Power Plant Technology - Flint Hills Technical College

Power Plant Technology from Flint Hills Technical College is a Campus Certificate Industrial Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Mission: To provide a diverse community of learners with lifelong learning opportunities for personal growth and preparation for professional and civic responsibilities that meet the needs of society. Career Paths: Employment opportunities for men and women in the Power Plant Technology program include: Nuclear Power Plants Combined Cycle or Cogeneration Power Plants Fossil Fuel Power Plants Thermal Power Plants Hydro-Electric Power Plants As the industry is experiencing an aging work force, the need for qualified employees to fill entry level positions is on the rise. The utility industry has experienced a very stable work force over the past 40+ years, and as a result is experiencing a large aging work force. With electrical usage in the US projected to increase 50% by 2035, many new generating facilities are being planned or under construction. The need to staff these new plants along with the need to replace the pool of retirees over the next 5 to 20 years, identifies a huge shortage of knowledgeable candidates to meet this demand. Projections for the nuclear industry alone from retirees indicate a work force shortage of 20,000 maintenance and operations candidates over the next ten years. Some projections identify an even greater number. The Industry: The electrical power generating industry is comprised of several different types of electricity-producing power plants. Based on primary energy source, coal represents 56 percent of the nation's existing power plants. Nuclear accounts for 23 percent; gas, 15 percent; hydroelectric, 8 percent; petroleum, geothermal, solar, waste, wind. 1-year Technical Certificate The Power Plant technical certificate program, which contains technical courses, is two semesters in length. A program advisory committee, composed of power plant representatives, annually updates industry expectations and career requirements. For graduates wanting to continue their education, certificate courses are transferable to the Power Plant AAS degree program. TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAM OUTCOMES Calculates and transposes metric and SI units of measure. Applies mechanical principles. Knowledgeable of basic electrical laws, power sources, & circuits. Demonstrates knowledge of power production methods. Uses hand and power tools safely and efficiently. Knowledgeable of power plant system configuration and operation. Knowledgeable of corrosion chem & pH. View more details on Flint Hills Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Industrial Engineering courses.