrication system – the student will be able to:		SC.912.P.10.3, 4, 5, 6, 8; 
SC.912.P.12.1, 2, 7		
32.01	Change oil filters.				
32.02	Check and change oils and other lubricants in engines.				
32.03	Diagnose and replace damaged or worn components of the system.				
33.0	Test, repair and/or replace, and maintain the cooling system – the student will be able to:		SC.912.P.10.3, 4, 5, 6, 8; 
SC.912.P.12.1, 2, 7		
33.01	Test coolant.			PST.03.05.01.c	
33.02	Flush and clean the system.			PST.03.05.01.c	
33.03	Test, repair and/or replace parts of the system.			PST.03.05.01.c	
33.04	Adjust parts of the system for proper operation.			PST.03.05.01.c	
34.0	Test, repair and/or replace the intake, exhaust, and turbo-charged systems – the student will be able to		SC.912.P.10.3, 4, 5, 6, 8; 
SC.912.P.12.1, 2, 7		
34.01	Troubleshoot the intake, exhaust, and turbo-charged systems, using recommended diagnostic equipment.				
34.02	Repair and replace parts of the systems.				
34.03	Service and adjust the systems for proper operation.				
35.0	Test, repair and/or replace the fuel-delivery system, using service manuals – the student will be able to:				
35.01	Identify how to remove, clean, rebuild, and reinstall carburetors.				
35.02	Bleed the diesel-fuel system.				
35.03	Remove and reinstall a diesel-fuel-injection pump, according to the manufacturer's specifications.				
35.04	Discuss how to replace components of the fuel system.				
35.05	Service and adjust parts of the fuel system for proper operation.				
35.06	Service electronic fuel injection for gas engines.				
36.0	Test, repair and/or replace, and maintain the brake system – the student will be able to:				
36.01	Drain, refill, and adjust the brake system.				
36.02	Repair and replace parts of the system.				
36.03	Service and adjust the system for proper operation.				
37.0	Diagnose, service, repair, and maintain the hydraulic system – the student will be able to:		SC.912.P.10.3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 8; 
SC.912.P.12.1, 2; 		
37.01	Change filters and drain, flush, and refill the hydraulic system.				
37.02	Troubleshoot hydraulic-system components, using recommended diagnostic equipment.			PST.03.03.03.c	
37.03	Repair and replace parts of the system.			PST.03.03.03.c	
37.04	Service and adjust the system for proper operation			PST.03.03.03.c	
38.0	Diagnose, service, and repair transmission systems – the student will be able to:		SC.912.P.10.3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 8; 
SC.912.P.12.1, 2; 		
38.01	Troubleshoot transmission components, using recommended diagnostic equipment.				
38.02	Repair and replace parts of transmission systems.				
38.03	Service and adjust parts of different transmission systems for proper operation.				
38.04	Service and repair transfer case				
38.05	Troubleshoot transfer case components.				
38.06	Service and adjust system components.				
38.07	Repair and replace system components.				
38.08	Change filters and drain, flush, and refill the transfer case system.				

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.

Special Notes

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

FFA 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.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

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. 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.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs. Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course. Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP). If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once. Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP. The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP. After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course. It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately. The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

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