florida energy teachers network alternative energy overview june 13, 2012
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Florida Energy Teachers Network Alternative Energy Overview June 13, 2012. Training Paths. 12.5 hours Topics Safety Generation, transmission, & distribution Fossil fuels Nuclear power Renewable energies Regulations Careers Economics. Introduction to the Power Industry. Two versions - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Florida Energy Teachers NetworkAlternative Energy Overview
June 13, 2012
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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
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Introduction to the Power Industry
12.5 hours Topics
Safety Generation, transmission, &
distribution Fossil fuels Nuclear power Renewable energies Regulations Careers Economics
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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
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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
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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
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Introduction to Alternative Energy
Topics Gov’t initiatives Basic power
generation Needs Sources The grid Career
opportunities
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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
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Introduction to Alternative Energy
Trade Terms Defined in
glossary Page 33
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Biomass and Biofuels
Module Two 22.5 hours
4 Learning Objectives Supported by text
and exams
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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
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Biomass and Biofuels
On Site Page 4 Outlines
technical tips and professional practices from energy workers
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Biomass and Biofuels
Did You Know? Page 9 Highlights hints, tips, and interesting industry
information
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Nuclear Power
Module Three 25 hours
4 Learning Objectives Objectives are
supported by the text and Module Exam
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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
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Nuclear Power
Notes Page 23 Provide additional
information on a topic area
Module Summary Page 34 Reaffirms learning
objectives Useful as a review
tool
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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
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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
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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
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Solar Power
Module Four 25 hours
4 Learning Objectives Objectives are
supported by the text and Module Exam
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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
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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
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Solar Power
Materials and Equipment Lists Lists teaching materials Also lists equipment needed for classroom
activities
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Solar Power
Additional Resources Lists optional, topic-specific books and/or
websites to help the instructor reinforce the module’s core objectives
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Wind Power
Module Five 22.5 hours
4 Learning Objectives Objectives are
supported by the text and Module Exam
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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
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Wind Power
Teaching Outlines Divides modules into 2.5 hour classroom sessions Includes “Planned Time” blanks to assist instructor with time
management
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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
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Wind Power
Review Question and Crossword Solutions Section references provided with RQ
answers Math workouts provided where
appropriate
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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
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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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