1 Florida Energy Teachers Network Alternative Energy Overview June 13, 2012 Florida Energy Teachers Network Alternative Energy Overview June 13, 2012

2 Training Paths Intro to the Power Industry (12.5 hours) Alternative Energy (120 hours) NCCER Alternative Energy Certificate Core Curriculum (87.5 hours) Electrical Level One (97.5 hours) NCCER Electrical Level One Certificate Electrical Level Two (145 hours) NCCER Electrical Level Two Certificate

3 Introduction to the Power Industry  12.5 hours  Topics  Safety  Generation, transmission, & distribution  Fossil fuels  Nuclear power  Renewable energies  Regulations  Careers  Economics

4 Alternative Energy  Two versions  Trainee Guide  Annotated Instructor’s Guide  5 modules  120 hours  Endorsed by FEWC  Meets FLDOE reqs  Energy Technician  Power Distribution Technician  Energy Generation Technician  Audience  High Schools  Energy Academies  Instructor Requirements  Must be ICTP-certified  Complete Instructor Exam available through NCCER registry

5 Trainee Guide Features  Full Color  Module Introductions  Objectives  Trade Terms  Crosswords  Safety Features  Notes  Cautions  Warnings  In-text Features  On Site  Think About It  Summaries  Cornerstones of Craftsmanship  Review Questions

6 Introduction to Alternative Energy  Module One  Begins on Page iii  25 hours  3 Learning Objectives  e.g. “Understand the need for alternative energy and identify the various forms.”  Objectives are supported by the text and Module Exam

7 Introduction to Alternative Energy  Topics  Gov’t initiatives  Basic power generation  Needs  Sources  The grid  Career opportunities

8 Introduction to Alternative Energy  Trade Terms  Listed at front of each module  Page iii  Industry-specific terminology  Highlighted in text  Trade Terms Crossword  Page 30

9 Introduction to Alternative Energy  Trade Terms  Defined in glossary  Page 33

10 Biomass and Biofuels  Module Two  22.5 hours  4 Learning Objectives  Supported by text and exams

11 Biomass and Biofuels  Topics  Sources  Crops  Garbage  Invasive Plants  Uses  Production  Pyrolysis  Gasification  Generation  From collection to distribution  Pros/cons  Future of source  Career opportunities

12 Biomass and Biofuels  On Site  Page 4  Outlines technical tips and professional practices from energy workers

13 Biomass and Biofuels  Did You Know?  Page 9  Highlights hints, tips, and interesting industry information

14 Nuclear Power  Module Three  25 hours  4 Learning Objectives  Objectives are supported by the text and Module Exam

15 Nuclear Power  Topics  Sources and acquisition  Uranium  Mining  Milling  Converting  Enriching  Development and generation  Reactors  Pros/cons  Cost  Technology  Future  Regulations  INPO/NEI/NRC  Career opportunities  Special employability considerations

16 Nuclear Power  Notes  Page 23  Provide additional information on a topic area  Module Summary  Page 34  Reaffirms learning objectives  Useful as a review tool

17 Nuclear Power  Review Questions  Page 35  Tied directly to learning objectives  Number of items derived from 75% of exam items  Ensures appropriate length  Answers key provided in Annotated Instructor’s Guide

18 Nuclear Power  Cornerstone of Craftsmanship  Page 39  Profiles a successful industry professional  Delivered in a Q&A format  Typically composed of SMEs who helped author the title

19 Annotated Instructor’s Guide Features  Black and white  Pages and numbering identical to Trainee Guide  Sidebar annotations  Materials and Equipment lists  Additional Resources  Teaching Outlines  Module Projects  Crossword/RQ solutions  Code to download TestGen software and Module Exams

20 Solar Power  Module Four  25 hours  4 Learning Objectives  Objectives are supported by the text and Module Exam

21 Solar Power  Topics  History  Pro/cons  Solar thermal  Solar PV  System components  Panels  Inverters  Charge Controllers  Batteries  BOS components  Installations  Roof vs. ground  Applications  Stand-alone  Grid connected  Utility-scale generation  Emerging technologies  Career opportunities

22 Solar Power  Annotations  Emphasize valuable concepts  Prompt materials and/or AV use  Denote when to administer a laboratory activity, exam, or review  Provide helpful teaching tips  Field trips  Quizzes  Group activities

23 Solar Power  Materials and Equipment Lists  Lists teaching materials  Also lists equipment needed for classroom activities

24 Solar Power  Additional Resources  Lists optional, topic-specific books and/or websites to help the instructor reinforce the module’s core objectives

25 Wind Power  Module Five  22.5 hours  4 Learning Objectives  Objectives are supported by the text and Module Exam

26 Wind Power  Topics  Current technology  Wind velocity and height  Data acquisition and use  Met towers  Wind maps/charts  Betz Limit  Turbines  Design  HAWT Systems  Small Wind  Wind Farms  Career opportunities

27 Wind Power  Teaching Outlines  Divides modules into 2.5 hour classroom sessions  Includes “Planned Time” blanks to assist instructor with time management

28 Wind Power  Module Projects  Multiple projects for each module  Both individual and group activities  i.e. Build an anemometer; perform an energy audit; build a hydroelectric generating unit; cloud chamber experiment, et al

29 Wind Power  Review Question and Crossword Solutions  Section references provided with RQ answers  Math workouts provided where appropriate

30 Module Exams  Answers keyed to relevant section and Objective  Trainees must score 70%+ to receive NCCER recognition  TestGen software and key provided with AIG purchase  Allows scrambling of exams

31 Core Curriculum  9 modules  87.5 hours  Basic Rigging (15 hours)  Normally an elective  Required for energy-related training paths  Topics  Basic safety  Construction math  Hand & power tools  Reading drawings  Basic rigging  Communication skills  Employability skills  Materials handling  Available in Spanish

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