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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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