Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Microcomputer Repairer/Installer
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

College Credit Certificate	
CIP Number	0647010406	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC) 	
Program Length	15 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 Computer Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615120100).  

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 the study of computer systems architecture.

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 15 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 proficiency in microcomputers and computer systems architecture.
02.0	Understand, install, configure, and troubleshoot issues relating to computer hardware and software.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in direct current circuits and network analysis.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current circuits and network analysis.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in analog electronics.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital electronics.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Microcomputer Repairer/Installer
CIP Number:		0647010406
Program Length:	15 credit hours

This certificate program is part of the Computer Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615120100).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in microcomputers and computer systems architecture.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Draw the block diagram and describing the basic architecture of a microcomputer.	
01.02	Identify and give functional descriptions of data, address, and control buses.	
01.03	Identify and analyze addressing concepts. 	
01.04	Identify the various types of RAM and ROM memories and their interfacing to the microprocessor/microcontroller.	
01.05	Analyze, design, construct, troubleshoot, and verify a microprocessor/microcontroller system, including interrupt driven input/output and Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitters (UART).	
01.06	Analyze and draw a timing diagram showing all pertinent bus signals in a microprocessor/microcontroller system.	
02.0	Understand, install, configure and troubleshoot issues relating to computer hardware and software.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe the functions and major components (BIOS, task management, etc.) of a computer operating system.	
02.02	Use an operating system for activities such as data and file management.	
02.03	Identify various coding schemes (ASCII, etc.).	
02.04	Identify the major hardware platforms.	
02.05	Set up and use multiple hardware platforms built on various processor architectures.	
02.06	Use system software to perform routine maintenance tasks such as backup, hard drive defragmentation, etc.	
02.07	Use both stand-alone operating systems and network operating systems.	
02.08	Describe and demonstrate the primary features and functions of the major categories of applications software (word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, email, browsers, etc.). 	
02.09	Describe the functions of major components of a computer system. 	
02.10	Discuss various computer applications in society. 	
02.11	Describe the categories of computers. 	
02.12	Recognize the value of computer literacy within an individual’s personal and career environments. 	
02.13	Set up and configure systems and peripherals.	
02.14	Set up and upgrade BIOS.	
02.15	Install and configure storage and I/O device interfaces.	
02.16	Describe the architecture of a typical microcomputer system.	
02.17	Perform component maintenance tasks on microcomputer systems.	
02.18	Perform preventive maintenance tasks on microcomputer systems.	
02.19	Describe issues that affect system design and construction (redundancy, fault tolerance, etc.).	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in direct current circuits and network analysis.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Solve problems in electronic units utilizing metric prefixes.	
03.02	Relate electricity to the nature of matter.	
03.03	Identify sources of electricity.	
03.04	Define voltage, current, resistance, power and energy.	
03.05	Read and interpret color codes and symbols to identify electrical components and values.	
03.06	Measure properties of a circuit using digital multi-meter (DMM) and oscilloscopes.	
03.07	Construct and verify operation of series circuits.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current circuits and network analysis.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify properties of an AC signal.	
04.02	Identify AC sources.	
04.03	Analyze and measure AC signals utilizing VOM, DVM, oscilloscope, frequency counter and function generator.	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in analog electronics  -The student will be able to: 	
05.01	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot diode circuits.	
05.02	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot bipolar junction transistor biased circuits.	
05.03	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot multistage amplifiers.	
05.04	Construct power supply regulator circuits.	
05.05	Construct active filter circuits.	
05.06	Construct oscillator circuits.	
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital electronics.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Construct combinational logic circuits using integrated circuits.	
06.02	Troubleshoot logic circuits.	
06.03	Construct digital display circuits.	
06.04	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of function generators and oscilloscopes for digital circuits.	

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.