Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

No new students may be enrolled in this program starting 2026-27. The last year for enrollment is 2028-29. 

Program Title:	Manufacturing Technology
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

Associate in Science	
CIP Number	1615061307	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	64 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 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 communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, and a combination of theory and laboratory activities to gain the necessary cognitive and manipulative skills to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, engineering support, and maintain product quality.

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 of 64 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.
•	Meet the general education core course requirements of Rule 6A-14.0303, Florida Administrative Code.
•	Where reasonable and practicable, align with programs offered by your institution or other postsecondary institutions in Florida, including: 
o	Related CCC and ATD credentials.
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	Perform engineering support.
02.0	Perform corrective maintenance.
03.0	Perform preventive maintenance.
04.0	Maintain product quality standards.
05.0	Perform material handling procedures.
06.0	Apply workplace safety practices.
07.0	Apply process engineering change notices.
08.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
09.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.
10.0	Demonstrate appropriate understanding of basic science.
11.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Manufacturing Technology
CIP Numbers:	1615061307
Program Length:	64 credit hours

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Perform engineering support.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Modify or adjust equipment per engineering specifications.	
01.02	Modify or recommend modifications to incorrect engineering drawings, schematics or blueprints.	
01.03	Setup or modify new equipment per engineering specifications.	
02.0	Perform corrective maintenance.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Define the problem	
02.02	Interview operator regarding the problem.	
02.03	Identify any recent changes in the system.	
02.04	Identify the symptoms.	
02.05	Isolate potential sources/causes of problems.	
02.06	Identify exact source/cause of problems.	
02.07	Consult reference materials.	
02.08	Evaluate repair options.	
02.09	Document repairs and adjustments made.	
02.10	Document final settings.	
02.11	Notify the affected area team leader of the resolution of the problem.	
03.0	Perform preventive maintenance.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Develop preventive maintenance plan.	
03.02	Follow preventive/predictive maintenance procedures.	
03.03	Clean the equipment.	
03.04	Perform general inspections.	
03.05	Report abnormalities requiring maintenance.	
03.06	Perform minor repairs.	
03.07	Rebuild equipment, sub-assemblies and components.	
03.08	Ensure suitability of replacement parts.	
03.09	Replace sub-assemblies/components.	
04.0	Maintain product quality standards.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Monitor process for quality.	
04.02	Inspecting product for quality.	
04.03	Document quality measurements or observations by filling out quality charts and records.	
04.04	Compare process measurements to standards.	
04.05	Identify root cause.	
04.06	Take corrective action.	
05.0	Perform material handling procedures.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Determine types of material/hazardous materials.	
05.02	Select appropriate handling tools/machinery.	
05.03	Perform material handling procedures with appropriate safety procedures.	
05.04	Complete appropriate documentation inventory, hazardous materials etc.	
06.0	Apply workplace safety practices.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Communicate any new or revised safety procedures.	
06.02	Update personnel about current safety guidelines.	
06.03	Wear personal safety equipment.	
06.04	Follow area-posted safety guidelines.	
06.05	Follow OSHA guidelines.	
06.06	Maintain a clean and safe work environment	
06.07	Maintain personal safety equipment.	
06.08	Report unsafe conditions/practices.	
06.09	Locate emergency exits and alarms.	
06.10	Comply with company-established safety practices.	
06.11	Use appropriate firefighting procedures.	
07.0	Apply process engineering change notices.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Review effects of Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).	
07.02	Take action on ECNs.	
07.03	Implement action on ECNs.	
07.04	Update ECN database.	
08.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.	
08.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams and tables commonly used in this industry/occupation area.	
08.03	Read and follow written and oral instructions.	
08.04	Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.	
08.05	Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications and by evaluating ideas.	
08.06	Demonstrate appropriate telephone/communication skills.	
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 tolerance(s) on horizontal and vertical surfaces using millimeters, centimeters, feet and inches.	
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 appropriate understanding of basic science.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Understand molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction, and moisture content.	
10.02	Draw conclusions or make inferences from data.	
10.03	Identify health related problems which may result from exposure to work related chemicals and hazardous materials and know the proper precautions required for handling such materials.	
10.04	Understand pressure measurement in terms of P.S.I., inches of mercury and K.P.A.	
11.0	Demonstrate employability skills.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Conduct a job search.	
11.02	Secure information about a job.	
11.03	Identify documents which may be required when applying for a job interview.	
11.04	Complete a job application form correctly.	
11.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.	
11.06	Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to criticism from employer, supervisor or other employees.	
11.07	Identify acceptable work habits.	
11.08	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make job changes appropriately.	
11.09	Demonstrate acceptable employee health habits.	
11.10	Demonstrate knowledge of the Federal Law as recorded in (29 CFR-1910.1200).	
12.0	Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Define entrepreneurship.	
12.02	Describe the importance of entrepreneurship to the American economy.	
12.03	List the advantages and disadvantages of business ownership.	
12.04	Identify the risks involved in ownership of a business.	
12.05	Identify the necessary personal characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.	
12.06	Identify the business skills needed to operate a small business efficiently and effectively.	

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. 

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

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.