Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework

No new students may be enrolled in this program starting 2026-27. The last year to report enrollment is 2026-27.
 
Program Title:	Simulation Technology
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

Associate in Science	
CIP Number	1615080101	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	68 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 68 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	Demonstrate proficiency in installation and assembly. 
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in testing. 
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in quality control and customer relations.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in repair.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in test/tool calibration. 
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in maintenance. 
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer hardware/software. 
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronics assembly and cabling.
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in network plus.
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in professional and customer service. 
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronic devices and circuits. 
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer software applications. 
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in DC/AC circuits and lab.
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using “two dimensional and three-dimensional design related” software for creating objects and their interaction in virtual space.
16.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of virtual simulators.
17.0	Demonstrate an understanding of Information Assurance. 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Simulation Technology
CIP Numbers:	1615080101
Program Length:	68 credit hours

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in installation and assembly.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify safety issues.	
01.02	Identify components.	
01.03	Use appropriate grounding techniques.	
01.04	Obtain documentation.	
01.05	Remove bad part(s) if applicable.	
01.06	Perform hardware/software installation.	
01.07	Discuss quality management and ISO 9001 standards.	
01.08	Clean-up workspace.	
01.09	Proficient in using the appropriate tools needed in installation and assembly.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in testing.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Read test instructions.	
02.02	Identify test tools and equipment.	
02.03	Identify documentation resources.	
02.04	Follow industry safety standards.	
02.05	Turn power on.	
02.06	Perform electro-mechanical tests.	
02.07	Perform bench tests.	
02.08	Document test results.	
02.09	Generate V.V. and A test results.	
02.10	Assess test results for reporting purposes.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in quality control and customer relations.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Recommend upgrades.	
03.02	Listen to the customer.	
03.03	Explain simulator operations and limitations to customer.	
03.04	Interact with engineers and customers.	
03.05	Proficient in formal verbal and written communication.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in troubleshooting.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Review user log.	
04.02	Perform diagnostic tests.	
04.03	Verify functional/operational discrepancy.	
04.04	Perform sensory inspection.	
04.05	Identify failed sub system.	
04.06	Determine if hardware or software problem.	
04.07	Identify failed component.	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in repair.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Determine priority of repair.	
05.02	Schedule repair time.	
05.03	Replace trainee station components.	
05.04	Replace computer components.	
05.05	Replace motion components.	
05.06	Replace control components.	
05.07	Replace aural cue components.	
05.08	Replace linkage I/O components.	
05.09	Replace power distribution components.	
05.10	Replace visual sub system components.	
05.11	Repair analog devices to component level.	
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in test/tool calibration.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Assure calibration of alignment tools.	
06.02	Perform visual display alignment.	
06.03	Perform mechanical alignment.	
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in maintenance.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Perform DORTS.	
07.02	Replace or clean air/fluid filters.	
07.03	Perform visual inspection of motion system.	
07.04	Perform hydraulic fluid analysis and identify key factors in lab reports.	
07.05	Perform computer and peripheral diagnostics.	
07.06	Check power sub system.	
07.07	Perform SIM vehicle housekeeping.	
07.08	Check liquid cooling system.	
07.09	Check the U.P.S. system.	
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer hardware/software.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Determine if hardware or software problem.	
08.02	Identify computer software.	
08.03	Perform computer operations using industry recognized computer operating systems.	
08.04	Configure and load proper operating systems and drivers.	
08.05	Perform hardware installation.	
08.06	Replace and install computer peripherals.	
08.07	Perform computer and peripheral diagnosis.	
08.08	Identify and learn Bus architecture.	
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronics assembly and cabling.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Read instructions.	
09.02	Identify components.	
09.03	Perform steps to assemble IPC-601 certification.	
09.04	Learn Electrostatic Discharge (E.S.D.).	
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in network plus.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Describe the functions and elements of a computer network.	
10.02	Describe and compare clients, servers, peers, client-server networks, peer-to peer networks.	
10.03	Describe and compare the characteristics, capacities, and uses of commonly used types of bounded and unbounded network media.	
10.04	Describe the functions and uses of network protocols and models.	
10.05	Describe the functions, methods, and implementations of the seven layers of the Open Systems Interconnect model.	
10.06	Describe the functionality, protocols, and uses of leading network protocol stacks.	
10.07	Given a business scenario, apply appropriate networking concepts to create a practical network design.	
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in professional and customer service.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Demonstrate personal responsibility and accountability skills.	
11.02	Market company products/services.	
11.03	Interact with vendors and technicians.	
11.04	Ability to maintain competency in their respective fields and understand the value of continuous learning.	
11.05	Perform their assigned duties with objectivity, due diligence, and professional care in accordance with proper standards.	
11.06	Understand the value of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of information obtained.	
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electronic devices and circuits.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Replace analog devices to component level.	
12.02	Analyze semiconductor devices and circuits.	
12.03	Analyze power supply circuits, data conversion circuits and differential amplifiers.	
13.0	Demonstrate proficiency in computer software applications.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Define and explain elementary computer terms and concepts such as hardware, software, operating system, etc.	
13.02	Explain and use operating system commands necessary to load and run software packages, such as formatting blank disks, listing a directory, deleting a file, copying a file, copying a disk.	
13.03	Demonstrate appropriate care and handling of a computer, its peripherals, and software materials.	
13.04	Summarize rules for legal and illegal duplication of software.	
13.05	Select from among specific software packages used or demonstrated, the best one(s) to use for such tasks as retrieval, calculating, planning, research writing, and communicating.	
13.06	Demonstrate the uses of a spreadsheet package.	
13.07	Use a spreadsheet package to enter a spreadsheet on the computer, perform sensitivity analysis using that spreadsheet and produce a printed report/printed graphic display.	
13.08	Explain the uses of a word processing package.	
13.09	Use a word processing package to create and save a document, make changes to that document, and format and print the document.	
13.10	Explain the uses of a database management package.	
13.11	Use a data base management package to create a data file, query the database, update a data file, and generate a printed report.	
13.12	Proficient use of internet for research purposes.	
13.13	Proficient in making presentations using “presentation applications/software” tools.	
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in DC/AC circuits and lab.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Use appropriate grounding techniques.	
14.02	Learn AC/DC theory.	
14.03	Read schematics and breadboard a basic circuit from a schematic diagram.	
14.04	Solve problems using units of conversion and scientific notation.	
14.05	Solve problems involving electric charge, electric current, potential difference and energy.	
14.06	Solve problems using Ohm's Law.	
14.07	Solve problems for the resistance of metallic conductors.	
14.08	Solve problems in electric circuits involving work and power.	
14.09	Solve problems involving series and parallel resistance circuits.	
14.10	Solve problems involving series/parallel resistance circuits.	
14.11	Solve problems involving capacitance in DC circuits.	
14.12	Solve problems involving magnetic circuits.	
14.13	Solve problems involving inductance in DC circuits.	
14.14	Solve AC problems involving peak value, instantaneous, average value, and RMS value of a sine wave.	
14.15	Solve problems on factors governing reactance in AC circuits.	
14.16	Solve electrical problems using phases’ mathematics.	
14.17	Solve impedance problems in AC circuits.	
14.18	Use an oscilloscope, a multi-meter, a power supply, a signal generator to analyze basic electrical circuits.	
14.19	Prepare and complete concise, neat, and accurate lab reports.	
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using “two dimensional and three dimensional design related” software for creating objects and their interaction in virtual space.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Explain the need to use the “design software” in appropriate jobs.	
15.02	Use the software in creating detail models.	
15.03	Proficient with the tools in the design software for creating drawings.	
15.04	Create drawings according to given scales.	
15.05	Create models from drawings.	
15.06	Convert files for transportability and rendering purposes.	
15.07	Proficient in file management for design purposes.	
15.08	Apply virtual design in creating product models.	
15.09	Use of “animation” in creating detail models.	
16.0	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of virtual simulators.  The students will be able to	
16.01	Explain components of simulated systems.	
16.02	Explain theory of motion/control loading simulation and cue synchronization.	
16.03	Explain trainee station design, sensor simulation and instructor/operator station design.	
16.04	Use game engines to create simulation models.	
16.05	Identify simulator applications.	
16.06	Explain the use of virtual simulators.	
16.07	Use virtual simulators.	
16.08	Explain the use of team simulators versus individual simulators.	
16.09	Explain the use of network simulators.	
16.10	Identify major milestones in simulator system life cycle.	
16.11	Explain system engineering life cycle process in creating virtual simulators.	
17.0	Demonstrate an understanding of Information Assurance.  The student will  be able to 	
17.01	Explain ethical issues related to Information assurance.	
17.02	Identify the different technologies related to Information assurance.	
17.03	Explain the foundations of Information Assurance.	
17.04	Differentiate between data confidentiality, integrity, availability, identification, authentication, and nonrepudiation.	
17.05	Explain security policies, standards, guidelines, procedures, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery.	
17.06	Differentiate between physical and network security. 	
17.07	Identify Information Assurance threats and attacks.	
17.08	Explain available “information assurance” counter measures for threats and attacks.	

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.