Florida Energy Teachers Network Alternative Energy Overview June 13, 2012

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

2. Training Paths

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

4. 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 Alternative Energy

5. 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 Trainee Guide Features

6. 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 Introduction to Alternative Energy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. 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 Nuclear Power

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

17. 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 Nuclear Power

18. 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 Nuclear Power

19. 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 Annotated Instructor’s Guide Features

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

21. 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 Solar Power

22. 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 Solar Power

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

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

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

26. 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 Wind Power

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

28. 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 Wind Power

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

30. 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 Module Exams

31. 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 Core Curriculum

32. NCCER Thank You Questions? Matt Tischler mtischler@nccer.org NCCER 888.622.3720  www.nccer.org 13614 Progress Blvd., Alachua, FL 32615