2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Course Title:	Fundamentals of Telecommunications
Course Type:	Orientation/Exploratory
Career Cluster:	Arts, A/V Technology and Communication

Secondary – Middle School	
Course Number	8260400	
CIP Number	148260400M	
Grade Level	6-8  	
Standard Length	Semester	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Course Structure section.	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
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 Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster. The content includes, but is not limited to, the development of leadership skills, communication skills, and employability skills; resource management; exploration of Arts and A/V careers; the science and technology of transmitting information electronically by wires or radio signals with integrated encoding and decoding equipment.

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	
8260400	Fundamentals of Telecommunications	BUS MACH 7G 
COMP SVC 7G
ELECTRICAL @7  7G
ELECTRONIC @ 7  7G
TELCOM 7G
TV PRO TEC @7  7G	Semester	

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

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. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
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.

Standards

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

01.0	Demonstrate leadership skills.
02.0	Demonstrate employability skills as they relate to the Telecommunications industry.
03.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills.
04.0	Analyze careers in the Telecommunications industry.
05.0	Select and use tools and equipment.
06.0	Develop a project related to Telecommunications.
07.0	Utilize technology as it relates to the Telecommunications industry.
08.0	Demonstrate the skills involved in effective resource management.
09.0	Identify components of network systems.
10.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology.

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Fundamentals of Telecommunications
Course Number: 	8260400
Course Length:	Semester

Course Description:

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 Telecommunications.  

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate leadership skills – the student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify roles and responsibilities of members of professional and community service organizations, including career and technical student organizations.	
01.02	Work cooperatively as a group member to achieve organizational goals.	
01.03	Demonstrate leadership roles and organizational responsibilities.	
01.04	Identify and utilize the planning process.	
01.05	Develop a personal growth project.	
02.0	Demonstrate employability skills as they relate to the Telecommunications industry – the student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify personal talents and abilities that can contribute to positive self-esteem and success in the workplace.	
02.02	Practice teamwork skills.	
02.03	Practice employability skills.	
02.04	Practice positive work ethics and identify negative work ethics.	
02.05	Exhibit work expectations of an employer in the Telecommunications industry.	
02.06	Apply math, reading, science, and critical thinking skills as they relate to the Telecommunications industry.	
03.0	Demonstrate effective communication skills – the student will be able to:	
03.01	Describe why communication is the basis for all relationships.	
03.02	Distinguish between non-assertive, assertive, and aggressive communication.	
03.03	Demonstrate communication skills that promote positive relationships in the work place.	
03.04	Practice active listening skills.	
03.05	Utilize conflict resolution skills.	
04.0	Analyze careers in the Telecommunications industry – the student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe careers in the Telecommunications industry.	
04.02	Classify careers from entry level to professional level.	
04.03	Explore entrepreneurship opportunities in the Telecommunications industry	
04.04	Research and present information on a Telecommunications career to include roles and responsibilities, employment opportunities and requirements for education and training.	
05.0	Select and use tools and equipment – the student will be able to:	
05.01	Identify and select the appropriate tool for the assignment.	
05.02	Demonstrate the proper and safe use of tools and equipment.	
05.03	Practice care and maintenance of tools and equipment.	
06.0	Develop a project related to Telecommunications – the student will be able to:	
06.01	Apply the principals and elements of design in selecting a Telecommunications project.	
06.02	Interpret written directions for assembling/constructing a Telecommunications project.	
06.03	Apply math skills and construct a Telecommunications project.	
07.0	Utilize technology as it relates to the Telecommunications industry – the student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify technology utilized in the Telecommunications industry.	
07.02	Analyze technology trends impacting the Telecommunications industry.	
07.03	Utilize technology.	
08.0	Demonstrate the skills involved in effective resource management – the student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify steps of the decision-making process.	
08.02	Distinguish between a need and a want.	
08.03	Explain how values and goals affect decision-making.	
08.04	Develop a budget and savings plan.	
08.05	Analyze the relationship between resources and the attainment of lifestyle goals.	
09.0	Identify components of network systems – the student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify structure to access the Internet, including hardware and software components.	
09.02	Identify and configure user customization features in web browsers, including preferences, caching, and cookies.	
09.03	Recognize essential database concepts.	
09.04	Define and use additional networking and Internet services.	
10.0	Describe and use communication features of information technology – the student will be able to:	
10.01	Define important Internet communications protocols and their roles in delivering basic Internet services.	
10.02	Identify basic principles of the Domain Name System (DNS).	
10.03	Identify security issues related to Internet clients.	
10.04	Identify and use principles of personal information management (PIM), including common applications.	
10.05	Efficiently transmit text and binary files using popular Internet services.	
10.06	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. 

Special Notes 

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the intercurricular 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.  

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.

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