Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Sustainable Design
Career Cluster:	Architecture and Construction 

CCC	
CIP Number	0630330106	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	19 Credit Hours	
CTSO	Skills USA	
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

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as CAD draftspersons, residential and small commercial designers, plan examiners, and to help prepare students to become residential and building contractors. The program also helps to prepare students to further their education in architecture and/or construction.

This certificate program is part of the Architectural Design and Construction Technology AS degree program (1604090100).  

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.).

The program offers courses that teach technical knowledge and skills in drafting, design, and construction needed to design and build the next generation of crafted, code compliant, healthy, comfortable, resource efficient, durable houses and buildings based on sustainable design strategies, applied building science principles, and mainstream green building practices. 

The content includes but is not limited to communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, assisting architects and architectural engineers in planning and designing structures, using construction materials, and dealing with contracts and specifications.

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 appropriate communicate skills.
02.0	Identify, select, apply and maintain drafting, drawing and graphic materials and equipment, including both table top drafting and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).
03.0	Identify construction materials and their application.
04.0	Interpret construction drawings and documents.
05.0	Understand and apply fundamental principles of architectural and engineering design.
06.0	Interpret and apply building code regulations and product technical literature.
07.0	Produce architectural working drawings using both table top drafting and CAD.
08.0	Prepare subcontractor shop drawings using both table top drafting and CAD.
09.0	Estimate basic quantities of materials.
10.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
11.0	Understand sustainability issues related to the design, construction and maintenance of the built environment.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Sustainable Design 
CIP Number:	0630330106
Program Length:	19 Credit Hours	

This certificate program is part of the Architectural Design and Construction Technology AS degree program (1604090100).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate appropriate communicate skills.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify communication channels in organizations.	
01.02	Develop and use effective means of communications.	
01.03	Develop an effective working relationships with others.	
01.04	Prepare accurate business correspondence, memos, forms/invoices, reports, etc.	
01.05	Compose clear and concise oral and written technical reports and presentations.	
01.06	Participate in technical discussions and meetings.	
01.07	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.	
01.08	Read and follow written and oral instructions.	
01.09	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.	
01.10	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas.	
02.0	Identify, select, apply and maintain drafting, drawing and graphic materials and equipment, including both table top drafting and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Use architectural and engineering scales.	
02.02	Select, apply and maintain basic drawing instruments including both table top drafting tools and computer hardware devices and software programs.	
02.03	Identify and select leads, lead holders, sharpeners and erasers for table top drafting.	
02.04	Identify and select reproduction materials including plotters, laser printers, inkjet printers and blueprint machines.	
02.05	Set up and maintain drafting table, T-square and parallel rule.	
02.06	Identify, select and apply color markers and pencils.	
02.07	Operate calculators and use spreadsheets.	
02.08	Identify, maintain and operate photography equipment.	
02.09	Apply and develop freehand lettering and drawing techniques.	
03.0	Identify construction materials and their application.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify and specify paving materials and applications.	
03.02	Identify and specify formwork materials and methods.	
03.03	Identify and specify concrete materials and applications.	
03.04	Identify and specify reinforcing steel and applications.	
03.05	Identify and specify masonry materials and applications.	
03.06	Identify and specify structural steel shapes, materials and applications.	
03.07	Identify and specify miscellaneous metal components and applications.	
03.08	Identify and specify wood construction materials and applications.	
03.09	Identify and specify millwork, finished carpentry, trim details, cabinets and other finish carpentry applications.	
03.10	Identify and specify adhesives and sealants and applications.	
03.11	Identify and specify plastic laminates and applications.	
03.12	Identify and specify waterproofing materials and vapor barriers and applications.	
03.13	Identify and specify insulation materials and their applications to create thermal boundaries.	
03.14	Identify and specify roofing materials and applications.	
03.15	Identify and specify flashings and applications.	
03.16	Identify and specify glazing materials for windows, doors and other openings.	
03.17	Identify and specify exterior cladding finishes and applications.	
03.18	Identify and specify floor finish materials and applications.	
03.19	Identify and specify wall finish materials and applications.	
03.20	Identify and specify ceiling finish materials and applications.	
03.21	Identify and specify fire proofing materials and applications.	
03.22	Identify and specify interior and exterior finish hardware and applications.	
03.23	Identify and specify manufactured specialty products and applications.	
03.24	Identify and specify applications of pre-engineered and prefabricated structures.	
03.25	Identify and specify common plumbing components.	
03.26	Identify and specify Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) equipment and components.	
03.27	Identify and specify common electrical components.	
04.0	Interpret construction drawings and documents.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Interpret technical symbols.	
04.02	Interpret topographical drawings.	
04.03	Interpret aerial photographs and maps.	
04.04	Interpret site drawings.	
04.05	Interpret architectural drawings.	
04.06	Interpret written specifications.	
04.07	Interpret addendums.	
04.08	Interpret shop drawings.	
04.09	Interpret mechanical drawings.	
04.10	Interpret electrical drawings.	
04.11	Interpret development plans and documents.	
05.0	Understand and apply fundamental principles of architectural and engineering design.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Understand soil analysis reports.	
05.02	Understand compaction tests and reports.	
05.03	Understand the fundamentals of building site requirements.	
05.04	Determine and apply space relationships.	
06.0	Interpret and apply building code regulations and product technical literature.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Use appropriate time-saving reference materials.	
06.02	Interpret and apply state and national building codes, in-particular the International Building Codes (IBC), and Florida Building codes.	
06.03	Interpret and apply local municipal codes and regulations.	
06.04	Interpret zoning bylaws and regulations.	
06.05	Interpret zoning maps.	
06.06	Read building and architectural trade magazines and catalogs.	
06.07	Apply regional building estimating costs.	
06.08	Be aware of local, regional and state building and architectural association’s current legislative regulations.	
07.0	Produce architectural working drawings using both table top drafting and CAD.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Prepare floor plan drawings.	
07.02	Prepare elevation drawings.	
07.03	Prepare landscape layouts.	
07.04	Prepare material and product schedules.	
07.05	Prepare section drawings.	
07.06	Build architectural models.	
07.07	Prepare plot and site plan drawings.	
08.0	Prepare subcontractor shop drawings using both table top drafting and CAD.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Prepare plumbing fixture and appliance layout plan drawings.	
08.02	Prepare thermal building enclosure construction drawings that include insulation and air barrier details.	
08.03	Prepare electrical plan drawings.	
09.0	Estimate basic quantities of materials.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Compute area and volume of buildings.	
09.02	Estimate quantities of excavation and fill.	
09.03	Take off quantities of form work.	
09.04	Take off quantities of concrete.	
09.05	Take off quantities of lumber.	
09.06	Take off quantities of masonry.	
09.07	Interpret and complete standard estimator’s form.	
09.08	Apply the use of computer estimating software. 	
09.09	Understand and create construction budgets.	
10.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares and cylinders.	
10.02	Add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions, decimals and whole numbers.	
10.03	Determine the correct purchase price, to include sales tax for a quantity of materials.	
11.0	Understand sustainability issues related to the design, construction and maintenance of the built environment.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Describe the impact of the construction industry on the natural environment.	
11.02	Describe the life cycle phases of a building and its impacts on the environment throughout the life of the building.	
11.03	Identify and analyze sustainable alternatives to conventional construction practices.	
11.04	Identify specific design and construction principles, practices and strategies that lessen adverse impacts on the natural environment.	
11.05	Know various building design and construction energy analysis tools and software that help to determine the buildings performance before it is constructed.	
11.06	Identify design features, appropriate construction details and maintenance practices that contribute to a project’s overall sustainability.	

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.