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Adopting a 17th Energy Career Cluster
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Why a 17th Career Cluster in Energy?
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This is a grassroots state by state effort
Energy jobs hidden among other clusters
The Nation has a focus on a clean energy economy
50% of the energy workforce will retire in the next 5-10 years
Construction Boilermaker Carpenter Control & Valve Installers Electrician Electrical and Electronics
Repairers Insulation Worker Iron / Metalworker Industrial Machinery
Mechanics Lineworker Machinists Millwright Pipefitter Pipeline Installer Pipelayer Welder
Maintenance Operations Boilermaker Carpenter Control & Valve Installer Corrosion Technician Electrician Heavy Equipment Operator Industrial Machinery Mechanic Insulation Worker Iron / Metalworker Lineworker Millwright Pipefitter / Pipelayer Pipeline Installer Substation Mechanic Utility Metering & Regulation
Technician Relay Technician Welder
Clus
ters
Path
way
s
Manufacturing Production Process Development Electrical & Electronics
Technician Engineering & Related
Technician Power Plant Operator Nuclear Reactor Operator Gas Processing and
Distribution Plant Operator Power Distributor &
Dispatcher Gas Controller & Dispatcher Auxiliary. Equip. Operator
Design and Pre-construction Engineer - Civil , Chemical,
Electrical, Nuclear, Mechanical, Power Systems, Energy Transmission, Environmental, Industrial
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technician
Mechanical Technician Machinists
Where do in-demand energy careers fall in the current career cluster system?
Architecture and Construction
Science, Technology, Engineering and
MathematicsManufacturing
Engineering and Technology
Electrical Engineer Power Systems Engineer Mechanical Engineer Nuclear Engineer Chemical Engineer Civil Engineer Energy Transmission Engineer Procurement Engineer Environmental Engineer Industrial Engineer
Science and Math Nuclear Chemist Nuclear Technician Materials Scientist Radiation Protection Technician Health Physicist Chemistry Technician
Logistics & Inventory Control
Heavy Materials Technician
Quality Assurance Quality Control Tech Quality Assurance Tech
Maintenance, Installation & Repair
Boilermaker Control & Valve Installers Corrosion Technician Pipefitter / Pipelayer Pipeline Installer Instrument & Control Tech Electrical & Instrumentation
Tech Elec.. & Electronics Repairer Elec. Equipment Installer /
Repairer Industrial Machinery
Mechanic Millwright Welder
Plant Operator Electrical Technician
Mechanical Technician
Instrument & Control Technician
Alternate Fuel Technicians
Lineworker Substation Technician
EngineeringTechnician
RelayTechnician
Natural Gas Technology
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 &
TechnologyCritical & Analytical Thinking
Science Information Technology
Interpersonal Skills Integrity Professionalism Reputation Motivation Dependability
& ReliabilitySelf-
DevelopmentFlexibility & 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-Specific Technical Competencies
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 Competencies
Tier 6-8 – Occupation-Specific Competencies
The Energy Industry has a Competency Model (Generation, Transmission & Distribution)
EN04.02 Industry Principles and Concepts: Knowing the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry, including: energy production, energy transmission and alternative energy technologies
EN04.02.01 Is able to explain the flow of energy from generation through distribution to the customer
EN04.02.02 Is able to explain the role of regulators and unions in the industryEN04.02.03 Discuss the history of the United States energy industry/infrastructure
(refer to Energy Information Administration - www.eia.doe.gov )EN04.02.04 Identify the role and function of generation, transmission and distribution
organizationsEN04.02.05 Explain the role of regulatory bodies in the energy industry (such as:
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - www.ferc.gov ; State Public Service Commissions) highlighting the concept of “obligation to serve”
EN04.02.06 Explain the different structures of energy companies, including investor-owned utilities, municipalities (associated utility practices such as water/ wastewater), electric cooperatives, independent power producers and is able to explain the different lines of energy business, including electric and gas
EN04.02.07 Describe the process of metering and billing for energy consumption
EN04.02.08 Demonstrate an awareness of alternative and renewable energy
technologies, including geothermal energy, solar energy, wind energy, water energy and biofuel
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Sample Knowledge and Skill Statements for a 17th Energy Career Cluster
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Plan of Study for an Energy Career Cluster
Name
Learner ID
School/College/University
Energy Career Cluster Plan of Study
EDUCATION
LEVELS
GRADE English/ Language Arts Math Science Social Studies/ Sciences
Other Required Courses Other
Electives Recommended
Electives Learner Activities
Career and Technical Courses SAMPLE Occupations Relating to This Career Cluster
Interest Inventory Administered and Plan of Study Initiated for all Learners
SECONDARY
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English/ Language Arts I
Algebra I Earth or Life or Physical Science
State History Civics or World History
All plans of study should meet local and state high school graduation requirements and college entrance requirements. Certain local student organization activities such as SkillsUSA are also important including public speaking, record keeping and work-based experiences.
*Energy Industry Fundamentals ►Biomass and Biofuels Technician►Electrician►Electrical & Electronics Repairer►Electrical & Electronics Technician►Electrical & Instrumentation Technician►Energy Generation Technician►Engineering Technician►Gas Processor & Distribution Plant Operator►Gas Service Technician ►Generation Technician►Geothermal Technician►Hydropower & Marine Energy Technician►Instrumentation Control Technician►Metering Technician►Nuclear Reactor Operator►Nuclear Technician►Pipefitter►Pipelayer►Pipeline Installer►Power Distribution Technician►Power Plant Operator►Solar Photovoltaic Installer►Solar Photovoltaic Technician►Solar Technician►Welder►Wind Turbine Technician
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English/ Language Arts II
Geometry Biology U.S. History **Introduction to Alternative Energy
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English/ Language Arts III Technical Writing
Algebra II Physics Economics Psychology Continue courses pertinent to occupational specialty
College Placement Assessments-Academic/Career Advisement Provided
Contineu course pertinent to occupational specialty
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English/ Language Arts IV
Trigonometry Chemistry
Articulation/Dual Credit Transcripted-Postsecondary courses may be taken/moved to the secondary level for articulation/dual credit purposes.
POSTSECONDA
RY
Year 13
English Composition English Literature
Dependent on chosen occupation
Physics American Govt. or History, plus Psychology/ Interpersonal Skills
All plans of study need to meet learner's career goals with regard to required degrees, licenses, certifications or journey worker statuts. Certain local student organization activities may also be important to include.
Continue courses pertinent to the occupation y selected.
Year14
Speech/ Oral Communication
Dependent on chosen occupation
Environmental Science
Sociology Business Law
Year 15 Continue courses in the area of specialization.
Year 16
*Energy Industry Fundamentals: The Get Into Energy Industry Fundamentals provides a broad understanding of the Electric and Natural Gas Utility industry and the energy generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure, commonly called the “largest machine in the world”, which forms the backbone for the industry. The curriculum includes business models, regulations, types of energy and their conversion to useable energy such as electric power, how generated power is transmitted and distributed to the point of use, emerging technologies and the connection to careers in the energy industry. **Introduction to Alternative Energy: Identifies the need for alternative energy development. and the contributions and potential of individual alternative energy sources. The course also covers the present U.S. electrical grid and issues affecting specific alternative energy source tie-in and reliability.
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Job Categories for the 17th Cluster
Biomass and Biofuels Technician Electrician Electrical & Electronics Repairer Electrical & Electronics Technician Electrical & Instrumentation Technician Energy Generation Technician Engineering Technician Gas Processor & Distribution Plant Operator Gas Service Technician Generation Technician Geothermal Technician Hydropower & Marine Energy Technician
Instrumentation Control Technician Metering Technician Nuclear Reactor Operator Nuclear Technician Pipefitter Pipelayer Pipeline Installer Power Distribution Technician Power Plant Operator Solar Photovoltaic Installer Solar Photovoltaic Technician Solar Technician Welder Wind Turbine Technician
Job Categories for the 17th Cluster
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Which states have adopted a 17th career cluster in Energy? (as of March 2012)
Florida Georgia In process:
– California– Indiana– Virginia
17th Career Cluster
ENERGY
1st in the Nation!!
2012-13 Florida Energy Career Cluster Curriculum Frameworks
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Secondary and PSAV Programs/Courses Power Distribution Technician (9700100 / X600100) (RTF, 393KB) New Energy Generation Technician (9700200 / X600200) (RTF, 334KB) New Solar Energy Technology (8006100 / A600200) (RTF, 444KB) New
PSAV Programs Only Electrical Line Service and Repair (PSAV - I460303) (RTF, 293KB) Solar Thermal System Design, Installation and Maintenance – Entry Level (PSAV - X
600300) (RTF, 273KB) New
Degree & Certificate Programs/Courses Electrical Distribution Technology (AAS/AS - 0615030201) (RTF, 319KB)
– Electrical Dist Technology Advanced (CCC - 0615030202) (RTF, 304KB) – Electrical Dist Technology Basic (CCC - 0615030203) (RTF, 256KB)
Electrical Power Technology (AAS/AS - 0615030200) (RTF, 320KB) – Alternative Energy Engineering Technology (CCC - 0615030204) (RTF, 213KB)
Applicable Level 6-8 Fundamentals of Energy (9790300) (RTF, 319KB) New Introduction to Energy (9709350) (RTF, 224KB) New Introduction to Energy and Career Planning (9709360) (RTF, 200KB) New
Applicable Level 9-12, 30-31 Energy Cooperative Education-OJT (9700420 / X909999) (RTF, 232KB) New Energy Directed Study (Secondary - 9701000) (RTF, 292KB) New
2012-13 Florida Energy Career Cluster Curriculum Frameworks
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Being converted to a dual enrollment program– Algebraic Concepts– Print Reading & Problem Solving– Mechanical Laws & Principles– History & Structure of the Energy Industry– Electrical Power & Natural Gas Generation,
Transmission & Distribution
Sample Energy Career Cluster Adoption for Technical Colleges (from Georgia)
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Energy Industry Fundamentals Introduction to Alternative Energy Basic Circuit Analysis
(Total of 27 credit hours)
Sample Energy Career Cluster Adoption for Technical Colleges (from Georgia)
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