2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Microcomputer Repairer / Installer
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

CCC	
CIP Number	0647010406	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC) 	
Program Length	15 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	15-1151 – Computer User Support Specialists	
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 Computer Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615120100).  

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 the study of computer systems architecture.

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 proficiency in microcomputers and computer systems architecture.
02.0	Understand, install, configure and troubleshoot issues relating to computer hardware and software.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in direct current circuits and network analysis.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current circuits and network analysis.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in analog electronics.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital electronics.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Microcomputer Repairer / Installer
CIP Number:		0647010406
Program Length:	15 credit hours
SOC Code(s):		15-1151

This certificate program is part of the Computer Engineering Technology AS degree program (1615120100).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in microcomputers and computer systems architecture--The student will be able to:	
01.01	Draw the block diagram and describing the basic architecture of a microcomputer.	
01.02	Identify and give functional descriptions of data, address, and control buses.	
01.03	Identify and define priorities and interrupts at system level. 	
01.04	Define and list direct memory access handling systems.	
01.05	Define functions of advanced memory techniques (e.g. virtual, pipeline, cache).	
01.06	Identify the various types of RAM and ROM memories and their interfacing to the microprocessor/microcontroller.	
02.0	Understand, install, configure and troubleshoot issues relating to computer hardware and software--The student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe the functions and major components (BIOS, task management, etc.) of a computer operating system.	
02.02	Use an operating system for activities such as data and file management.	
02.03	Identify various coding schemes (ASCII, etc.).	
02.04	Identify the major hardware platforms.	
02.05	Set up and use multiple hardware platforms built on various processor architectures.	
02.06	Use system software to perform routine maintenance tasks such as backup, hard drive defragmentation, etc.	
02.07	Use both stand-alone operating systems and network operating systems.	
02.08	Describe and demonstrate the primary features and functions of the major categories of applications software (word processing, database, spreadsheet, presentation, email, browsers, etc.). 	
02.09	Describe the functions of major components of a computer system. 	
02.10	Discuss various computer applications in society. 	
02.11	Describe the categories of computers. 	
02.12	Recognize the value of computer literacy within an individual’s personal and career environments. 	
02.13	Set up and configure systems and peripherals.	
02.14	Set up and upgrade BIOS.	
02.15	Install and configure storage and I/O device interfaces.	
02.16	Describe the architecture of a typical microcomputer system.	
02.17	Perform component maintenance tasks on microcomputer systems.	
02.18	Perform preventive maintenance tasks on microcomputer systems.	
02.19	Describe issues that affect system design and construction (redundancy, fault tolerance, etc.).	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in direct current circuits and network analysis–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Solve problems in electronic units utilizing metric prefixes.	
03.02	Relate electricity to the nature of matter.	
03.03	Identify sources of electricity.	
03.04	Define voltage, current, resistance, power and energy.	
03.05	Read and interpret color codes and symbols to identify electrical components and values.	
03.06	Measure properties of a circuit using digital multimeter (DMM) and oscilloscopes.	
03.07	Construct and verify operation of series circuits.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current circuits and network analysis–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify properties of an AC signal.	
04.02	Identify AC sources.	
04.03	Analyze and measure AC signals utilizing VOM, DVM, oscilloscope, frequency counter and function generator.	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in analog electronics–The student will be able to: 	
05.01	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot diode circuits.	
05.02	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot bipolar junction transistor biased circuits.	
05.03	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot multistage amplifiers.	
05.04	Construct power supply regulator circuits.	
05.05	Construct active filter circuits.	
05.06	Construct oscillator circuits.	
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital electronics–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Construct combinational logic circuits using integrated circuits.	
06.02	Troubleshoot logic circuits.	
06.03	Construct digital display circuits.	
06.04	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of function generators and oscilloscopes for digital circuits.	
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 intercurricular 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.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding Articulation Agreements; Bright Futures Scholarships; Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit; and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:

http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml