2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Safety Engineering Technology
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

AS	
CIP Number	1615070101	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	64 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	29-9011 – Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
29-9012 – Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
17-2111 – Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	
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 communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, and skills to technically assist in analyzing working conditions and providing technical assistance in the maintenance of materials, equipment, and fire safety systems.

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. 
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.

Standards

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

01.0	Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
02.0	Develop drawings or sketches of safety devices or plant layouts.
03.0	Demonstrate understanding of safety engineering techniques.
04.0	Analyze workplace environmental elements.
05.0	Demonstrate understanding of methods for correcting or preventing unsafe conditions.
06.0	Perform cost analyses of corrective measures.
07.0	Interpret related legislation.
08.0	Read, interpret, and write technical reports.
09.0	Develop safety training programs for hazardous work environments.
10.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
11.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
12.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science.
13.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
14.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Safety Engineering Technology
CIP Numbers:	1615070101
Program Length:	64 credit hours
SOC Code(s):	29-9011, 29-9012, 17-2111

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	Read and interpret blueprints and schematics--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify commonly used symbols and lines.	
01.02	Read architect's scale and engineer's scale.	
01.03	Identify mechanical symbols.	
01.04	Read and interpret blueprints and specifications.	
02.0	Develop drawings or sketches of safety devices or plant layouts--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Convert actual distance to blueprint/sketch dimensions.	
02.02	Develop sketches from data.	
03.0	Demonstrate understanding of safety engineering techniques--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Apply sound/noise control concepts to operating equipment.	
03.02	Apply equipment guarding techniques to operating equipment.	
03.03	Determine dust control measures needed in an operational situation.	
04.0	Analyze work place environmental elements--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Analyze air samples for dust.	
04.02	Analyze air samples for toxic fumes.	
04.03	Determine minimum exposure times for workers, using a D6 meter.	
04.04	Analyze the ergonomics of a work site.	
05.0	Demonstrate understanding of methods for correcting or preventing unsafe conditions--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Explain the purpose of the American National Standards Institute and similar organizations.	
05.02	Using standards tables, compute the minimum acceptable standards for state situations.	
05.03	Using State and Federal Code and Regulations, determine acceptable work place standards.	
05.04	Set up a preventative maintenance schedule for a facility and equipment.	
06.0	Perform cost analysis of corrective measures--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Compute cost benefit and cost of alternative corrective measures.	
06.02	Compute cost of down time versus cost of maintenance.	
06.03	Compute cost of repairs versus cost of replacements, including tax benefits to company.	
07.0	Interpret related legislation--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Explain how legislative or Congressional action becomes regulation.	
07.02	Explain how regulatory agencies determine final regulation.	
07.03	Given a specific regulation, explain how to get regulatory agency clarification.	
07.04	Determine how equipment and work conditions comply with state regulations.	
08.0	Read, interpret and write technical reports--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Summarize a technical report.	
08.02	Develop bar and line graphs.	
08.03	Write a justification for corrective action.	
09.0	Develop safety training programs for hazardous work environments--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Perform a job safety analysis.	
09.02	Determine the safe and proper methods for doing a job.	
09.03	Develop a training plan to insure development of proper work habits in workers trained.	
09.04	Develop a refresher training program to review the safe and efficient methods of working in a hazardous area.	
10.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.	
10.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.	
10.03	Read and follow written and oral instructions.	
10.04	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.	
10.05	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas.	
10.06	Demonstrate appropriate telephone/communication skills.	
11.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares, and cylinders.	
11.02	Measure tolerance(s) on horizontal and vertical surfaces using millimeters, centimeters, feet and inches.	
11.03	Add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.	
11.04	Determine the correct purchase price, to include sales tax for a materials list containing a minimum of six items.	
11.05	Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state and local taxes and their computation.	
12.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Understand molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction, and moisture content.	
12.02	Draw conclusions or make inferences from data.	
12.03	Identify health related problems which may result from exposure to work related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the proper precautions required for handling such materials.	
12.04	Understand pressure measurement in terms of P.S.I., inches of mercury, and K.P.A.	
13.0	Demonstrate employability skills--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Conduct a job search.	
13.02	Secure information about a job.	
13.03	Identify documents which may be required when applying for a job interview.	
13.04	Complete a job application form correctly.	
13.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.	
13.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor or other employees.	
13.07	Identify acceptable work habits.	
13.08	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make job changes appropriately.	
13.09	Demonstrate acceptable employee health habits.	
13.10	Demonstrate a knowledge of the "Florida Right-To-Know Law".	
14.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Define entrepreneurship.	
14.02	Describe the importance of entrepreneurship to the American economy.	
14.03	List the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership.	
14.04	Identify the risks involved in ownership of a business.	
14.05	Identify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.	
14.06	Identify the business skills needed to operate a small business efficiently and effectively.	

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.