2013 – 2014
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

	CCC	
CIP Number	0611020301	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC) 	
Program Length	12 credit hours	
CTSO	Phi Beta Lambda, BPA (Business Professionals of America)	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	15-1143	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Computer Engineering Technology AS/AAS degree program (1615120100/0615120100).  

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 the selection of telecommunications equipment, including the installation and configuration of networks, routers, and switches.

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Phi Beta Lambda and BPA is the appropriate 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 as identified on the secondary student’s 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 postsecondary service provider.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Articulation

For details on articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in network design.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in hubs, routers, and switches.

2013 – 2014
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate
CIP Number:	0611020301
Program Length:	12 Credit Hours
SOC Code(s):		15-1143

This certificate program is part of the Computer Engineering Technology AS/AAS degree program (1615120100/0615120100).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:
 
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in network design. – The student will be able to:

01.01	Explain the OSI model for LAN and WAN communications.
01.02	Apply the OSI model to realistic networking situations.
01.03	Describe the basic LAN topologies and transport methods.
01.04	Explain basic WAN topologies and transport methods.
01.05	Describe the various functions of the principle networking standards organizations.
01.06	Describe various kinds of network media.
01.07	Compare packet and cell implementations and interfaces.
01.08	Explain WAN carrier types for point-to-point, T-carriers, SONET, ISDN, and wireless technologies.
01.09	Describe the purpose of LAN network transmission equipment, including NICs, repeaters, MAUs, hubs, routers, switches, and gateways.
01.10	Explain how LAN network equipment works.
01.11	Describe the purpose of WAN network equipment, including multiplexers, channel banks, private networks, modems, access servers, and routers.
01.12	Explain how WAN network equipment works.
01.13	Design LAN topologies using media and equipment for different kinds of applications.
01.14	Design a LAN to connect to a WAN.
01.15	Discuss WAN topology options according to pricing, bandwidth needs, and equipment needs.
01.16	Explain how video and audio are transported over networks.
01.17	Discuss voice, video, and data transmitted works.
01.18	Explain how multimedia data transmission works.
01.19	Design LANs and WANs for integrated voice, video, and data transmissions.
01.20	Describe TCP/IP.
01.21	Explain how TCP and IP are implemented on networks.
01.22	Explain how UDP is employed with IP.
01.23	Describe IP addressing and understand how to use it on LANs and WANs.
01.24	Describe the new IP version 6 and understand how to design it into your expanding network.
01.25	Discuss and use application protocols in the TCP/IP suite.
01.26	Explain WAN Transport Methods – X.25, Frame Relay, ISDN, SMDS, DSL, and SONET.
01.27	Explain ATM Technologies – Characteristics, Layered Communications, and Cell structure.
01.28	Explain ATM design considerations.
01.29	Describe ATM topologies.
01.30	Explain ATM backbone networks.
01.31	Describe ATM LAN applications.
01.32	Describe advantages and disadvantages of Network Protocol Architectures.

02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in hubs, routers, and switches. – The student will be able to:

02.01	Identify standalone hubs
02.02	Discuss the differences between stackable, modular, and intelligent hubs.
02.03	Explain how to install a hub.
02.04	Identify how to choose the right hub.
02.05	Describe the advantage of segmentation.
02.06	Describe segmentation using bridges, switches, and routers.
02.07	Name and describe switching methods.
02.08	Describe network congestion problems in Ethernet networks.
02.09	Describe the benefits of network segmentation with bridges, switches, and routers.
02.10	Distinguish between cut-through and store-and-forward LAN switching.
02.11	Describe the operation of the Spanning Tree Protocol and its benefits.
02.12	Describe the benefits of virtual LANs.
02.13	Identify RIP and IGRP routing protocols.
02.14	Explain the services of separate and integrated multi-protocol routing.
02.15	Identify routing problems.
02.16	Identify router features and functions.
02.17	Describe the features and functions of gateways.