2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

PSAV – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	J590100	
CIP Number	0647030303	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	750 hours	
Teacher Certification	TEC CONSTR @7 7G
MILLWRIGHT 7G
BLDG CONST @7 7G
IND ENGR 7G	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	49-9041 – Industrial Machinery Mechanics	
Facility Code	245 http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Industry Certifications	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/fcpea/default.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:       	9
Language:	9
Reading:               	9	

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 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 understanding of all aspects of the industrial-machinery maintenance-technology industry, and demonstrates elements of the industry such as 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 of two occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44 (3)(b), F.S.

The following table illustrates the PSAV program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Course Length	SOC Code	
A	ETI0450	Industrial Machinery Maintenance Assistant	450 hours	49-9041	
B	ETI0456	Machinery Maintenance Mechanic	300 hours	49-9041	

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	Apply safety rules and procedures.
02.0	Explain the basic elements of physics as related to Industrial Machinery Maintenance and Repair.
03.0	Explain basic electricity and electronics.
04.0	Perform mathematical calculations.
05.0	Read plans and drawings.
06.0	Perform measuring and layout operations.
07.0	Use and maintain hand tools.
08.0	Use and maintain portable power tools.
09.0	Handle and apply lubricants.
10.0	Perform benchwork skills.
11.0	Perform gas and electric arc welding and cutting operations.
12.0	Perform rigging functions.
13.0	Install and remove machinery.
14.0	Demonstrate conveyor-maintenance techniques.
15.0	Identify common troubles and basic troubleshooting techniques.
16.0	Plan an elementary predictive-preventive-maintenance (PPM) schedule.
17.0	Perform gas- and arc-welding procedures.
18.0	Perform machine-shop operations.
19.0	Maintain piping and tubing systems.
20.0	Troubleshoot electrical circuits.
21.0	Install and maintain drive components.
22.0	Maintain reciprocating, positive-displacement, and rotary air compressors.
23.0	Maintain and repair hydraulic-system components.
24.0	Troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
25.0	Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic systems.
26.0	Maintain and troubleshoot fluid-drive systems.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 
PSAV Number:	J590100

Course Number:  ETI0450
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Industrial Machinery Maintenance Assistance – 450 Hours – SOC Code 49-9041

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  National Standards

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	National Standards	
01.0	Apply safety rules and procedures--The student will be able to:		
01.01	Practice shop safety rules and procedures.		
01.02	Practice personal safety rules and procedures.		
01.03	Practice fire safety rules and procedures.		
01.04	Practice electrical safety rules and procedures.		
01.05	Practice tool safety rules and procedures.		
01.06	Practice ladder and scaffolding safety rules and procedures.		
01.07	Maintain a clean work and shop area.		
01.08	Perform tag lockout procedures.		
01.09	Identify Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and procedures.		
01.10	Use Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).		
02.0	Explain the basic elements of physics as related to Industrial Machinery Maintenance and repair--The student will be able to:		
02.01	Explain the standards of measurement and the impact of action and working forces, including tension, compression, torque, and shear.		
02.02	Identify the principles and laws of motion and explain how they affect acceleration and deceleration.		
02.03	Explain the relationship of work, power, and energy to the types of collisions and conservation of momentum.		
02.04	Explain the operation of simple machines, including the lever, inclined plane, screw, wedge, wheel and axle, pulley, and jacking screws.		
02.05	Identify the ways of producing power for mechanical efficiency, in terms of gear ratios, work forces, and the types of work done by a crane hook, forklift truck, and screw or bolt.		
02.06	Use linear, liquid, and weight units of measurement to measure areas, areas within areas, and volume.		
02.07	Describe the mechanical and chemical properties of materials commonly used in industry.		
02.08	Explain the laws and conditions governing static and kinetic friction, the problems caused by friction, and the effects of the angle of repose.		
02.09	Explain molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction, and moisture content.		
02.10	Draw conclusions or make inferences from data.		
02.11	Identify health-related problems that may result from exposure to work-related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the proper precautions required for handling such materials.		
02.12	Explain pressure measurement in terms of pounds per square inch (PSI), inches of mercury, and Kilopascal (kPa).		
03.0	Explain basic electricity and electronics--The student will be able to:		
03.01	Define electrical/electronics terms.		
03.02	Explain the theory and application of magnetism.		
03.03	Explain Ohm's law.		
03.04	Describe direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits.		
03.05	Identify the advantages and disadvantages of alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors for various applications.		
03.06	Describe the use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in the industry.		
04.0	Perform mathematical calculations--The student will be able to:		
04.01	Make job-related decimal and fraction calculations.		
04.02	Solve job-related problems by adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing numbers.		
04.03	Solve job-related problems using a hand-held calculator.		
04.04	Solve job-related problems using basic formulas.		
04.05	Solve job-related problems using basic geometry.		
04.06	Measure a work piece and compare the measurements with blueprint specifications.		
04.07	Solve job-related problems using mathematical handbooks, charts, and tables.		
04.08	Convert measurements from English to metric and from metric to English units.		
04.09	Solve job-related problems using proportions.		
04.10	Solve job-related problems using statistics.		
05.0	Read plans and drawings--The student will be able to:		
05.01	Identify dimensions.		
05.02	Identify lists of materials and specifications.		
05.03	Identify section and detail views.		
05.04	Sketch and dimension a part.		
05.05	Disassemble and assemble parts using an exploded-view drawing.		
05.06	Interpret blueprint abbreviations.		
05.07	Identify dimensioning of radii, round holes, fillets, and chamfers.		
05.08	Identify screw threads and bolt types.		
05.09	Apply dimensional tolerances.		
05.10	Identify the metal-fabrication symbols used in blueprints.		
06.0	Perform measuring and layout operations--The student will be able to:		
06.01	Perform basic geometric-construction operations.		
06.02	Safely use marking gauges, center punches, scribes, surface gauges, squares, dividers, dial indicators, protractors, surface plates, depth gauges, and circumference rules.		
06.03	Develop patterns using parallel lines, radial lines, and triangulation.		
06.04	Make metal-fabrication sketches.		
06.05	Read and measure with steel rules.		
06.06	Read and measure with micrometers.		
06.07	Read and measure with vernier tools.		
06.08	Read and measure with dial calipers.		
06.09	Read and measure with dial indicators.		
07.0	Use and maintain hand tools--The student will be able to:		
07.01	Demonstrate the safe use of hand tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, pliers, hacksaws, punches, chisels, drills, files, tin snips, taps, and dies.		
07.02	Use measuring devices.		
07.03	Use wrenches and screwdrivers.		
07.04	Use pipefitting tools.		
07.05	Use sheet-metal tools.		
07.06	Safely use ropes, slings, pulleys, and block and tackle.		
07.07	Select the proper tool for each job application.		
07.08	Select correct tools for metric and standard fasteners.		
07.09	Identify state-of-the-art innovations and explore their uses.		
07.10	Identify and select fasteners for various applications, taking into account the effects of corrosion on each, including threaded fasteners, nuts, washers, rivets, locking pins, keys, self-tapping screws, locking-nut fasteners, and self-retaining nuts.		
07.11	Describe the techniques and liability issues regarding retrofitting fasteners for ease of removal.		
08.0	Use and maintain portable power tools--The student will be able to:		
08.01	Demonstrate the safe use of portable power tools, drills, belt and disc sanders, grinders, circular saws, saber saws, metal shears, electric and pneumatic impact wrenches, rotary and pneumatic chipping hammers, drill presses, and bench grinders.		
08.02	Use and maintain light- and heavy-duty drills.		
08.03	Use and maintain electric hammers.		
08.04	Use and maintain pneumatic drills and hammers.		
08.05	Use and maintain power screwdrivers and nut runners.		
08.06	Use and maintain linear motion saws.		
08.07	Use and maintain circular saws.		
08.08	Use and maintain belt, pad, and disc sanders.		
08.09	Use and maintain grinders and shears.		
09.0	Handle and apply lubricants--The student will be able to:		
09.01	Explain the functions of lubrication.		
09.02	Explain the properties of oil lubricants and the factors determining the selection of lubricants.		
09.03	Identify the types, advantages, and functions of lubricant additives.		
09.04	Explain the types of circulating oils and their purposes.		
09.05	Identify grease application.		
09.06	Identify lubricating systems and methods.		
09.07	Explain lubricant storage and handling methods.		
09.08	Explain the types of oil filters and their uses.		
09.09	Lubricate a piece of industrial equipment.		
09.10	Define the role of preventive maintenance in total equipment maintenance.		
09.11	Describe the major tasks of preventive maintenance: cleaning, inspection, lubrication, minor repair, and information feedback.		
09.12	Review a typical maintenance program.		
10.0	Perform benchwork skills--The student will be able to:		
10.01	Identify safety and shop rules.		
10.02	Cut materials by using hand hacksaws.		
10.03	Cut threads by using hand taps.		
10.04	Cut threads by using dies.		
10.05	Repair threads by chasing and thread inserts.		
10.06	Install dowel pins using tapered and straight reamers.		
10.07	Ream holes by using tapered and straight reamers.		
10.08	Hand-sharpen cutting tools by using abrasive stones.		
10.09	Hone and lap surfaces.		
10.10	Remove damaged screws and other hardware.		
10.11	Deburr workpieces.		
11.0	Perform gas and electric arc welding and cutting operations--The student will be able to:		
11.01	Identify the properties of the most commonly used metals and alloys, including hardness and malleability.		
11.02	Identify the processes and effects of tempering, annealing, and case hardening.		
11.03	Identify welding cylinders, regulators, hoses, pressure gauges, and torches.		
11.04	Describe welding-equipment safety procedures.		
11.05	Demonstrate proper flame settings.		
11.06	Demonstrate basic gas-welding skills.		
11.07	Demonstrate procedures for adjusting and operating the oxyacetylene cutting torch.		
11.08	Demonstrate freehand and guide cutting of various metal thicknesses.		
11.09	Identify the uses of the following welding techniques:  laser, ultrasonic, resistance, and percussion.		
11.10	Perform basic electric arc welding procedures.		
12.0	Perform rigging functions--The student will be able to:		
12.01	Demonstrate the safety procedures for performing rigging and lifting operations.		
12.02	Identify and inspect fiber and wire rope.		
12.03	Tie knots and hitches.		
12.04	Identify and use the components of rigging hardware.		
12.05	Perform rigging and lifting operations.		
12.06	Demonstrate the proper operation of a forklift.		
13.0	Install and remove machinery--The student will be able to:		
13.01	Identify the safety procedures for installing and removing machinery.		
13.02	Identify the equipment required for machine installation and removal.		
13.03	Prepare an area for machine installation per the manufacturer's specifications.		
13.04	Rig, lift, and transport machinery to the installation site.		
13.05	Install electrical hookups to machinery.		
13.06	Install air hydraulic hookups to machinery.		
13.07	Perform an assigned machine retrofit per the manufacturer's specifications.		
13.08	Perform an assigned machine removal and transport per specification requirements.		
13.09	Explain the importance of vibration detection.		
14.0	Demonstrate conveyor-maintenance techniques--The student will be able to:		
14.01	Identify the types of conveyors.		
14.02	Identify the safety requirements and precautions for conveyor-maintenance operations.		
14.03	Adjust the tracking of a belt.		
14.04	Check a belt for wear.		
14.05	Identify the types of splices.		
14.06	Identify splicing equipment and procedures.		
14.07	Demonstrate conveyor-maintenance techniques, including making splices with splicing equipment.		
15.0	Identify common troubles and basic troubleshooting techniques--The student will be able to:		
15.01	Analyze the possible causes of common troubles in industrial machinery performance.		
15.02	Identify basic troubleshooting techniques for bearings.		
15.03	Identify basic troubleshooting techniques for pumps.		
15.04	Identify basic troubleshooting techniques for drive systems.		
15.05	Identify basic troubleshooting techniques for electrical circuits.		
15.06	Identify basic troubleshooting techniques for hydraulics.		
15.07	Identify basic troubleshooting techniques for pneumatics.		
15.08	Identify basic troubleshooting techniques for PLCs.		

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Number:  ETI0456
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Machinery Maintenance Mechanic – 300 Hours – SOC Code 49-9041

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  National Standards

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	National Standards	
16.0	Plan an elementary predictive-preventive-maintenance (PPM) schedule--The student will be able to:		
16.01	List the types of predictive-preventive maintenance.		
16.02	Describe the purpose of preventive-maintenance schedules.		
16.03	Create a preventive-maintenance schedule form using a machine manual or the manufacturer recommendations.		
16.04	Identify troubles caused by the lack of preventive maintenance.		
16.05	Create a maintenance log and make entries for a machine or equipment.		
16.06	Create a preventive-maintenance schedule from a maintenance- failures log.		
17.0	Perform gas- and arc-welding procedures--The student will be able to:		
17.01	Demonstrate the safety procedures for performing gas and arc welding and for transporting equipment.		
17.02	Identify the components of an oxyfuel rig.		
17.03	Set up and shut down an oxyfuel rig.		
17.04	Weld beads in a flat position.		
17.05	Weld an outside corner joint using a filler rod.		
17.06	Cut metal of various thicknesses’.		
17.07	Weld beads in a flat position using E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes.		
17.08	Weld beads in horizontal and in vertical positions using E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes.		
17.09	Weld beads in an overhead position using E-6010 and E-7018 electrodes.		
17.10	Weld beads using a MIG welder.		
17.11	Weld beads using a TIG welder.		
17.12	Solder and braze metals.		
17.13	Cut stainless steel and aluminum with a plasma-arc rig.		
18.0	Perform machine-shop operations--The student will be able to:		
18.01	Demonstrate safety in performing machine-shop operations.		
18.02	Identify the types of cutting tools.		
18.03	Bore a hole to a specified size.		
18.04	Chase an external V-thread.		
18.05	Identify the different types of work-holding devices.		
18.06	Prepare metal for finishing.		
18.07	Set up, use, and adjust an arbor press.		
18.08	Set up, use, and adjust a hydraulic press.		
18.09	Set up, use, and adjust broaching tools.		
18.10	Cut keyways with an end mill.		
19.0	Maintain piping and tubing systems--The student will be able to:		
19.01	Identify the components of a piping system.		
19.02	Explain the maintenance considerations of metallic and nonmetallic piping systems.		
19.03	Describe the safety requirements for working with piping and tubing systems.		
19.04	Join copper tubing.		
19.05	Join common fittings.		
19.06	Join metallic pipe.		
19.07	Join plastic pipe.		
19.08	Explain valve operation and maintenance.		
19.09	Explain the importance of strainers, filters, and traps in piping systems.		
19.10	Bend back-to-back, stub-ups, and doglegs in electrical metallic tubing (EMT).		
20.0	Troubleshoot electrical circuits--The student will be able to:		
20.01	Describe the safety requirements and precautions for troubleshooting electrical circuits.		
20.02	Disconnect and reconnect electric motors.		
20.03	Identify the parts and function of electrical control equipment.		
20.04	Define digital devices and PLC logic/ladder logic to troubleshoot.		
20.05	Identify the function of input and output devices and the controller.		
20.06	Explain how to troubleshoot a sequence of events.		
20.07	Use and maintain electrical test equipment for troubleshooting.		
21.0	Install and maintain drive components--The student will be able to:		
21.01	Demonstrate safety procedures for installing and maintaining drive components.		
21.02	Identify the types of bearings, their cross-referencing, and their uses.		
21.03	Remove, inspect, and/or replace bearings.		
21.04	Remove and replace seals.		
21.05	Perform shaft alignment.		
21.06	Identify the types of belts.		
21.07	Identify the types of chains.		
21.08	Perform tension adjustments and alignment on belt and chain drives.		
21.09	Troubleshoot belt and chain drives.		
21.10	Identify the types of gears.		
21.11	Remove, replace, and align gears, sprockets, and couplings.		
21.12	Remove, replace, or repair V-joints and jack shafts.		
21.13	Adjust gear backlash.		
21.14	Troubleshoot gear drives.		
21.15	Disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and adjust clutches.		
21.16	Identify the types of variable-speed drives.		
21.17	Troubleshoot variable-speed drives.		
21.18	Identify the types of cams and link mechanisms.		
21.19	Troubleshoot cam-and-link mechanism problems.		
22.0	Maintain reciprocating, positive-displacement, and rotary air compressors--The student will be able to:		
22.01	Relate force, weight, mass, and density to a pneumatic system.		
22.02	Demonstrate the safety procedures for maintaining reciprocating, positive-displacement, and rotary air compressors.		
22.03	Demonstrate the operation of reciprocating compressors.		
22.04	Demonstrate the operation of positive-displacement and rotary air compressors.		
22.05	Demonstrate primary and secondary air treatment.		
22.06	Demonstrate the operation of valves, cylinders, and motors.		
22.07	Check oil level.		
22.08	Change oil.		
22.09	Drain water from tank.		
22.10	Test for efficiency of compressor.		
22.11	Inspect storage tank for quality.		
22.12	Test pressure control switch.		
23.0	Maintain and repair hydraulic-system components--The student will be able to:		
23.01	Explain the safety procedures for installing hydraulic lines.		
23.02	Explain Pascal's law.		
23.03	Explain Bernoulli's principle.		
23.04	Explain how heat and pressure relate to power and transmission.		
23.05	Describe the physical and chemical properties of a fluid.		
23.06	Install and maintain a contaminant-removal system.		
23.07	Determine reservoir requirements.		
23.08	Classify and select pumps for specific applications.		
23.09	Compute hose requirements.		
23.10	Install hydraulic lines.		
23.11	Select and install control valves.		
24.0	Troubleshoot hydraulic systems--The student will be able to:		
24.01	Explain the safety procedures for troubleshooting hydraulic systems.		
24.02	Read a hydraulic schematic.		
24.03	Install hydraulic components.		
24.04	Connect electrically controlled valves.		
24.05	Explain hydraulic-system troubleshooting techniques.		
24.06	Repair and replace valves.		
24.07	Repair and replace cylinders.		
24.08	Repair and replace pumps and motors.		
25.0	Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic systems--The student will be able to:		
25.01	Explain the safety procedures for troubleshooting pneumatic systems.		
25.02	Diagram an air supply system.		
25.03	Install system components.		
25.04	Demonstrate system-maintenance techniques.		
25.05	Explain proper troubleshooting procedures.		
25.06	Troubleshoot air compressors.		
25.07	Troubleshoot, repair, and install control valves.		
25.08	Troubleshoot air motors.		
26.0	Maintain and troubleshoot fluid-drive systems--The student will be able to:		
26.01	Explain the safety procedures for maintaining and troubleshooting fluid-drive systems.		
26.02	Install adjustable-speed drives.		
26.03	Troubleshoot adjustable-speed drives.		
26.04	Explain the operation of fluid couplings.		
26.05	Install fluid couplings.		
26.06	Install torque converters.		
26.07	Perform preventive maintenance.		
26.08	Apply a "dynamic" magnetic/mechanical braking device to a motor.		
26.09	Mount the equipment.		
Additional Information

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. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA 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.

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. 

Basic Skills

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 9.0, Language 9.0, and Reading 9.0.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.)  Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed at http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/rtf/basicskills-License-exempt.rtf. 

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 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.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) served in Exceptional Student Education or 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 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). 

Articulation

The PSAV component of this program has no statewide articulation agreement approved by the Florida State Board of Education.  However, this does not preclude the awarding of credits by any college through local agreements. 

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