Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Transit Technician 3
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Career Certificate Program	
Program Number	T660300	
CIP Number	0647061309	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Program Length	680 hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section	
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	
Basic Skills Level	 Computation (Mathematics): 	9	 Communications (Reading and Language Arts):	9	

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 Transportation, Distribution and Logistics 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 Transportation, Distribution and Logistics career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to the following: maintaining and repairing diesel engines, maintaining and repairing transmission and cooling systems, maintaining and repairing digital multiplex electrical systems, overhauling diesel engines and bus transmissions, maintaining and repairing heavy duty (10 ton) A/C systems and components, maintaining and repairing alternative fuel vehicles and components, and troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electronic computer controls and sensors and advanced electrical systems.

The course content will also include training in communication, leadership, human relations, transit safety awareness, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), employability skills, and safe efficient work practices.

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as transit technicians, train existing employees to become FTMC certified transit technicians and to prepare existing technicians for the ASE series of Transit Bus tests.

It is recommended that students complete the five OCP’s for each technician level before advancing to the next tier.  Transit technician 1 and 2 are prerequisites for the Transit Technician 3, and ultimately, the FTMC Transit Technician certification.

The courses may be taken in any sequence within their respective tier, but tiers must be taken sequentially, starting with tier 1, then tier 2, and ending with tier 3.  Student must demonstrate proficiency in the preceding tier prior to advancement to the next higher tier.

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 three programs of instruction consisting of 15 occupational completion points.  The recommended sequence allows students to complete specified portions of the program for employment or to remain for advanced training.  A student who completes the applicable competencies at any occupational completion point may either continue with the training program or terminate as an occupational completer.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44 (3)(b), F.S.

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 postsecondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	
A	DIM0830	Transit Alternative Fuels System Technician	DIESEL MECH @7 7G	120 hours	
B	DIM0831	Transit Advanced Electrical Systems Technician		120 hours	
C	DIM0832	Transit Heating and Air-Conditioning Technician		200 hours	
D	DIM0833	Transmission Diagnosis, Rebuild and Repair Technician		120 hours	
E	DIM0834	Diesel Engine Diagnosis, Rebuild and Repair Technician		120 hours	

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students. These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline, or level of education. Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social, and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership, and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.
02.0	Maintain and repair transit bus alternative fuels systems and components.
03.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.
04.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.
05.0	Maintain and repair transit bus advanced electrical systems and components.
06.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.
07.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.
08.0	Maintain and repair transit vehicle(s) heating and air-conditioning systems.
09.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.
10.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.
11.0	Maintain, diagnose, repair, and rebuild transit vehicle transmission assemblies.
12.0	Maintain, diagnose, repair, and rebuild transit vehicle Torque Converter assembly.
13.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.
14.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.
15.0	Identify principles, assemblies, and systems of engine operation.
16.0	Apply math skills to engine technology tasks.
17.0	Apply scientific principles common to engine technology operations.
18.0	Troubleshoot and repair engine systems.
19.0	Rebuild a cylinder-head assembly.
20.0	Remove and replace camshaft assemblies.
21.0	Rebuild a block assembly.
22.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Transit Technician 3 
Career Certificate Program Number:	T660300

Course Description:  The Transit Alternative Fuels System Technician course prepares students for entry into the transit bus service industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study occupational safety, alternative fuel systems and components, and employability.

Course Number:  DIM0830
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Transit Alternative Fuels System Technician – 120 Hours	
01.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Comply with safety regulations for all alternative fuels system technician activities and job tasks, in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.	
01.02	Identify and comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.	
02.0	Maintain and repair transit bus alternative fuels systems and components.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop an understanding of and become familiar with the following:	
•	ESS Energy Storage System 	
•	DPIM Dual Power Inverter Module 	
•	TCM/VCM	
•	EP40/50	
•	BAE Electric Systems-series-battery	
•	Propane 	
02.02	Identify and comprehend torque blending.	
02.03	Identify and comprehend Fuel Cells, ULSD, PC-10, PC-11, CK-4, FA-4, and CJ-4 Oils.	
02.04	Identify and comprehend the characteristics and limitations of Biodiesel, E85 Ethanol, and EP40 hybrid-electric, and propane.	
02.05	Demonstrate the unique characteristics of an Alternative Fuel.	
02.06	Demonstrate a working knowledge of alternative fuel systems and associated components.	
02.07	Demonstrate proper diagnostic procedures for a fuel system.	
02.08	Understand the principles of “Cooled EGR” system.	
02.09	Understand the principles of the 3-way exhaust catalyst system.	
02.10	Demonstrate CNG/Propane gas safety, Maintenance, Base Engine, Combustion Air System, Fuel system & Fuel Control system, and Electronic Control System(s).  	
02.11	Identify various CNG/Propane cylinder types and installations, inspect CNG/Propane cylinders for damage, and identify the proper disposition of damaged cylinders.	
02.12	Define Mass Air Flow Management Systems and identify the following sensors: Temperature Sensors, Pressure Sensors, Position Sensors, Voltage Producing Sensors, Mass Gas and Air Flow Sensors.	
03.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Demonstrate shop organization, management, and safety requirements for an alternative fuel’s systems technician.	
03.02	Demonstrate the use of tools and equipment required for an alternative fuel’s systems technician.	
03.03	Demonstrate workplace communication skills required by an alternative fuel’s systems technician.	
03.04	Demonstrate the application of math and science principles required for an alternative fuels systems technician’s job tasks.	
03.05	Demonstrate employability skills as a transit bus alternative fuels systems technician.	

Course Description:  The Transit Advanced Electrical Systems Technician course prepares students for entry into the transit bus service industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study occupational safety, advanced electrical systems, and employability.

Course Number:  DIM0831
Occupational Completion Point:  B
Transit Advanced Electrical Systems Technician – 120 Hours	
04.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Comply with safety regulations for all advanced electrical system technician activities and job tasks, in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.	
04.02	Identify and comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.	
05.0	Maintain and repair transit bus advanced electrical systems and components. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Build and diagnose electrical circuits utilizing circuit simulation modules.	
05.02	Understand Programmable logic controller (PLC), Multiplex system and its components, Ladder logic/chart, various electrical instruments, and various types of sensors.	
05.03	Identify and troubleshoot electrical systems and their components.	
05.04	Read and understand complex electrical schematics, ladder logic charts, and Dinex charts.	
06.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Demonstrate shop organization, management, and safety requirements for an advanced electrical systems technician.	
06.02	Demonstrate the use of tools and equipment required for an advanced electrical systems technician.	
06.03	Demonstrate workplace communication skills required by an advanced electrical systems technician.	
06.04	Demonstrate the application of math and science principles required for an advanced electrical systems technician’s job tasks.	
06.05	Demonstrate employability skills as a transit bus advanced electrical systems technician.	

Course Description:  The Transit Heating and Air-Conditioning Technician course prepares students for entry into the transit bus service industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study occupational safety, heating and air-conditioning systems, and employability.

Course Number:  DIM0832
Occupational Completion Point:  C
Transit Heating and Air-Conditioning Technician – 200 Hours	
07.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Comply with safety regulations for all transit heating and air conditioning systems technician activities and job tasks, in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.	
07.02	Identify and comply with personal and environmental safety   practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.	
08.0	Maintain and repair transit vehicle(s) heating and air-conditioning systems.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify basic heating and air-conditioning components.	
08.02	Recognize and identify different types of refrigerants.	
08.03	Describe EPA requirements for handling recycled refrigerants.	
08.04	Demonstrate the use of recovery, recycle, and reclaim systems.	
08.05	Inspect and pressure tests a basic air-conditioning (AC) system.	
08.06	Inspect, remove, and replace compressor belts.	
08.07	Perform Leak-test on a basic AC system.	
08.08	Evaluate and charge a basic AC system using recovery equipment.	
08.09	Assess, repair and/or service AC electrical circuits.	
08.10	Assess, repair and/or service vacuum circuits.	
08.11	Diagnose basic AC system problems.	
08.12	Remove and replace components in basic AC systems.	
08.13	Remove, repair, and replace compressor fan clutches and controls.	
08.14	Remove and replace blower motors.	
08.15	Diagnose heater malfunctions.	
08.16	Remove and replace heater cores, control units, and cables.	
08.17	Obtain 608 certification.	
09.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Demonstrate shop organization, management, and safety requirements for a transit heating and air conditioning systems technician.	
09.02	Demonstrate the use of tools and equipment required for a transit heating and air conditioning systems technician.	
09.03	Demonstrate workplace communication skills required by a transit heating and air conditioning systems technician.	
09.04	Demonstrate the application of math and science principles required for a transit heating and air conditioning systems technician’s job tasks.	
09.05	Demonstrate employability skills as a transit bus heating and air conditioning systems technician.	

Course Description:  The Transmission Diagnosis, Rebuild and Repair Technician course prepares students for entry into the transit bus service industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study occupational safety, transit bus transmission assemblies, and employability.

Course Number:  DIM0833
Occupational Completion Point:  D
Transmission Diagnosis, Rebuild and Repair Technician – 120 Hours	
10.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Comprehend and comply with safety regulations for all transmission diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician activities and job tasks, in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.	
10.02	Identify and comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.	
11.0	Maintain, diagnose, repair, and rebuild transit vehicle transmission assemblies.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Identify the basic transmission components and functions.	
11.02	Apply scientific principles common to transmission technology operations.	
11.03	Identify principles of operation, assemblies, and systems of transmission operation.	
11.04	Troubleshoot and repair transmission systems.	
11.05	Rebuild transmission assemblies.	
11.06	Remove and replace transmission assemblies.	
11.07	Rebuild/troubleshoot retarder assembly.	
12.0	Maintain, diagnose, repair, and rebuild transit vehicle Torque Converter assembly.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify and describe the four major components of a torque converter (pump, stator, turbine, and lockup clutch)	
12.02	Diagnose and troubleshoot symptoms of a bad torque converter	
12.03	Perform a stall test and analyze stall test results	
13.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Demonstrate shop organization, management, and safety requirements for a transit transmission diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician.	
13.02	Demonstrate the use of tools and equipment required for a transit transmission diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician.	
13.03	Demonstrate workplace communication skills required by a transit transmission diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician.	
13.04	Demonstrate the application of math and science principles required for a transit transmission diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician’s job tasks.	
13.05	Demonstrate employability skills as a transit vehicle transmission diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician.	

Course Description:  The Transit Engine Diagnosis, Rebuild and Repair Technician course prepares students for entry into the transit bus service industry. Content emphasizes beginning skills and concepts as a recommended requisite. Students study occupational safety, engine operations, math science, troubleshooting skills, cylinder-heads, camshaft assemblies, engine block assemblies, and employability.

Course Number:  DIM0834
Occupational Completion Point:  E 
Diesel Engine Diagnosis, Rebuild and Repair Technician – 120 Hours	
14.0	Demonstrate shop and occupational safety procedures.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Comply with safety regulations for all diesel engine diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician activities and job tasks, in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.	
14.02	Identify and comply with personal and environmental safety practices associated with clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment; and the handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.	
15.0	Identify principles, assemblies, and systems of engine operation.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Explain the operating principles of two-and four-stroke cycle engines.	
15.02	Identify engine assemblies and systems.	
15.03	Identify the components of two-and four-stroke-cycle engines.	
16.0	Apply math skills to engine technology tasks.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Apply math skills commonly required for performing job duties in engine technology occupations.	
•	Recognize, identify, and make metric conversions.	
•	Solve problems for volume, weight, area, circumference, and perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares, and cylinders.	
•	Measure tolerance(s) on horizontal and vertical surfaces using millimeters, centimeters, feet, and inches.	
•	Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using fractions, decimals, and whole numbers.	
16.02	Determine the correct purchase price, including sales tax, for a materials list containing a minimum of six items.	
17.0	Apply scientific principles common to engine technology operations.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Explain molecular action caused by temperature extremes, chemical reaction, and moisture content.	
17.02	Interpret and draw reasonable conclusions from information provided in graphs, scales, and gauges.	
17.03	Identify health-related problems that may result from exposure to work-related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the proper precautions required for handling such materials.	
17.04	Read and interpret pressure measurement in terms of pounds per square inch (PSI), inches of mercury, and kilopascal (KPA).	
18.0	Troubleshoot and repair engine systems.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	Troubleshoot and repair cooling systems.	
18.02	Troubleshoot and repair lubrication systems.	
18.03	Troubleshoot and repair induction and exhaust systems.	
18.04	Troubleshoot and repair fuel-injection systems and components.	
•	Inspect for operation and condition of the parts and systems, including fuel quality and consumption, safety shut-down devices, circuits, sensors, electronic governors, and flywheel.	
•	Prime and bleed fuel-injection system.	
•	Remove, test, and adjust injectors and nozzles.	
•	Remove, repair, and replace individual components as needed.	
19.0	Rebuild a cylinder-head assembly.  The student will be able to:	
19.01	Diagnose valve and head problems using the visual inspection method.	
19.02	Diagnose valve and head problems using the compression-tester or cylinder air-pressure method.	
19.03	Diagnose valve and head problems using the stethoscope method.	
19.04	Disassemble engines.	
19.05	Clean and inspect the heads for cracks, warping, and injector sleeves.	
19.06	Inspect the valve seat and check for warping, burns, cracks, and stem and tip wear.	
19.07	Grinds valve seats and reface valves.	
19.08	Check and inspect springs for free height, distortion, and installed height.	
19.09	Adjust the valve lash.	
20.0	Remove and replace camshaft assemblies.  The student will be able to:	
20.01	Remove and inspect camshaft bearings and lifters.	
20.02	Time valve-drive assemblies.	
21.0	Rebuild a block assembly.  The student will be able to:	
21.01	Remove the pistons from the rod assemblies.	
21.02	Measure out-of-round and cylinder taper using a dial bore gauge or inside micrometer.	
21.03	Check the piston pins and boss for wear.	
21.04	Measure the piston ring lands width, out-of-round, and taper.	
21.05	Measure the piston ring gap in a cylinder bore.	
21.06	Install and fit the piston pins.	
21.07	Check the rod-and-piston assembly alignment.	
21.08	Remove and replace the rod bearings.	
21.09	Hone and clean the cylinders, check cross hatching.	
21.10	Install rings on the pistons.	
21.11	Measure and check the crankshafts with a micrometer.	
21.12	Check the bearing bore with a telescope gauge.	
21.13	Reassemble engines using a plastic gauge.	
21.14	Install oil seals.	
21.15	Check for end play on crankshaft and camshaft.	
21.16	Check camshaft backlash.	
22.0	Demonstrate the qualifications for employment.  The student will be able to:	
22.01	Demonstrate shop organization, management, and safety requirements for a transit engine diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician.	
22.02	Demonstrate the use of tools and equipment required for a transit engine diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician.	
22.03	Demonstrate workplace communication skills required by a transit engine diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician.	
22.04	Demonstrate the application of math and science principles required for a transit engine diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician’s job tasks.	
22.05	Demonstrate employability skills as a transit vehicle engine diagnosis, rebuild and repair technician.	

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. 

Special Notes

The safety guidelines in the student performance standards have been recommended in the ASE Program Certification Standards administered by the Automotive Service excellence Education Foundation (ASEEF).

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization(s) 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. The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

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. 

Basic Skills

In Career Certificate Programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Computation (Mathematics) and Communications (Language and Reading 9). These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02, Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01, F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College System Institution must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91, F.S.

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.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.