Continuing Education Program
Individual Learning Activity Application
Sponsor or Provider’s Information:
Provider
Name:
Sponsor Name:
Provider ID:
Phone:
Cell:
FAX:
Contact
Person:
Title:
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ex:
Preferred
First
Contact
Mailing
Address:
City:
Contact Email:
State/Province:
Zip/postal:
Website:
Learning Activity Information:
Activity Title:
Winter Seasonal Transmission Assessment &
Operational Seasonal Study
Do not use special characters, such as &, *, etc., in the
Activity Title. The Activity Title and Activity ID may
be the same.
Activity
Begin the Activity ID with the provider ID (i.e.
(Course) ID:
TVA_001). Do not use special characters, such as &, *,
etc., in the Activity ID.
Total CE Hours
2.0
CE fees are calculated in SOCCED. The current fee
structure can be viewed on the Continuing Education
home page at http://www.nerc.com/page.php?cid=6|82
.
Expedited Processing requested for this activity Yes
No
(This is only for new or single learning activity
providers)(The EPF is $100 and is paid through SOCCED when you submit this course for approval.)
Start Date:* (List start date for the first delivery of the course)
This Activity Includes:
Operating Topics
1.0
*A start date that is before submittal of this ILA can be used only if the application is
being submitted by an Approved-Provider. The start date given for a single learning
Standards: Press F1 for
1.0
activity provider must be 45 days prior to the first delivery of this course,
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Start Date Here:
Simulations: Press F1 for
0.0
Provider Status:
NERC-approved Provider
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Single Learning Activity Provider
New Provider (status still pending)
Learning Activity Information:
This activity may be used by Certified System Operator’s to meet their CE
requirements:(Refer to the NERC System Operator Certification Program
Manual for guidance on credential maintenance using CE hours.)
Yes
No
Will this activity be used as professional development continuing education
for others?
Yes
No
Learning Assessment time is included in CEHs? Press F1 for Help
Yes
No
Provider follows a SAT (Systematic Approach to Training) methodology?
Yes
No
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If this is a CBT, or self-study type course was it piloted? Attach piloting
information to the course in SOCCED Press F1 for Help
Instructional delivery team : Press F1 for Help
Instructor(s) is/are:
Engineer
Subject Matter Expert
Yes
No
Certified System Operator1
NA
Other
Learning Assessment/Course Evaluation and Attendance Verification
Assessment Tools (Mark all that apply)
Attendance Verification
Written Test/Quiz
Sign in sheet
Verbal Test/Quiz
Roster, includes all certificate numbers
Checklist for: Press F1 for Help
ID (company, Driver License)
Performance Demonstration
Other (list here)
OJT
Comments:
Field Visit
Simulation
Partial Credit allowed: Yes
No
Situational Awareness Assessment
All
partial
credit
segments
must
be identified in the content area of this
Critical Decision Making
application.
Partial
credit
can
only
apply to activities that have Operating
Assessment
Topic
CEHs
of
1.0
CE
hours
or
greater.
A minimum of 1 CE hour must be
Problem Solving Assessment
entered,
after
which
partial
credit
can
be
issued in ½ hour increments.
Other Type Assessment Tool:
Passing Grade of Assessment (Enter %): Comments:
75%
Assessment Integrity Press F1 for Help
Proctor Present for Learning Assessment
Learning Contract
Unique Login and Password
Trainer Present
Course Evaluation
Course Evaluation is given to each
student
Learning Objectives Press F1 for instructions on Learning Objectives Press F1 for Guide to Writing Learning Objectives
What are participants expected to achieve as a result of this learning activity? Objectives should be stated so they answer the
question “What are the participants supposed to know or be able to do when they successfully complete the training”, not
what the trainer is going to do to deliver the training.
1.
Objective #1-Participants will be able to understand the purpose of the Operational Seasonal Study.
2.
Objective #2-Participants will be able to identify specific NERC standards associated with the process
3.
4.
5.
Objective #3-Participants will be able to understand the difference between the Seasonal Transmission Assessment &
Operational Seasonal Study..
Objective #4-Participants will be able to understand the study methodology.
Objective #5-Participants will be able to explain the types of contingencies screened during the study process.
6.
Objective #6-Participants will review actual contingencies and coordinated corrective plans from the study.
7.
Objective #7-Participants will be able to explain the review and approval process.
8.
Objective #8-Particpants will know where the reports are posted.
9.
Objective #9-Participants will understand the results of the study.
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Refer to the Certified System Operator Program Manual with regards to awarding CE hours to a NERC-certified system operator who may be presenting this activity.
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15.
Learning Activity Content Press F1 for Reviewer's Checklist for Learning Activity Content section
Outline or briefly describe the information conveyed in each segment of the learning activity. The specific time
requirements for each segment of the learning activity must be listed in minutes. Note: Content must be consistent with
the learning objectives and delivery methods.
Description of Segment Delivery
Segment Length
Segment
Categories
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Partial
Credit
Learning
Objective(s)
which are
met by the
learning
segment
content to
the right.
Segment
Duration
In
Minutes
Press F1 for
Help
0
Objective #1
and 3
20
Objective #2
&4
20
Objective #5
and 6
60
Objective
#7, 8,&9
20
1. Segment Content: Content description answers the question “How
will the training be delivered to accomplish the learning objectives?”
Include the method of delivery, and a description of all materials used
to deliver the course. Do Not enter an outline of the course only.
2. Segment Length: Enter the total allocated time, in minutes, for each
segment of the learning activity. Do not enter decimal or percentages.
The total of this column should not be less than the total number of CE
Hours to be awarded for completing this learning activity. The
minimum number of CEHs for a course must be 1.0.
3. Indicate what categories (STDS, OPER, SIM) are included in each
segment. A segment can cover multiple categories, such as NERC
Standards(STDS) and Simulations(SIM). (Check all categories that
apply). Do not put all objectives in one segment description unless
the course is very short, i.e. one hour.
4. Check the Partial Credit box for Partial Credit segments.
5. Put sufficient detail in the Segment Content descriptions that a
reviewer can determine if the learning objectives can be met with the
delivery methods and materials described in each segment content
description.
Press F1 for Instructions on Segment Content Descriptions
Utilizing a classroom format with a powerpoint presentation students will
be taught the purpose and differences of the FRCC Operational Seasonal
Study and the Seasonal Assessment.
Utilizing a classroom format with a powerpoint presentation, students
will be taught which reliability standards are applicable to the report and
the study methodology.
Utilizing a classroom format with a powerpoint presentation and excel
spreadsheets, students will be taught which types of contingencies are
screened during the process and review the actual coordinated corrective
plans for Fall 2012.
Utilizing a classroom format with a powerpoint presentation, students
will be taught the study results, the review and approval process for the
report, and understand where the report is posted.
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Total
Minutes
120
When complete, upload this application to the SOCCED.
NOTE: In ADDITION TO UPLOADING THIS COMPLETED FORM INTO THE SOCCED, THE COURSE DATA SCREEN IN
SOCCED MUST BE COMPLETED AFTER YOU ENTER A NEW COURSE OR COURSE RENEWAL INTO YOUR SHOPPING CART,
BEFORE YOU CHECK OUT.
Elements and criteria required for granting NERC CE Hours:
A learning activity must contain the following elements and meet the stated criteria to receive NERC CE recognition:

Learning Objectives: Each learning activity must have clear and concise written statements of intended learning
objectives. These objectives represent what trainees are expected to achieve (know or be able to do) as a result of the
learning activity. Avoid using verbs that cannot be measured or observed such as understand, or comprehend.
Example: Identify the tasks of a reliability coordinator in a Back Up Control Center start up. How the learner is to
identify is not mentioned. A better objective would be: Identify the tasks of a reliability coordinator in a Backup
Control Center startup by circling the tasks in a multiple choice exam.
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Training Content: The description of the training content segments should answer the question - How will the
training be delivered to accomplish the learning objectives? Include the method of delivery, and a description of all
materials used to deliver the course. Do Not enter just an outline of the course only. The descriptions must be in
sufficient detail that a reviewer can determine if the learning objectives can be met with the delivery methods and
materials described in each segment content description.
o Content segment refers to identifiable topics or modules within a course. There must be a match between the
segment content descriptions and the objectives that will be accomplished by that course content segment.
One content description for all learning objectives is not sufficient to allow the reviewer to assess the
application, unless the course is very short, i.e. one hour.
o The specific time requirements (in minutes) for each segment of the learning activity must be listed in the
appropriate category. Content must be consistent with the objectives, delivery methods, and learning
assessment methods.
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Instruction Delivery Team: Training personnel shall be qualified by training and/or experience to fulfill their
assigned responsibilities. The delivery team can be subject matter experts, system operators or engineers. The
delivery team must be able to respond to trainees’ questions. A trainer who can correctly answer questions about the
content would be considered a subject matter expert.
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Learning Assessment and Course Evaluation Methods:
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o
Participant’s Assessment: There shall be methods and instruments for participants to demonstrate the
achievement of the learning objectives individually. Testing is the most common method of assessment but
is not always the most appropriate method. Alternate methods can include completion of exercises, attendee
skill demonstration, or problem solving. Assessment methods must be appropriate for the type objectives –
knowledge objectives verses performance objectives.
Course Evaluation: Feedback on the effectiveness of the activity must be offered to the participants.
Verification and Documentation of CE Hours:
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The provider will document how they ensure that all participants who are awarded CE hours actually completed the training
and successfully completed the learning assessment process individually and without assistance. For training where part-time
participation is permitted, the provider will document how partial participation will be addressed in terms of verifying
attendance and actual completion of the participant learning assessment. The provider will provide documentation to the
participant that states the number of CE hours granted for completing the training activity and the applicable subject area(s).
Calculating CE Hours:
CE Hours can be counted for multiple categories (Operating Topics, Standards, and Simulation), and for “Professionally
Related”.
Example: A one hour learning activity focused on the topic of Automatic Generation Control (AGC), beginning with a 30
minute lecture/discussion of NERC Standard requirements related to AGC, and 30minutes of simulation for the performance of
operating AGC. In this scenario Total CEHs is 1.0, Standards CEHs is 0.5, and Simulation CEHs is 0.5. If the provider wishes,
the hours may additionally be issued as professionally related.
F1 Key (Help):
Most check boxes and text fields have accompanying help text. To access the help text, place the cursor into a field, or
highlight a checkbox and press the F1 key. A Help Text Window will pop up.
Refer to System Operator Certification Program Manual Appendix A for description of operating topics.
Provider’s Name:
(Program coordinator who can answer
questions about the course and ILA)
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