2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Electricity
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Architecture and Construction

PSAV	
Program Number	I460312	
CIP Number	0646030202	
Grade Level	30,31	
Standard Length	1200 Hours	
Teacher Certification	ELECTRICAL @7 7G	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	47-3013 - Helpers--Electricians
47-2111 - Electricians	
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

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in a variety of construction electrical industries.

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of all aspects of the electricity industry, and demonstrates such elements of the industry as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues.

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 Architecture and Construction 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 Architecture and Construction career cluster. 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.

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 post-secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	
A	BCV0603	Electrician Helper	300 Hours	47-3013	
B	BCV0640	Residential Electrician	450 Hours	47-2111	
C	BCV0652	Commercial Electrician	450 Hours	47-2111	

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 the importance of health, safety, environmental stewardship and related regulatory compliance.
02.0	Identify, use and maintain the tools and accessories used in the electrical industry.
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic Direct-Current (DC) electrical-circuit skills.
04.0	Apply mathematics knowledge and skills to electricity.
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic electricity.
06.0	Read and interpret basic electric codes.
07.0	Apply mathematics knowledge and skills to electricity.
08.0	Demonstrate further understanding of electricity.
09.0	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills related to electrical principles.	
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electrical math problems and skills.
11.0	Demonstrate Alternating-Current (AC) circuit skills.
12.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
13.0	Install residential wiring.
14.0	Install residential wiring systems.
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in commercial wiring.
16.0	Demonstrate specialized electrical skills.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Electricity 
PSAV Number:	I460312

Course Number:  BCV0603
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Electrician Helper – 300 Hours – SOC Code 47-3013 	
01.0	Explain the importance of health, safety, environmental stewardship and related regulatory compliance--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Clean the work area and maintain it in a safe condition.	
01.02	Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.	
01.03	Identify and operate workplace-safety electrical devices.	
01.04	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.	
01.05	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.	
01.06	Create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.	
01.07	Explain the importance of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid.	
01.08	Describe "Right-to-Know" Law as recorded in (29 CFR.1910.1200).	
02.0	Identify, use and maintain the tools and accessories used in the electrical industry--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify and select tools, equipment, materials and wires to complete a job.	
02.02	Drill holes in metal, wood and concrete for electrical wiring.	
02.03	Lay out electrical devices, complying with regulations.	
02.04	Install the following, complying with the appropriate local, state or national electric codes:
a.	Conductors and cable
b.	Standard outlets and switch boxes
c.	Explain cord connections on equipment.
d.	Cords switches, receptacles and dimmers, including a single-pole switched lighting circuit, a three-way switched lighting circuit and a four-way combination circuit.	
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic Direct-Current (DC) electrical-circuit skills--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Define the following terms: voltage, current, resistance and power.	
03.02	Measure voltage, amperage and resistance using industry standard electrical measuring devices.	
03.03	Analyze and explain a series, series-parallel and parallel circuit.	
03.04	Draw each type of circuit and calculate the circuit values.	
03.05	Explain and apply Ohm's Law.	
03.06	Compute conductance and resistance of conductors and insulators.	
04.0	Apply mathematics knowledge and skills to electricity--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.	
04.02	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.	
04.03	Construct charts/tables/graphs using functions and data.	
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic electricity--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Explain the principles of electromagnetism.	
05.02	Explain the magnetic properties of circuits and devices.	
05.03	Relate electricity to the nature of matter.	
05.04	Describe various ways that electricity is produced.	
06.0	Read and interpret basic electric codes--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Describe the importance of following the local, state and national electric codes.	
06.02	Read and interpret basic electric codes, wiring plans and specifications.	
06.03	Identify licensure requirements for electrical occupations.	
06.04	Demonstrate knowledge of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E and how it relates to job safety.	
07.0	Apply  mathematics knowledge and skills to electricity--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Solve basic algebraic formulas related to electricity.	
07.02	Solve basic trigonometric functions related to electrical theory.	
07.03	Explain basic AC theory and solve related mathematical problems using appropriate test equipment.	
07.04	Solve math-related problems from measurements on training aids. (Optional)	
08.0	Demonstrate further understanding of electricity--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Explain molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction and moisture content.	
08.02	Explain how voltage is produced by chemical, mechanical, thermal, photoelectric and piezo electric means.	
08.03	Identify electrical symbols in construction documents. 	
09.0	Demonstrate science knowledge and skills related to electrical principles--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Discuss the role of creativity in constructing scientific questions, methods and explanations.	
09.02	Formulate scientifically investigable questions, construct investigations, collect and evaluate data and develop scientific recommendations based on findings.	

Course Number:  BCV0640
Occupational Completion Point:  B 
Residential Electrician – 450 Hours -- SOC Code 47-2111 	
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electrical math problems and skills--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Calculate wiring costs.	
10.02	Draw an industrial electrical-wiring plan.	
10.03	Describe the use of high-voltage test equipment.	
10.04	Describe how to test insulation.	
10.05	Describe how to balance a load.	
10.06	Use electrical related math skills.	
11.0	Demonstrate Alternating-Current (AC) circuit skills--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Identify the physical and electrical characteristics of capacitors and inductors.	
11.02	Demonstrate proficiency in measuring, testing and connecting a transformer.	
11.03	Apply the principles of transformers to AC circuits.	
11.04	Identify the properties of an AC signal.	
11.05	Identify AC sources.	
11.06	Analyze and apply the principles of transformers to AC circuits.	
11.07	Analyze polyphase circuits.	
11.08	Install a simple polyphase circuit.	
12.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.	
12.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives and strategies.	
12.03	Examine licensing, certification and industry credentialing requirements.	
12.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills and experience.	
12.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.	
12.06	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.	
12.07	Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement.	
12.08	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.	
12.09	Examine and describe entrepreneurship opportunities as a career planning option.	
13.0	Install residential wiring--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Identify residential-wiring requirements and specifications in accordance with a wiring plan.	
13.02	Draw a residential wiring plan, using electrical-wiring symbols.	
13.03	Identify and install a recessed lighting fixture, a fluorescent lighting fixture and a surface lighting fixture according to the specifications, complying with the appropriate local, state or national electric codes.	
13.04	Identify, install and wire a duplex- receptacle-outlet circuit, a split-circuit duplex-receptacle-outlet circuit and a special-purpose receptacle-outlet circuit according to the specifications, complying with the appropriate local, state or national electric codes.	
14.0	Install residential wiring systems--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Install and wire a low-voltage signal system.	
14.02	Install conduit systems.	
14.03	Provide power for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment.	
14.04	Install the following, complying with the appropriate local, state, or national electric codes:
a.	Service-entrance main panel
b.	Service-entrance meter base
c.	Alarm system/smoke detectors	
14.05	Demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for the installation of a swimming-pool electrical system.	
14.06	Connect single-phase and three-phase transformers.	
14.07	Troubleshoot residential electric circuits.	

Course Number:  BCV0652
Occupational Completion Point:  C 
Commercial Electrician – 450 Hours -- SOC Code 47-2111 	
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in commercial wiring--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Read and interpret a commercial wiring plan and specifications.	
15.02	Draw a commercial electrical-wiring plan.	
15.03	Select tools, equipment, materials and wires to complete a job.	
15.04	Install the following according to the plan and specifications, complying with appropriate electric codes:
a.	Wire mold
b.	Conduit, duct and raceway systems
c.	Conductors in a conduit	
15.05	Describe the difference between a residential and a commercial lighting circuit.	
15.06	Construct control circuits from schematics.	
15.07	Describe high-voltage (over 600V) wiring requirements.	
15.08	Demonstrate knowledge of installing wiring in hazardous areas.	
15.09	Explain a commercial three-phase receptacle circuit and an emergency-lighting system.	
15.10	Explain commercial-service-entrance requirements.	
16.0	Demonstrate specialized electrical skills--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Explain solid-state control devices.	
16.02	Explain data cable installation according to the plan and specifications.	

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 (if applicable)

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, Language 9, and Reading 9.  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 Individual Educational Plan (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 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.

Articulation

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.