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Examine industrial lighting alternatives being implemented in industrial plants and facilities (4 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by responding to a scenario recommended by employers that involves lighting an outdoor lot with LED (or other similar scenario)
by completing a lamp plan or relamping project plan
by submitting your completed plan to your instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
apprentice researches applicable national, state, and local codes
apprentice creates drawings, sketches, and supporting documentation
apprentice compares LED lighting technologies and selects the best option(s)
apprentice computes foot candles and watts per square foot requirements accurately
apprentice creates a plan for control systems and options
apprentice creates a plan for maintenance and service
apprentice evaluates natural lighting options
plan includes a statement of the problem and executive summary
plan summarizes the costs and benefits accurately
plan includes a list of recommendations for review by management
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Summarize alternative methods of power generation (4 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by working in small groups and examining one of the alternative generation methods
by conducting independent research on one alternative energy generation topic
by preparing a giving an oral summary/presentation on the selected topic
by submitting copies of your presentation and handouts (or Internet research websites) to your instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
apprentice summarizes key concepts accurately
apprentice defines terms involved in the topic correctly
apprentice identifies key technologies involved in the topic
apprentice provides relevant examples
apprentice summarizes best practices from the field
apprentice relates topic to the job duties and tasks performed by workers in the E&I trades
apprentice organizes presentation logically
apprentice develops effective visual aids and PowerPoint slides
apprentice adequately introduces the topic to peers
apprentice engages the audience in question answer and discussion
apprentice lists the websites used for research and summarizes what resources were found
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Compare installation practices impacted by changes in state and national codes (4 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by completing a mock-up application for renewable generation system (photovoltaic or wind generation)
by applying the proper electrical codes to the mock-up
by creating line diagrams and/or sketches to illustrate the installation and code requirements
by submitting your completed work to your instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
apprentice interprets national electric codes pertaining to renewable generation equipment
apprentice describes state electric codes
apprentice explains local applicable codes
apprentice explains new and changing energy guidelines, rules and regulations
apprentice applies renewable generation equipment codes to specific installation scenarios
apprentice outlines utility coordination guidelines/requirements correctly
apprentice recommends proper interconnections, metering, safety for specific applications
apprentice supports decisions by referencing applicable codes accurately
apprentice accurately illustrates installation and code requirements using line drawings and sketches
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Be aware of options for reducing toxic materials and minimizing wastes (2 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by participating in classroom discussion
by completing learning activities assigned by the instructor
by submitting assigned work to the instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
apprentice identifies toxic materials found in facilities
apprentice identifies wastes which are generated by industrial processes
apprentice describes options for reducing toxic materials
apprentice explains methods for minimizing wastes generated by production processes
apprentice examines chemicals, equipment, and devices which are free of toxic materials
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Analyze overall energy consumption for a plant or industrial facility (2 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by correctly analyzing a plant's electric bill and identifying the main sources of energy consumption in a facility
by calculating energy use per unit produced during peak and non-peak cycles
by explaining how small improvements improve energy conservation
Criteria
apprentice analyzes electric and utility bills correctly
apprentice identifies sources of energy consumption across the entire facility/plant
apprentice applies power factors accurately
apprentice is aware of software and monitoring systems
apprentice calculates energy use per unit produced
apprentice explains energy conservation practices
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Summarize how alternative energy efficient motors, drives, and controllers can result in energy savings and conservation (8 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by responding to a scenario recommended by employers
by creating a plan to convert industrial equipment to more energy efficient modes of operation (conveyor project with VSD? Or air compressor base loads and with drives?)
by submitting your plan and scenario response to the instructor for review and feedback
Criteria
apprentice accurately interprets the problem presented in the scenario
apprentice creates prints or drawings and other supporting documents
apprentice researches energy efficient alternatives efficiently
apprentice compares options and alternatives
apprentice interprets equipment ratings correctly
apprentice applies the correct codes
apprentice examines programming, wiring, and installation options and alternatives
apprentice calculates energy efficiency and savings accurately
plan includes an executive summary and management recommendation
plan addresses sustainability over time and estimates life cycle costs accurately
plan summarizes costs and benefits
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Relate green applications and more energy efficient operations to other trade specific practices including maintenance, electronics and instrumentation (4 hours)
Assessment Strategies
by participating in classroom discussion
by completing learning activities assigned by the instructor
by submitting assigned work to the instructor for review and feedback