Electrical Power Production Technology
About
The Electric Power Production Technology curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills and technical background required for entry-level employment in the operation of modern non-nuclear fueled power facilities. Students will study major plant systems needed for the reliable operation of power plants, including but not limited to, boilers, combustion equipment, steam/gas turbines, generators, controls logic, fundamentals of operation, equipment maintenance, environmental control equipment, and associated governmental regulations. Upon successful completion of this program, graduates should qualify for entry-level employment in the electric utility industry, industrial power facilities, and other power-production occupations.
Potential Careers
The following occupational information is provided by www.nccareers.org and is subject to change. The occupations list is not an exhaustive list and may include careers that require higher levels of education than those provided at NCCCS colleges.
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation and Relay
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
Electricians
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers
Helpers–Electricians
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
Signal and Track Switch Repairers
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
