William H. MillerGayla Neumeyer Ionas G. Ionas Matthew Easter Development of a Web-Based Energy Industry Fundamentals Curriculum Supporting Workforce Development

EIF is Part of GIECP - National Industry-Driven Strategies and Products Developed for Regional / Local Utility Industry Workforce Development. NEI is a founding member of CEWD, along with EEI, AGA, IPI, and other national energy associations and other national energy associations

Energy Industry Fundamentals Curriculum A national product developed to encourage new workers to meet employers’ workforce needs The web-based version is extending implementation to instructor-led, distance learning environments The goal is to create a pipeline of new workers with skills to compete for high wage jobs in the utility industry Designed to convey and enhance learner knowledge to pass pre-employment exams and/or to pursue additional education/training for workforce credentials Supports math skill confidence and increase problem solving skills –- essential to student success in nuclear and non-nuclear technical degree programs and jobs

Implementation of EIF Curriculum Targeted Student Populations: High Schools (junior and senior level) Unemployed and underemployed adults Veterans Union workers Targeted Employers: Nuclear and non-nuclear electricity generation (including solar and wind) Electric and gas transmission / distribution

EIF Relevance to AAS Nuclear Technology Educational Programs: Content not included in Nuclear Uniform Curriculum Program (NUCP) content  ACAD , and QA/QC/NDE Criteria Content is also not covered in many BS Engineering degree programs EIF is designed to attract new workers to energy jobs, and conveys overall utility industry knowledge and career awareness that enhances worker productivity at NPPs and their vendors

CEWD Benchmarking Process and the US DOL Energy Competency Model Non-Licensed Operator Chemistry Technician Maintenance Technician – Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Electrical Radiation Protection Technicians Business Fundamentals Teamwor k Following Directions Planning, Organizing & Scheduling Problem Solving Decision Making Ethics Employability & Entrepreneurship Skills Working with Basic Hand & Power Tools & Technology Mathematics Locating, Reading & Using Information Writing Listening Speaking Engineering & Technology Critical & Analytical Thinking Science Information Technology Interpersonal Skills Integrity Profession- alism Reputation Motiv- ation Dependability & Reliability Self- Development Flexibility & Adaptability Ability To Learn Non-Nuclear Generation (Coal, Natural Gas, Oil, Hydro, Solar, Wind, Biofuel, Geothermal) Nuclear Generation Electric Transmission & Distribution Gas Transmission & Distribution Tier 5 – Industry-Wide Technical Safety Awareness Industry Principles & Concepts Environmental Laws & Regulations Quality Control & Continuous Improvement Troubleshooting Tier 4 – Industry-Wide Technical Competencies Tier 3 – Workplace Competencies Tier 2 – Academic Competencies Tier 1 – Personal Effectiveness Tier 6-8 – Occupation-Specific Basis of NUCP AAS NT Programs Basis of EIF

Tiers 6–8 Job Specific Skills/Credentials Level 8 = BS Degrees Boot Camp / Apprenticeship for College Credit Associates Degrees (e.g., NUCP) Tiers 4–5 Industry Fundamentals Energy Industry Fundamentals Certificate (ANSI National Credential) Tiers 1–3 Basic Training Energy Industry Employability Skills Certificate National Career Readiness Certificate Occupation-Specific Requirements Occupation-Specific Technical Occupation-Specific Knowledge Areas Industry-Specific Technical Industry-Wide Technical Workplace Requirements Academic Requirements Personal Effectiveness GIECP Stackable Credentials Development Process

EIF ANSI Credential Certification CEWD submitted application (Dec. 2011) to American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for approval as a national workforce credential Approval conferred in April 2012, which covers both the original paper-based version and web-based version developed in this work ANSI certification exam available to learners in CEWD- approved organizations

Overview of EIF Content (5 Modules) : Module 1: Module 1A: History of the US Energy Industry Module 1B: The Energy Industry: Structure and Organization Module 1C: Energy Flow: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution

EIF Content: Module 2 Module 2A: Regulatory / Procedural / Security Module 2B: Preparing for Hazards in the Workplace Module 2C: Hazards and Response

EIF Content: Module 3 Module 3A: Conventional Electric Power Generation Systems Module 3B: Overview of Generation Fuel Sources Module 3C: Overview of Emerging and Alternative Generation Sources

EIF Content: Module 4 Module 4A: Introduction to Electric Power Transmission Module 4B: Transmission Governance, Stability, and Emerging Technologies

EIF Content: Module 5 Module 5A: Introduction to Electric Power Distribution Module 5B: Distribution Governance, Stability, and Emerging Technologies Module 5C: Natural Gas Distribution

Web-Based Version - In Brief Case- Based Scenarios Learning Approach Learning Scenarios Review Scenarios Online Content Structure and Navigation Quiz Testing

Case-Based Learning Approach Objective: Engage Learners Design: – Instructor led – Blended format Foundations: – Case-based learning – Provide context – Share experiences – Deeper learning through argumentation Means: – Use of scenarios – Focused instructor feedback Context Learner Guidance/ Feedback Reflection opportunity Share Experiences Argumentation Problem Solving

Learning Scenarios Embedded within the content (SCORM – Sharable Content Object Reference Model) Limited feedback More support – Selected topics – Placement right after relevant content – Easy navigation to and from content Scenario Introduction Question

Review Scenarios Less support and more responsibility – Take own stance (multiple choice question) – Seek out relevant content (essay question) Builds upon the Learning Scenario within the same module After all the content has been reviewed Set up as IMS QTI test – Automatically scored multiple choice questions – Manually scored essay questions with instructor feedback

Course Content (SCORM) Page header will be the same on all pages – national branding Page header will be the same on all pages – national branding Special content sections formatting is similar to that in the printed version In blue are glossary words. Keep the cursor over the word for a few seconds and the glossary definition is shown.

Module Structure & Navigation Chapter Overview Expectations & Objectives Learning Scenario Introduction Content Learning Scenario Question Content Introduction Content Learning Scenario Question Content Subchapter Content Learning Scenario Question Content Subchapter Bullets change colors with the state of the subchapter The menu can be hidden Current page shown in bold type

GIECP Program Pilot Implementation for Nuclear Workforce Development Using Web-Based EIF Curriculum: Estrella Mountain Community College In Partnership with Arizona Public Service and the Palo Verde NPP Plant Supported by a US DOL SESP grant to the State of Arizona, and a US DOL Trade Assistance Act grant (TC A-4)

NUCLEAR UNIFORM CURRICULUM PROGRAM SCHOOLS National Coordination : Nuclear Energy Institute and CEWD Region 3 Lakeland  Dakota  Lakeshore  Lake Michigan  Monroe County  St. Cloud  Linn State Region 1 Southern Maryland  Delaware County  Excelsior  Luzerne County  Onondaga  Salem  Three Rivers Region 4 Texas A&M - Nuclear Power Inst.  Bismarck State  Brazosport  Columbia Basin  Estrella Mountain  Idaho State / ESTEC  Miracosta  Metropolitan  New Mexico Junior  Southeast  Texas State Tech  Wharton County Region 2 Indian River  Aiken Tech  Augusta Tech  Chattanooga State  Florence-Darlington  Gaston College  George C. Wallace  Miami Dade  Midlands Tech  West Kentucky  Spartanburg EMCC is one of 38 schools participating in NUCP degrees: Radiation Protection Technology Non-Licensed Operators Elec. Maintenance Mech. Maintenance

Overview of EMCC’s GIECP Program GIECP program initiated in May participants enrolled (3 are high school seniors) Assessment/Coursework Sequence for First Cohort: – Energy Employability Skills certificate MAY 2012 – National Career Readiness Certificate MAY 2012 – Personal Effectiveness Class (3 cr hrs) SUMMER 2012 – Math Class (3 cr hrs) SUMMER 2012 – Energy Industry Fundamentals Class (3 cr hrs) FALL 2012 – ANSI EIF Certificate Tuition for the 9 cr hrs paid under DOL grant support. MU Curriculum Specialists assisting EMCC EIF instructor with integration of web-based content into teaching style.

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