William H. Miller Gayla 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

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 CurriculumTargeted 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 08-006, 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

http://www.careeronestop.org/competencymodel

Non-Licensed Operator

ChemistryTechnician

Maintenance Technician – Mechanical

Maintenance Technician -

Electrical

Radiation Protection Technicians

Business Fundamentals

Teamwork FollowingDirections

Planning, Organizing & Scheduling

Problem SolvingDecision Making Ethics

Employability &Entrepreneurship

Skills

Working with BasicHand & Power Tools

& Technology

MathematicsLocating,

Reading & Using Information

Writing Listening SpeakingEngineering &

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 AwarenessIndustry

Principles & Concepts

EnvironmentalLaws &

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

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5

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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 IndustryModule 1B: The Energy Industry: Structure and OrganizationModule 1C: Energy Flow: Generation,

Transmission, and Distribution

EIF Content: Module 2Module 2A: Regulatory / Procedural / SecurityModule 2B: Preparing for Hazards in the

WorkplaceModule 2C: Hazards and Response

EIF Content: Module 3Module 3A: Conventional Electric Power

Generation SystemsModule 3B: Overview of Generation Fuel SourcesModule 3C: Overview of Emerging and Alternative Generation Sources

EIF Content: Module 4Module 4A: Introduction to Electric Power

TransmissionModule 4B: Transmission Governance, Stability, and Emerging Technologies

EIF Content: Module 5Module 5A: Introduction to Electric Power

DistributionModule 5B: Distribution Governance, Stability, and Emerging Technologies Module 5C: Natural Gas Distribution

Web-Based Version - In Brief

Case-Based

Scenarios

Learning ApproachLearning ScenariosReview Scenarios

OnlineContent

Structure and NavigationQuiz 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

Scen

ario

Intr

oduc

tion

Que

stion

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

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 CollegeIn 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-23759-12-60-A-4)

NUCLEAR UNIFORM CURRICULUM PROGRAM SCHOOLS

NationalCoordination :

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 TechWest 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 2012• 49 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.

 

Q & A

For additional information, visit: www.NTERLearning.org for EIF content www.NEI.org for NUCP

informationwww.cewd.org (state energy

consortia)