Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:		Applied Technology Specialist
Specialization Tract:		Advanced Technology
Career Cluster:		Manufacturing

CCC	
CIP Number	0615061203	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	16 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 Technology 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 assembly, verification, testing, building and updating mechanical and electrical interfaces and systems.

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 a fundamental understanding of electronics and electricity.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using tools, instruments, and testing devices.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in soldering and basic laboratory practices.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in surface mount soldering.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in fiber optics terminations.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Applied Technology Specialist
CIP Number:	0615061203
Program Length:	16 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	Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of electronics and electricity.  The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Use appropriate electrical circuit grounding techniques. 	
01.02	Solve circuit problems using appropriate units and notation.	
01.03	Operate appropriate test equipment.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using tools, instruments and testing devices.  The student will be able to:  	
02.01	Identify and use hand tools properly. 	
02.02	Use inspection equipment appropriately.	
02.03	Implement appropriate testing techniques and procedures.	
02.04	Use appropriate measurement tools.	
02.05	Use appropriate safety monitoring and testing equipment. 	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in soldering basic laboratory practices.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Apply proper Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards.	
03.02	Make electrical connections.	
03.03	Demonstrate acceptable soldering techniques.	
03.04	Demonstrate acceptable de-soldering techniques.	
03.05	Demonstrate electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures.	
03.06	Describe the construction of printed circuit boards (PCB's).	
03.07	Explain the theoretical concepts of soldering.	
03.08	Demonstrate rework and repair techniques.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in basic surface mount soldering.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify SMD components.	
04.02	Understand concern specific to SMD components.	
04.03	Identify proper soldering techniques to each component type	
04.04	Solder and de-solder chip components.	
04.05	Solder and de-solder J-Leaded components.	
04.06	Solder and de-solder Gull Wing components.	
04.07	Effectively identify and demonstrate the quality requirements used to inspect soldered connections. 	
04.08	Demonstrate the skills required for circuit board rework and repair. 	
04.09	Demonstrate the proper selection and use of procedural requirements, tools, materials, and methods required to comply with the applicable standards.	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in fiber optics termination.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Define the basics of a fiber optic system.	
05.02	Define the advantages and types of a fiber optic system.	
05.03	Demonstrate how to install cables and prepare ends. 	
05.04	Demonstrate how to install different types of connectors. 	
05.05	Demonstrate how to make loss measurements.	
05.06	Demonstrate how to install splices.	
05.07	Certify and troubleshoot a fiber system.	

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.