Clean Tech ATE: Advancing Technician Training in Clean Energy Technology

海岸线社区学院将升级其清洁能源技术课程，并增加基于项目的长期学习经验，以培养更高水平的软件和工程技能。通过开发一个满足行业需求的课程，并包含具体工作经验，这个重新焕发活力的项目将帮助学生培养一套技能，为他们在清洁能源领域的高技能技术工作做好准备。目前，没有清洁能源技术专家的国家头衔。然而，Shoreline的行业顾问委员会已经确定了对这一职位的需求，该项目将制定符合行业需求的技能标准。该项目的最终结果将是加速Shoreline毕业生进入能源管理工作岗位，并为ATE社区提供新材料。该项目的目标是：1)通过工作任务分析、就业市场调查、焦点小组、差距分析和课程开发（DACUM）来确定和定义清洁能源技术人员课程的技能标准；2)开发真实的实地体验，通过基于项目的实验室体验模拟真实的与工作相关的活动；3)通过与高中STEM教师合作，提高区域对清洁能源技术的认识和兴趣。项目评估将为项目的有效性提供一个外部的、独立的视角。项目活动、测量、仪器和成果将通过演讲和专业发展活动以及通过ATE社区与其他部门和学校分享。

Shoreline Community College will upgrade its Clean Energy Technology curriculum and add long-term project-based learning experiences that develop higher levels of software and engineering skills. By developing a curriculum that addresses industry-identified needs and contains job-specific experiences, the revitalized program will help students develop a skillset that prepares them for high-skill technology jobs in the field of clean energy. Currently, there is no national title for a clean energy technologist. However, Shoreline's industry advisory board has identified a need for such a position and this project will develop skill standards that align with industry needs. The ultimate results of this project will be expediting Shoreline graduates' placement into energy management jobs, and contributing new materials to the ATE community.This project's goals are: 1) to identify and define skill standards for a Clean Energy Technologist curriculum using Job Task Analysis, Job Market Survey, focus groups, gap analysis, and Developing a Curriculum (DACUM); 2) to develop authentic field experiences that simulate authentic job-related activities through project-based laboratory experiences; and 3) to increase regional awareness and interest in clean energy technology by engaging with high school STEM teachers. Project evaluation will provide an outside, independent perspective on the effectiveness of the project. Project activities, measurements, instruments, and outcomes will be shared with other departments and schools through presentations and professional development activities, and through the ATE community.