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。通过开发满足行业确定的需求并包含特定工作经验的课程，重新启动的项目将帮助学生培养技能，为他们在清洁能源领域从事高技能技术工作做好准备。目前，清洁能源技术专家还没有全国性的头衔。然而，Shoreline的行业咨询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沿海毕业生进入能源管理工作，并为ATE社区贡献新材料。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)，确定和定义清洁能源技术员课程的技能标准；2)通过基于项目的实验室体验，开发真实的现场经验，模拟真实的与工作相关的活动；以及3)通过与高中STEM教师互动，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、衡量标准、工具和成果将通过演讲和专业发展活动以及ATE社区与其他部门和学校共享。

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.