Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title: 		Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
Specialization Tract:		Digital Design and Modeling
Career Cluster: 		Manufacturing

College Credit Certificate	
CIP Number	0615130304	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	24 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

This certificate program is part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615000001) under the Digital Design and Modeling 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 specialized courses in Applied Technology areas for design, assembly, and fabrication using various software packages. 

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 24 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	Demonstrate knowledge of using 2D and solid modeling software. 
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in 2D CAD and basic solid modeling fundamentals. 
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in engineering design fundamentals. 
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced solid modeling tools and commands.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced solid modeling, assemblies, and drawings.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Computer-Aided Design and Drafting
CIP Number:	0615130304
Program Length:	24 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 knowledge of using 2D and solid modeling software.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Select the correct CAD command for specified tasks.	
01.02	Develop the standard drawing arrangement needed for a standard information layout for specific drawing types.	
01.03	Demonstrate proficiency in various plotting and printing options of CAD drawings.	
01.04	Create and plots multiple setup and sizes of drawings.	
01.05	Develop the attributes and standards needed for information in a drawing templates for a specific drawing.	
01.06	Implement existing CAD library files for new drawings.	
01.07	Develop appropriate new library files when necessary.	
01.08	Demonstrate sketch, modeling and drawing commands.   	
01.09	Demonstrate setup of drawing environment with multiple Layout sheets.	
01.10	Apply standard dimensioning rules for Architectural, Mechanical, and Electrical.	
01.11	Create the standard drawing views to document the design procedures.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in 2D CAD and basic solid modeling fundamentals.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Implement the CAD commands for sketching and three-dimensional modeling.	
02.02	Implement and apply the CAD three-dimensional coordinate system, work planes and surfaces for creating three-dimensional objects.	
02.03	Convert sketches into extruded features.	
02.04	Create the desired sketch to show the design intent in the solid modeling procedures.	
02.05	Perform analyses on the sketch procedures and refine the sketch to be fully defined.	
02.06	Align, rotate, and mirror two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects.	
02.07	Choose and apply a type of material to a solid model.	
02.08	Create bottom-up assembly and drawings.	
02.09	Implement and apply basic software utilities for arranging, detailing, and plotting multiple views of an solid and assembly.	
02.10	Customize screen, toolbars, and pull-down menus.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in engineering design fundamentals.  The student will be able to:                             	
03.01	Create two and three-dimensional models and generate drawings related to graphic and industrial design.	
03.02	Define fundamental two-dimensional and three-dimensional concepts of graphic and industrial design.	
03.03	Measure and calculate properties of parts and assembly.	
03.04	Perform analyses and refine industrial design.	
03.05	Demonstrate basic design principles of visual and spatial form as applied to products.	
03.06	Describe the fundamentals of product and system design as it relates to the manufacturing and physical considerations in design.	
03.07	Describe the theories related to product and systems design.	
03.08	Solve elementary problems related to the form and function of objects and structures.	
03.09	Describe the fundamentals of material selection for product and system design.	
03.10	Define the type of analysis of machined elements of a part or assembly.	
03.11	Conduct a system design analysis and identify the major phases.	
03.12	Implement sustainable practices in simulation design analysis.	
03.13	Apply design features to the two- and three-dimensional drawings.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced solid modeling tools commands.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Create and execute advanced templates.	
04.02	Apply and edit dimensions on a sketch and drawing.	
04.03	Create and use multiple work planes for advanced functions.	
04.04	Create solid models by extruding, revolving, sweeping, lofting, and shelling. 	
04.05	Create and modify bottom-up assemblies.	
04.06	Define parts and components of an assembly in a BOM link to an Excel directory.	
04.07	Define parts of an assembly in a directory by balloons or labeling.	
04.08	Create exploded views of an assembly.	
04.09	Create multiple configurations of an individual part.	
04.10	Create configurations and add them to a part library.	
04.11	Perform advanced mating using multiple parts or sub-assemblies.	
04.12	Render a three-dimensional model and assembly.	
04.13	Render a solid model or assembly.	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced solid modeling and assembly.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Choose the appropriate design process for generating an advanced solid model. 	
05.02	Select the correct advanced process for specified tasks.	
05.03	Perform sketch analyses on the sketch procedures and refine the sketch to define the modeling process.	
05.04	Create advanced assemblies using smart mates.	
05.05	Create and modify bottom up and top-down assemblies.	
05.06	Perform advanced surfacing of a part to create a solid model.	
05.07	Create sheet metal and flat pattern for parts and assemblies.	
05.08	Create structural elements in weldment for welded parts.	
05.09	Create weldment assemblies and cut list for welded projects.	
05.10	Create detailed molds or die cavities of parts and assemblies.	
05.11	Derive component parts from an edited mold base.	
05.12	Apply basic drawing concepts to molded parts.	
05.13	Apply the rapid prototyping processes for specific applications.	
05.14	Perform reverse engineering using the proper tools. 	
05.15	Fabricate a part or an assembly using a rapid prototype machine.	
05.16	Describe the processes used in reverse engineering and scanning.	
05.17	Apply reverse engineering or scanning processes for specific applications.	
05.18	Fabricate a part or an assembly using reverse engineering or scanning equipment.	
05.19	Create a set of working shop drawings for manufactured parts. 	

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.

Special Notes

Students are urged to join local and national AutoCAD and Solid Modeling user groups.

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.

Students are urged to join local and national AutoCAD and Solid Modeling user groups.

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.