2020 – 2021 
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Workplace Essentials
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Diversified Education

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8300310	
CIP Number	10988650CP	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	.5 credit	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	BPA, DECA, FBLA-PBL, FCCLA, FFA, FL-TSA, FPSA, HOSA, SkillsUSA 	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	N/A 	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

This course offers coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and the relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers; 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 Diversified Education. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in their chosen occupational field.  

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 .5 credit. 

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

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
8300310	Workplace Essentials	ANY FIELD WHEN CERT REFLECTS BACHELOR OR HIGHER
ANY VOCATIONAL FIELD OR COVERAGE
COOR WK EX@7	.5 credit	N/A	2		
(Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics)

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	Describe the human relations skills necessary for success in the workforce.
02.0	Identify the communication skills necessary for successful employment.
03.0	Identify the mathematical skills necessary for successful employment.
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to mathematics.
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to science.
06.0	Demonstrate the leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives.
07.0	Use oral and written communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas.
08.0	Describe the duties and responsibilities of a successful employee.
09.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills.
10.0	Use information technology tools.
11.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and identify the relationship of these systems to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
12.0	Describe the roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment.
13.0	Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities.
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to language arts.
15.0	Solve problem using critical thinking skills, creativity, and innovation.
16.0	Demonstrate money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies.

2020 – 2021 
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Workplace Essentials
Course Number: 	8300310
Course Credit:	.5

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Describe the human relations skills necessary for success in the workforce. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Define punctuality, initiative, courtesy, loyalty, honesty, respect, responsibility, fairness, and trustworthiness.  	
01.02	Identify and discuss the role of an employee as a team member in the workplace.  	
01.03	Describe the use of teams in the workplace to increase productivity and product quality.  	
01.04	Discuss the importance of human relations to success in the workplace.  	
01.05	Define empathy, compassion, caring, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and self-motivation.  	
01.06	Explain the importance of working effectively with diverse populations.  	
01.07	Explain importance of self-management when minimum direction and supervision are given.  	
01.08	Describe ethical situations in the world of work.	
01.09	Describe importance and benefits of time management.  	
01.10	Identify and demonstrate steps necessary for solving problems and making decisions.  	
01.11	Analyze future consequences of current decisions.  	
01.12	Discuss the value of emotional self-control in the workplace.	
01.13	Explain “conflict resolution” and “dispute resolution” techniques and apply to a simulated work related problem.  	
01.14	Identify and practice stress management and relaxation techniques.	
01.15	Discuss importance of practicing positive customer service skills.	
02.0	Identify the communication skills necessary for successful employment. The student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe the importance of the proper use of grammar, vocabulary, and diction.  	
02.02	Identify the appropriate way to address people.  	
02.03	Identify appropriate conversation for work related settings.  	
02.04	Describe listening, speaking, and nonverbal skills necessary to determine customer needs.  	
02.05	List professional vocabulary appropriate for the work environment.	
02.06	Demonstrate ability to communicate in a multicultural setting.	
02.07	Identify and define commonly used customer service terms such as complaints, internal and external customers.  	
02.08	Demonstrate the ability to listen to, follow, and provide directions.	
02.09	Demonstrate the placing/receiving of telephone calls in a businesslike manner. 	
02.10	Demonstrate ability to locate, understand, and interpret information found in trade manuals, schedules, charts, diagrams, tables of contents, indexes, labels, and Internet resources.  	
03.0	Identify the mathematical skills necessary for successful employment. The student will be able to:	
03.01	Compute and compare gross pay, net pay, overtime pay, and specific payroll deductions.  	
03.02	Compute different methods of monetary compensation (e.g., annual salary, hourly wage, commission, piecework).  	
03.03	Calculate exemptions, deductions, and taxable income and use tax tables to prepare a federal income tax form.  	
03.04	Prepare a balanced budget based on income and expenses. 	
03.05	Describe importance of maintaining an accurate checkbook balance.  	
03.06	Identify mathematical skills used by employees in a variety of career fields (e.g., electricians and apply electrical formulas to calculate watts, amps, ohms, or volts).  	
04.0	Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to mathematics. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.  	
04.02	Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.  	
04.03	Construct charts/tables/graphs using functions and data.  	
05.0	Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to science. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Discuss the role of creativity in constructing scientific questions, methods and explanations.  	
05.02	Formulate scientifically investigable questions, construct investigations, collect and evaluate data, and develop scientific recommendations based on findings.  	
06.0	Demonstrate the leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish team goals and objectives. The student will be able to:	
06.01	Employ leadership skills to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.  	
06.02	Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to accomplish objectives and tasks.  	
06.03	Conduct and participate in meetings to accomplish work tasks.  	
06.04	Employ mentoring skills to inspire and teach others.  	
07.0	Use oral and written communication skills to create, express, and interpret information and ideas. The student will be able to:	
07.01	Select and employ appropriate communication concepts and strategies to enhance oral and written communication in the workplace.  	
07.02	Locate, organize and reference written information from various sources.  	
07.03	Design, develop and deliver formal and informal presentations using appropriate media to engage and inform diverse audiences.  	
07.04	Interpret verbal and nonverbal cues/behaviors that enhance communication.  	
07.05	Apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify information.  	
07.06	Develop and interpret tables and charts to support written and oral communications.  	
07.07	Exhibit public relations skills that aid in achieving customer satisfaction.  	
08.0	Describe the duties and responsibilities of a successful employee. The student will be able to:	
08.01	Explain how to handle customer inquiries/complaints.  	
08.02	Explain how to handle difficult internal and external customers.	
08.03	Explain how to interpret policies to internal and external customers.  	
08.04	Classify customer services according to nature and characteristics of the activity.  	
08.05	Review methods to resolve customer problems through clarifying and explaining policies and procedures.  	
08.06	Explain the importance of stress management and relaxation techniques as they relate to job performance.  	
08.07	Demonstrate an understanding of gender, age, disability, and cultural courtesy.  	
08.08	Describe workplace codes of professional/business conduct. 	
08.09	Explain the concepts of integrity, credibility, reliability, and perseverance.  	
08.10	List the responsibilities an employer has for his/her employees (ethical, social, legal.	
09.0	Explain the importance of employability and entrepreneurship skills. The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify and demonstrate positive work behaviors needed to be employable.  	
09.02	Develop personal career plan that includes goals, objectives, and strategies.  	
09.03	Examine licensing, certification, and industry credentialing requirements.  	
09.04	Maintain a career portfolio to document knowledge, skills, and experience.  	
09.05	Evaluate and compare employment opportunities that match career goals.  	
09.06	Identify and exhibit traits for retaining employment.  	
09.07	Identify opportunities and research requirements for career advancement.  	
09.08	Research the benefits of ongoing professional development.  	
09.09	Examine and describe entrepreneurship opportunities as a career planning option.  	
10.0	Use information technology tools. The student will be able to:	
10.01	Use personal information management (PIM) applications to increase workplace efficiency.  	
10.02	Employ technological tools to expedite workflow including word processing, databases, reports, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, electronic calendar, contacts, email, and internet applications.  	
10.03	Employ computer operations applications to access, create, manage, integrate, and store information.  	
10.04	Employ collaborative/groupware applications to facilitate group work.  	
11.0	Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and identify the relationship of these systems to organizational performance and regulatory compliance. The student will be able to:	
11.01	Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.  	
11.02	Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.	
11.03	Create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.  	
12.0	Describe the roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment. The student will be able to: 	
12.01	Describe the nature and types of business organizations.  	
12.02	Explain the effect of key organizational systems on performance and quality. 	
12.03	List and describe quality control systems and/or practices common to the workplace.  	
12.04	Explain the impact of the global economy on business organizations.	
13.0	Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities. The student will be able to:	
13.01	Evaluate and justify decisions based on ethical reasoning.  	
13.02	Evaluate alternative responses to workplace situations based on personal, professional, ethical, legal responsibilities, and employer policies.  	
13.03	Identify and explain personal and long-term consequences of unethical or illegal behaviors in the workplace.  	
13.04	Interpret and explain written organizational policies and procedures.  	
14.0	Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to language arts. The student will be able to:	
14.01	Locate, comprehend and evaluate key elements of oral and written information.  	
14.02	Draft, revise, and edit written documents using correct grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.  	
14.03	Present information formally and informally for specific purposes and audiences.  	
15.0	Solve problems using critical thinking skills, creativity and innovation. The student will be able to:	
15.01	Employ critical thinking skills independently and in teams to solve problems and make decisions.  	
15.02	Employ critical thinking and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.  	
15.03	Identify and document workplace performance goals and monitor progress toward those goals.  	
15.04	Conduct technical research to gather information necessary for decision-making.  	
16.0	Demonstrate money-management concepts, procedures, and strategies. The student will be able to:	
16.01	Identify and describe the services and legal responsibilities of financial institutions.  	
16.02	Describe the effect of money management on personal and career goals.  	
16.03	Develop a personal budget and financial goals.  	
16.04	Complete financial instruments for making deposits and withdrawals.  	
16.05	Maintain financial records.  	
16.06	Read and reconcile financial statements.	
16.07	Research, compare and contrast investment opportunities.	

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.

Academic Alignment

Secondary Career and Technical Education courses are pending alignment to the B.E.S.T.  (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking) Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics that were adopted by the State Board of Education in February 2020.  Academic alignment is an ongoing, collaborative effort of professional educators that provide clear expectations for progression year-to-year through course alignment. This initiative supports CTE programs by improving student performance through the integration of academic content within CTE courses.  

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.

Special Notes

The occupational standards and benchmarks outlined in this secondary program correlate to the standards and benchmarks of the postsecondary program with the same Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) number.

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.

NOTE:  There is a Cooperative Education Manual available on-line with guidelines for workplace experiences.  It can be accessed on the DOE Website at http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/3/urlt/steps-manual.pdf.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

The following list identifies the appropriate career and technical student organizations for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills: Business Professionals of America (BPA); DECA; Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA); FFA; Florida Public Service Association (FPSA); Florida Technology Student Association (FL-TSA); Future Business Leaders of America – Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL); HOSA – Future Health Professionals (HOSA); SkillsUSA.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

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. 

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.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular course or a modified course.  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the CTE course.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

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