2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

AS	
CIP Number	1615061306	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	64 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	51-4011 – Computer-Controlled Machine Tool Operators, Metal and Plastic
17-3023 – Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians
17-3024 – Electro-Mechanical Technicians	
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 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 calibration of production line equipment, integration of controllers with work cells, bar code tracking systems, vision systems, retrieval systems, production planning operating and maintaining production equipment and test instruments, CIM systems analysis, data communications, CAD systems and quality assurance.

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 sixty-four credit hours. 

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in machines and mechanisms.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in manufacturing processes.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment for automated assembly.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in evaluating the efficiency and performance of individual production line equipment.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in integrating production equipment with work cells, programmable logic controllers and area controllers.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in bar coding, automatic tracking vision systems and automatic storage and retrieval systems for materials handling.
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in manufacturing software applications used for production planning, quality control and shop floor data collection.
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in programming and controlling production machines in a flexible automation environment.
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in operating and maintaining production test equipment and instruments.
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in CIM systems analysis.
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in installing, maintaining and understanding network and data communications devices.
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic use of computer assisted drafting (CAD) and design equipment used in a manufacturing environment.
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency in use of quality assurance methods and statistical process control techniques.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology
CIP Numbers:	1615061306
Program Length:	64 credit hours
SOC Code(s):	51-4011, 17-3023, 17-3024

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in machines and mechanisms--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify, define and analyze various electromechanical systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical.	
01.02	Construct flow diagrams of electromechanical system.	
01.03	Analyze and identify mechanical linkages (gears, pulleys, limit switches, etc.).	
01.04	Analyze and identify electromechanical devices (motors, servos, relays, stepping switches, timing devices, etc.).	
01.05	Analyze and identify sensing elements.	
01.06	Analyze and identify optical scanning and encoding/decoding devices.	
01.07	Analyze and identify error sensing/feedback and control mechanisms.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in manufacturing processes--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Understand current manufacturing processes.	
02.02	Understand the use of current manufacturing machines, operating systems and mechanisms.	
02.03	Understand hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic devices used in production assembly and materials handling.	
02.04	Understand OSHA, state, and local safety requirements for the manufacturing and assembly operations with automated equipment.	
02.05	Understand manpower needs and skills needed in assembly operations.	
02.06	Understand integration requirements for charging conventional manufacturing to CIM.	
02.07	Understand the criteria for tool design, maintenance, procurement and handling.	
02.08	Understand gage design, usage and limitations.	
02.09	Understand the requirements and solutions for raw materials orientation and clamping.	
02.10	Analyze and recommend the usage of jigs and fixtures, including effectors and special grippers for robotics.	
02.11	Understand the concepts and considerations required for products manufactured from sheet metal.	
02.12	Understand the special equipment required for sheet metal fabrication and forming.	
02.13	Understand concepts of injection molding equipment.	
02.14	Understand the concepts involved in the process of designing and fabricating specialized tools for numerical controlled machine application.	
02.15	Understand the concepts and special considerations involved with operating computer numerical control equipment.	
02.16	Understand the functions of the industrial computer and microprocessor controls in modern manufacturing.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in operating and maintaining manufacturing equipment for automated assembly--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Interpret blueprints, schematics and technical manuals.	
03.02	Establish routine operations involving maintenance schedules.	
03.03	Analyze system failures.	
03.04	Perform minor repairs to CIM systems.	
03.05	Coordinate and specify maintenance service.	
03.06	Evaluate need for equipment replacement, overhaul and retooling.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in evaluating the efficiency and performance of individual production line equipment--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Design the routing, storage and procurement/distribution systems for raw and finished products.	
04.02	Analyze and utilize statistical data from process control systems.	
04.03	Describe the relationship of equipment utilization to the manufacturing economy.	
04.04	Prepare and evaluate justifications for specification deviations.	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in integrating production equipment with workcells, programmable logic controllers and area controllers--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Design analog and digital control systems along with applicable software to specific manufacturing requirements.	
05.02	Chart and analyze ladder logic diagrams for manufacturing processes.	
05.03	Develop and analyze flow charts from ladder diagrams and related process controls.	
05.04	Operate programmable logic controllers with device drivers.	
05.05	Apply software to work cells and area controllers.	
05.06	Integrate control systems and equipment with production and production support mechanisms.	
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in bar coding, automatic tracking vision systems and automatic storage and retrieval systems for materials handling--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Describe automatic inventory accounting and control system.	
06.02	List the underlying principles and method of controlling work in progress.	
06.03	Analyze product flow cycle.	
06.04	Describe warehouse throughput systems.	
06.05	Implement automated tracking in the laboratory environment.	
06.06	Describe machine vision applications.	
06.07	Maintain machine vision and sensing system equipment.	
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in manufacturing software applications used for production planning, quality control and shop floor data collection--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Apply proficiency in manufacturing software application packages.	
07.02	Analyze data collection systems for maintaining the progress of each order.	
07.03	Assign and maintain priorities of individual orders.	
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in programming and controlling production machines in a flexible automation environment--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Define and analyze product manufacturing requirements and process.	
08.02	Identify the responsibilities of management in produced production.	
08.03	Integrate personnel, hardware and software capabilities for the timely completion of product manufacturing.	
08.04	Describe the relationship of quality assurance and manufacturing.	
08.05	Apply the basic principles underlying the relationship between systems design, production and manufacturing engineering.	
08.06	Apply manufacturing simulation packages used in layout and design of production operations.	
08.07	Apply manufacturing resources planning and just-in-time concepts in production planning operations.	
08.08	Apply engineering economy factors in equipment justification.	
08.09	Apply microprocessor controls to a modern manufacturing system.	
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in operating and maintaining production test equipment and instruments--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Specify, interconnect and operate instruments and test equipment.	
09.02	Analyze normal and abnormal instrument readings and their probable causes.	
09.03	Specify and operate Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) procedures, using required software and hardware.	
09.04	Troubleshoot control systems mechanisms and software.	
09.05	Repair faults in production equipment and specify external repairs or overhaul requirements.	
09.06	Align, calibrate and maintain related ATE interfaces and circuits.	
09.07	Prepare error probability charts and graphs.	
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in CIM systems analysis--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Describe the concepts of a generic CIM system.	
10.02	Analyze and identify problems with the operation of industrial computers, controllers and hardware.	
10.03	Utilize typical screens and files available to shop floor operations for troubleshooting and data collection.	
10.04	Operate industrial terminals, input/output communications interface devices, etc., found in the manufacturing environment.	
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in installing, maintaining and understanding network and data communications devices--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Identify and apply communications protocols.	
11.02	Identify and apply networks and classifications.	
11.03	Identify and apply throughput, memory size/capabilities and standards benchmark.	
11.04	Identify and apply computer options for sharing directories, files and servers.	
11.05	Select and apply sensors and feedback devices.	
11.06	Select and interconnect cabling, repeaters, modems and multiplexers.	
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic use of computer assisted drafting (CAD) and design equipment used in a manufacturing environment--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Operate CAD systems and hardware.	
12.02	Apply CAD support software to manipulate interval files, attributes, database exchange files, and set-up.	
12.03	Apply CAD software to create, edit, and update drawings and files.	
12.04	Identify and define protocols and software used to download CAD to CAM.	
12.05	Describe the relationship and functions of CAD in the industrial production environment.	
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency in use of quality assurance methods and statistical process control techniques--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Describe the concept of quality assurance in increasing productivity and promoting zero defects.	
13.02	Apply data collection methods for productivity improvement and reporting.	
13.03	Analyze productivity data, identify problem areas and evaluate the cause and effect relationship.	
13.04	Develop and apply quality improvement strategies.	
13.05	Develop and apply QA methods and techniques for production and product handling in a CIM environment.	
13.06	Understand process capability and its applications.	

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 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 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.

Articulation

To be transferable statewide between institutions, this program must have been reviewed, and a “transfer value” assigned the curriculum content by the appropriate Statewide Course Numbering System discipline committee.  This does not preclude institutions from developing specific articulation agreements with each other. 

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

Program Length

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  The standard length of this program is sixty-four credit hours according to Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.

Certificate Programs

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 AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

Computer Automation Technology (0615040604) – 33 credit hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.