Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

The standards and/or benchmarks for this program were updated for the 2026-27 academic year.

Course Title:	Fundamentals of Transportation
Course Type:	Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	9590400	
CIP Number	149590400M	
Grade Level	6 – 8	
Course Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Course Structure section.	
CTSO	FL-TSA	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers in the transportation, distribution, and logistics career cluster.  This course provides students with opportunities to become familiar with related careers and develop fundamental technological literacy as they learn about the history, systems, and processes of transportation.  In addition, the course will provide an overview of the safe use of tools and equipment used in industry. Instruction and learning activities are provided in a laboratory setting using hands-on experiences with the equipment, materials, and technology appropriate to the course content and in accordance with current practices.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Course Structure

The length of this course is one semester. It may be offered for two semesters when appropriate. When offered for one semester, it is recommended that it be at the exploratory level and more in-depth when offered for two semesters. 

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

The following table illustrates the course structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	
9590400	Fundamentals of Transportation	AEROSPACE 7G
AIR MECH @7 7G 
AUTO MECH @7 7G	
DIESEL MECH @7 7G
GASENG RPR @7 7G
LOG TECH 7G
TEC ED   1 @2
ENG&TEC ED1@2
TRANSPORT 7G	Semester	

Standards

After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the societal impact of transportation. 
02.0	Research the history of the transportation industry.
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of service publications by selecting the correct source and locating information found in each. 
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the major components of ground, air, and maritime transportation vehicles.
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of safety, OSHA, EPA issues and procedures.
06.0	Identify and measure fasteners used in the aerospace, ground, and maritime transportation industry.
07.0	Identify, select, and use the proper tool for a given fastener or job.
08.0	Identify and measure components of an engine used in the aerospace, ground, and maritime transportation industry.
09.0	Inspect an aerospace, ground and maritime transportation vehicle for maintenance needed for safe operation. 
10.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic electricity and electronics.
11.0	Demonstrate knowledge of current and alternative fuel sources.
12.0	Use visual and verbal communication to present employment and career opportunities in transportation.
13.0	Students will develop leadership and interpersonal problem-solving skills through participation in co-curricular activities.
14.0	Identify components of network systems.
15.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Fundamentals of Transportation 
Course Number: 	9590400
Course Length:	Semester

Course Description:

This course provides students with opportunities to become familiar with related careers and develop fundamental technological literacy as they learn about the history, systems, and processes of transportation.  In addition, the course will provide an overview of the safe use of tools and equipment used in the industry.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the societal impact of transportation.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Track the evolution of transportation and its impact on society. 	
01.02	Explain the educational requirements and professional expectations associated with a career in transportation. 	
01.03	Describe the impact of governmental and political systems on transportation.	
01.04	Explain the interaction between transportation industries and social change. 	
01.05	Explain how transportation made the United States a world leader.	
01.06	Describe the relationship between transportation and the environment.	
01.07	Explain the importance of a technologically literate workforce to the transportation industry.	
02.0	Research the history of the transportation industry.  The student will be able to: 	
02.01	Trace the development of transportation in the United States from a historical perspective. 	
02.02	Explain the economic impact of the transportation industry at the local and national levels. 	
02.03	Describe the impact of transportation on a global scale.	
02.04	Describe the differences and similarities between ground, air, and maritime travel. 	
03.0	Demonstrate knowledge of service publications by selecting the correct source and locating information found in each.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify aerospace, ground and maritime service publications such as owner’s manuals, manufacturer’s manuals and electronic service publications and Federal Aviation Regulations. 	
03.02	Read service publications to retrieve desired information.	
03.03	Describe the basic types of troubleshooting charts found in service publications.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the major components of ground, air and maritime transportation vehicles.   The student will be able to:  	
04.01	Identify and locate important parts of ground, air, and maritime transportation vehicles. 	
04.02	Describe the purpose of the fundamental transportation systems. 	
04.03	Explain how each transportation system works dependent and independently of each other.	
04.04	Describe the Merchant Marine and Marine Transportation System. 	
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge of safety, OSHA, EPA issues and procedures.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Define OSHA and how it oversees and provides safety guidelines to the transportation industry.	
05.02	Describe the typical layout and sections of a ground, air, and maritime transportation lab.	
05.03	List the types of accidents that can occur in a ground, air and maritime transportation lab.	
05.04	Explain how to prevent ground, air, and maritime transportation lab accidents.	
05.05	Describe the general rules for the ground, air and maritime transportation lab.	
05.06	Explain federal, state, and local rules and regulations regarding environmental issues related to the work of the ground, air and maritime transportation industry.	
06.0	Identify and measure fasteners used in the aerospace, ground and maritime transportation industry.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify the different fasteners such as screws, bolts, washers, nuts, rivets, etc. that are used in the aerospace, ground and maritime transportation industry.	
06.02	Explain the functions and applications of various fasteners.	
06.03	Demonstrate how to measure fasteners.	
06.04	Identify the proper hand tools and safe uses when working with fasteners used in the aerospace, ground, and maritime transportation industry.	
07.0	Identify, select and use the proper tool for a given fastener or job.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify common ground, air and maritime transportation hand and power tools and proper uses.	
07.02	List safety rules for common ground, air and maritime transportation hand and power tools.	
07.03	Explain how to maintain and store tools properly.	
08.0	Identify and measure components of an engine used in the aerospace, ground and maritime transportation industry.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Introduce and explain the major components of an aerospace/transportation engine.	
08.02	Demonstrate how to properly measure each component.	
08.03	Explain the different instruments used for engine measurements.	
08.04	Discuss various propulsion systems for maritime vessels.	
09.0	Inspect an aerospace, ground and maritime transportation vehicle for maintenance needed for safe operation.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Explain the importance of vehicle maintenance.	
09.02	Demonstrate how to check fluid levels, belts, hoses, tires, etc.	
09.03	Demonstrate safe practices while working with fluids.	
10.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic electricity and electronics.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Explain the principles of electricity.	
10.02	Describe the basic electrical circuits.	
10.03	Identify basic electrical and electronic terms and components.	
10.04	Calculate and measure voltage, resistance, and amperage.	
10.05	Explain different kinds of aerospace/transportation vehicle wiring.	
10.06	Repair and build electrical circuits.	
10.07	Demonstrate fundamental electrical testing.	
11.0	Demonstrate knowledge of current and alternative fuel sources.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Summarize how crude oil is converted to gasoline and diesel fuels.	
11.02	Describe properties of gasoline and diesel fuels.	
11.03	Summarize properties of alternative fuels.	
11.04	Compare and contrast benefits of green fuels and energy production.	
12.0	Use visual and verbal communication to present employment and career opportunities in transportation.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Present a technical report to an audience regarding a researched transportation related career using multimedia. 	
12.02	Prepare and produce a portfolio representing experiences throughout the course of study. 	
13.0	Students will develop leadership and interpersonal problem-solving skills through participation in co-curricular activities.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Demonstrate effective communication skills. 	
13.02	Participate in teamwork to accomplish specified organizational goals. 	
13.03	Demonstrate cooperation and understanding with people who are ethnically and culturally diverse. 	
14.0	Identify components of network systems.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify structure to access internet, including hardware and software components.	
14.02	Identify and configure user customization features in web browsers, including preferences, caching, and cookies.	
14.03	Recognize essential database concepts.	
14.04	Define and use additional networking and internet services.	
15.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Define important internet communications protocols and their roles in delivering basic Internet services.	
15.02	Identify basic principles of the Domain Name System (DNS).	
15.03	Identify security issues related to Internet clients.	
15.04	Identify and use principles of personal information management (PIM), including common applications.	
15.05	Efficiently transmit text and binary files using popular Internet services.	
15.06	Conduct a webcast and related services.	
15.07	Represent technical issues to a non-technical audience.	

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. 

Career Planning

Effective July 1, 2019, per Section 1003.4156, Florida Statutes (F.S.), for students to meet middle grades promotion requirements, a Career and Education Planning course must be completed in either sixth, seventh, or eighth grade. These courses should be taught integrating the eight career and education planning course standards. 

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 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.  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.

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.