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Instrumentation
Training & Certification
Current Curriculum

IBEW/UA
Instrument
Certification

Current Certification
The Blended Learning Effect
Certification Changes
Options for the JATC

Current Training Curriculum

Textbook
Student Workbook
Student Lab Manual

Current Training Curriculum

Textbook
24 Chapters
Review Questions

Certification (80%)
15 Chapters

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Current Training Curriculum

Student Workbook
31 Lessons
Multiple Choice

Certification (80%)
18 Lessons

Certification
Advanced
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Current Training Curriculum

Lab Manual
20 Lab Assignments
Field Calibrations
Bench Calibrations

Current Certification
IBEW/UA Instrument Certification
Written Exam
200 M.C. Questions
75% passing Score (80% EPRI/NANTEL)

Performance Exam
Calibration of 3/5 Devices (random)
Pass/Fail Exam

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Current Certification
IBEW/UA Certifies through completion of
a Standardized Task Evaluation
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Standardized Task Evaluation (STE)
IC04.01
Manual of Guidelines
Link: http://www.njatc.org/cert/inst/about.aspx

The Blended Learning Effect

Fall of 2014, existing course: Fundamentals
of Instrumentation will be available for
Elective course selection for Inside
Apprenticeship.
31 Lessons with Text Reference
Multiple Choice, Q&A, Matching, etc.
LMS tools available for evaluation
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The Blended Learning Effect

Blended Learning creates a method to
provide:

Enhanced Training
Instructor Knowledge
Reduced Cost to the JATC
Increase in Effectiveness
Enhanced Skills Preparation

How to Accomplish?
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The Blended Learning Effect

Accomplishing the goals of Blended
Learning requires an effort to:

Revise & reorganize curriculum content.

Segment the training into manageable segments.
Prepare a unique delivery model of curriculum.
Create interactive simulation skills.
Utilize media to reduce cost to the JATC.
Create immersive hands on projects online.
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The Blended Learning Effect

Revision & Reorganization of Curriculum
Textbook revision currently in progress
No additional material not previously covered
Learning Objectives remain the same

Includes media enhanced links

QR Codes
Video
Graphics
Tutorials
Narrations
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The Blended Learning Effect

Revision & Reorganization of Curriculum
(contd)
Curriculum Revision currently in progress
No additional learning objectives
Order of presentation, concentration

Creation of 3 Modules (80%)

Mod 1: Orientation
Mod 2: Basic Instrumentation
Mod 3: Science & Measurements

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The Blended Learning Effect

Mod1:
Online Delivery

Math
DC Theory
Meters and Measurements
P&IDs and Loop Sheets
I&C Vocabulary
Symbols, Identification &
Tag Numbers

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The Blended Learning Effect

Mod 1

Online
Interactive
Self paced
Assessments
Self Assessment
Local JATC Use
Advancement
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The Blended Learning Effect

Mod 2: 16 F2F-16 Online hours
Blended Instruction (50/50)

Review of Mod 1
Pneumatic & Electrical Signals
Measuring Units
Measurement Comparison
& Conversions
Calibration Procedures
Test Standards & Equipment
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The Blended Learning Effect

Mod 3: 36 F2F-36 Online hours
Blended Instruction (50/50)

Pressure
Level
Flow
Temperature
Pneumatic Actuators
Control Valves
Analytical Measurement
PID Control Basics
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The Blended Learning Effect

Mod 3:
Classroom Instruction coupled with online
assignments including 3D simulation skills
training.
Fluke Instrumentation Academy
file://localhost/Users/ToddS/Desktop/instDemo
.mov

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The Blended Learning Effect

Instrumentation Summary:
90 hours online
50 hours classroom

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The Blended Learning Effect

Schedule:
Mod 1: Fall 2014
Mod 2: Mid 2015
Mod 3: Mid 2016
Fluke Instrumentation
Academy
NOW!!

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Certification Changes
EPRI announces decision to require >=80%
written exam score AND AP3 requirements
IBEW/UA Credentials at 75%
Practicable Portable Protocols (AP3) before
approval of STE compliance
75% < 80%
AND
Non AP3 Compliant
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Certification Changes
Using the opportunity created from Blended
Learning AND STE compliance changes:
Revise the written examination process to require
an 80% or greater passing score.
The NJATC can qualify for AP3 compliance and
transfer to the Local JATC.

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Certification Changes
Revision of Written Exam:
Create Three Exams to replace single exam.
Mod 1 = Exam M1, 50 Questions, >80%
Mod 2 = Exam M2, 50 Questions, >80%
Mod 3 = Exam M3, 100 Questions >80%

Create Online Testing for each exam.

Individual and/or Group Testing
NJATC Test Administrator Proctor, no 3rd Party $$$

Reduce waiting period before second chances.

2 week waiting period!!
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Certification Changes
AP3 Compliance:
AP3 requires that all JATC testing is performed
in the same manner, with the same subjective
grading, to satisfy the same testing objectives.
NJATC obtains compliance and transfers to
local JATC through the Manual of Guidelines.
No anticipated changes!!

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Options for the JATC

The JATC can choose to:
Offer Blended Learning to JWs.

Increased numbers in the pipeline.

Reduce $$s though online curriculum.
Increase success rate!
Offer the IBEW/UA Instrument Certification by
following the Manual of Guidelines.
Link: http://www.njatc.org/cert/inst/about.aspx.
Revision 4.0 Coming Soon!!

Offer Online M1, M2, M3 (Part A) Testing.

Individual or Group, no 3rd Party Proctor $$!
JATC determines Testing Schedule.
By Appointment Only.

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Options
Apprenticeship Advanced Training 2014
Option is Mod 1
Option is Fluke Instrumentation Academy

JW Training
Start the Blended Learning Training 2014!
Mod 1
Determine Progression

Fluke Instrumentation Academy

Incorporate LMS tools
Increase Success
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Summary
Curriculum:
Existing Objectives = New Objectives

Textbook Revision reorganization and inclusion

of interactive media to enhance learning.
Curriculum Revision to incorporate LMS tools.
Apprenticeship 2014
JW incremental inclusion 2014, 2015, 2016

3 Modules of Training to achieve result (80%).

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Summary
Certification:
Online Part A Written Exams
Segmenting Part A Written Exam into three
separate exams to obtain the same result.
Reduced 2nd chance waiting period.
Instant results
Progression

Part B Performance Exam, no changes.

Follow STE
W:

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Instrumentation
Training & Certification
Current Curriculum
Current Certification

IBEW/UA
Instrument Certification

The Blended Learning Effect

Certification Changes
Options for the JATC
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Todd Stafford
ToddS@njatc.org
301-715-2343

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