Title: Energy and Power (20101-18)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
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Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring the History of the Energy Industry
  Discuss the history of energy as it pertains to mankind’s evolution to modern day sources.
  Analyze the United States’s history of energy as it relates to modern day sources.
  Research the processes of regulatory compliance.
Introducing Energy
  Define energy.
  List units of measure relevant to energy and the instruments used to measure them.
  Convert units of measure.
  Describe types of energy sources/fuels that generate electricity.
  Analyze renewable and nonrenewable sources of energy.
  Describe the flow of energy from source to consumer.
Introducing Safety in Energy and Power
  Explain safe working practices around electrical hazards.
  Identify emergency first-aid procedures.
  Demonstrate the use of tools and procedures common to jobs in energy industries.
  Inspect hand and power tools.
  Demonstrate lifting and carrying techniques.
  Report personal injuries and environmental and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority.
  (Optional) Earn the OSHA 10 card.
  Pass a safety exam for lab/site safety and the use of tools and equipment, if applicable.
  Identify personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
  Demonstrate the use of PPE common in electric power distribution.
  Maintain a safe working environment.
  Evaluate fitness for duty.
  Apply safety guidelines in appropriate circumstances.
Exploring Energy and Power Regulations
  Explain the purpose of energy regulation.
  Identify the agencies involved in energy regulation.
  Comply with federal, state, and local safety requirements.
  Research the impact of state and federal policy developments.
Exploring Sources of Energy
  Describe the procurement and reclamation processes for each source of energy.
  Compare the advantages and disadvantages of technologies that generate electricity.
  (Optional) Describe byproduct management associated with the use of each type of energy.
  (Optional) Analyze continuous supply and intermittent supply.
Exploring Power Generation
  Describe the conversion of various energy sources to electricity.
  Describe electric power generation equipment and systems.
  Explore emerging trends in energy generation.
Exploring Electric Transmission, Distribution, and Storage
  Describe the electric transmission network or grid.
  Analyze schemes for transmission and grid protection and management.
  Describe the electric distribution network.
  Analyze schemes for electric distribution system protection and management.
  Explore innovations in grid modernization and resiliency.
Exploring the Role of Natural Gas
  Describe the transmission of natural gas.
  Describe distribution of natural gas.
  Explain safety issues related to natural gas distribution.
  Analyze schemes for protection and management of pipelines.
  Analyze schemes for protection and management of natural gas distribution systems.
  Explore innovations in natural gas.
Exploring Demand-Side Management and Energy Efficiency
  Describe the types of energy consumers.
  Define energy demand.
  (Optional) Investigate energy demand in a sector.
  Compare the percentage of each energy source used in the United States over a period of time.
  (Optional) Explain different end-user sectors and the percentage of energy used by each.
  Compare energy efficiency and energy conservation.
  Keep a personal energy log.
  Analyze an energy bill.
Preparing for Careers in the Energy Industry
  Examine jobs related to energy.
  Conduct an informational interview with an energy industry professional.
  Prepare a résumé or portfolio.
  Participate in a mock interview.
Additional Course Information
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