2021 - 2022
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:		Rapid Prototyping Specialist
Specialization Tract:		Digital Manufacturing
Career Cluster:		Manufacturing

CCC	
CIP Number	0615130211	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	12 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	17-3013 – Mechanical Drafters 
17-3019 – Drafters, All Other 
17-3026 – Industrial Engineering Technicians
17-3027 – Mechanical Engineering Technicians
17-3029 – Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other 
27-1029 – Designers, All Other 
51-4012 – Computer Numerically Controlled Machine Tool Programmers, Metal and Plastic 
51-4061 – Model Makers, Metal and Plastic 
51-9082 – Medical Appliance Technicians	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615000001) under the Digital Manufacturing specialization.  

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 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. 

The content includes but is not limited to maintenance techniques, computer aided drafting/design skills, technical communications, maintenance and operation of various industrial components, quality control and testing, material handling protocols, and proper usage of tools and instrumentation.

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 proficiency in 3D digital modeling software packages for product design.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in use of digital tools for product design.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the principles, concepts and applications in digital manufacturing processes.

2021 - 2022
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Rapid Prototyping Specialist 
CIP Number:		0615130211
Program Length:	12 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		17-3013, 17-3019, 17-3026, 17-3027, 17-3029, 27-1029, 51-4012, 51-4061, 51-9082

This certificate program is part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615000001).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in 3D digital modeling software packages for product design.--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Create basic solid models.	
01.02	Create the standard drawing views to document the design.	
01.03	Create an assembly model with functional sufficient mates and constraints.	
01.04	Analyze part tolerances and dimensional precision.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in use of digital tools for product design.--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Create two and three-dimensional drawings related to industrial design.	
02.02	Analyze and refine an industrial design as necessary.	
02.03	Describe the fundamentals of product and system design as it relates to the manufacturing and structural considerations in design.	
02.04	Describe the process of product and systems design.	
02.05	Describe the fundamentals of material selection for product and system design.	
02.06	Use various measuring machines and instruments for parts analysis.	
02.07	Capture physical 3D objects, and reverse engineer accurate CAD models from 3D scans.	
02.08	Analyze part tolerances and precision and understand how they impact design performance.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the principles, concepts and applications in digital manufacturing processes.--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Fabricate a part or an assembly using an additive manufacturing machine.	
03.02	Compare the differing properties and characteristics of common materials used for additive manufacturing models.	
03.03	Describe the various additive manufacturing processes and terminology.	
03.04	Demonstrate integration of fasteners for robust assemblies of additive manufacturing produced components.	
03.05	Describe the role of where different additive manufacturing methods and where they apply in the design and production lifecycle.	
03.06	Demonstrate basic troubleshooting of additive manufacturing processes.	

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.

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