Florida Department of Education 
Curriculum Framework

Program Title: 	Certified Production Technology
Program Type: 	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

Career Certificate Program	
Program Number	J200400	
CIP Number	0615049905	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	300 Hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
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	
Basic Skills Level	N/A	

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.

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 60 face-to-face lab clock hours and 240 hours of online instruction.

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 postsecondary program structure:

    OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	 SOC Code	
A	EEV0210	Certified Production Technician	AUTO PROD 7G
ELECTRONIC @7
7G ENG 7G
TECH ED 1 @2 
ENG&TEC ED1@2	300 hours		

National Standards (NS)

Programs identified as having Industry or National Standards have been cross walked with the corresponding standards and/or benchmarks. Industry or National Standards for the MSSC Certified Production Technician program can be found using the following link:
http://www.msscusa.org

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 have demonstrated mastery the following student learning outcomes:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of technology.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of workplace safety and workplace organization.
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of workplace communication skills and teamwork.
04.0	Demonstrate the ability to read and accurately interpret blueprints and schematics.
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of graphic design by generating and interpreting computer-aided drawings.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using measurement tools, instruments and testing devices related to proper quality assurance methods.
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to select production processes.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of computer aided manufacturing and flexible manufacturing planning and control.
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of industrial tools and processes inclusive of: Basic Machine Tools, CNC machines, and Welding technology.
10.0	CNC Mill Programming and Operation.
11.0	Welding. (Optional when welding equipment is NOT available to students)
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of mechanisms.
13.0	Pulley Systems and Gear Drives.
14.0	Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of AC/DC electrical and electrical control.
15.0	Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of Programmable Logic Control.
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of fluid power.
17.0	Demonstrate the abilities to use and maintain technological products and systems.
18.0	Demonstrate an understanding of employability skills and career opportunities in the fields of advanced manufacturing and engineering technologies.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Certified Production Technology
Career Certificate Program Number: 	J200400

Course Description:  The purpose of the Certified Production Technician (CPT) ® 4.0 certification program is to recognize through certification, individuals who demonstrate mastery of the foundational, core competencies of advanced manufacturing production at the entry-level to front-line supervisor through successful completion of the certification assessments.  The goal of the CPT 4.0 certification program is to raise the level of performance of production technicians to help employers ensure their workforce increases the company’s productivity and competitiveness. The CPT 4.0 program consists of four individual certificate assessments:  Safety; Quality Practices and Measurement; Manufacturing Processes and Production; and Maintenance Awareness.

Course Number: EEV0210
Occupational Completion Point: A
Certified Production Technician – 300 Hours	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of technology.--The student will be able to	
01.01	Define and understand the concept of “Technology”.	
01.02	Explain “Technological Literacy” and what it means to be “Technologically Literate”.	
01.03	Classify the resources of technology.	
01.04	Illustrate the nature and development of technological knowledge and processes.	
01.05	Identify and describe technological systems. (ex. open-loop, closed-loop, system, subsystem)	
01.06	Compare and contrast current and past technological systems.	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of workplace safety and workplace organization.--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).	
02.02	Follow appropriate safety procedures.	
02.03	Follow applicable safety and environmental laws and regulations.	
02.04	Maintain a clean and safe work environment.	
02.05	Maintain personal protection equipment.	
02.06	Report unsafe conditions and practices.	
02.07	Locate emergency equipment, exits, and alarms.	
02.08	Comply with established safety practices.	
02.09	Explain appropriate fire extinguishing procedures.	
02.10	Explain when a machine or a process should be stopped to investigate an unsafe condition.	
02.11	Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory agency fines and requirement for corrective actions.	
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of workplace communication skills and teamwork.--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately complete forms commonly used in business and industry.	
03.02	Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate use of productivity tools. (e.g., software, computers, networks, etc.)	
03.03	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and common table formats.	
03.04	Read and follow written instructions.	
03.05	Demonstrate knowledge of technical language and technical acronyms.	
03.06	Demonstrate an understanding of; and ability to follow oral instructions.	
03.07	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely	
03.08	Interact with co-workers using communication tools appropriately.	
03.09	Define member roles of a high-performance team.	
03.10	Explain the importance of setting goals both personally and as a team.	
04.0	Demonstrate the ability to read and accurately interpret blueprints and schematics.--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Define basic blueprint terminology used in manufacturing.	
04.02	Differentiate between dimensions of location and size.	
04.03	Interpret Linear, Circular, and Angular dimension features on a print.	
04.04	Identify general note symbols and their applications within a manufacturing environment.	
04.05	Locate notes on a print using industry standards.	
04.06	Interpret commonly used abbreviations and terminology used on prints in the manufacturing environment.	
04.07	Identify types of lines within a drawing.	
04.08	Interpret and understand information from a blueprint title block.	
04.09	Check for revisions.	
04.10	Interpret the meaning of the revision block symbols and notations.	
04.11	Identify orthographic views.	
04.12	Recognize the three basic orthographic views which may be represented on a drawing; front, top, right side.	
04.13	Identify positions of views: top, front, side, auxiliary, and section of an orthographic drawing.	
04.14	Calculate appropriate scale of view or section based on the title block information, physical scaling of view, and standard drawing scale	
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of graphic design by generating and interpreting computer-aided drawings.--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Apply current industrial design software computer aided-drawing practices.	
05.02	Apply standard dimensioning and tolerance rules.	
05.03	Import and export various file types.	
05.04	Use industrial design software to open and change the views of CAD drawings.	
05.05	Use standard industrial design software commands in the editing of a drawing.	
05.06	Use industrial design software to create a single view drawing.	
05.07	Use industrial design software to create a multi-view drawing.	
05.08	Use industrial design software to dimension a drawing.	
05.09	Use industrial design software to create a full sectional view for an object.	
05.10	Use industrial design software to create a bent sectional view for an object.	
05.11	Use industrial design software to create an offset sectional view for an object.	
05.12	Use industrial design software to draw a thread representation.	
05.13	Create a custom 3D coordinate system orientation.	
05.14	Create a 3D object using 3D drawing commands.	
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using measurement tools, instruments and testing devices related to proper quality assurance methods.—The student will be able to:	
06.01	Use measurement tools appropriately. 	
06.02	Maintain and store inspection tools appropriately.	
06.03	Determine accuracy and precision when using inspection tools, measuring equipment, and procedures.	
06.04	Use and convert both U.S. measurement and Standard International (S.I.) metric systems. 	
06.05	Demonstrate knowledge of inspection equipment, calibration standards, and requirements.	
06.06	Verify calibration of inspection equipment.	
06.07	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate automated inspection systems.	
06.08	Use appropriate safety monitoring and testing equipment.	
06.09	Implement appropriate testing regimens.	
06.10	Use multi-gauging to inspect, verify, and document whether product dimensions meet customer requirements.	
06.11	Research measurement tools for non-mechanical systems and products. (e.g., pH, °Brix)	
06.12	Describe and explain the use of the 6S’s, (sort, set in order, shine, standardize, sustain, safety).	

07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to select production processes.--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify customer needs.	
07.02	Determine available and needed resources for the production process.	
07.03	Make job assignments and coordinate workflow.	
07.04	Communicate production and material requirements to meet product specifications.	
07.05	Establish set-up and operation procedures are available and up-to-date.	
07.06	Read and interpret a production schedule and manufacturing work order.	
07.07	Demonstrate knowledge of production processes, including flow and bottlenecks.	
07.08	Document product and process compliance with customer requirements.	
07.09	Compare and contrast various production processes. (e.g., push, pull, just-in-time, work cell, batch, etc.)	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of computer aided manufacturing and flexible manufacturing planning and control.--The student will be able   to: 	
08.01	Identify manufacturing process variables that must be controlled for quality and reliability.	
08.02	Identify the process for making job assignments and coordinating workflow.	
08.03	Identify and explain Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Material Resource Planning (MRP).	
08.04	Understand and predict lead-time required for a production plan.	
08.05	Read and interpret bills of materials and routing sheets.	
08.06	Identify methods of productivity measurement and improvement.	
08.07	Apply principles and practice of various production processes such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory control in performing a physical inventory.	
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of industrial tools and processes inclusive of: Basic Machine Tools, CNC machines, and Welding  technology.--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Operate manual controls on a milling machine.	
09.02	Use a milling machine micrometer collar to measure table movement.	
09.03	Face a piece of stock to length.	
09.04	Mill a step using the micrometer collars on the milling machine.	
09.05	Mill a step on a part using layout lines.	
09.06	Mill a slot to a specific depth.	
09.07	Mill a part.	
10.0	CNC Mill Programming and Operation.--The student will be able:	
10.01	Operate a CNC Mill.	
10.02	Determine CNC program coordinates based on a dimensioned part drawing.	
10.03	Select tooling for a CNC operation.	
10.04	Determine the spindle speed for various machining operations.	
10.05	Locate the PRZ (Program Reference Zero) of a part in a CNC mill using an edge-finder.	
10.06	Create a precision part using PRZ (Program Reference Zero) and tool offset measurements.	
 Note: (Optional when welding equipment is NOT available to students)
11.0	Welding.--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Identify a specified weld using a welding symbol.	
11.02	Draw and identify welding symbols.	
11.03	Demonstrate an understanding of the steps necessary to create a project from a welding drawing.	
11.04	Prepare metal for welding. Set up welder controls correctly	
11.05	Demonstrate an understanding of weld quality analysis using various testing procedures. (i.e., dye penetrant, guided bend)	
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of mechanisms.--The student will be able to:	

12.01	Use a spring scale to measure the weight of an object and the force on an object.	
12.02	Calculate torque	
12.03	Understand the mechanical advantage of an inclined plane	
12.04	Understand the operation of a slider crank linkage.	
12.05	Understand the operation of a double rocker linkage.	
12.06	Understand the operation of a crank rocker linkage.	
12.07	Understand the velocity, rise, dwell, and fall of a cam.	
12.08	Calculate and measure the mechanical advantage of a first-class, second-class, and third-class lever.	
12.09	Use a spirit level to determine orientation of a surface.	
12.10	Level an electric motor.	
12.11	Measure the actual size of a key and key seat.	
12.12	Use a digital tachometer to measure motor speed.	
13.0	Pulley Systems and Gear Drives.--The student will be able to:	

13.01	Calculate pulley ratio.	
13.02	Measure the mechanical advantage of a fixed pulley.	
13.03	Calculate sprocket ratio.	
13.04	Determine allowable chain sag for a given application.	
13.05	Use a rule and a straight edge to measure chain sag.	
14.0	Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of AC/DC electrical and electrical control.--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Demonstrate knowledge of AC/DC theory.	
14.02	Check electrical components for UL and CSA approval.	
14.03	Understand how to use an AC tester to check for electricity.	
14.04	Use a Digital Multi-Meter (DMM) to properly measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity.	
14.05	Test a capacitor with a DMM.	
14.06	Operate a circuit using a fuse, test and replace a fuse.	
14.07	Operate a circuit using a circuit breaker, test and reset a circuit breaker.	
15.0	Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of Programmable Logic Control.--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Read and interpret the operation of a circuit given a ladder diagram.	
15.02	Connect and operate a logic circuit given a ladder diagram.	
15.03	Design a ladder diagram using one or more logic elements.	
15.04	Design, connect, and operate a control circuit to operate a solenoid valve.	
15.05	Connect and operate an event sequencing circuit given a ladder diagram.	
15.06	Design a control circuit to perform time-driven sequencing.	
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of fluid power.--The student will be able to:	
Pneumatic Circuits and Power Systems	
16.01	Identify pneumatic symbols.	
16.02	Read a pneumatic pressure gage and flow meter.	
16.03	Connect equipment and perform basic pneumatic operations.	
16.04	Connect a pneumatic circuit given a schematic.	
16.05	Connect and operate pneumatic Directional Control Valve (DCV) applications.	
16.06	Design a pneumatic circuit to sequence two cylinders.	
Hydraulic Circuits and Power Systems	
16.07	Read a hydraulic pressure gage, flow meter and the liquid level and temperature in the reservoir	
16.08	Operate a hydraulic power unit.	
16.09	Connect equipment and perform basic hydraulic operations.	
16.10	Connect and operate hydraulic Directional Control Valve (DCV) applications.	
16.11	Design and connect hydraulic speed control circuits.	
17.0	Demonstrate the abilities to use and maintain technological products and systems.--The student will be able to:	
Overall Maintenance Process	
17.01	Discuss preventive and predictive maintenance methods for manufacturing environments.	
17.02	Demonstrate knowledge of principles of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).	
17.03	Recognize potential maintenance issues with basic production systems and determine when to inform maintenance personnel about issues.	
17.04	Troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain systems to ensure safe and proper function and precision.	
17.05	Use computers and calculators to access, retrieve, organize, process, maintain, interpret, and evaluate data and information in order to communicate.	
17.06	Describe root cause analysis methods.	
17.07	Use materials management to know what is recyclable and what is not.	
18.0	Demonstrate an understanding of employability skills and career opportunities in the fields of advanced manufacturing and engineering technologies.--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Demonstrate knowledge of good workplace behavior and how to address improper workplace behavior.	
18.02	Discuss motivation and human behavior.	
18.03	Demonstrate knowledge of ways to improve reading, listening and writing skills.	
18.04	Demonstrate knowledge of techniques for making effective presentations to internal and external customers.	
18.05	Provide effective feedback and make suggestions.	
18.06	Demonstrate appropriate customer service skills and techniques.	
18.07	Demonstrate knowledge of roles and responsibilities of production team members.	
18.08	Explain the characteristics of a high-performance team and how to assess team member personality types.	
18.09	Align team goals (that are specific, documented, measurable and achievable) to customer and business production needs.	
18.10	Communicate production and process information to team members.	

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. The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

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.

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