2020 - 2021
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Mechatronics Technology
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

Career  Certificate Program – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	J200200	
CIP Number	0615049901	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	1550 Hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable)

	49-2094 – Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
51-2022 – Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers
51-2023 – Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:	10
Language:                      9
Reading:                         10	

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. 

Mechatronics is the combination of Mechanical, Electronic, Computer, Software, Control, and Systems Design engineering in order to design and manufacture useful products. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering,

The program is designed to provide graduates with a high-tech skill set and knowledge in electronic, mechanical, fluid power/pneumatic systems, electrical, Program Logic Controller applications (PLC) programming, computer technology for maintenance and repair of PLC / computer controlled, automated machines and robotic systems. 

The content includes but is not limited to Direct current (DC) circuits, alternating current (AC) circuits and analog circuits; solid state and digital devices; microprocessors; use of circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics; soldering and chassis assembly techniques; laboratory practices, technical recording and reporting. The operation, maintenance and repair of electrical equipment and control systems, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and mechanical systems: gears, drives, linkage and lever systems, computers, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, process control systems, automated control and integrated robotic systems.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four occupational completion points.

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.

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

The following table illustrates the Career Certificate Program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	
A	EEV0010	Electronics Assembler	AUTO PROD 7G
AVIONICS   @7 7G
ELECTRONIC @7 7G
ENG 7G
IND ENGR 7G
RADIO TV   %7 %G
TEC ELEC   @7 7G
TV PROD TEC @7 7G
ROBOTICS 7G	250 hours	51-2022	
B	EEV0100	Electronics Tester		400 hours	51-2022	
C	EEV0752	Electromechanical Assembler	AUTO PROD 7G
AVIONICS   @7 7G
ELECTRONIC @7 7G
ENG 7G
IND ENGR 7G	
ROBOTICS 7G	500 hours	51-2023	
D	EEV0753	Mechatronic Technician		400 hours	49-2094	

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describes 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 and 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 paths 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 proficiency in soldering and basic laboratory practices.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic D.C. circuits.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced D.C. circuits.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in A.C. circuits.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid state devices.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in motors and motor control circuits.
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in mechanical power transmission systems
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in mechanisms, linkages and levers.
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in automatic controls, robotics and PLC programming.

2020 - 2021
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework

Program Title:	Mechatronics Technology 
Career Certificate Program Number:	J200200

Course Number: EEV0010
Occupational Completion Point: A
Electronics Assembler – 250 Hours – SOC Code 51-2022

Course Description:
The Electronics Assembler course prepares students for entry into the mechatronics technology industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional mechatronics technician. Content emphasizes beginning skills key to the success of working in the mechatronics industry. Students study basic soldering lab practices, and basic DC circuitry.
	
Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  National Standards

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	National Standards	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in soldering basic laboratory practices.--The student will be able to:		
01.01	Apply proper Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards.		
01.02	Make electrical connections.		
01.03	Identify and use hand tools properly.		
01.04	Identify and use power tools properly.		
01.05	Apply recognized industry accepted standard soldering techniques.		
01.06	Apply recognized industry accepted standard desoldering techniques.		
01.07	Apply recognized industry accepted standard electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures.		
01.08	Design and/or construct printed circuit boards (PCB's) to industry accepted standards.		
01.09	Explain the theoretical concepts of industry accepted soldering techniques.		
01.10	Apply recognized industry accepted standard techniques for rework and repair.		
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic DC circuits.--The student will be able to:		
02.01	Demonstrate proficiency in basic DC circuits.		
02.02	Solve problems in electronic units utilizing metric prefixes.		
02.03	Identify sources of electricity.		
02.04	Define voltage, current, resistance, power and energy.		
02.05	Apply Ohm's law and power formulas.		
02.06	Read and interpret color codes and symbols to identify electrical components and values.		
02.07	Measure properties of a circuit using a digital multi-meter (DMM).		
02.08	Compute conductance and compute and measure resistance of conductors and insulators.		
02.09	Apply Ohm's law to series circuits.		
02.10	Construct and verify operation of series circuits.		
02.11	Analyze and troubleshoot series circuits.		
02.12	Apply Ohm's law to parallel circuits.		
02.13	Construct and verify the operation of parallel circuits.		
02.14	Analyze and troubleshoot parallel circuits.		

2020 - 2021
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework

Course Number: EEV0100
Occupational Completion Point: B 
Electronics Tester – 400 Hours – SOC Code 51-2022

Course Description:
The Electronics Tester course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Electronics Assembler course for entry into the mechatronics technology industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional mechatronics technician. Content emphasizes knowledge of working in the mechatronics industry. Students study advanced DC circuitry, AC circuitry, and solid state devices.

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  National Standards
	
CTE Standards and Benchmarks	National Standards	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced DC circuits.--The student will be able to:		
03.01	Solve algebraic problems to include exponentials to DC.		
03.02	Describe the relationship of DC electricity to the nature of matter.		
03.03	Apply Ohm’s law to series-parallel and parallel-series circuits.		
03.04	Construct and verify the operation of series-parallel and parallel-series and bridge circuits.		
03.05	Troubleshoot series-parallel and parallel-series and bridge circuits.		
03.06	Identify and define voltage divider circuits (loaded and unloaded).		
03.07	Construct and verify the operation of voltage divider circuits (loaded and unloaded).		
03.08	Analyze and troubleshoot voltage divider circuits (loaded and unloaded).		
03.09	Apply maximum power transfer theorem.		
03.10	Construct and verify the operation of DC circuits that demonstrate the maximum power transfer theory.		
03.11	Describe magnetic properties of circuits and devices.		
03.12	Determine the physical and electrical characteristics of capacitors and inductors.		
03.13	Define resistor-capacitor (R-C) and resistor-inductor (R-L) time constants and classify the output of differentiators and integrators.		
03.14	Set up and operate power supplies for DC circuits.		
03.15	Explain the theory of DC motor operation.		
03.16	Identify the practical applications for the use of a DC motor.		
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in AC circuits.--The student will be able to:		
04.01	Solve basic trigonometric problem as applicable to electronics.		
04.02	Define the characteristics of AC capacitive circuits.		
04.03	Construct and verify the operation of AC capacitive circuits.		
04.04	Analyze and troubleshoot AC capacitive circuits.		
04.05	Define the characteristics of AC inductive circuits.		
04.06	Construct and verify the operation of AC inductive circuits.		
04.07	Analyze and troubleshoot AC inductive circuits.		
04.08	Define and apply the principles of transformers to AC circuits.		
04.09	Construct and verify the operation of AC circuits utilizing transformers.		
04.10	Analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits utilizing transformers.		
04.11	Construct and verify the operation of differentiators and integrators to determine R-C and R-L time constraints.		
04.12	Analyze and troubleshoot differentiator and integrator circuits.		
04.13	Define the characteristics of Resistive, Inductive, and Capacitive (RLC) circuits (series, parallel and complex).		
04.14	Construct and verify the operation of series and parallel resonant circuits.		
04.15	Define the characteristics of series and parallel resonant circuits.		
04.16	Construct and verify the operation of series and parallel resonant circuits.		
04.17	Analyze and troubleshoot R-C, R-L, and RLC circuits.		
04.18	Define the characteristics of frequency selective filter circuits.		
04.19	Construct and verify the operation of frequency selective filter circuits.		
04.20	Analyze and troubleshoot frequency selective filter circuits.		
04.21	Define the characteristics of poly phase circuits.		
04.22	Define basic motor theory and operation.		
04.23	Define basic generator theory and operation.		
04.24	Set up and operate power supplies for AC circuits.		
04.25	Set up and operate oscilloscopes for AC circuits.		
04.26	Set up and operate function generators for AC circuits.		
04.27	Analyze and measure power in AC circuits.		
04.28	Set up and operate capacitor and inductor analyzers for AC circuits.		
04.29	Explain the theory of AC motor operation.		
04.30	Identify the practical applications for the use of an AC motor.		
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid state devices.--The student will be able to:		
05.01	Identify and define properties of semiconductor materials.		
05.02	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of junction diodes.		
05.03	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of special diodes, ex. Zener diodes.		
05.04	Construct diode circuits.		
05.05	Analyze and troubleshoot diode circuits.		
05.06	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of bipolar transistors,		
05.07	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of field effect transistors.		
05.08	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of single-stage amplifiers.		
05.09	Construct single-stage amplifiers.		
05.10	Analyze and troubleshoot single-stage amplifiers.		
05.11	Construct thyristor circuitry.		
05.12	Analyze and troubleshoot thyristor circuitry.		
05.13	Set up and operate power supplies for solid-state devices.		
05.14	Set up and operate oscilloscopes for solid-state devices.		
05.15	Set up and operate function generators for solid-state devices.		
05.16	Set up and operate capacitor and inductor analyzers for solid-state devices.		
05.17	Set up and operate curve tracers.		
05.18	Set up and operate transistor testers.		

2020 - 2021
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework

Course Number: EEV0752
Occupational Completion Point: C
Electromechanical Assembler – 500Hours – SOC Code 51-2023

Course Description:
The Electromechanical Assembler course is designed to build on the skills and knowledge students learned in the Electronics Assembler, and Electronics Tester courses for entry into the mechatronics technology industry. Students study Industrial 3 phase electricity/Motor controls, Mechanisms: Gears/Drives, Linkages/Levers, and Fluid Power: Hydraulics/Pneumatics.

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  National Standards

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	National Standards	
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in industrial 3 phase electricity, motors and motor control circuits.--The students will be able to:		
06.01	Identify and locate reference documents for the National Electric Code and other electrical standards.		
06.02	Identify types of relays and describe their operations and applications.		
06.03	Identify types of electric motors and describe their operation and applications of protection circuits.		
06.04	Identify types of transformers and describe their operation and applications.		
06.05	Identify types of motor controllers and describe their operation and applications.		
06.06	Write and interpret relay ladder logic diagrams and digital logic, Gales truth tables and Boolean algebraic expressions.		
06.07	Construct and troubleshoot manual motor starting and reversing circuits.		
06.08	Construct and troubleshoot magnetic motor starting and reversing circuits.		
06.09	Construct and troubleshoot relay logic circuits.		
06.10	Identify the elements of solid state motor controls and variable speed drives.		
06.11	Analyze and construct complex control configurations.		
06.12	Analyze and troubleshoot variable frequency and variable speed AC and DC drives.		
06.13	Design, construct and troubleshoot timing control circuits.		
06.14	Analyze and troubleshoot industrial power distribution systems including power factor and harmonic power management issues		
06.15	Analyze, construct and troubleshoot photoelectric, proximity sensor circuits and transducer circuits.		
06.16	Analyze programmable logic controller (PLC) equipment fundamentals.		
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.--The students will be able to:		
07.01	Identify the components of hydraulic systems and describe their functions.		
07.02	Construct and troubleshoot basic hydraulic circuits.		
07.03	Identify hydraulic symbols, components and types of fluids.		
07.04	Construct and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits using flow control valves, pressure valves and sequence valves.		
07.05	Construct and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits using directional and speed/pressure control valves.
07.06	Analyze, construct and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits that utilize actuator speed control and counter balance devices.		
07.07	Construct and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits using reducing and unloading valves.		
07.08	Construct and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits using accumulators.		
07.09	Construct and troubleshoot a regenerative hydraulic circuit and a hydraulic circuit using remote control.		
07.10	Construct and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits for deceleration and braking.		
07.11	Identify the components of pneumatic logic systems and describe their functions.		
07.12	Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic valves, compressors, pumps and regulators.		
07.13	Analyze and define gas pressure storage and force in basic pneumatic circuits.		
07.14	Construct and troubleshoot pneumatic circuits and systems.		
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in mechanical power transmission systems.--The students will be able to:		
08.01	Utilize precision measuring instruments.		
08.02	Construct and align mechanisms to demonstrate displacement, velocity and torque ratios.		
08.03	Identify, analyze and construct simple, compound and reverted gear trains.		
08.04	Identify, analyze and construct internal and planetary gear trains.		
08.05	Identify, analyze and construct helical and bevel gear trains.		
08.06	Identify, analyze and construct rack and pinion, worm and wheel, and block and screw mechanisms.		
08.07	Identify, analyze and construct counter rotating mechanisms and differentials.		
08.08	Identify, analyze and construct spring mechanisms, pulley blocks and differentials hoists.		
08.09	Identify, analyze and construct chain, belt and disc drives and universal joints.		
08.10	Identify, analyze and construct clutch and coupling mechanisms.		
08.11	Identify, analyze and construct bushings and cam mechanisms.		
08.12	Apply proper lubrication to mechanical system components, using appropriately rated lubricants.		
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in mechanisms, linkages and levers.--The students will be able to:		
09.01	Identify, analyze and repair clutch and brake mechanisms.		
09.02	Identify, analyze and repair class one, two, three and compound levers.		
09.03	Identify, analyze and repair rocker arm and bell crank linkages and combined mechanisms.		
09.04	Identify, analyze and repair four-bar mechanisms (crank, rocker and double rocker).		
09.05	Identify, analyze and repair drag link and intermediate mechanisms.		
09.06	Identify, analyze and repair four-bar variations.		
09.07	Identify, analyze and repair cam mechanisms.		
09.08	Identify, analyze and repair pivoted follower mechanisms.		
09.09	Identify, analyze and repair toggle, quick return and ratchet mechanisms.		
09.10	Identify, analyze and repair harmonic drives.		
09.11	Identify, analyze and repair Geneva mechanisms.		

2020 - 2021
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework

Course Number: EE0753
Occupational Completion Point: D
Mechatronics Technician – 400 Hours – SOC Code 49-2094

Course Description:
This course of instruction is a continuation of the Mechatronics Technology program with a principle focus on logical troubleshooting of industrial machines and equipment, PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) programming, automated work cell programming and operation, servo precision robot operation and programming, integrated manufacturing work cell troubleshooting and maintenance. 

Note:  This course is pending alignment in the following categories:  National Standards

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	National Standards	
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in automatic controls and robotics.--The students will be able to:		
10.01	Utilize complex motor control circuits including variable frequency (speed) drives.		
10.02	Analyze, design, interpret and draw complex ladder diagrams.		
10.03	Analyze and program the operation of programmable controllers in automated systems.		
10.04	Develop programs for programmable controllers in integrated automated work cells and manufacturing and process control applications.		
10.05	Specify and utilize various sensor and transducer devices.		
10.06	Analyze and program the operation of robotic work cells and support equipment.		
10.07	Analyze and troubleshoot specific robot mechanisms and systems.		
10.08	Analyze and implement robotic software programs, and explain and demonstrate pendant programming and robot operations.		
10.09	Interface robotic systems with other automated systems.		
10.10	Troubleshoot and repair automated control and PLC systems.		
10.11	Identify, analyze and repair various robotic servo and control systems.		
10.12	Demonstrate proficiency in PLC application and programming.		

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 PSAV 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 10.0, Language 9.0, and Reading 10.0.  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