Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Transit Technician 2
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Career Certificate Program	
Program Number	T660200	
CIP Number	0647061308	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	620 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	 Computation (Mathematics):	9	 Communications (Reading and Language Arts):	9	

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 Transportation, Distribution and Logistics 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 Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to the following: maintaining and repairing diesel engines, maintaining and repairing hydraulic systems, maintaining and repairing electrical systems, maintaining and repairing heavy duty bus drive train systems and components, maintaining and repairing brake and air systems.

The course content will also include training in communication, leadership, human relations, transit safety awareness, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), employability skills, and safe efficient work practices.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as transit technicians, train existing employees to become FTMC certified transit technicians and to prepare existing technicians for the ASE series of Transit Bus tests.

It is recommended that students complete the five OCP’s for each technician level before advancing to the next tier.  Transit technician 1 and 2 are prerequisites for the Transit Technician 3, and ultimately, the FTMC Transit Technician certification.

The courses may be taken in any sequence within their respective tier, but tiers must be taken sequentially, starting with tier 1, then tier 2, and ending with tier 3.  Students must demonstrate proficiency in the preceding tier prior to advancement to the next higher tier.

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 three programs of instruction consisting of 15 occupational completion points.  The recommended sequence allows students to complete specified portions of the program for employment or to remain for advanced training.  A student who completes the applicable competencies at any occupational completion point may either continue with the training program or terminate as an occupational completer.

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	DIM0820	Transit Hydraulics Technician	DIESEL MECH @7 7G	60 hours		
B	DIM0821	Transit Diesel Electrical and Diesel Engine Electronics Technician 		120 hours		
C	DIM0822	Transit Drivetrain Technician 		120 hours		
D	DIM0823	Transit Intermediate Electrical Systems Technician 		120 hours		
E	DIM0824	Transit Brakes/Air System Technician		200 hours		

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 be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.
02.0	Maintain and repair transit bus hydraulic systems.
03.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.
04.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.
05.0	Identify and apply electrical principles related to transit technology.
06.0	Identify and apply electronic principles related to transit technology.
07.0	Maintain and repair electrical systems.
08.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.
09.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.
10.0	Maintain and repair transit bus power train systems and components.
11.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.
12.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.
13.0	Maintain and repair transit vehicle intermediate electrical systems and components.
14.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.
15.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.
16.0	Maintain and repair brake systems.
17.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Transit Technician 2
Career Certificate Programs Number:	T660200

Course Description:  The Transit Hydraulics Technician course prepares students for entry into the transit bus service industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study occupational safety, hydraulic systems, and employability.

Course Number:  DIM0820
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Transit Hydraulics Technician – 60 Hours	
01.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Comply with safety regulations for all hydraulic systems technician activities and job tasks, in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.	
01.02	Identify and comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.	
02.0	Maintain and repair hydraulic system components.--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Explain the basic principles of hydraulics.	
02.02	Identify and explain the operating components of hydraulic systems, including Pascal’s Law.	
02.03	Locate and identify hydraulic units by their symbols on a diagram.	
02.04	Troubleshoot hydraulic circuits using test equipment.	
02.05	Maintain hydraulic fluids, filters, lines, and reservoirs.	
02.06	Identify and explain the operating components of the following:	
a)	Hydraulic pumps and motors	
b)	Control valves	
c)	Hydraulic cylinders	
d)	Hydraulic accessories	
e)	Hydraulic steering	
f)	Hydraulic fan control assembly	
03.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.--The student will be able to:	
03.01	Demonstrate shop organization, management, and safety requirements for a hydraulic systems technician.	
03.02	Demonstrate the use of tools and equipment required for a hydraulic systems technician.	
03.03	Demonstrate workplace communication skills required by a hydraulic systems technician.	
03.04	Demonstrate the application of math and science principles required for a hydraulic maintenance technician’s job tasks.	
03.05	Demonstrate employability skills as a transit bus hydraulic systems technician.	

Course Description:  The Transit Electrical and Engine Electronics Technician course prepares students for entry into the transit bus service industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study occupational safety, electrical and electronic principles, and employability.

Course Number:  DIM0821
Occupational Completion Point:  B 
Transit Diesel Electrical and Diesel Engine Electronics Technician – 120 Hours	
04.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.--The student will be able to:	
04.01	Comply with safety regulations for all electrical and engine electronics technician activities and job tasks, in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.	
04.02	Identify and comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.	
05.0	Identify and apply electrical principles related to transit technology.--The student will be able to:	
05.01	Explain the basic concept of electricity.	
05.02	Analyze electrical circuits.	
05.03	Determine problems using Ohm’s law.	
05.04	Understand and explain magnetism and electromagnetic induction.	
05.05	Understand and explain applications of alternating current (AC).	
05.06	Understand and explain principles of direct current (DC) motors and generators.	
05.07	Understand and explain principles of AC motors.	
05.08	Locate and match electrical units by their symbols on a wiring diagram.	
05.09	Set up and use voltmeters, ammeters, and ohmmeters.	
06.0	Identify and apply electronic principles related to diesel technology.--The student will be able to:	
06.01	Understand and explain the principles of diodes and rectifiers.	
06.02	Understand and explain the principles of voltage regulation and power supply circuits.	
06.03	Understand and explain the principles of transistors.	
06.04	Understand and explain the principles of the silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR).	
06.05	Identify components of electronic systems and explain their functions.	
07.0	Maintain and repair electrical systems.--The student will be able to:	
07.01	Test and service the following:	
a)	Batteries	
b)	Instruments and gauges	
07.02	Test and repair the following systems:	
a)	Starting	
b)	Charging	
c)	Ignition	
d)	Lighting and accessories	
07.03	Inspect, remove, clean, and install batteries and cables for parallel and/or series hookups.	
07.04	Install batteries correctly where two or more batteries are used.	
07.05	Perform load test on batteries.	
07.06	Identify, diagnose, remove and replace electronic sensors.	
07.07	Identify the methods for testing and repair of electronic governors.	
08.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.--The student will be able to:	
08.01	Demonstrate shop organization, management, and safety requirements for an electrical and engine electronics technician.	
08.02	Demonstrate the use of tools and equipment required for an electrical and diesel engine electronics technician.	
08.03	Demonstrate workplace communication skills required by an electrical and diesel engine electronics technician.	
08.04	Demonstrate the application of math and science principles required for an electrical and engine electronics technician’s job tasks.	
08.05	Demonstrate employability skills as an electrical and engine electronics technician.	

Course Description:  The Transit Drivetrain Technician course prepares students for entry into the transit bus service industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study occupational safety, powertrain systems and components, and employability. 

Course Number:  DIM0822
Occupational Completion Point:  C 
Transit Drivetrain Technician – 120 Hours	
09.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.--The student will be able to:	
09.01	Comply with safety regulations for all drive-train technician activities and job tasks, in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.	
09.02	Identify and comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.	
10.0	Maintain and repair transit bus power train systems and components.--The student will be able to:	
10.01	Explain power train operating principles and identify components.	
10.02	Service and Repair automatic transmissions.	
10.03	Troubleshoot power trains.	
10.04	Troubleshoot transmission shift patterns	
10.05	Service and repair differentials.	
10.06	Identify and service drivelines.	
11.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.--The student will be able to:	
11.01	Demonstrate shop organization, management, and safety requirements for a drive-train technician.	
11.02	Demonstrate the use of tools and equipment required for a drive-train technician.	
11.03	Demonstrate workplace communication skills required by a drive-train technician.	
11.04	Demonstrate the application of math and science principles required for a drive-train technician’s job tasks.	
11.05	Demonstrate employability skills as a transit bus drive-train systems technician.	

Course Description:  The Transit Intermediate Electrical Systems Technician course prepares students for entry into the transit bus service industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study occupational safety, intermediate electrical systems, and employability. 

Course Number:  DIM0823
Occupational Completion Point:  D 
Transit Intermediate Electrical Systems Technician – 120 Hours	
12.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Comply with safety regulations for all intermediate electrical systems technician activities and job tasks, in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.	
12.02	Identify and comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.	
13.0	Maintain and repair transit vehicle intermediate electrical systems and components.--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Explain the principles of operation and purposes of transistors, relays, and switches found on transit equipment.	
13.02	Understand and explain the principle and design of starter motor and solenoid.	
13.03	Understand the design and characteristics of generator, alternator, and battery equalizer.	
13.04	Test and Trouble-shoot charging systems:	
13.05	Perform a Battery Equalizer test and a Diode test.	
13.06	Build and diagnose electrical circuits.	
13.07	Analyze a transit component and corresponding schematic.	
13.08	Read and understand electrical schematics and charts.	
14.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Demonstrate shop organization, management, and safety requirements for an intermediate electrical systems technician.	
14.02	Demonstrate the use of tools and equipment required for an intermediate electrical systems technician.	
14.03	Demonstrate workplace communication skills required by an intermediate electrical systems technician.	
14.04	Demonstrate the application of math and science principles required for an intermediate electrical systems technician’s job tasks.	
14.05	Demonstrate employability skills as a transit bus intermediate electrical systems technician.	

Course Description:  The Transit Brakes/Air System Technician course prepares students for entry into the transit bus service industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study occupational safety, transit bus brake and air systems, and employability. 

Course Number:  DIM0824
Occupational Completion Point:  E 
Transit Brakes/Air System Technician – 200 Hours	
15.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Comply with safety regulations for all transit brake and air system technician activities and job tasks, in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.	
15.02	Identify and comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.	
16.0	Maintain and repair brake systems.--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Explain the principles and identify components of different types of brake systems.	
16.02	Service and recondition brake systems.	
16.03	Identify the principles and components of the following brake systems.	
a)	Air	
b)	Parking	
c)	Anti-locking (ABS)	
d)	Disc	
e)	S-Cam	
f)	Hydraulic brakes	
16.04	Troubleshoot brake systems.	
16.05	Service and adjust air compressors and governors.	
16.06	Service and recondition parking brakes.	
16.07	Troubleshoot and service hydraulic booster.	
16.08	Remove, inspect, repair, and replace brake pads, shoes, linings, cams, cam bearings, springs, brake air chambers, drums, and rotors.	
16.09	Troubleshoot and service air system valves, tanks, lines, and fittings.	
16.10	Troubleshoot brake and air system utilizing air brake board.	
16.11	Perform a brake performance test utilizing FMVSS121.	
16.12	Perform a brake decelerometer (decel) test.	
17.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Demonstrate shop organization, management, and safety requirements for a transit brake and air system technician.	
17.02	Demonstrate the use of tools and equipment required for a transit brake and air system technician.	
17.03	Demonstrate workplace communication skills required by a transit brake and air system technician.	
17.04	Demonstrate the application of math and science principles required for a transit brake and air system technician’s job tasks.	
17.05	Demonstrate employability skills as a transit brake and air system technician.	

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

The safety guidelines in the student performance standards have been recommended in the ASE Program Certification Standards administered by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).

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. 

Basic Skills

In Career Certificate 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:  Computation (Mathematics) and Communications (Language and Reading 9). 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, 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, F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College System Institution must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91, F.S.

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