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Florida Energy Teachers Network Alternative Energy Overview June 13, 2012

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Training Paths

Intro to the Power Industry (12.5 hours) Alternative Energy (120 hours) 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

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12.5 hours

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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

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Topics

 Gov’t initiatives  Basic power generation  Needs  Sources  The grid  Career opportunities

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Introduction to Alternative Energy

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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

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Trade Terms

 Defined in glossary  Page 33

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Biomass and Biofuels

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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

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On Site

 Page 4  Outlines technical tips and professional practices from energy workers

Biomass and Biofuels

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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

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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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 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

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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

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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

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Materials and Equipment Lists

 Lists teaching materials  Also lists equipment needed for classroom activities

Solar Power

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

Wind Power

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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

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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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