2020-2021
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Network Communications (WAN)
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

CCC	
CIP Number	0611100207	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	18 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	15-1142 – Network and Computer Systems Administrators	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as a WAN support specialist, network designer, WAN technician, network support technician, field support engineer, or to provide supplemental training to persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.  This specialization content includes, but is not limited to, basic electronics skills, telephony cabling and network communications

This specialization content includes, but is not limited to, basic electronics skills, telephony cabling and network communications.

This certificate program is part of the Telecommunication Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615030302). 

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 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 Arts, A/V Technology and Communication 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 Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronics.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in network communications.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis of telephony communication systems.

2020-2021
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Network Communications (WAN)
CIP Number:	0611100207
Program Length:	18 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		15-1142

This certificate program is part of the Telecommunication Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615030302).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:
	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronics. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Perform various types of soldering.	
01.02	Perform various types of wiring and cable terminations.	
01.03	Demonstrate knowledge of AC/DC concepts and applications.	
01.04	Demonstrate knowledge of computer systems and basic applications.	
01.05	Demonstrate use of basic test and measurement equipment.	
01.06	Understand and demonstrate safety rules.	
01.07	Demonstrate understanding of digital fundamentals.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in network communications. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe the layers of a communications system.	
02.02	Describe the protocol requirements necessary to ensure the transmission of a data message.	
02.03	Describe, from a system standpoint, the characteristics of serial communications standards.	
02.04	Analyze and troubleshoot communications between computers.	
02.05	Compare serial communications with parallel and others.	
02.06	Describe, analyze, troubleshoot and demonstrate the operation of network access devices.	
02.07	Demonstrate use of a network management system.	
02.08	Identify the capabilities of a telephone circuit on a data communications system.	
02.09	Describe WAN topologies as applied to data networks.	
02.10	Describe basic data firewalls, encryption and decryption methods.	
02.11	Describe the general characteristics and operations of frame relay, DSL, and ISDN as they apply to data networks.	
02.12	Describe the characteristics of frame relay network management.	
02.13	Describe the general characteristics and operations of routers and switches as they apply to data networks and systems.	
02.14	Describe the general characteristics and design capabilities of the T-carrier system.	
02.15	Analyze the network design criteria of T-1 systems.	
02.16	Describe the general characteristics and design capabilities of the Synchronous Optical Network (SONET).	
02.17	Describe the characteristics of the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) network.	
02.18	Describe the characteristics of high-speed public data networks.	
02.19	Apply the theory of wide area network design to systems.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis of telephony communication systems. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe the general characteristics of a telephone subscriber loop.	

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(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.  

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.

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