Title: Energy Source Life Cycle I (20903-I)

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.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
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.
Distinguishing Among Sources of Energy
  Define energy.
  Identify units of measure for power.
  Define life cycle as it relates to energy sources.
  Describe the primary forms of energy and their uses.
  Identify sources of energy.
  Evaluate energy sources that are nonrenewable, renewable, and inexhaustible.
  Compare the footprints of various energy sources.
  Investigate career options within the energy sector.
Understanding Extraction Techniques
  Describe the difference between extraction and the harnessing of energy sources.
  Identify energy sources that are mined and the techniques used for extraction.
  Identify energy sources extracted using drilling and the techniques used for extraction.
  Identify energy sources that are harnessed.
Understanding Refinement Techniques
  Define refinement.
  Describe which energy sources require refinement.
  Research refinement techniques.
Understanding Fuel Transport Logistics
  Trace the transport of oil and natural gas from extraction to energy production.
  Trace the transport of solid fuel from extraction to energy production.
  Create a model of a fuel transportation method.
Exploring Energy Generation
  Describe how energy sources are used to generate electricity.
  Describe other uses of energy sources (aside from electricity).
  Model a method of energy generation.
Exploring Transmission, Distribution, and Storage
  Define the (electrical) grid.
  Explain the role of electrical transmission, distribution, and storage.
  Outline electricity’s path from producer to consumer.
  Illustrate the grid.
  Analyze grid modernization efforts.
  Differentiate transmission, distribution, and storage of gas and electricity.
  Model components of a natural gas system.
Exploring Environmental, Health, and Safety Aspects of Energy Production
  Identify decommissioning and reclamation.
  Diagram the life cycle of energy sources.
  Identify environmental, health, and safety aspects of the energy life cycle.
  Explain the role of regulatory agencies.
Exploring Energy Markets
  Define energy markets.
  Identify factors that influence energy markets.
  Research an aspect of the energy market.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  LC8411 Student Competency Record_Copyright 2020.xlsx
  LC8411 Standards Correlations.pdf
  LC8411 Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  LC8411 Acknowledgments and Copyright Information.pdf