Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:		Automation
Specialization Tract:		Advanced Manufacturing
Career Cluster:		Manufacturing

CCC	
CIP Number	0615040601	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	12 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
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 Advanced 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 instruction in 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	Understand, operate, and maintain industrial automation systems.
02.0	Troubleshoot industrial automation systems.
03.0	Apply the principles of robotics to automated systems.
04.0	Create and operate human machine interfaces to control automated systems.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Automation
CIP Number:	0615040601
Program Length:	12 credit hours	

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	Understand, operate and maintain industrial automation systems.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Create and interpret schematic diagrams.	
01.02	Explain, operate, maintain, and program industrial control systems.	
01.03	Integrate control systems and equipment with production and production support mechanisms.	
02.0	Troubleshoot industrial automation systems.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques to identify root cause, errors and faults of a problem.	
02.02	Use troubleshooting data to make systems improvement.	
02.03	Identify issues requiring advanced skills.	
02.04	Troubleshoot problems and perform minor repairs to industrial automation systems.	
03.0	Apply the principles of robotics to automated systems.  The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Identify the essential components and characteristics of a robotic system.	
03.02	Analyze industrial tasks for the selection of robotic equipment.	
03.03	Identify and implement appropriate connected sensors and actuators for robotic applications.	
03.04	Program a robotic device for a required task.	
04.0	Create and operate human machine interfaces to control automated systems.  The student will be able to: 	
04.01	Apply appropriate industrial standards in the development of HMI.	
04.02	Establish communication for data flow between interface and controlled equipment.	
04.03	Perform interface testing and troubleshooting.	

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 co-curricular 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.