2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Telecommunications Technology
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8730200	
CIP Number	0647010301	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	4 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	49-2022 – Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	
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 or advanced training in a variety of occupations in the Telecommunications industry.

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 Arts, A/V Technology and Communication 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 Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. 

The course content includes, but is not limited to, installation, maintenance and servicing of telecommunications systems, and the diagnosis and correction of operational problems in telecommunications arising from mechanical, electrical, electronics and hardware malfunctions.

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 three occupational completion points:  (A) Telecommunications Installer, (B) Telecommunications Installation and Repair Specialist, (C) Telecommunications Technician.

To teach the courses 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	8730210	Telecommunications Technology 1	BUS MACH 7G
COMP SVC 7G
ELECTRICAL @7  7G
ELECTRONIC @7  7G
TELCOM 7G	1 credit	49-2022	2	VO	
B	8730220	Telecommunications Technology 2		1 credit	49-2022	2	VO	

C	8730230
8730240	Telecommunications Technology 3
Telecommunications Technology 4		1 credit
1 credit	
49-2022	2
2	VO
VO	
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics, VO= Career and Technical Education)

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.

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	Explain and practice workplace safety.
02.0	Demonstrate basic work practices.
03.0	Demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
04.0	Inspect tools and equipment.
05.0	Inspect test equipment.
06.0	Explain industry code of conduct.
07.0	Demonstrate traffic control.
08.0	Demonstrate pole climbing.
09.0	Explain roadside safety.
10.0	Explain electrical hazards.
11.0	Perform data line safety checks.
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in making electrical connections, splices and basic field repair.
13.0	Troubleshoot and repair telecommunications system wiring.
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in customer relations.
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic DC circuitry.
16.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic math.
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of tools and test equipment used in the telecommunications industry.
18.0	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills.
19.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic AC circuitry.
20.0	Analyze technical data associated with cable validation and fault location.
21.0	Install, repair, terminate and test network cabling.
22.0	Demonstrate advanced skills in test equipment usage to locate faults.
23.0	Demonstrate advanced cable repair techniques. (Optional)
24.0	Demonstrate usage of test equipment to validate network and telecommunications cabling systems.
25.0	Demonstrate a basic understanding of computer system architecture.
26.0	Demonstrate proficiency in peripheral equipment.
27.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronic information exchange.
28.0	Demonstrate proficiency in site requirements and considerations.
29.0	Use tables and charts.
30.0	Prepare worksite plans.
31.0	Demonstrate proficiency in twisted pair design.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Telecommunication Technology 1
Course Number: 	8730210
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course covers competencies in safety, tools, traffic control, pole climbing, DC circuits, troubleshooting, and customer service.

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 and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
01.0	Explain and practice workplace safety – the student will be able to:			
01.01	Demonstrate office safety.			
01.02	Demonstrate safety outside of the office.			
01.03	Explain fiber optics safety.			
01.04	Demonstrate safety for splicing.			
01.05	Demonstrate or explain bucket truck safety.  (Optional)			
02.0	Demonstrate basic work practices – the student will be able to:			
02.01	Demonstrate good work attitudes.			
02.02	Explain work and business ethics.			
02.03	Explain general code of conduct.			
03.0	Demonstrate the use of safety equipment – the student will be able to:			
03.01	Correctly use personal safety equipment used in the telecommunications industry.			
03.02	Explain the hazards associated with the telecommunications industry.			
04.0	Inspect tools and equipment – the student will be able to:			
04.01	Safety-inspect support equipment.			
04.02	Safety-inspect tools.			
05.0	Inspect test equipment – the student will be able to:			
05.01	Evaluate and inspect test equipment.			
06.0	Explain industry code of conduct – the student will be able to:			
06.01	Explain the purpose of a code of conduct.			
06.02	List the basic parts of the industry code of conduct.			
06.03	Explain how the code of conduct protects both customers and workers.			
06.04	Explain the relationship between the code of conduct and the laws governing privacy of telephone conversations.			
07.0	Demonstrate traffic control – the student will be able to:			
07.01	Use roadside signals.  (Optional)			
07.02	Use signage, barricades and cones.  (Optional)			
07.03	Perform flagging and hand signals.  (Optional)			
07.04	Explain general outdoor safety procedures.			
08.0	Demonstrate pole climbing – the student will be able to:			
08.01	Conduct a pole-climbing safety inspection.  (Optional)			
08.02	Use pole-climbing equipment in a safe and correct manner.  (Optional)			
08.03	Explain the hazards of pole climbing. 			
08.04	Demonstrate safe and correct ladder usage.			
08.05	Select correct ladder for telecommunications work.			
08.06	Demonstrate ladder rigging for aerial installation.			
08.07	Demonstrate pole climbing to install drops and perform splicing.  (Optional)			
09.0	Explain roadside safety – the student will be able to:			
09.01	Explain the hazards encountered around roadways.			
09.02	Work in a safe manner around roadways.  (Optional)			
10.0	Explain electrical hazards – the student will be able to:			
10.01	Identify the hazards associated with work on telecommunications lines and equipment.			
10.02	Test and analyze telecommunications equipment and lines for safety hazards.			
11.0	Perform data line safety checks – the student will be able to:			
11.01	Check and identify hazardous line currents and voltages.			
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in making electrical connections, splices and basic field repairs – the student will be able to:			
12.01	Apply proper Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) Safety Standards.			
12.02	Make electrical connections.			
12.03	Identify and use hand tools properly.			
12.04	Identify and use power tools properly.			
12.05	Demonstrate acceptable soldering techniques.			
12.06	Demonstrate acceptable de-soldering techniques.			
12.07	Demonstrate Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) safety procedures.			
12.08	Describe the construction of Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).  (Optional)			
12.09	Demonstrate rework and repair techniques.  (Optional)			
13.0	Troubleshoot and repair telecommunications system wiring – the student will be able to:			
13.01	Test telecommunications systems and evaluate based on established criteria.			
13.02	Identify range of fault conditions for telecommunications systems.			
13.03	Demonstrate telecommunications fault identification skills.			
13.04	Use field documentation techniques for repair of systems.			
13.05	Use test equipment and logic to locate faults.			
13.06	Demonstrate proficiency in repair techniques using splices, closure assembly and punch-down terminations.			
13.07	Validate repaired system to industry criteria.			
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in customer relations – the student will be able to:			
14.01	Describe and demonstrate appropriate personal hygiene and professional attire.			
14.02	Describe and demonstrate effective listening techniques.			
14.03	Describe and apply techniques for installing customer confidence and satisfaction.			
14.04	Describe and apply techniques for keeping the customer informed			
14.05	Describe and apply effective follow-up techniques.			
14.06	Demonstrate discretion in interacting with customers in field and retail environments.			
14.07	Demonstrate an understanding of basic conflict resolution.			
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic DC circuitry – the student will be able to:			
15.01	Solve problems in electronic units utilizing metric prefixes.			
15.02	Identify sources of electricity.			
15.03	Define voltage, current, resistance, power and energy.			
15.04	Apply Ohm’s law and power formulas.			
15.05	Identify and interpret industry appropriate color codes and symbols to identify electrical components and values.			
15.06	Measure properties of a circuit using Volt-Ohm Meters (VOM), Digital Volt Meters (DVM) and oscilloscopes.			
15.07	Compute conductance and calculate and measure resistance of conductors and insulators.			
15.08	Apply Ohm’s law to series circuits. 			
15.09	Construct and verify operation of series circuits.			
15.10	Analyze and troubleshoot series circuits.			
15.11	Apply Ohm’s law to parallel circuits.			
15.12	Construct and verify the operation of parallel circuits.			
15.13	Analyze and troubleshoot parallel circuits.			
16.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic math – the student will be able to:			
16.01	Solve problems for volume, weight, area and circumference; and, determine perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares and cylinders.			
16.02	Measure tolerances on horizontal and vertical surfaces using millimeters, centimeters, feet and inches.			
16.03	Add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions, decimals and whole numbers.			
16.04	Determine the correct purchase price, to include sales tax for a materials list containing a minimum of six items.			
16.05	Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state and local taxes and their computation.			
16.06	Use basic algebra to solve job-related problems.			
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of tools and test equipment used in the telecommunications industry – the student will be able to:			
17.01	Install twisted pair cabling systems.			
17.02	Terminate twisted pair cords, plugs and outlets.			
17.03	Test installed cables.			
17.04	Troubleshoot cables.			
17.05	Demonstrate proficiency in the current techniques and equipment used in the telecommunications industry.			
17.06	Demonstrate proficiency in usage of NEC codes.			
17.07	Demonstrate proficiency in usage of the color codes and configuration.			
17.08	Interpret cable substitution hierarchy.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Telecommunication Technology 2
Course Number: 	8730220
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course covers competencies in science, AC circuits, network cabling, and the use of test equipment.

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 and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
18.0	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills – the student will be able to:			
18.01	Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of temperature extremes and moisture content in regards to electronic equipment.			
18.02	Demonstrate an understanding of the impact and effects of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), power surges, grounding and lighting strikes.			
18.03	Apply the scientific method to draw conclusions or make inferences from data.			
18.04	Demonstrate deductive reasoning techniques when troubleshooting			
18.05	Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of heat load and ventilation in regards to electronic equipment.			
18.06	Identify safety and health related issues including exposure to work-related chemicals and hazardous materials, and demonstrate appropriate precautionary measures.			
18.07	Demonstrate an understanding of environmental impact and regulations in regards to the appropriate disposal of electronic equipment.			
19.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic AC circuitry – the student will be able to:			
19.01	Identify properties of an AC signal.			
19.02	Identify AC sources.			
19.03	Analyze and measure AC signals utilizing VOM and DVM.			
19.04	Perform AC safety checks.			
19.05	Perform AC safety checks.			
19.06	Explain high voltage power systems and hazards.			
20.0	Analyze technical data associated with cable validation and fault location – the student will be able to:			
20.01	Read and understand telecommunications technical data.			
20.02	Interpret diagrams and schematics.			
20.03	Document work.			
21.0	Install, repair, terminate and test network cabling – the student will be able to:			
21.01	Terminate cable using industry standard configuration termination (e.g., RJ11, RJ12, RJ45, BNC, AUI). 			
21.02	Install cabling using industry standard tools, telepole, and fish tape.			
21.03	Punch down cables on standard wiring blocks (66 Block, 110 Block).			
21.04	Route cable over aerial and buried drops.			
22.0	Demonstrate advanced skills in test equipment usage to locate faults – the student will be able to:			
22.01	Operate butt-in test sets.			
22.02	Operate toners.			
22.03	Operate subscriber line test set.			
22.04	Operate cable locator test sets.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Telecommunication Technology 3
Course Number: 	8730230
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides competencies in advanced cable repair techniques, test equipment, basic computer architecture, peripheral equipment, and electronic information exchange.

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 and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
23.0	Demonstrate advanced cable repair techniques – the student will be able to:  (Optional)			
23.01	Prepare buried cable for splicing.			
23.02	Splice buried cable.			
23.03	Make various closure devices for spliced buried cable.			
23.04	Prepare aerial cable for splicing.			
23.05	Splice aerial cable.			
23.06	Make various closure devices for spliced aerial cable.			
24.0	Demonstrate usage of test equipment to validate network and telecommunications cabling systems – the student will be able to:			
24.01	Validate telephone lines using industry standard procedures.			
24.02	Validate high-speed digital lines using industry standard procedures.			
24.03	Validate advanced signal lines (fiber optics).			
25.0	Demonstrate a basic understanding of computer system architecture – the student will be able to:			
25.01	Identify network configurations.			
25.02	Distinguish between faults caused by wiring verses architecture configuration.			
25.03	Install cable connectors to match architecture.			
25.04	Explain cable limitations due to architecture. 			
26.0	Demonstrate proficiency in peripheral equipment – the student will be to:			
26.01	Demonstrate an understanding of input/output devices.			
26.02	Identify and define serial and parallel interface standards.			
26.03	Troubleshoot, install and upgrade telecommunications devices and adapter cards (e.g., NIC, modem).			
26.04	Demonstrate professional connector assembly procedures.			
27.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronic information exchange – the student will be able to:			
27.01	Install, connect and maintain network clients to various network operating systems.			
27.02	Connect and configure computers for network connectivity.			
27.03	Describe use and system maintenance of a WAN and telecommunications system.			
27.04	Demonstrate knowledge of network protocols.			
27.05	Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of an Internet system.			
27.06	Demonstrate knowledge of telecommunications services and standards.			

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Telecommunication Technology 4
Course Number: 	8730240
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course covers competencies in site requirements, the use of tables and charts, worksite plans, and twisted pair design.

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 and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
28.0	Demonstrate proficiency in site requirements and considerations – the student will be able to:			
28.01	Demonstrate knowledge of data communication test equipment.			
28.02	Demonstrate knowledge of telecommunications wiring systems.			
28.03	Demonstrate knowledge of cable and LAN topology.			
28.04	Demonstrate knowledge of hubs, switches and routers.			
28.05	Calculate and determine power requirements.			
28.06	Calculate and determine requirements of the working environment.			
28.07	Install, configure and troubleshoot LAN cable systems (twisted pair, coax, or fiber).			
28.08	Configure and troubleshoot patch bay, hubs and transceivers.			
29.0	Use tables and charts – the student will be able to:			
29.01	Determine expected levels of resistance for wiring configurations.			
29.02	Determine changes in resistance due to temperature changes.			
29.03	Determine capacitance of a given cable configuration.			
29.04	Demonstrate quick test methods using Quick Test Charts.			
30.0	Prepare worksite plans – the student will be able to:			
30.01	Draw site plans.			
30.02	Review, evaluate and plan for site electrical considerations.			
30.03	Draw cable runs (cut-sheet).			
30.04	Evaluate and select wiring room.			
31.0	Demonstrate proficiency in twisted pair design – the student will be able to:			
31.01	Select correct cable for CAT5 installations.			
31.02	Ensure cable rating at patch panels conforms to industry standards.			
31.03	Test installed design to meet standards using test equipment.			

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

The occupational standards and benchmarks outlined in this secondary program correlate to the standards and benchmarks of the postsecondary program with the same Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) number.

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)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) 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