HSX1983X Power Plant Operations

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Course Description

The nationally recognized Power Plant Operations training course and online program will prepare you for an entry-level career as an Power Plant Operator. In the United States, there are thousands of power plants. These plants use hydrocarbon-based fuels (oil, gas or coal) to produce electricity. These plants are operated by Power Plant Operators. The power plant operators are highly paid and enjoy a stable work environment. There is an ongoing need for entry-level personnel. Generally, power plant operators enter the workforce in entry-level positions and work their way up - sometimes to the senior management positions. Currently a large portion of the workforce is retiring - creating a critical shortage of technical workers for many years to come. 400 hours.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Operate a power plant with safety as the prime consideration
• Monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment
• Make adjustments to keep system process variables such as flows, temperatures and pressures within acceptable ranges
• Detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations
• Analyze operational trends and take corrective actions
• Use standard operating procedures to start/stop production equipment
• Maintain communication with other operators, maintenance and the management

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Course Fee: $2,895

To register, or for more information, contact the Division of Extended Learning at 1-800-NAT-UNIV ext. 8600.

Prerequisite

Students must have a high school diploma or equivalent and basic computer knowledge.

Course Information

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