2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Construction Management Technology
Career Cluster:	Architecture and Construction

AS	
CIP Number	1646041201	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	60 Credit Hours 	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	11-9021 – Construction Managers
13-1051 – Cost Estimators	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as Construction Project Manager/Engineer, Estimator, Superintendent, Scheduler, Expeditor, or Purchasing Agent

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. 

The content includes but is not limited to communication skills, leadership skills, human relations, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, project planning and design, using construction materials, dealing with contracts and specifications. 

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 60 credit hours.

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing. 
02.0	Interpret drawings and documents.  
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of materials and methods of construction. 
04.0	Recognize basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures. 
05.0	Interpret and apply basic principles of Architectural Engineering and Design.  
06.0	Interpret and apply codes, regulations and technical literature. 
07.0	Survey and assess construction sites. 
08.0	Estimate basic quantities and costs for the bidding process in a construction project. 
09.0	Perform office and administrative procedures. 
10.0	Discuss basic principles of ethics in the construction industry. 
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. 
15.0	Schedule and coordinate work sequence. 
16.0	Learn to effectively manage a workforce. 
17.0	Learn to manage subcontract and material supplier contracts. 
18.0	Learn to effectively “buy out” a project as required. 
19.0	Demonstrate the ability to use current technology related to the construction process.

2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Construction Management Technology
CIP Numbers:	1646041201
Program Length:	60 Credit Hours
SOC Code(s):		11-9021, 13-1051

Refer to Rule 6A-14.030 (4) F.A.C., for the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree.  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing -- The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline.	
01.02	Identify communication channels in organizations. 	
01.03	Develop and use effective means of communication. 	
01.04	Develop an effective working relationship with others. 	
01.05	Prepare business correspondence, memos and reports. 	
01.06	Compose clear and concise oral and written technical reports and presentations. 	
01.07	Participate in technical discussions and meetings. 	
01.08	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area. 	
01.09	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas. 	
01.10	Edit effectively all assignments, including informal media (such as email messages).	
01.11	Employ appropriate discussion, negotiation, conflict resolution and cooperation skills to work with people from a variety of experiences and backgrounds to promote learning in class activities and group work. 	
02.0	Interpret drawings and documents -- The student will be able to:  	
02.01	Interpret technical symbols. 	
02.02	Interpret topographical drawings. 	
02.03	Interpret aerial photographs and maps. 	
02.04	Interpret civil, site and survey drawings. 	
02.05	Interpret architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical drawings. 	
02.06	Interpret specifications, relating specifications to the construction drawings. 	
02.07	Interpret addendums. 	
02.08	Interpret notice of change and change orders. 	
02.09	Interpret shop drawings. 	
02.10	Interpret modular approach to buildings. 	
02.11	Identify and interpret contracts. 	
02.12	Identify and interpret liens. 	
02.13	Interpret deeds. 	
02.14	Interpret master and development plans and documents. 	
02.15	Recognize the industry graphic standards as needed by the construction profession such as detailing and note placement.  	
02.16	Use construction drawings in support of the construction professional’s needs, such as the preparation of schedules, estimates, constructability, safety, risk, etc. 	
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of materials and methods of construction--The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Understand the materials and methods of construction identified with the Construction Specification Institute format:  Bidding Documents; General Conditions; Site Work; Concrete; Masonry; Metals; Wood; Thermal and Moisture; Doors and Hardware; Finishes; Specialties; Equipment; Furnishings; Special Construction; Conveying System; Mechanical; and Electrical. 	
03.02	Examine construction techniques associated with wood, steel, masonry and reinforced concrete framing systems, roof systems, and interior and exterior finishes.	
03.03	Examine the properties, mechanical tests and quality control tests of common construction materials and their behaviors under different environments, short- or long-term.	
03.04	Appraise appropriateness and sustainability of materials for construction projects.	
03.05	Appraise appropriateness of construction equipment for hoisting materials, erecting structures and earth moving.	
03.06	Understand the basic principles of soil mechanics including soil classification, soil compaction, soil testing and reading soil borehole logs.	
03.07	Develop a construction logistics plan (parking and access routes, storage areas, project limit fencing, etc.).	
03.08	Relate the sequence of construction activities and importance of safety and constructability issues.	
03.09	Extract and interpret information from building codes and standards.	
04.0	Recognize basic safety hazards on a construction site and standard prevention measures--The student will be able to: 	
04.01	Evaluate a construction project to assure a safe working environment	
04.02	Locate appropriate Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) references for various construction hazards.	
04.03	Visually recognize compliance and non-compliance issues and situations.	
04.04	Produce summaries that reflect current accident causes and discuss violations, preventive measures and ethical issues.	
04.05	Give presentations related to construction safety hazards and jobsite toolbox meetings.	
04.06	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.  	
05.0	Interpret and apply basic principles of Architectural Engineering and Design--The student will be able to:  	
05.01	Conduct and interpret concrete slump test. 	
05.02	Understand ASTM standards for concrete specimen collection and testing and interpret results.	
05.03	Interpret soil analysis reports. 	
05.04	Interpret compaction test reports. 	
05.05	Determine effect of loads on materials. 	
05.06	Interpret principles of expansion and contraction and control. 	
05.07	Interpret and apply fundamentals of site requirements. 	
05.08	Determine and apply space relationships. 	
05.09	Demonstrate basic understanding of force systems.  	
05.10	Demonstrate basic understanding of energy systems. 	
05.11	Identify basic structural load paths in buildings and other structures to include vertical and lateral load paths.	
05.12	Recognize basic structural loads and stresses in existing buildings.	
05.13	Describe the basic elements of mechanical, plumbing and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.	
05.14	Recognize purpose of these basic elements in relation to the system.	
05.15	Identify the positioning of such elements relative to each other and to the overall system.  	
06.0	Interpret and apply codes, regulations and technical literature--The student will be able to: 	
06.01	Interpret and apply graphic and time saver standards. 	
06.02	Interpret and apply International Building Code or Florida Building Code. 	
06.03	Interpret and apply municipal codes and regulations. 	
06.04	Interpret zoning bylaws and regulations. 	
06.05	Interpret zoning maps. 	
06.06	Interpret trade magazines and catalogs. 	
06.07	Interpret trade manuals. 	
06.08	Interpret and apply construction association regulations. 	
07.0	Survey and assess construction sites--The student will be able to: 	
07.01	Select and apply measuring tapes and chains. 	
07.02	Prepare site sketches. 	
07.03	Apply methods of site measuring. 	
07.04	Interpret survey books and logs. 	
07.05	Identify and apply basic principles of levels and rods. 	
07.06	Interpret angular and distance measurements to bearings and azimuth. 	
07.07	Outline basics of site meetings and inspection. 	
07.08	Apply basic surveying techniques for construction activities.	
07.09	Use the transit and level to establish and control horizontal and vertical placement of elements.	
07.10	Understand use of modern surveying equipment in construction industry (Total Station, GPS, etc.).	
08.0	Estimate basic quantities and costs for the bidding process in a construction project --The student will be able to: 	
08.01	Compute area and volume of buildings. 	
08.02	Estimate quantities of excavation and fill. 	
08.03	Take off quantities of form work. 	
08.04	Take off quantities of concrete. 	
08.05	Take off quantities of timber. 	
08.06	Take off quantities of masonry, mortar and rebar/ reinforcing. 	
08.07	Interpret and complete standard estimator forms. 	
08.08	Recognize different types of estimates and their uses. 	
08.09	Perform quantity takeoffs based on the contract documents and generate detailed estimates.	
08.10	Determine labor and equipment costs considering productivity factors.	
08.11	Prepare and use construction cost databases.	
08.12	Prepare the scope of subcontractor work, solicit quotations and bids for procurement of products and services, develop the evaluation criteria and select a source. 	
08.13	Prepare a formal bid package. 	
08.14	Use the state-of-the-art information technology to assist in the preparation of the estimate. 	
09.0	Perform office and administrative procedures -- The student will be able to: 	
09.01	Maintain record of building costs. 	
09.02	Develop and maintain technical reference library. 	
09.03	Identify basic project management systems. 	
09.04	Understand the project engineer’s function on the jobsite with respect to construction documentation and review of submittals and shop drawings.  	
09.05	Schedule and purchase materials and equipment.  	
09.06	Maintain RFI and submittal logs.  	
10.0	Discuss basic principles of ethics in the construction industry -- The student will be able to: 	
10.01	Identify ethical issues in construction.  	
10.02	Demonstrate an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.  	
10.03	Apply ethical principles appropriate to the professional to make informed and principled choices.  	
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	Demonstrate application of applied mathematics (geometry, basic trigonometry, or statistics) to a variety of applied technical problems.  	
11.04	Demonstrate application of basic principles of accounting as needed on construction projects and in the construction industry.  	
12.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science--The student will be able to: 	
12.01	Demonstrate basic understanding of the scientific method.	
12.02	Demonstrate basic understanding of instrumentation and measurement. 	
12.03	Demonstrate basic understanding in at least one science area to include environmental, earth, physical or chemical sciences.  	
13.0	Demonstrate employability skills--The student will be able to: 	
13.01	Conduct a thorough job search. 	
13.02	Identify documents which may be required when applying for a job interview. 	
13.03	Create an effective resume.  	
13.04	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques. 	
13.05	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor or other employees. 	
13.06	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
13.07	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make job changes appropriately. 	
14.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship--The student will be able to: 	
14.01	Define entrepreneurship. 	
14.02	List the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership. 	
14.03	Identify the risks involved in ownership of a business.	
14.04	Identify the business skills needed to operate a small business efficiently and effectively. 	
14.05	Demonstrate application of basic management principles (e.g., principles of management, business management, industrial management, organizational behavior).	
14.06	Demonstrate application of economics (macro or micro).	
14.07	Demonstrate application of industrial relations (e.g., personnel management, labor relations, supervision and productivity).	
14.08	Demonstrate application of basic principles of business law.	
15.0	Schedule and coordinate work sequence--The student will be able to: 	
15.01	Identify the work activities associated with a construction schedule. 	
15.02	Identify the critical time required for each activity of work. 	
15.03	Identify the logical sequence required to perform the work. 	
15.04	Incorporate estimated activity cost into the proposed CPM schedule. 	
15.05	Assign and analyze resource requirements of a project. 	
15.06	Prepare oral presentations of construction schedules. 	
15.07	Prepare various construction scheduling reports. 	
15.08	Apply state-of-the-art information technology for project planning, design, scheduling, monitoring and controlling. 	
16.0	Learn to effectively manage a workforce--The student will be able to: 	
16.01	Interpret construction documents to determine the required staffing to perform the work. 	
16.02	Identify the equipment required for a specific workforce. 	
16.03	Understand and guide the workforce in proper and safe methods of construction. 	
16.04	Effectively track and document time associated with each task so that actual costs can be assigned against budgeted costs to determine profit or loss. 	
17.0	Learn to manage subcontract and material supplier contracts--The student will be able to: 	
17.01	Identify the different types of contracts that might be involved on a particular project (AIA General Contract, Subcontracts, Material Purchase Order, Field Purchase Order, etc.) 	
17.02	Interpret construction documents and identify scope of work within the contract format. 	
17.03	Interpret construction documents and identify contract cost within the contract format. 	
17.04	Interpret construction documents and identify contract schedule within contract format. 	
18.0	Learn to effectively “buy out” a project as required--The student will be able to: 	
18.01	Interpret drawings and identify the different categories of work specified within the CSI specification format. 	
18.02	Identify the specific areas of work and contract the scope of work accordingly. 	
18.03	Effectively package the scope of work within a contract format. 	
18.04	Identify the cost of each scope of work and compare to budget.  	
19.0	Demonstrate the ability to use current technology related to the construction process. --The student will be able to: 	
19.01	Demonstrate a functional (operating) understanding of basic office computer applications.	
19.02	Demonstrate a functional (operating) understanding of construction-specific applications of scheduling, estimating and project control typically used in construction industry.  	
19.03	Demonstrate a basic understanding of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as it pertains to design/build and construction management.  	

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 intercurricular 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

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities 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.

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 60 credit hours according to Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.

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