| Wind Energy Technician and Research Project |
Resources:Check out an animation of a wind turbine! WET Meetings to Date:May 8, 2009 Agenda Desired Outcomes: 1. To inform the group of the results and comments on the eResource, as gathered at the eResource focus group meeting. 2. Identification of the first steps and anticipated issues in designing a credential in small wind turbine installation. eResource Focus Group - April 23 & 27, 2009 Agenda 1. Feedback from the WET group on Education Design Group's eResource for Renewable Energy. April 10, 2009 Agenda 1. Clear list of materials needed for development of “gap curricula” for small wind that will enable EDG to move forward in the development of curricula. 2. Outline of components for a small wind installation rating system March 13, 2009 Agenda 1. List of alignment and installation gaps between training needs and existing accreditation and TMCC programs. 2. List of how UNR / DRI can contribute and use the certificate program in its education and research. February 27, 2009 Agenda 1. List of turbines proposed for construction 2. List of installation, operation, maintenance needs and which entity (Truckee Meadows Community College, faculty from University of Nevada Reno, and researchers from the Desert Research Institute, et al.) can provide them February 13, 2009 Agenda 1. Agreement on a plan to install wind turbines for approval by all decision makers. 2. List of ideas for how to enhance existing curricula for wind training, education, and research that includes collaborative decisions between labor, Truckee Meadows Community College, faculty from University of Nevada Reno, and researchers from the Desert Research Institute. January 30, 2009 Agenda 1. Agreements on preliminary framework to guide development of a wind energy technician training and research program. 2. List of participants who need to be invited to future planning meetings. |