Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Aerospace Technology
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

AS	
CIP Number	1615080100	
Program Type	College Credit	
Standard Length	64 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable)  	Assignment pending.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

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. 

The content includes but is not limited to communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, and a combination of theory and laboratory activities to gain the necessary cognitive and manipulative skills to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, engineering support, and maintain product quality.

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 64 credit hours. 

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate appropriate communications skills.
02.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
03.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of material science.
04.0	Demonstrate understanding of safe, efficient, professional work practices.
05.0	Demonstrate the knowledge, testing and repair of spacecraft and launch vehicle systems
06.0	Demonstrate the use and maintenance of industry tools.
07.0	Perform basic electricity, electronic and fiber optics skills.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate safety/OSHA rules and regulations.
09.0	Demonstrate the ability to fabricate component parts to specifications.
10.0	Prepare, analyze and evaluate technical reports and data.
11.0	Demonstrate the ability to evaluate problems, troubleshoot and implement appropriate corrective action.
12.0		Select, configure, calibrate, operate and evaluate precision, non-destructive test equipment.
13.0	Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the operation and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic and propellant systems.
14.0	Demonstrate employability skills.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Aerospace Technology
CIP Numbers:	1615080100
Program Length:	64 credit hours
SOC Code(s):	

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate appropriate communications skills.--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to complete with accuracy the technical documentation commonly used in business and industry.	
01.02	Analyze and draw conclusion from graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.	
01.03	Interpret and follow written and oral instructions.	
01.04	Formulate questions coherently and concisely.	
01.05	Review technical documentation for accuracy and applicability.	
01.06	Demonstrate appropriate verbal and written communication skills.	
01.07	Effectively use electronic communication systems such as e-mail and computer-based management systems.	
02.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Solve ratio, proportion, and percentage problems.	
02.02	Calculate volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements of various geometrical shapes, to include rectangles, squares, and cylinders.	
02.03	Measure tolerance(s) on horizontal and vertical surfaces using millimeters, centimeters, feet and inches.	
02.04	Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.	
03.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of material science.--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify and characterize materials and commodities used in the aerospace industry.	
03.02	Identify uses and hazards and emergency procedures involved in handling common materials and commodities used in the aerospace industry.	
03.03	Identify materials compatibility/incompatibility.	
03.04	Demonstrate knowledge of chemical processes involved in metal treatments and polymerization.	
03.05	Predict molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction, and moisture content.	
03.06	Recognize modes and manifestations’ of corrosion.	
03.07	Identify various types of materials contamination.	
03.08	Identify symptoms and causes of metal failure (e.g., fatigue, ductile, brittle).	
03.09	Identify symptoms/causes of failures in composite materials including faulty bonds and delaminations.	
04.0	Demonstrate understanding of safe efficient professional work practices.--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Observe work area rules and regulations.	
04.02	Characterize clean room/controlled environment procedures.	
04.03	Practice proper foreign object debris (FOD) procedures to include identification, tool control, materials control, inventory and housekeeping..	
04.04	Recognize and resolve static electricity hazards.	
04.05	Demonstrate professional work ethics.	
04.06	Demonstrate knowledge of ISO standards.	
04.07	Identify gaps in quality control processes using quality assurance techniques.	
05.0	Demonstrate the knowledge, testing and repair of spacecraft and launch vehicle systems.--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify spacecraft systems and sub systems and how they relate to the entire spacecraft.	
05.02	Demonstrate understanding of the operation of spacecraft systems.	
05.03	Identify operational differences between expendable and reusable spacecraft.	
05.04	Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of hydraulics/pneumatics systems.	
05.05	Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of pyrotechnic devices.	
05.06	Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of rocket propulsion.	
05.07	Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of electro-mechanical systems.	
05.08	Demonstrate basic knowledge of ground support equipment.	
05.09	Assemble/disassemble components from various systems.	
05.10	Demonstrate basic knowledge of how to modify or rework major systems and components to close tolerances.	
05.11	Perform fit check/functional test.	
05.12	Operate ground support equipment (GSE).	
05.13	Operate switches, circuit breakers and valves.	
05.14	Demonstrate a knowledge of thermal control systems.	
05.15	Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of spacecraft/launch vehicle control systems.	
05.16	Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of spacecraft/launch vehicle electrical systems.	
05.17	Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of spacecraft/launch vehicle environmental systems.	
05.18	Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of spacecraft/launch vehicle communication systems.	
06.0	Demonstrate the use and maintenance of industry tools.--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify the proper tool for a specific application.	
06.02	Inspect tools for cleanliness.	
06.03	Inspect tools for functionality.	
06.04	Clean/decontaminate tools/equipment.	
06.05	Perform hoisting and rigging operations using proper techniques.	
07.0	Perform basic electricity, electronic and fiber optics skills.--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Define the relationship between current, voltage, resistance and power in DC and AC circuits.	
07.02	Identify the sources of DC and AC power to include generators, batteries, photovoltaic, fuel cells, transformers, converters and inverters.	
07.03	Identify the basic components of DC and AC circuits.	
07.04	Solve problems in series, parallel, series-parallel and voltage divider circuits.	
07.05	Read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams.	
07.06	Measure circuit values to include voltage, current, resistance, continuity, capacitance, inductance and electromagnetism.	
07.07	Measure AC circuit parameters to include frequency, period, time, wavelength, peak-to-peak, RMS, phase and instantaneous values.	
07.08	Perform electrical wire interconnection system fabrication, repair and troubleshooting.	
07.09	Demonstrate basic soldering skills and the identification of components common to electronics.	
07.10	Troubleshoot electrical systems.	
07.11	Demonstrate safety procedures when handling fiber optics.	
07.12	Identify different types of fiber optic materials and define their characteristics.	
07.13	Make terminations, splices, and connections.	
07.14	Test fiber optic systems using various test equipment.	
07.15	Perform fiber optic troubleshooting and diagnosis.	
07.16	Define and test various types of motors and motor control systems.	
07.17	Identify the functions of diodes, transistors, power supplies, filters and operational amplifiers in solid state circuits.	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate safety/OSHA rules and regulations.--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify workplace hazards.	
08.02	Use appropriate personal protective equipment.	
08.03	Use appropriate lifting techniques.	
08.04	Place catch nets/bags.	
08.05	Set up safe work zone.	
08.06	Implement lock out/tag out.	
08.07	Use buddy system where required.	
08.08	Monitor breathing zones and wind direction.	
08.09	Interpret safety equipment readings.	
08.10	Research and apply safety/OSHA regulations to various workplace environments.	
08.11	Identify hazardous materials handling and precautions using applicable publications.	
08.12	Demonstrate appropriate fire extinguisher use.	
08.13	Demonstrate safe confined space entry procedure.	
08.14	Perform a workplace risk assessment and resolve identified discrepancies.	
09.0	Demonstrate the ability to fabricate component parts to specifications.--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Apply basic trigonometric functions to fabrication planning.	
09.02	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of machine tools.	
09.03	Interpret a basic drawing/blueprint.	
09.04	Produce a layout/template.	
09.05	Fabricate a sample project.	
09.06	Demonstrate the use of brake and shear.	
09.07	Demonstrate the ability to finish a component per given requirements.	
09.08	Demonstrate the use of precision measuring tools including micrometer and vernier caliper, square, etc.	
09.09	Fabricate a project per drawings and specifications.	
09.10	Identify and describe metal joining processes (e.g., welds, brazing, etc.).	
09.11	Complete a repair project per drawings and specifications.	
09.12	Inspect finished product for conformity.	
09.13	Demonstrate a basic knowledge of additive manufacturing.	
09.14	Identify and describe composite and adhesive joining processes	
10.0	Prepare, analyze and evaluate technical reports and data.--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Interpret technical drawings and schematics.	
10.02	Demonstrate application of technical drawings and/or schematic specifications.	
10.03	Demonstrate application of work authorization document to task.	
10.04	Perform technical reporting and documentation.	
10.05	Identify and perform work team protocols (engineering support).	
11.0	Demonstrate the ability to evaluate problems, troubleshoot and implement appropriate corrective actions.--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Analyze a given job.	
11.02	Select appropriate equipment for a given job.	
11.03	Select appropriate materials and supplies for a given job.	
11.04	Identify essential personnel for a given job.	
11.05	Apply troubleshooting skills where necessary.	
11.06	Identify and take corrective action where necessary.	
12.0	Select, configure, calibrate, operate and evaluate precision test equipment.--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Select appropriate test equipment for given test.	
12.02	Verify tool and equipment calibration.	
12.03	Configure test set up.	
12.04	Perform test operations.	
12.05	Evaluate test results.	
12.06	Identify precision measuring and test equipment.	
12.07	Differentiate between destructive and non-destructive testing.	
12.08	Perform basic non-destructive test on metals and composite materials.	
13.0	Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the operation and repair of hydraulic, pneumatic and propellant systems.--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Identify various mechanical connections.	
13.02	Identify the function of various types of regulators, valves, and gauges.	
13.03	Identify unique safety requirements and hazards involved with various fluid systems.	
13.04	Identify and inspect components and conduits for compatibility with commodities.	
13.05	Differentiate between dedicated and multi-purpose components and conduits.	
13.06	Assemble, operate, inspect, and test fluid systems.	
13.07	Identify and calculate pressure measurement in terms of P.S.I., inches of mercury, and KPA.	
13.08	Describe the types of spacecraft fuels and oxidizers.	
13.09	Identify and describe the characteristics and handling of cryogenics.	
13.10	Identify and describe the characteristics and handling of hypergolics.	
14.0	Demonstrate employability skills.--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Conduct a job search.	
14.02	Secure information about a job.	
14.03	Identify acceptable work habits.	
14.04	Identify the steps for making appropriate job changes.	
14.05	Explain and identify the steps, procedures, and components of the Aerospace Technician Certification written, oral and performance tests.	
14.06	Develop a resume.	

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

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees
State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030 (4) F.A.C. identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science degree and the Associate of Applied Science degree. In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303 FAC implements section 1007.25 Florida Statutes and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

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.

Certificate Programs

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 AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificate:

	Aerospace Technician (0615080103) – 43 credit hours
	Structural Assembly Technician (0615080102) – 17 credit hours

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.

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