Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title: 	Dry Cleaning and Laundering
Program Type: 	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster: 	Human Services

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8733000	
CIP Number	0619099900	
Grade Level	9-12	
Program Length	3 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	51-6011 -- Laundry and Dry-cleaning workers	
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 Human Services 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 Human Services career cluster. 

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as laundry and dry-cleaning machine operators (SOC 51-6011), laundry and dry cleaning workers (SOC 51-6011), spotters (SOC 51-6011), leather cleaners, all-around pressers (SOC 51-6021), and hand pressers (SOC 51-6021).

The content includes but is not limited to communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, and skills needed to operate and manage dry cleaning plants including receiving, cleaning, repairing and returning garments to customers.

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 totaling three credits.  

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the secondary course/program structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
8733010	Dry Cleaning and Laundering 1	DRY CLEAN   7 G
FAB MAINT @7   7G	1 credit	51-6011	2	CT	
8733020	Dry Cleaning and Laundering 2		1 credit		2	CT	
8733030	Dry Cleaning and Laundering 3		1 credit		2	CT	
(Graduation Requirement Codes: CT=Career & Technical Education, EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, EC= Economics, MA=Mathematics, PL=Personal Financial Literacy)

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.	
Career Exploration & Planning 	
10.0	Explain career opportunities aligned with the regional economy and personal aspirations.	
10.01	Describe regional occupations that are high-demand, high-growth, high-wage and/or high-skill.	
10.02	Describe careers aligned with his or her interests, skills and values based on career assessment, experiential learning, career informational interviews, research and/or reflection.	
11.0	Explain postsecondary pathways aligned with his or her career aspirations.	
11.01	Compare and contrast postsecondary pathways, including education, employment, entrepreneurship and enlistment (the “Four Es”). 	
11.02	Compare and contrast regional postsecondary training provider options, including apprenticeships, technical colleges, state colleges, universities and industry-recognized certification providers. 	
11.03	Define postsecondary credentialing and stacking options, including industry-recognized certifications, apprenticeship certificates of completion, career certificates, licenses and associate or baccalaureate degrees. 	
11.04	Compare postsecondary training data for training programs of interest, such as total costs, average student loan debt, and median earnings and job placement rates after program completion.	
12.0	Develop a personalized career and academic plan.	
12.01	Prioritize an occupation, credential and postsecondary training provider for plan formation.	
12.02	Self-assess progress toward meeting graduation requirements and skill-development goals.	
12.03	Develop and complete a chronological checklist of steps and deadlines prior to postsecondary training or national service application that includes any required documentation to gather, writing prompts and examinations.	
12.04	Identify a variety of financial aid opportunities, including scholarships, grants, savings, work, work-study programs, private loans and federal loans.	
12.05	Develop a postsecondary training budget that is inclusive of living and school expenses.	
Job Attainment	
13.0	Find, assess and apply to job opportunities.	
13.01	Identify online job posts relevant to his or her career aspirations.	
13.02	Compare and contrast the job posts’ required qualifications, job duties, compensation, benefits and employers. 	
13.03	Define what information, documentation and writing prompts are required for the positions.	
14.0	Communicate personal competence, character and fit for a job opportunity.	
14.01	Develop a resume.	
14.02	Write a cover letter.	
14.03	Curate a professional portfolio that includes work products.	
14.04	Prepare for and experience a mock job interview.	
15.0	Cultivate and leverage relationships to professionally advance.	
15.01	Request a signed reference letter, letter of recommendation and/or an online skill/professionalism endorsement. 	
15.02	Develop a plan to cultivate a professional digital footprint.	
15.03	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 understanding of procedures of orientation and safety.
02.0	Use and maintain spotting equipment and tools.
03.0	Identify fibers and fabrics.
04.0	Identify and test fabric and dyestuffs.
05.0	Demonstrate understanding of chemicals and formulas.
06.0	Identify stains.
07.0	Remove stains.
08.0	Explain properties and uses of petroleum and synthetic solvents.
09.0	Operate synthetic washer-extractors.
10.0	Operate reclaiming tumblers.
11.0	Operate filters.
12.0	Demonstrate troubleshooting skills.
13.0	Understand proper operation of stills.
14.0	Operate pumps at maximum efficiency.
15.0	Clean garments.
16.0	Perform routine maintenance.
17.0	Adjust and operate utility pressers.
18.0	Adjust and operate mushroom and automatic pants topper.
19.0	Adjust and operate automatic leggers.
20.0	Operate form finishers.
21.0	Finish slacks and shirts.
22.0	Finish coats.
23.0	Finish trousers.
24.0	Finish dresses.
25.0	Finish children's garments.
26.0	Finish pleats and knitted garments.
27.0	Finish silk.
28.0	Inspect garments.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Dry Cleaning and Laundering 1
Course Number: 	8733010
Course Credit: 	1

Course Description:

This course will include orientation on safety, spotting, stain removal and employability skills.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate understanding of procedures of orientation and safety.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Define objectives of the course.	
01.02	Explain safety procedures.	
01.03	Explain school/class procedures.	
01.04	Explain the control limitations.	
01.05	Check the basket for burrs and pins.	
01.06	Demonstrate the ability to adjust the loading doors.	
01.07	Define faulty pump.	
02.0	Use and maintain spotting equipment and tools. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify the spotter's equipment and tools.	
02.02	Utilize the spotter's equipment and tools.	
02.03	Provide a written list of tools and equipment	
03.0	Identify fibers and fabrics. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify fibers and fabrics.	
03.02	Explain methods of fabric construction.	
03.03	Explain the characteristics of fibers.	
03.04	Demonstrate burning tests for fiber content.	
04.0	Identify and test fabrics and dyestuffs.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify dyestuffs.	
04.02	Explain the composition of dyestuffs.	
04.03	Determine proper cleaning procedure for fabrics and dyes.	
05.0	Demonstrate understanding of chemicals and formulas.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Explain the chemical properties of a formula and its effect on fabrics.	
05.02	Provide a written list of formulas used in spotting.	
05.03	Provide a written list of spotting agents.	
06.0	Identify stains.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Define methods of stain identification.	
06.02	Provide a written list of the various methods of stain identification.	
07.0	Remove stains.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify a stain.	
07.02	Demonstrate methods for removing stains.	
08.0	Explain properties and uses of petroleum and synthetic solvents.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Write a brief history on the development of petroleum solvent.	
08.02	Provide a written list of the methods for refining petroleum solvents.	
08.03	Write the specifications for petroleum solvents.	
08.04	Provide a written list of the properties of a synthetic solvent.	
08.05	Provide a written list of the methods for making a synthetic solvent.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Dry Cleaning and Laundering 2
Course Number: 	8733020
Course Credit: 	1

Course Description:

This course provides instruction and laboratory experience in operation of dry cleaning and laundry machines.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
09.0	Operate synthetic washer-extractors.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Demonstrate the ability to set controls on the machine.	
09.02	Demonstrate the ability to load the machine with solvent.	
09.03	Demonstrate the ability to operate a machine manually.	
10.0	Operate reclaiming tumblers.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Safely operate a tumbler.	
10.02	Demonstrate the ability to control the temperature on a tumbler.	
10.03	Demonstrate the ability to operate a drying cabinet.	
11.0	Operate filters.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Demonstrate the ability to operate filters.	
11.02	Explain the operation of cookers and stills.	
11.03	Explain filter maintenance methods.	
12.0	Demonstrate troubleshooting skills.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Explain the use of the filter pressure gauge.	
12.02	Explain plugged screens, tubes or bags.	
12.03	Steam clean and boil screens, tubes, or cleaning bags.	
12.04	Describe in writing the properties of a distilling solvent.	
12.05	Exhibit the ability to operate the pump on a filter.	
13.0	Understand proper operation of stills.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Explain the causes for slow-down in distilling solvent.	
13.02	List factors of a worn out pump.	
13.03	Explain vacuum leak.	
13.04	Explain a steam or water leak.	
13.05	Define vacuum still pressure.	
13.06	Explain how to clean dirty heating tubes.	
13.07	Determine a faulty steam trap.	
13.08	Diagnose an odor in a distilled solvent.	
14.0	Operate pumps at maximum efficiency.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Demonstrate the reducing or no flow of solvent.	
14.02	Define the loss of pump prime.	
14.03	Identify position of the valve in either a suction or discharge line.	
14.04	Determine the clogged strainers in suction lines.	
14.05	Determine the solvent level in tanks below the pump lines.	
14.06	Explain a slipping pump drive belt.	
14.07	Explain a pressure relief valve, open on gear pumps.	
14.08	Explains lint build up on the impeller in the pump.	
15.0	Clean garments.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Demonstrate understanding of causes for excessive redeposit.	
15.02	Explain insufficient filter flow rate.	
15.03	Define improper garment classification.	
15.04	Explain dissolved garment classification.	
15.05	Define causes for excessive oils or greases in solvents.	
15.06	Write causes for wrinkles occurring in dry-cleaning.	
15.07	Diagnose causes for garment streaks, slow drying, or spotting rings.	
15.08	Determine the reason for objectionable odors.	
15.09	Define bleeding of dyes.	
15.10	Describe dye or soil pick-up in local areas.	
15.11	Explain restoration procedures of insoluble soil.	
15.12	Demonstrate the method for softening plastic-coated fabrics.	
16.0	Perform routine maintenance.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Determine causes of machine malfunction.	
16.02	Perform preventative maintenance.	
16.03	Perform shop housekeeping duties.	
16.04	Explain and demonstrate proper handling and storage of flammable and/or toxic materials.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 		Dry Cleaning and Laundering 3
Course Number: 	8733030
Course Credit: 	1

Course Description:

This course will provide instruction and laboratory experience in operation of pressing and finishing machines.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
17.0	Adjust and operate utility pressers.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Write specifications for the utility press.	
17.02	Demonstrate ability to operate the utility press.	
17.03	Perform maintenance procedure.	
17.04	Demonstrate variable pressure operation.	
17.05	Demonstrate the iron attachment.	
18.0	Adjust and operate mushroom and automatic pants topper.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	State specifications for the topper press.	
18.02	Demonstrate the operation of the pants topper.	
18.03	Explain the timer on an automatic topper press.	
18.04	Demonstrate programmer adjustment procedures on the topper.	
19.0	Adjust and operate automatic leggers.  The student will be able to:	
19.01	State specifications for the automatic legger.	
19.02	Demonstrate the operation of the legger.	
19.03	Define the timer on the legger.	
19.04	Demonstrate the mechanical adjustment of the legger.	
20.0	Operate form finishers.  The student will be able to:	
20.01	List specifications for the form finisher.	
20.02	Exhibit steps for the timer on a form finisher.	
20.03	Demonstrate the operation of the form finisher.	
20.04	Perform the steps for finishing a coat.	
20.05	Perform the steps for finishing a dress.	
21.0	Finish slacks and skirts.  The student will be able to:	
21.01	Demonstrate steps necessary to place back, left hip of slacks on mushroom press.	
21.02	Describe steps necessary to place back, right hip of slacks on mushroom press.	
21.03	Demonstrate steps necessary to place front, right hip of slacks on press.	
21.04	Demonstrate steps necessary to place front, left hip of slacks on press.	
21.05	State the methods of legging slacks on regular press.	
21.06	Demonstrate the methods necessary when finishing skirts.	
22.0	Finish coats.  The student will be able to:	
22.01	Exhibit procedures for finishing coats on a form finisher and utility press.	
22.02	Demonstrate steps in finishing sleeves on coats.	
22.03	Exhibit methods of finishing coat collars.	
22.04	Demonstrate steps in finishing the front left shoulder and sleeve head.	
22.05	Exhibit steps in finishing front lay.	
22.06	Demonstrate methods of finishing lapels.	
22.07	Demonstrate steps in finishing linings.	
23.0	Finish trousers.  The student will be able to:	
23.01	Demonstrate procedures in topping trousers on upright presser.	
23.02	Demonstrate steps in finishing trouser tops or waistbands.	
23.03	Demonstrate steps in finishing pockets on trousers.	
23.04	Demonstrate steps in finishing left legs of trousers.	
23.05	Demonstrate steps in finishing right legs of trousers	
24.0	Finish dresses.  The student will be able to:	
24.01	Demonstrate operations for finishing sleeves on dresses.	
24.02	Demonstrate steps in finishing collars and lapels on dresses.	
24.03	Demonstrate process of finishing blouses.	
24.04	Demonstrate steps for finishing skirts or dresses.	
25.0	Finish children's garments.  The student will be able to:	
25.01	Demonstrate methods of finishing a sleeve on a child's coat.	
25.02	Demonstrate steps in finishing collars and trim.	
25.03	Demonstrate steps in finishing fronts and backs of coats.	
25.04	Demonstrate methods of finishing trousers.	
25.05	Exhibit techniques for finishing boys' and girls' jackets.	
26.0	Finish pleats and knitted garments.  The student will be able to:	
26.01	Demonstrate steps for finishing pleats.	
26.02	Demonstrate procedures for finishing pleats on the sleeve board.	
26.03	Demonstrate methods for finishing pleats on the utility press.	
26.04	Demonstrate methods for finishing knitted garments.	
26.05	Perform methods for measuring knitted garments before and after finishing.	
26.06	List methods of handling finished knitted garments.	
27.0	Finish silk.  The student will be able to:	
27.01	Finish sleeves on the sleeve puff iron.	
27.02	Finish a skirt on the long press.	
27.03	Finish collars and lapels.	
27.04	Demonstrate steps in touch-up of finished garments.	
28.0	Inspect garments.  The student will be able to:	
28.01	Demonstrate methods of inspection.	
28.02	Define points of inspection in the order in which work has processed through various departments.	
28.03	State processes for inspecting garments that need special attention.	

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.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org .

Special Notes

Students may concentrate in the areas of pressing/finishing by completing outcomes 1 and 16-31 or as a spotter cleaner by completing outcomes 1-15 and 29-30.

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.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  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.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular course or a modified course.  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the CTE course.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.