2019 - 2020
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:		Mechanical Designer and Programmer
Specialization Tract:		Mechanical Design and Fabrication
Career Cluster:		Manufacturing

CCC	
CIP Number	0615080503	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	12 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	51-4012 – Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic
27-1021 – Commercial and Industrial Designers	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615000001) under the Mechanical Design and Fabrication specialization.
 
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 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 manufacturing 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 manufacturing career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to theory and application of solid modeling techniques used in product design and fabrication.  At completion students are qualified to take the certification exam offered by Solid Works.  Students will also be introduced to computer aided drafting/design skills, technical communications, maintenance and operation of various industrial components, quality control and testing, material handling protocols, and proper usage of tools and instrumentation.  The program explores additive machine processes (rapid prototyping) which will enable a student to become proficient in technological advances within the industry such as 3-D printing.

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

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the set-up and operation of manual and CNC machining centers.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer-aided drafting/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid modeling design and programming.

2019 - 2020
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:		Mechanical Designer and Programmer
CIP Number:	0615080503
Program Length:	12 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		51-4012, 27-1021

This certificate program is part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615000001).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the set-up and operation of manual and CNC machining centers.-The student will be able to:	
01.01	Demonstrate or identify maintenance procedures used in manual and/or CNC machining centers.	
01.02	Demonstrate processes using manual and/or CNC machining centers.	
01.03	Demonstrate and/or identify mill & lathe machining processes.	
01.04	Demonstrate or identify the application of chip load to calculate feed rate.	
01.05	Demonstrate and/or identify the characteristics of machining cutting tools used to cut various materials.	
01.06	Identify cutting tool geometry and cutting tool materials used in CNC machining.	
01.07	Demonstrate efficient toolpath processes used in 2D and 3D High Speed CNC machining operations.	
01.08	Demonstrate and/or identify CNC code used in drill and tap toolpath operations.	
01.09	Demonstrate and/or identify the proper use of semi-precision measuring tools used in layout techniques in machining.	
01.10	Demonstrate and/or identify CAM toolpath operations used in CNC machining.	
01.11	Identify grinding machining practices and processes.	
01.12	Demonstrate and/or identify threading operations and processes used in machining.	
01.13	Identify metal alloys and their properties in machining.	
01.14	Demonstrate job planning procedures in machining.	
01.15	Demonstrate mathematical calculations used to determine CNC cutting tool  speed and feed rate.	
01.16	Demonstrate and/or identify the relationship of the Cartesian coordinate system used in CNC programming.	
01.17	Identify the use of absolute and incremental coordinates in CNC programming.	
01.18	Identify and/or demonstrate the relationship of primary CNC machining axis’s to secondary CNC machining axes.	
01.19	Identify the format of rapid travel, linear and circular interpolation used in CNC programming.	
01.20	Demonstrate and/or identify manual and CNC machining operations used in machining.	
01.21	Demonstrate abilities in reading, editing and verifying CNC programs.	
01.22	Demonstrate procedures to startup and shut down CNC machining centers.	
01.23	Demonstrate and/or identify procedures used to set up tooling used in CNC machining centers.	
01.24	Demonstrate and/or identify procedures used to set work offsets and tool offsets on a CNC machining centers.	
01.25	Demonstrate and/or identify procedures used to verify run CNC programs on a CNC machining centers.	
01.26	Demonstrate acceptable procedures to generate a CNC program.	
01.27	Demonstrate acceptable procedures in CNC job planning.	
01.28	Select cutting tools, collets and holding fixtures.	
01.29	Identify CNC tooling and applications.	
01.30	Define CNC programming code words and conventions.	
01.31	Define and demonstrate CNC program fixed cycles.	
01.32	Demonstrate use of CAD/CAM software and processes.	
01.33	Produce student generated projects.	
01.34	Explain the use of a height gauge to measure stock.	
01.35	Identify the axes on a CNC mill.	
01.36	Demonstrate hand jog features on a CNC mill and CNC lathe.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer-aided drafting/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software.-The student will be able to:	
02.01	Create geometry for toolpath processes used in CAD/CAM software.	
02.02	Demonstrate procedures to import/export CAD files into CAM software.	
02.03	Demonstrate Chaining processes used to select geometry for creating toolpath in CAM software.	
02.04	Demonstrate applications in pocketing toolpath operations used in CAD/CAM software.	
02.05	Demonstrate applications in drill cycle toolpath operations used in CAD/CAM software.	
02.06	Demonstrate thread cycles using CAM tool path commands.	
02.07	Demonstrate engraving using CAM tool path commands.	
02.08	Demonstrate and /or identify applications in rotary axis indexing for toolpath operations used in CAD/CAM software.	
02.09	Demonstrate applications in 2D high speed toolpath operations used in CAD/CAM software.	
02.10	Demonstrate processes used to post a CNC program using CAD/CAM software.	
02.11	Demonstrate verification and Backplot to confirm toolpath operations in a CAD/CAM design.	
02.12	Demonstrate the use of parameters in CAD/CAM software to calculate toolpath operational feeds & speeds.	
02.13	Demonstrate applications in surface machining high speed toolpaths (HST) used in CAD/CAM software.	
02.14	Demonstrate and/or identify processes to setup work coordinate offsets used in CAD/CAM software.	
02.15	Demonstrate and/or identify processes using multi-Axis toolpath operations used in CAD/CAM software.	
02.16	Modify existing geometry used in a toolpath operation.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid modeling design and programming.-The student will be able to:	
03.01	Demonstrate applications in using 2D geometry to create solid models.	
03.02	Demonstrate applications in using Revolved surface to create solid models.	
03.03	Apply extrude, hole, fillet, chamfer and patterns to solid models.	
03.04	Edit features in solid a model.	
03.05	Demonstrate procedures used to import/export solid model files into CAM software.	
03.06	Demonstrate and/or identify applications in high speed machining (HSM) toolpath to solid models used in CAM software.	
03.07	Select tooling used in 2D and 3D toolpath operations.	
03.08	Demonstrate applications in surface machining high speed toolpaths (HST) to a solid model used in CAM software.	
03.09	Demonstrate and/or identify processes used to determine physical properties of solid models.	
03.10	Create assembly models using solid modeling software.	
03.11	Create ruled surfaces in solid a model.	
03.12	Apply and/or identify thread mill toolpath to a solid model.	
03.13	Apply geometric relations to generate solid models.	
03.14	Create working drawings to include orthographic views, sections and dimensions using a solid model.	
03.15	Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing to drawing.	
03.16	Apply extrude, cut, thread and shell solid modeling design features to solid models.	
03.17	Apply draft, rib, pattern, and swept solid modeling design features to solid models.	
03.18	Identify and/or apply additive manufacturing processes to solid models.	
03.19	Identify simulation processes used in solid modeling.	
03.20	Identify and research emerging technologies used in 3-D modeling.	

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.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

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.

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