Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Alternative Energy Engineering Technology 
Career Cluster:	Energy

CCC	
CIP Number	0615170100	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	18 Credit Hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Electrical Power Technology AS degree program (1615030318).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Energy career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Energy career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to DC/AC circuits, power generation, instrumentation and electrical network analysis, design, theory, solid state devices, and analog circuits. Integrated into this content will be communications skills, safe and efficient workplace practices, and technical recording and reporting.  This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Energy and Power industry; planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues. 

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory practices.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in Direct Current (DC) circuits.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in Alternate Current (AC) circuits.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid state devices.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in technical recording and reporting.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in principles of power generation systems such as solar, wind, geothermal, Biofuels/biomass, hydroelectric and ocean energy.
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in principles of transformers.
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in principles of power transmission systems.
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of electric codes.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Alternative Energy Engineering Technology
CIP Number:	0615170100
Program Length:	18 credit hours

This certificate program is part of the Electrical Power Technology AS degree program (1615030318).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory practices.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Apply proper Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) standards.	
01.02	Make electrical connections to include power conductor connections.	
01.03	Identify and use hand tools properly.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in Direct Current (DC) circuits.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify sources of electricity.	
02.02	Define voltage, current, resistance, power and energy.	
02.03	Apply Ohm’s Law and the Power formula.	
02.04	Measure properties of a circuit using Volt-Ohm Meters (VOM) and Digital Volt Meters (DVM) and oscilloscopes.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in Alternate Current (AC) circuits.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify properties of an AC signal.	
03.02	Identify AC sources.	
03.03	Analyze and measure AC signals utilizing VOM, DVM, oscilloscope, frequency counter and function generator.	
03.04	Define and apply the principles of transformers to AC.	
03.05	Define the basic generator theory and operation.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid state devices.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify and define properties of semiconductor materials.	
04.02	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of junction diodes, special diodes (zener), varistors (metal-oxide or MOV).	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in technical recording and reporting.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Draw engineering electrical sketches, interpret electrical schematics, writing diagrams, charts, graphs and geographical sketches.	
05.02	Record data and draw curves and graphs.	
05.03	Write reports and make oral presentations.	
05.04	Maintain test logs.	
05.05	Make equipment failure reports.	
05.06	Specify and requisition simple electrical components.	
05.07	Compose technical reports and memoranda.	
05.08	Write formal reports of laboratory experiences.	
05.09	Follow installation preventive maintenance and calibration procedures.	
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in principles of power generation systems.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify the elements of a power generation system.	
06.02	Explain the functions of each element in the power generation system. 	
06.03	Discuss emerging and alternative electric power generation technologies and fuel sources. 	
06.04	Explain how solar energy is used to produce electricity in photovoltaic systems and what its advantages and disadvantages are.	
06.05	Explain how solar energy is used to produce electric energy using steam and what its advantages and disadvantages are.	
06.06	Explain how wind energy is used to produce electric energy and what its advantages and disadvantages are.	
06.07	Explain how geothermal energy is used to produce electric energy and what its advantages and disadvantages are.	
06.08	Explain how biomass energy is used to produce electric energy and what its advantages and disadvantages are.	
06.09	Explain how ocean energy is used to produce electric energy and what its advantages and disadvantages are.	
06.10	Explain how fuel cells are used to produce electric energy and what its advantages and disadvantages are.	
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in principles of power transformers.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Identify the characteristics of power transformers.	
07.02	Solve problems involving the application of power transformers.	
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in principles of power transmission systems.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify power transmission lines.	
08.02	Understand problems associated with transmission lines. (Optional)	
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of electric codes.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Understand the need for IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) codes.	
09.02	Demonstrate proficiency in interpretation/explanation of the IEEE, NEMA and ANSI codes.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Florida SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.