2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework

Program Title:	Electronic Systems Integration and Automation
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Architecture and Construction

Career Certificate Program	
Program Number	C700100	
CIP Number	0647010106	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	750 hours	
Teacher Certification	INFO TECH 7 G
ELECTRONIC @7G
TELCOM 7G	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	49-2097 Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:	10
Language:	10
Reading: 	10	

Purpose

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in a variety of occupations in the Electronics Technology Integration industry.
This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Electronics Technology Integration industry.; technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology , planning, management, finance, labor issues, community issues and health, safety and environmental issues.
The content includes but is not limited to communication, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills; and safe, efficient work practices.
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. A student who completes the applicable competencies at any occupational completion point may either continue with the training or become an occupational completer.
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 postsecondary program structure:
OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	
A	EEV0240	Electronic System Technician	INFO TECH 7 G
ELECTRONIC @7G
TELCOM 7G	300 hours	49-2097	
B	EEV0241	Residential Electronic Systems Technician		300 hours	49-2097	
C	EEV0242	Commercial Electronic Systems Technician		150 hours	49-2097	

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	Identify differences between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC).
02.0	Identify differences between low-voltage and line voltage.
03.0	Identify the four basic units of measurement used with electricity and explain how they relate in Ohm’s Law.
04.0	Read and identify planning tools, including construction drawings and symbols on drawings.
05.0	Identify the various types of documentation tools and methods used on a job/project.
06.0	Interpret, create or modify documentation as needed to comply with design specifications.
07.0	Use and maintain hand tools, power tools and test equipment. 
08.0	Understand and follow construction methods pertaining to electronic systems integration. 
09.0	Identify and construct common cables used in electronic systems integration. 
10.0	Use fasteners, anchors and back boxes to mount cable and other equipment to structures.
11.0	Identify applicable building codes.
12.0	Demonstrate applicable safety practices.
13.0	Define the electronic systems integration and automation industry.
14.0	Explain the business of residential technologies.
15.0	Assemble the pre-wire phase of installation.
16.0	Assemble the trim-out phase of installation.
17.0	Design and construct racks and cabinets.
18.0	Mount system components used in electronics integration.
19.0	Install and configure power devices and equipment.
20.0	Install and calibrate audio sub-systems.
21.0	Install and calibrate video sub-systems.
22.0	Explain the fundamentals of the home theater/media room.
23.0	Install and configure phone/networking devices.
24.0	Install Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)/ security devices.
25.0	Install, set-up and use off-air/cable/satellite related devices.
26.0	Calibrate control related devices.
27.0	Verify and test system to confirm proper operation and compliance with design specifications.
28.0	Explain the fundamentals of other sub-systems.
29.0	Identify the role and responsibilities of the system designer.
30.0	Apply the basics of project management.
31.0	Design and build network infrastructure as it relates to electronics integration and automation.
32.0	Design and build wireless networks for electronics integration and automation.
33.0	Describe the commercial applications of electronics integration and automation.

2019 – 2020
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Electronic Systems Integration and Automation
Career Certificate Program Number:	C700100

Course Number:  EEV0240
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Electronic Systems Technician – 300 Hours – SOC Code 49-2097	
01.0	Identify differences between alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC)--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Describe the fundamentals of AC and DC electricity.	
01.02	Describe the distribution of AC and DC.	
01.03	Identify the difference between single phase and three phase power.	
02.0	Identify differences between low-voltage and line voltage--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe the fundamentals of low-voltage and line voltage.	
02.02	Identify the difference between Class 1, Class 2 and Class 3 circuits.	
03.0	Identify the four basic units of measurement used with electricity and explain how they relate in Ohm’s Law--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe the difference between watts, amperes, volts and ohms.	
03.02	Apply Ohm’s law and power formulas.	
03.03	Identify resistors by their color code.	
03.04	Categorize the different types of resistors.	
04.0	Read and identify planning tools, including construction drawings and symbols on drawings--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe different types of construction drawings.	
04.02	Identify symbols commonly used on construction drawings.	
05.0	Identify the various types of documentation tools and methods used on a job/project--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify and explain the purpose of the following documentation tools:
•	Construction drawings
•	Cable schedule
•	Work order
•	Change order
•	Materials delivery/shipper
•	Time sheet
•	Rack/Cabinet layout drawing
•	Block diagram
•	Schematic
•	Software
•	Safety data sheets (SDS)
•	Punch list
•	As-built diagrams	
05.02	Read and interpret common company documents and typical field documents.	
06.0	Interpret, create or modify documentation as needed to comply with design specifications--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Create necessary documentation and modify using approved methods.	
06.02	Use appropriate project tracking/reporting methods.	
07.0	Use and maintain hand and power tools and test equipment--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Use and maintain common hand and power tools and test equipment used in electronics integration.	
07.02	Apply safe practices in the use of scaffolding and ladders.	
08.0	Understand and follow proper construction methods pertaining to electronic systems integration--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify residential and commercial materials as pertains to electronic systems integration.	
08.02	Explain applicable codes/laws.	
08.03	Analyze a situation and choose/apply the correct solution.	
08.04	Explain the differences between residential and commercial construction methods as pertains to electronics integration.	
09.0	Identify and construct common cables used in electronic systems integration--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Terminate the following connections:
•	RJ-45
•	RJ-11
•	RJ-25
•	RJ-31x
•	110 punch-down block
•	Coax F Connector
•	BNC
•	RCA
•	Terminals – forked, ring or spade tongue
•	Component Video
•	HDMI
•	XLR
•	Fiber Optic connections	
09.02	Label color code standards for telephony, speakers, data and video.	
10.0	Use fasteners, anchors and back boxes to mount cable and other equipment to structures--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Properly use the following:
•	Cable fasteners
•	Cable trays and raceways
•	Threaded fasteners
•	Mechanical fasteners
•	Power actuated tool fasteners
•	Epoxy anchoring system	
10.02	Install cables and back boxes using proper techniques.	
11.0	Identify applicable building codes--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Describe what National Electric Code (NEC) is and how it affects the low-voltage industry.	
11.02	Identify sections in the National Electric Code (NEC) that are applicable to low-voltage installations.	
11.03	Describe how code and code changes affect job site operations.	
11.04	Identify items that can be regulated by federal, state, county and local/other codes.	
12.0	Demonstrate applicable safety practices--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Explain what the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is and its purpose.	
12.02	Apply proper safety practices for Electrical shock, Personal protection, Lifting, Ladders and scaffolding and First aid.	
13.0	Define the electronic systems integration and automation industry--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Explain the definition and scope of the industry, including its history, trends and the most commonly installed sub-systems.	
13.02	Explain the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA) history, mission and ethical standards.	
13.03	Identify the different company types including integrators, retailers, distributors, manufacturer reps, manufacturers and specialty designers.	
13.04	Identify common project stakeholders including clients, architects, interior designers, builders and other trade professionals.	
13.05	Identify the different career paths in the electronics integration and automation field.	
13.06	Identify other appropriate industry organizations.	
14.0	Explain the business of residential technologies--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Explain small business fundamentals.	
14.02	Apply project management fundamentals.	
14.03	Apply customer service techniques.	
14.04	Explain sales, service and recurring revenue.	

Course Number: EEV0241
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Residential Electronic Systems Technician – 300 Hours – SOC Code 49-2097	
15.0	Assemble the pre-wire phase of installation--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Identify different cabling topologies used in electronic systems integration.	
15.02	Pre-wire an electronic system as specified in order to facilitate proper performance of audio, video, control and related subsystem devices.	
16.0	Assemble the trim-out phase of installation--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Label installed cabling.	
16.02	Trim-out an electronic system by labeling, terminating and testing cables and properly mounting and installing trim related devices in order to support installation of audio, video, control and other subsystem devices.	
17.0	Design and construct racks and cabinets--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Describe the difference between a rack and cabinet.	
17.02	Install equipment into a rack or cabinet using proper cable management.	
17.03	Install equipment into a rack or cabinet while providing for proper ventilation, power management and mounting.	
18.0	Mount system components used in electronics integration--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Explain retrofitting and safety considerations.	
18.02	Identify appropriate mounting hardware.	
18.03	Mount system components such as cameras, flat panel displays and projectors by installing the proper brackets, housings and mounting hardware in order to provide proper performance and safety.	
19.0	Install and configure power devices and equipment--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Explain basics of electrical distribution.	
19.02	Install power management devices such as surge suppressors, battery backups and power conditioners in order to ensure safe and maximized performance of installed systems.	
20.0	Install and calibrate audio sub-systems--The student will be able to:	
20.01	Define audio terminology.	
20.02	Explain audio signal and interconnects (analog and digital).	
20.03	Set up audio devices such as sources, amplifiers and speakers in order to produce a desired listening experience.	
21.0	Install and calibrate video sub-systems--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Define video terminology.	
21.02	Explain video signal and interconnects.	
21.03	Describe the functions of High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) and how it works.	
21.04	Set up video devices such as sources and displays, in order to produce a desired viewing experience.	
22.0	Explain the fundamentals of the home theater/media room--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Explain design and performance goals.	
22.02	Design the basic layout and configuration.	
23.0	Install and configure phone/networking devices--The student will be able to:	
23.01	Set up basic telephony devices such as handsets and intercoms in order to establish basic voice communication.	
23.02	Set up basic data network devices such as switches and routers in order to facilitate basic data communication.	
24.0	Install Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)/security devices--The student will be able to:	
24.01	Install basic security and surveillance devices such as cameras and sensors in order to provide basic monitoring of secured areas.	
24.02	Configure basic security and surveillance devices such as cameras and sensors to ensure proper working order.	
25.0	Install, set-up and use off-air/cable/satellite related devices--The student will be able to:	
25.01	Install terrestrial antenna, cable and satellite TV systems, distribution and equipment to ensure signal reception.	
25.02	Configure terrestrial antenna, cable and satellite TV systems, distribution and equipment in order to provide proper reception of TV signals.	
26.0	Calibrate control related devices--The student will be able to:	
26.01	Define control system protocols.	
26.02	Set up basic control devices such as remotes, keypads, volume controls, touch screens in order to allow user control over electronic devices and systems.	
27.0	Verify and test system to confirm proper operation and compliance with design specifications--The student will be able to:	
27.01	Review the installed system in order to confirm compliance with design specifications.	
27.02	Verify system performance by testing device and system functionality in order to confirm proper operation.	
27.03	Troubleshoot installation and sub-station issues.	
28.0	Explain the fundamentals of other sub-systems--The student will be able to:	
28.01	Describe the fundamentals of automated lighting components and operation.	
28.02	Describe the fundamentals of motorized devices such as shades, lifts, mounts, etc. 	
28.03	Describe the fundamentals of energy monitoring and management.	
28.04	Describe the fundamentals of security, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC), telephone and other sub-systems.	

Course Number: EEV0242
Occupational Completion Point:  C
Commercial Electronic Systems Technician – 150 Hours – SOC Code 49-2097	
29.0	Identify the role and responsibilities of the system designer--The student will be able to:	
29.01	Explain the steps in the design process.	
29.02	Explain the role of the designer.	
30.0	Apply the basics of project management--The student will be able to:	
30.01	Explain the life cycle of a project.	
30.02	Explain the role of the project manager.	
30.03	Explain and define standard project management terms.	
30.04	Develop a project scope statement.	
31.0	Design and build network infrastructure as it relates to electronics integration and automation--The student will be able to:	
31.01	Install communications cabling in the home using industry standards and recommended practices in order to create a robust, reliable network infrastructure.	
31.02	Perform the required level of cabling test procedures in order to ensure system performance meets or exceeds design specifications and client expectations.	
31.03	Secure the infrastructure by evaluating and fortifying all network cabling locations (patch panels, wiring drops, network interface devices, etc.) in order to ensure client privacy and information security.	
31.04	Design a wired network infrastructure using appropriate communications cabling that meets the performance requirements of the client in order to ensure long term operation and reliability.	
31.05	Implement a network that meets the performance requirements of all client devices in order to ensure proper functionality and long term reliability.	
32.0	Design and build wireless networks for electronics integration and automation--The student will be able to:	
32.01	Survey and analyze the RF spectrum using available wireless networking tools in order to ensure performance and troubleshoot problems in a residential environment.	
32.02	Apply knowledge of existing wireless communication protocols (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) in order to specify the proper hardware in a residential wireless networking application.	
32.03	Ensure reliability, security and consistent performance of the wireless portion of a residential network by proper configuration of the service set identifier (SSID), channel, encryption standards and security settings.	
32.04	Optimize the wireless network by implementing multiple access points and wireless network controllers in order to accommodate mobile devices as control interfaces and media streaming sources.	
33.0	Describe the commercial applications of electronics integration and automation--The student will be able to:	
33.01	Describe the differences of installation and configuration between a commercial and residential environment.	
33.02	Identify the proper uses of digital signage.	
33.03	Describe the configuration for different types of digital signs.	
33.04	Analyze and design a basic conference room configuration.	
33.05	Identify upcoming trends and technology in the electronics systems integration and automation industry.	
33.06	Explain the basic functions of security and alarm systems.	
33.07	Explain the different types of access control.	
33.08	Explain the different types of wide video distribution techniques.	
33.09	Explain how to create sound reinforcement in entertainment and educational spaces.	

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

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 is the intercurricular career and technical student organization(s) 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. 

Basic Skills 

In Career Certificate 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 10, Language 10, and Reading 10. 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 on the Basic Skills and Licensure Exemption List which may be accessed from the CTE Program Resources page.

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.
Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

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