DACUM

In considering the initiation of fuel cell programs, college Deans and other decision makers should maintain close liaison with the Texas Fuel Cell Consortium. A review of the results of the recent fuel cell DACUM conducted in Houston on April 2-3, 2003 is available at www.eps.nhmccd.edu/txcon/ Prnjerts02/Fue1 Cell/PressRelease.htm (see Appendix A). [Pg.12]

Appendix Overview of Develop a Curriculum (DACUM) Meeting... [Pg.59]

In order to identify the skills graduates of the state s community and technical colleges will have to possess for employment in the fuel cell industry, the authors attended a Fuel Cell Technologist DACUM workshop in Houston at the Marriott Intercontinental Hotel on April 2-3,2003. [Pg.59]

In summary, DACUM is a method of analyzing occupations by using input from expert workers to list the specific tasks essential for successful job performance. This approach to occupational analysis has proven to be a very effective, low-cost method of quickly determining the tasks that must be performed by persons employed in a given job or occupational area. Information resulting from the DACUM task analysis is ultimately incorporated into curriculum and instructional materials for students and instructors. [Pg.59]

The Fuel Cell Technologist DACUM, which was facilitated by Michael Jones of TSTC Waco and Larrie Barkley of the Lamar Institute of Technology, involved individuals with proven qualifications in a number of different fuel-ceU-related areas. This group included 12 people from fuel cell manufacturers, fuel cell installers, and fuel cell users/researchers. TSTC and the Texas Fuel Cell Technology Consortium will use data from the DACUM to establish a relevant, up-to-date fuel cell curriculum for two-year colleges in the state. [Pg.59]

The first order of business for DACUM participants was to develop an occupation title and job description. The occupation title of fuel cell service technician was chosen. DACUM participants emphasized that this title would apply only to those who operated and maintained the cells, not installers. DACUM participants agreed that this distinction was important, because the skills and qualifications of fuel cell installers are different than the ones required of operators and maintainers state licensed plumbers and electricians will be required for fuel cell installation. [Pg.59]

Additionally, although participants agreed that there needed to be a formal interface structure between fuel cell installers and fuel cell maintainers/ operators at the commissioning (start up) of a system, they agreed that the DACUM would focus on the skills and tasks required of maintainers and operators. [Pg.59]

DACUM participants also identified a number of knowledge and skill sets fuel cell technicians must possess in order to work on fuel cell systems ... [Pg.61]

Insufficient supply of technicians. It was pointed out by a DACUM participant that there were only about 10 people outside of United Technologies Corporation that could service its PC25 fuel cell, which is one of the most widely-used cells in operation. He indicated that, if there were a rapid increase in demand for fuel cells in the near future, the number of qualified technicians to service the cells would be woefully inadequate. [Pg.62]

A copy of the DACUM Occupational Research Chart for Fuel Cell Systems Technicians is provided on the next four pages (Appendix B). [Pg.63]

This DACUM chart may not be duplicated in any medium, in part or in its entirety, without the express written permission of the Fuel Cell Technology Consortium. For information about the Consortium or the Fuel Cell Systems curriculum, contact Sid Bolfing, TSTC Waco, (254) 867-3206. [Pg.64]

For DACUM process information, please contact Michael Jones, IDEAS Center, TSTC Waco, 3801 Campus Drive, Waco, TX 76705. E-mail mike.jones tstc.edu or call (254) 867-3300. [Pg.64]

DACUM Facilitator Texas State Technical College IDEAS Center, 3801 Campus Drive Waco, TX 76705... [Pg.69]

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