Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:		Mechanical Designer and Programmer
Specialization Tract:		Mechanical Design and Fabrication
Career Cluster:		Manufacturing

CCC	
CIP Number	0615080503	
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 Mechanical Design and Fabrication 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 theory and application of solid modeling techniques used in product design and fabrication.  At completion students are qualified to take the certification exam offered by Solid Works.  Students will also be introduced to 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.  The program explores additive machine processes (rapid prototyping) which will enable a student to become proficient in technological advances within the industry such as 3-D printing.

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 proficiency in the set-up and operation of manual and CNC machining centers.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer-aided drafting/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid modeling design and programming.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:		Mechanical Designer and Programmer
CIP Number:	0615080503
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	Demonstrate proficiency in the set-up and operation of manual and CNC machining centers.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Explain operation and maintenance procedures used for machine tools.	
01.02	Identify cutting tool geometry and cutting tool materials used in CNC machining.	
01.03	Demonstrate efficient toolpath processes used in 2D and 3D High Speed CNC machining operations.	
01.04	Identify and perform CNC Code 4 used in toolpath operations.	
01.05	Identify and implement appropriate CAM toolpath operations used in CNC machining.	
01.06	Identify metal alloys and their properties in machining.	
01.07	Demonstrate job planning procedures in machining.	
01.08	Demonstrate and apply acceptable procedures in CNC job planning, tooling, selection, and programming.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer-aided drafting/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Create geometry for post-processing used in CAD/CAM software.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid modeling design and programming.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Create working drawings to include orthographic views, sections and dimensions using a solid model.	
03.02	Identify appropriate applications for additive manufacturing processes to solid models.	

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

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.