Power Operations
Certificate of Proficiency
Purpose
The Power Operations Certificate of Proficiency program prepares students to compete for employment in the Power Generation Industry. Program Goals - Students who successfully complete this program should be able to:1. Understand and operate electrical systems.
2. Understand the components used in the transmission, metering, substation operations, or plant mechanics
3. Specialize in either power generating, power transmission, metering, substation operations, or plant mechanics.
Recommended course schedule:
Fall Quarter, First Year
| ENER 100 | Basic Energy | 3 |
| PPO 100 | Introduction to Power Generation | 5 |
| Total Credits | 8 |
Winter Quarter, First Year
| ENER 101 | Basic Energy II | 3 |
| PPO 102 | Power Generation | 5 |
| Total Credits | 8 |
Spring Quarter, First Year
| ENGL 107 | Technical Writing | 3 |
| PPO 103 | Plant Design & Operations | 5 |
| PPO 130 | Industrial Safety & Rigging | 5 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
Fall Quarter, Second Year
| H R 110 | Human Relations in Workplace | 3 |
| MATH 100 | Technical Math | 5 |
| PPO 201 | Plant Systems | 5 |
| Total Credits | 13 |
Winter Quarter, Second Year
| CNT 117 | Windows Workstation OS | 2 |
| MATH 110 | Technical Math II | 3 |
| PPO 202 | Refrigeration, HVAC & Plant Maintenance | 5 |
| Total Credits | 10 |
Spring Quarter, Second Year
| HLTH 145 | Safety & Fitness | 3 |
| PPO 203 | Plant Operations & Controls | 5 |
| Total Credits | 8 |