Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Building Construction Specialist
Career Cluster:	Architecture and Construction

College Credit Certificate	
CIP Number	0615100103	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	18 Credit Hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	For program SOC codes, please see the Program and Course Tables section of the CTE Program Resources page linked 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 Construction Specialists, Construction Managers, Construction and Building Inspectors, Quality Control Assistant; Scheduler; Materials Tester in the areas of estimating, scheduling, and interpreting plans or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.  It provides a foundation in pursuing a career in building inspection and quality control.

This certificate program is part of the Building Construction Technology AS degree program (1615100102).  

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 Architecture and Construction 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 Architecture and Construction career cluster. 

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 18 credit hours.

When developing the course sequence for the local implementation of this program, select courses that:
•	Meet the skill development requirements of the standards and benchmarks of this program.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related AS and AAS degrees.
o	Baccalaureate degrees within the same career pathway and/or Federal CIP code.

Visit FloridaShines’ Discover Programs website to identify other institutions that offer similar programs to review their course sequencing. Where appropriate, course alignment between institutions offering related programs can facilitate interagency student articulation.

Visit FloridaShines’ Common Prerequisites Manual to identify courses that are prerequisites for admission into an upper division program.  When sub-baccalaureate courses are aligned to the course admissions requirements of baccalaureate programs with the same career pathway, students can enter upper division coursework seamlessly.   

Florida’s Career Readiness Skills for CTE Programs

Employability Skills	
01.0	Apply academic skills to workplace scenarios.	
01.01	Use reading skills.	
01.02	Use writing skills.	
01.03	Use mathematical strategies and procedures.	
01.04	Use scientific principles and procedures.	
02.0	Design a solution to an industry problem.	
02.01	Use critical thinking.	
02.02	Use creativity.	
02.03	Make sound decisions.	
02.04	Solve problems.	
02.05	Reason. 	
02.06	Plan and organize.	
03.0	Manage resources within an industry project	
03.01	Manage time.	
03.02	Manage money or resources.	
03.03	Manage materials.	
03.04	Manage personnel.	
04.0	Oversee the subcomponents, operations and output of a technical or organizational system.	
04.01	Manage systems.	
04.02	Monitor systems.	
04.03	Improve systems.	
05.0	Use information for decision making.	
05.01	Locate information.	
05.02	Organize information.	
05.03	Use information.	
05.04	Analyze information.	
05.05	Communicate information.	
06.0	Apply relevant technology to workplace scenarios to aid productivity.	
06.01	Use technology.	
07.0	Interpret and express interpersonal communication.	
07.01	Communicate verbally.	
07.02	Listen actively.	
07.03	Comprehend written material.	
07.04	Convey information in writing.	
07.05	Communicate nonverbally.	
07.06	Interpret nonverbal communication.	
08.0	Interact with others to accomplish workplace goals.	
08.01	Collaborate with others in a team.	
08.02	Respond to customer needs.	
08.03	Exercise leadership.	
08.04	Negotiate to resolve conflict.	
08.05	Respect others.	
09.0	Manage personal behavior to maximize productivity and professional growth.	
09.01	Demonstrate responsibility and self-discipline.	
09.02	Adapt and show flexibility.	
09.03	Work independently.	
09.04	Demonstrate a willingness to learn.	
09.05	Demonstrate integrity.	
09.06	Demonstrate professionalism.	
09.07	Take initiative.	
09.08	Display positive attitude.	
09.09	Take responsibility for professional growth.	
Job Attainment	
10.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
10.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
10.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
10.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
11.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
11.01	Develop a resume.	
11.02	Write a cover letter.	
11.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
11.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
12.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
12.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
12.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
12.03	Develop a networking plan for a specific industry of interest.	

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
02.0	Identify appropriate grade, quality, use and selection of building materials and methods of construction.
03.0	Draw, read and interpret drawings and specifications. 
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of materials and methods of construction.
05.0	Determine take off quantities and estimate costs.
06.0	Understand the basic processes of construction management (plan, schedule and control projects).
07.0	Understand various building inspections and required testing.
08.0	Demonstrate an efficient understanding of construction documentation. 
09.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
10.0	Demonstrate employability skills. (optional)

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Building Construction Specialist
CIP Number:		0615100103
Program Length:	18 Credit Hours

This certificate program is part of the Building Construction Technology AS degree program (1615100102).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Create written communications appropriate to the construction discipline.	
01.02	Understand the daily project report process.	
01.03	Understand the requisition processes for equipment and materials.	
01.04	Understand the process for preparing minutes from job-site meetings.	
01.05	Write logical and understandable statements or phrases to accurately fill out forms and invoices commonly used in business and industry.	
01.06	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.	
01.07	Read and follow written, oral and graphic instructions.	
01.08	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.	
02.0	Identify appropriate grade, quality, use and selection of building materials and methods of construction.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify structural materials, assemblies and finishes.	
02.02	Identify mechanical, plumbing and electrical components and equipment. (optional)	
03.0	Draw, read and interpret drawings and specifications.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Take site notes and measurements.	
03.02	Interpret construction drawings and specifications.	
03.03	Understand the shop drawing submittal and review process.	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge of materials and methods of construction.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Understand the materials and methods of construction identified with the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format, as appropriate.	
04.02	Examine construction techniques associated with wood, steel, masonry and reinforced concrete framing systems, roof systems, interior and exterior finishes, etc.	
04.03	Understand the purpose of mechanical tests and quality control tests for common construction materials.	
04.04	Understand appropriateness and sustainability of materials for construction projects.	
04.05	Understand material behavior as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction, moisture content, etc.	
04.06	Understand the applications of common construction equipment for hoisting materials, erecting structures, and earthmoving.	
04.07	Understand pressure measurement in terms of Pounds per Square Inch (PSI).	
04.08	Extract and interpret information from building codes and standards. (optional)	
05.0	Determine take off quantities and estimate costs.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Make mathematical and geometrical calculations.	
05.02	Estimate quantities of construction materials.	
05.03	Compile lists of sub-trades for project.	
05.04	Analyze and project labor unit costs.	
05.05	Analyze and project site overhead costs.	
05.06	Evaluate sub trade bids. (optional)	
05.07	Summarize project cost and complete bid prices. (optional)	
06.0	Understand the basic processes of construction management (plan, coordinate, schedule and control projects).  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Prepare construction schedules using commonly used project management software.	
06.02	Understand the schedule update process for project control.	
07.0	Understand various building inspections and required testing.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Understand building inspections required at the various phases of the construction process.	
07.02	Understand various tests for construction quality assurance.	
08.0	Demonstrate an efficient understanding of construction documentation.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Organize the office and field work areas.	
08.02	Select and use appropriate forms and computer software.	
08.03	Develop and maintain a filing system for construction documentation (submittals, RFI’s, change orders, etc.).	
09.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares and cylinders.	
09.02	Measure tolerances on horizontal and vertical surfaces using Metric and/or English units.	
09.03	Add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions, decimals and whole numbers.	
09.04	Determine the correct purchase price, to include sales tax, for a materials list containing a minimum of six items.	
09.05	Demonstrate an understanding of federal, state and local taxes and their computation.	
10.0	Demonstrate employability skills. (optional)  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Understand the process of conducting a job search for employment.	
10.02	Secure information about a job.	
10.03	Obtain and compile documents which may be required when applying for a job interview.	
10.04	Complete and submit a job application.	
10.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.	
10.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism in the workplace. 	
10.07	Identify good work habits.	

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)

CTSOs are co-curricular career and technical student organizations 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. Other CTSOs not listed in this curriculum framework or recognized by the Florida Department of Education are permissible provided they support student mastery over the standards and benchmarks of this curriculum framework.

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.