2018 - 2019
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Dry Cleaning and Laundering
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Human Services

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8733000	
CIP Number	0619099900	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	3 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	51-6011 Laundry and Dry-cleaning workers	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

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 Human Services 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 Human Services career cluster. 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as laundry and dry-cleaning machine operators (SOC 51-6011), laundry and dry cleaning workers (SOC 51-6011), spotters (SOC 51-6011), leather cleaners, all-around pressers (SOC 51-6021), and hand pressers (SOC 51-6021).

The content includes but is not limited to communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, and skills needed to operate and manage dry cleaning plants including receiving, cleaning, repairing and returning garments to customers.

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 one occupational completion point.  

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
A	8733010	Dry Cleaning and Laundering 1	DRY CLEAN   7 G
FAB MAINT @7   7G	1 credit	51-6011	2	VO	
	8733020	Dry Cleaning and Laundering 2		1 credit		2	VO	
	8733030	Dry Cleaning and Laundering 3		1 credit		2	VO	
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics, VO= Career and Technical Education)

Academic Alignment Table

Some or all of the courses in this program have been academically aligned to the Florida Standards for Mathematics and the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS) for Science.  The table below contains the results of the alignment efforts by both academic core and Career and Technical Education (CTE) professional educators.  Data shown in the table includes the number of academic standards in the CTE course and the percentage of alignment to the CTE course.

Courses	Anatomy/ Physiology
Honors	Astronomy     Solar/Galactic Honors	Biology 1	Chemistry 1	Earth-Space Science	Environmental Science	Genetics	Integrated Science	Marine Science 1 Honors	Physical Science	Physics 1	
8733010	0/87
**	0/80
**	0/83
**	0/69
**	0/67
**	0/70
**	0/69
**	0/82
**	0/66
**	0/74
**		0/72
**	
8733020	0/87
**	0/80
**	0/83
**	0/69
**	0/67
**	0/70
**	0/69
**	0/82
**	0/66
**	0/74
**		0/72
**	
8733030	0/87
**	0/80
**	0/83
**	0/69
**	0/67
**	0/70
**	0/69
**	0/82
**	0/66
**	0/74
**		0/72
**	
**   Alignment pending review    						                           #   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Courses	Algebra 1	Algebra 2	Geometry	English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4	
8733010	0/67
**	0/75
**	0/54
**	0/46
**	0/45
**	0/45
**	0/45
**	
8733020	0/67
**	0/75
**	0/54
**	0/46
**	0/45
**	0/45
**	0/45
**	
8733030	0/67
**	0/75
**	0/54
**	0/46
**	0/45
**	0/45
**	0/45
**	
**   Alignment pending review                                                #   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic

Florida Standards for Technical Subjects 

Florida Standards (FS) for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are the critical reading and writing literacy standards designed for grade 6 and above. These standards are predicated on teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertise to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields. The FS for Mathematical Practices are designed for grades K-12 and describe varieties of expertise that educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students. These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.

Instructors must incorporate the Florida Standards for Technical Subjects and Mathematical Practices throughout instruction of this CTE program.  To access these standards, please click on the following link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/FloridaStandardsTechSubjects.rtf. 

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

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	Demonstrate understanding of procedures of orientation and safety.
02.0	Use and maintain spotting equipment and tools.
03.0	Identify fibers and fabrics.
04.0	Identify and test fabric and dyestuffs.
05.0	Demonstrate understanding of chemicals and formulas.
06.0	Identify stains.
07.0	Remove stains.
08.0	Explain properties and uses of petroleum and synthetic solvents.
09.0	Operate synthetic washer-extractors.
10.0	Operate reclaiming tumblers.
11.0	Operate filters.
12.0	Demonstrate troubleshooting skills.
13.0	Understand proper operation of stills.
14.0	Operate pumps at maximum efficiency.
15.0	Clean garments.
16.0	Perform routine maintenance.
17.0	Adjust and operate utility pressers.
18.0	Adjust and operate mushroom and automatic pants topper.
19.0	Adjust and operate automatic leggers.
20.0	Operate form finishers.
21.0	Finish slacks and shirts.
22.0	Finish coats.
23.0	Finish trousers.
24.0	Finish dresses.
25.0	Finish children's garments.
26.0	Finish pleats and knitted garments.
27.0	Finish silk.
28.0	Inspect garments.

2018 - 2019
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Dry Cleaning and Laundering 1
Course Number: 	8733010
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course will include orientation on safety, spotting, stain removal and employability skills.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
01.0	Demonstrate understanding of procedures of orientation and safety–The student will be able to:			
01.01	Define objectives of the course.			
01.02	Explain safety procedures.			
01.03	Explain school/class procedures.			
01.04	Explain the control limitations.			
01.05	Check the basket for burrs and pins.			
01.06	Demonstrate the ability to adjust the loading doors.			
01.07	Define faulty pump.			
02.0	Use and maintain spotting equipment and tools–The student will be able to:			
02.01	Identify the spotter's equipment and tools.			
02.02	Utilize the spotter's equipment and tools.			
02.03	Provide a written list of tools and equipment			
03.0	Identify fibers and fabrics–The student will be able to:			
03.01	Identify fibers and fabrics.			
03.02	Explain methods of fabric construction.			
03.03	Explain the characteristics of fibers			
03.04	Demonstrate burning tests for fiber content.			
04.0	Identify and test fabrics and dyestuffs–The student will be able to:			
04.01	Identify dyestuffs.			
04.02	Explain the composition of dyestuffs.			
04.03	Determine proper cleaning procedure for fabrics and dyes.			
05.0	Demonstrate understanding of chemicals and formulas–The student will be able to:			
05.01	Explain the chemical properties of a formula and its effect on fabrics.			
05.02	Provide a written list of formulas used in spotting.			
05.03	Provide a written list of spotting agents.			
06.0	Identify stains–The student will be able to:			
06.01	Define methods of stain identification.			
06.02	Provide a written list of the various methods of stain identification.			
07.0	Remove stains–The student will be able to:			
07.01	Identify a stain.			
07.02	Demonstrate methods for removing stains.			
08.0	Explain properties and uses of petroleum and synthetic solvents–The student will be able to:			
08.01	Write a brief history on the development of petroleum solvent.			
08.02	Provide a written list of the methods for refining petroleum solvents.			
08.03	Write the specifications for petroleum solvents.			
08.04	Provide a written list of the properties of a synthetic solvent.			
08.05	Provide a written list of the methods for making a synthetic solvent.			

2018 - 2019
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Dry Cleaning and Laundering 2
Course Number:	8733020
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides instruction and laboratory experience in operation of dry cleaning and laundry machines.

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  FS-M/LA and NGSSS-Sci.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
09.0	Operate synthetic washer-extractors–The student will be able to:			
09.01	Demonstrate the ability to set controls on the machine.			
09.02	Demonstrate the ability to load the machine with solvent.			
09.03	Demonstrate the ability to operate a machine manually.			
10.0	Operate reclaiming tumblers–The student will be able to:			
10.01	Safely operate a tumbler.			
10.02	Demonstrate the ability to control the temperature on a tumbler.			
10.03	Demonstrate the ability to operate a drying cabinet.			
11.0	Operate filters–The student will be able to:			
11.01	Demonstrate the ability to operate filters.			
11.02	Explain the operation of cookers and stills.			
11.03	Explain filter maintenance methods.			
12.0	Demonstrate troubleshooting skills–The student will be able to:			
12.01	Explain the use of the filter pressure gauge			
12.02	Explain plugged screens, tubes or bags.			
12.03	Steam clean and boil screens, tubes, or cleaning bags.			
12.04	Describe in writing the properties of a distilling solvent			
12.05	Exhibit the ability to operate the pump on a filter.			
13.0	Understand proper operation of stills–The student will be able to:			
13.01	Explain the causes for slow-down in distilling solvent.			
13.02	List factors of a worn out pump.			
13.03	Explain vacuum leak.			
13.04	Explain a steam or water leak.			
13.05	Define vacuum still pressure.			
13.06	Explain how to clean dirty heating tubes.			
13.07	Determine a faulty steam trap.			
13.08	Diagnose an odor in a distilled solvent.			
14.0	Operate pumps at maximum efficiency–The student will be able to:			
14.01	Demonstrate the reducing or no flow of solvent.			
14.02	Define the loss of pump prime.			
14.03	Identify position of the valve in either a suction or discharge line.			
14.04	Determine the clogged strainers in suction lines.			
14.05	Determine the solvent level in tanks below the pump lines.			
14.06	Explain a slipping pump drive belt.			
14.07	Explain a pressure relief valve, open on gear pumps.			
14.08	Explains lint build up on the impeller in the pump.			
15.0	Clean garments–The student will be able to:			
15.01	Demonstrate understanding of causes for excessive redeposit.			
15.02	Explain insufficient filter flow rate.			
15.03	Define improper garment classification.			
15.04	Explain dissolved garment classification.			
15.05	Define causes for excessive oils or greases in solvents.			
15.06	Write causes for wrinkles occurring in dry-cleaning.			
15.07	Diagnose causes for garment streaks, slow drying, or spotting rings.			
15.08	Determine the reason for objectionable odors.			
15.09	Define bleeding of dyes.			
15.10	Describe dye or soil pick-up in local areas.			
15.11	Explain restoration procedures of insoluble soil.			
15.12	Demonstrate the method for softening plastic-coated fabrics.			
16.0	Perform routine maintenance–The student will be able to:			
16.01	Determine causes of machine malfunction.			
16.02	Perform preventative maintenance.			
16.03	Perform shop housekeeping duties.			
16.04	Explain and demonstrate proper handling and storage of flammable and/or toxic materials.			

2018 - 2019
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Dry Cleaning and Laundering 3
Course Number:	8733030
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course will provide instruction and laboratory experience in operation of pressing and finishing machines.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
17.0	Adjust and operate utility pressers–The student will be able to:			
17.01	Write specifications for the utility press.			
17.02	Demonstrate ability to operate the utility press.			
17.03	Perform maintenance procedure.			
17.04	Demonstrate variable pressure operation.			
17.05	Demonstrate the iron attachment.			
18.0	Adjust and operate mushroom and automatic pants topper–The student will be able to:			
18.01	State specifications for the topper press.			
18.02	Demonstrate the operation of the pants topper.			
18.03	Explain the timer on an automatic topper press.			
18.04	Demonstrate programmer adjustment procedures on the topper.			
19.0	Adjust and operate automatic leggers–The student will be able to:			
19.01	State specifications for the automatic legger.			
19.02	Demonstrate the operation of the legger.			
19.03	Define the timer on the legger.			
19.04	Demonstrate the mechanical adjustment of the legger.			
20.0	Operate form finishers–The student will be able to:			
20.01	List specifications for the form finisher.			
20.02	Exhibit steps for the timer on a form finisher.			
20.03	Demonstrate the operation of the form finisher.			
20.04	Perform the steps for finishing a coat.			
20.05	Perform the steps for finishing a dress.			
21.0	Finish slacks and skirts–The student will be able to:			
21.01	Demonstrate steps necessary to place back, left hip of slacks on mushroom press.			
21.02	Describe steps necessary to place back, right hip of slacks on mushroom press.			
21.03	Demonstrate steps necessary to place front, right hip of slacks on press.			
21.04	Demonstrate steps necessary to place front, left hip of slacks on press.			
21.05	State the methods of legging slacks on regular press.			
21.06	Demonstrate the methods necessary when finishing skirts.			
22.0	Finish coats–The student will be able to:			
22.01	Exhibit procedures for finishing coats on a form finisher and utility press.			
22.02	Demonstrate steps in finishing sleeves on coats.			
22.03	Exhibit methods of finishing coat collars.			
22.04	Demonstrate steps in finishing the front left shoulder and sleeve head.			
22.05	Exhibit steps in finishing front lay.			
22.06	Demonstrate methods of finishing lapels.			
22.07	Demonstrate steps in finishing linings.			
23.0	Finish trousers–The student will be able to:			
23.01	Demonstrate procedures in topping trousers on upright presser.			
23.02	Demonstrate steps in finishing trouser tops or waistbands.			
23.03	Demonstrate steps in finishing pockets on trousers.			
23.04	Demonstrate steps in finishing left legs of trousers.			
23.05	Demonstrate steps in finishing right legs of trousers			
24.0	Finish dresses–The student will be able to:			
24.01	Demonstrate operations for finishing sleeves on dresses.			
24.02	Demonstrate steps in finishing collars and lapels on dresses.			
24.03	Demonstrate process of finishing blouses.			
24.04	Demonstrate steps for finishing skirts or dresses.			
25.0	Finish children's garments–The student will be able to:			
25.01	Demonstrate methods of finishing a sleeve on a child's coat.			
25.02	Demonstrate steps in finishing collars and trim.			
25.03	Demonstrate steps in finishing fronts and backs of coats.			
25.04	Demonstrate methods of finishing trousers.			
25.05	Exhibit techniques for finishing boys' and girls' jackets.			
26.0	Finish pleats and knitted garments–The student will be able to:			
26.01	Demonstrate steps for finishing pleats.			
26.02	Demonstrate procedures for finishing pleats on the sleeve board.			
26.03	Demonstrate methods for finishing pleats on the utility press.			
26.04	Demonstrate methods for finishing knitted garments.			
26.05	Perform methods for measuring knitted garments before and after finishing.			
26.06	List methods of handling finished knitted garments.			
27.0	Finish silk–The student will be able to:			
27.01	Finish sleeves on the sleeve puff iron.			
27.02	Finish a skirt on the long press.			
27.03	Finish collars and lapels.			
27.04	Demonstrate steps in touch-up of finished garments.			
28.0	Inspect garments–The student will be able to:			
28.01	Demonstrate methods of inspection.			
28.02	Define points of inspection in the order in which work has processed through various departments.			
28.03	State processes for inspecting garments that need special attention.			

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.

Special Notes

Students may concentrate in the areas of pressing/finishing by completing outcomes 1 and 16-31 or as a spotter cleaner by completing outcomes 1-15 and 29-30.

The occupational standards and benchmarks outlined in this secondary program correlate to the standards and benchmarks of the postsecondary program with the same Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) number.

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA, Inc. 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.  

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. 

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.  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.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml