Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:		Mechatronics
Specialization Tract:		Advanced Manufacturing
Career Cluster:		Manufacturing

CCC	
CIP Number	0615000013	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	30 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link 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 Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615000001) under the Advanced Manufacturing specialization.  

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 instruction in maintenance techniques, computer aided drafting/design skills, technical communications, maintenance and operation of various industrial components, quality control and testing, material handling protocols, and proper usage of tools and instrumentation.

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

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of industrial processes and material properties.
02.0	Generate and interpret computer-aided drawings.
03.0	Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of electricity and electronics.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of industrial safety, health, and environmental requirements.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using tools, instruments, and testing devices.
06.0	Demonstrate basic troubleshooting skills.
07.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.
08.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills. 
09.0	Understand, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical components and/or systems.
10.0	Understand, operate, and maintain industrial automation systems.
11.0	Troubleshoot industrial automation systems.
12.0	Apply the principles of robotics to automated systems.
13.0	Create and operate human machine interfaces to control automated systems.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Mechatronics
CIP Number:		0615000013
Program Length:	30 credit hours	

This certificate program is part of the Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615000001).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of industrial processes and materials properties.  The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Explain current manufacturing processes to include modern trends. 	
01.02	Determine available and needed resources for the production process.	
01.03	Describe the factors considered for design, maintenance, procurement and handling. 	
01.04	Analyze process changes for impact on product.	
01.05	Identify principles and practices of production timing.	
01.06	Identify effect of time, motion, and procedural changes on productivity.	
01.07	Demonstrate knowledge of raw materials properties and requirements.	
01.08	Follow engineering specifications and documentation in equipment setup.	
01.09	Explain the importance of routine maintenance. 	
01.10	Identify customer needs. Document product and process compliance with customer requirements.	
02.0	Generate and interpret computer-aided drawings.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Apply current industrial computer aided-drawing practices.	
02.02	Import and export various file types.	
02.03	Interpret technical drawings.	
03.0	Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of electronics and electricity.  The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Use appropriate electrical circuit grounding techniques. 	
03.02	Solve circuit problems using appropriate units and notation.	
03.03	Operate appropriate test equipment.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of industrial safety, health, and environmental requirements.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify and select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).	
04.02	Follow appropriate safety procedures. 	
04.03	Follow applicable environmental laws and regulations.	
04.04	Identify and report unsafe conditions and practices. 	
04.05	Explain when a machine or a process should be stopped to investigate an unsafe condition.	
04.06	Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory agency fines and requirement for corrective actions.	
04.07	Use and evaluate information resources such as SDS (Safety Data Sheets).	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in using tools, instruments and testing devices.  The student will be able to:  	
05.01	Identify and use hand tools properly. 	
05.02	Operate inspection equipment appropriately.	
05.03	Implement appropriate testing techniques and procedures.	
05.04	Use appropriate measurement tools.	
05.05	Operate/use appropriate safety monitoring and testing equipment. 	
06.0	Demonstrate basic troubleshooting skills.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Apply critical thinking skills to identify problems. 	
06.02	Identify symptoms and changes in a system. 	
06.03	Apply root cause analysis techniques to identify problem causes. 	
06.04	Evaluate corrective action options. 	
06.05	Properly document all corrective actions. 	
07.0	Demonstrate appropriate communication skills.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to accurately complete forms commonly used in business and industry. 	
07.02	Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and common table formats. 	
07.03	Read and follow written instructions. 	
07.04	Demonstrate an understanding of; and ability to follow oral instructions.	
07.05	Demonstrate knowledge of technical language and technical acronyms.	
07.06	Explain the benefits of teamwork.	
08.0	Demonstrate appropriate math skills.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Solve problems for appropriate scalars. 	
08.02	Calculate tolerance(s). 	
08.03	Use different unit systems appropriately.	
08.04	Convert between different units and unit systems.	
08.05	Use appropriate notation.	
08.06	Solve simple algebraic equations. 	
09.0	Understand, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical components and/or systems.  The student will be able to: 	
09.01	Identify, classify, and describe the function of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical machines and components.	
09.02	Construct and interpret flow diagrams of pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.	
09.03	Configure, install, operate, and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical components, devices and/or machines.	
09.04	Troubleshoot errors, faults, and inconsistencies in pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical components, machines and/or systems.	
09.05	Define special applications of electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machines and devices used in manufacturing and process equipment.	
09.06	Describe limitations of electromechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic machinery.	
09.07	Use safe practices while operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial equipment.	
10.0	Understand, operate and maintain industrial automation systems.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Create and interpret schematic diagrams.	
10.02	Explain, operate, maintain, and program industrial control systems.	
10.03	Integrate control systems and equipment with production and production support mechanisms.	
11.0	Troubleshoot industrial automation systems.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Demonstrate troubleshooting techniques to identify root cause, errors and faults of a problem.	
11.02	Use troubleshooting data to make systems improvement.	
11.03	Identify issues requiring additional expertise.	
11.04	Participate in troubleshooting and resolution teams effectively.	
11.05	Troubleshoot problems and perform minor repairs to industrial automation systems.	
12.0	Apply the principles of robotics to automated systems.  The student will be able to: 	
12.01	Identify and describe the essential components and characteristics of a robotic system.	
12.02	Analyze industrial tasks for the selection of robotic equipment.	
12.03	Understand, choose, and implement appropriate sensors and actuators for robotic applications.	
12.04	Program a robotic device for a specific industrial application.	
13.0	Create and operate human machine interfaces to control automated systems.  The student will be able to: 	
13.01	Apply appropriate industrial standards in the development of HMI.	
13.02	Establish communication for data flow between interface and controlled equipment.	
13.03	Perform interface testing and troubleshooting.	

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)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization for 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.  

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.