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Power Generation Maintenance Electrician

Overview

This rigorous four-level Power Generation Maintenance Electrician curriculum prepares learners for a career in this field.

It covers concepts maintenance electricians need to test, diagnose, and repair power generation plant equipment. Coverage of reading plant construction drawings, using test instruments and valve installation and shielded metal arc welding is also included.

Craft Snapshot

Journey Level
Assessment Available
RECOMMENDED HOURS
232.5
PUBLISHED
2010, 1st Edition
NCCERconnect Deliver instruction using our pre-loaded content and course management tools, streamline training, and track results through the online gradebook. Students learn using the interactive eTextbook and Media Library with Active Figures that bring the material to life, anytime and anywhere they choose.
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LANGUAGES
English
Tools of the Trade
5 Hours

Module ID 40102-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Introduces the hand and power tools used in industrial maintenance. Covers safety procedures and proper use of these tools.

Fasteners and Anchors
5 Hours

Module ID 40103-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Covers hardware and systems used in industrial maintenance. Describes anchors and supports, their applications, and how to install them safely.

Oxyfuel Cutting
17.5 Hours

Module ID 40104-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Explains the safety requirements for oxyfuel cutting. Identifies oxyfuel cutting equipment and provides instructions for setting up, lighting, and using the equipment. Explains how to perform straight line cutting, piercing, beveling, washing, and gouging.

Gaskets and Packing
10 Hours

Module ID 40105-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Introduces gaskets and gasket material, packing and packing material, and types of O-ring material. Explains the use of gaskets, packing, and O-rings, and how to fabricate a gasket.

Craft-Related Mathematics
15 Hours

Module ID 40106-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Explains how to use ratios and proportions, solve basic algebra, area, volume, and circumference problems, and solve for right triangles using the Pythagorean theorem.

Construction Drawings
12.5 Hours

Module ID 40107-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Introduces plot plans, structural drawings, elevation drawings, as-built drawings, equipment arrangement drawings, P&IDs, isometric drawings, basic circuit diagrams, and detail sheets.

Pumps and Drivers
5 Hours

Module ID 40108-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Explains centrifugal, rotary, reciprocating, metering, and vacuum pump operation and installation methods, as well as types of drivers. Describes net positive suction head and cavitation.

Valves
5 Hours

Module ID 40109-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Identifies different types of valves and describes their installation, storage, and handling.

Introduction to Test Instruments
7.5 Hours

Module ID 40110-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Introduces test equipment for industrial maintenance, including tachometers, pyrometers, strobe meters, voltage testers, and automated diagnostic tools.

Material Handling and Hand Rigging
15 Hours

Module ID 40111-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Introduces the equipment and techniques of material handling, and describes the procedures for rigging and communicating with riggers.

Mobile and Support Equipment
10 Hours

Module ID 40112-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Introduces the safety procedures and methods of operation for motorized support equipment, including forklifts, manlifts, compressors, and generators.

Lubrication
12.5 Hours

Module ID 40113-07; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level One: Explains lubrication safety, storage, and classifications. Also explains selecting lubricants, additives, lubrication equipment, and lubricating charts.

SMAW Equipment and Setup
5 Hours

Module ID 29107-09; from Welding Level One, Fourth Edition: Describes SMAW welding and welding safety. Explains how to connect welding current and set up arc welding equipment. Also explains how to use tools for cleaning welds.

Alternating Current
20 Hours

Module ID 40204-08; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Two: Covers transformers, single-phase and three-phase power distribution, capacitors, the theory and operation of induction motors, and the instruments and techniques used in testing AC circuits and components.

E&I Drawings
10 Hours

Module ID 40303-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Three: Explains how to read and interpret piping and instrumentation drawings, loop sheets, flow diagrams, isometrics, and orthographics, in order to identify types of instrumentation and the specifications for installation.

E&I Test Equipment
10 Hours

Module ID 40205-08; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Two: Focuses on proper selection, inspection, and use of common electrical and instrumentation test equipment, including voltage testers, clamp-on ammeters, ohmmeters, multimeters, phase/motor rotation testers, data recording equipment, field communicators, pressure testers, and dead weight testers. Also covers safety precautions and meter category ratings.

Industrial Safety for E&I Technicians
12.5 Hours

Module ID 40201-08; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Two: Covers safety rules and regulations for electrical workers, precautions for electrical hazards on the job, and the OSHA-mandated lockout/tagout procedure.

Managing Electrical Hazards
12.5 Hours

Module ID 26501-09; from Electrical, First Edition: Introduces electrical hazards in the workplace and describes how to avoid them. Explains how to analyze and document shock and arc flash hazards, and how to plan and conduct work around them. Includes examples of how to complete an energized electrical work permit, and how to select the specialized personal protective equipment required for electrical work.

Conductors and Cables
10 Hours

Module ID 40212-08; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Two: Focuses on the types and applications of conductors and electrical cabling and covers proper wiring techniques. Stresses the applicable NEC® requirements.

Conductor Terminations and Splices
10 Hours

Module ID 40213-08; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Two: Describes methods of terminating and splicing conductors of all types and sizes, including preparing and taping conductors.

Motor Controls
15 Hours

Module ID 40304-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Three: Describes selecting, sizing, and installing motor controllers. Also covers control circuit pilot devices and basic relay logic.

Hydraulic Controls
15 Hours

Module ID 40311-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Three: Introduces hydraulic principles and fluids, functions and controls of system devices, hydraulic symbols, and drawings. Covers safety considerations for hydraulic systems, as well as troubleshooting.

Introduction to the National Electrical Code®
5 Hours

Module ID 40202-08; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Two: Provides a road map for using the NEC®. Introduces the layout and types of information found within the code book. Allows trainees to practice finding information using an easy-to- follow procedure.

Electrical Theory
15 Hours

Module ID 40203-08; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Two: Introduces electrical concepts used in Ohm’s law as applied to DC series circuits. Includes atomic theory, electromotive force, resistance, and electric power equations. Introduces series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Covers resistive circuits, Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws, and circuit analysis.

Pneumatic Controls
15 Hours

Module ID 40312-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Three: Describes principles of atmospheric and compressed air gases, and how compressors transmit and treat compressed (pneumatic) air. Covers pneumatic system symbols, drawings, and system safety. Addresses the functions and control of pneumatic system components and provides guidelines for troubleshooting.

Programmable Logic Controllers
17.5 Hours

Module ID 40409-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Four: Introduces the application of PLCs in industrial process control, as well as the binary numbering system used in computer- based control. Covers components of PLCs, including power supplies, I/O modules, processor modules, types of communication bus, and memory.

Conductor Installations
10 Hours

Module ID 26206-08; from Electrical Level Two, Sixth Edition: Covers the transportation, storage, and setup of cable reels; methods of rigging; and procedures for complete cable pulls in raceways and cable trays.

Cable Tray
7.5 Hours

Module ID 26207-08; from Electrical Level Two, Sixth Edition: Focuses on NEC® installation requirements for cable tray, including cable installations.

Power Plant Electrical Systems
12.5 Hours

Module ID 50301-11: Describes how the electrical power to operate a power station is developed and distributed in normal, shutdown, and emergency situations. Covers equipment used in power stations, including circuit breakers, switchgear, and motor control centers.

Conductor Selection and Calculations
15 Hours

Module ID 40307-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Three: Covers the types of conductors used in wiring systems, including insulation, current-carrying capacity, and temperature ratings.

Grounding and Bonding
15 Hours

Module ID 26209-08; from Electrical Level Two, Sixth Edition: Focuses on the purpose of grounding and bonding electrical systems. Thoroughly covers NEC® requirements.

Hand Bending
10 Hours

Module ID 40208-08; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Two: Introduces conduit bending and installation. Covers the techniques for using hand-operated and step conduit benders, as well as cutting, reaming, and threading conduit.

Machine Bending of Conduit
15 Hours

Module ID 40310-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Three: Covers bends in conduit up to six inches. Focuses on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical benders.

Electric Lighting
15 Hours

Module ID 26203-08; from Electrical Level Two, Sixth Edition: Introduces principles of human vision and the characteristics of light. Focuses on the handling and installation of various types of lamps and lighting fixtures.

Practical Applications of Lighting
12.5 Hours

Module ID 26303-08; from Electrical Level Three, Sixth Edition: Describes specific types of incandescent, fluorescent, and HID lamps, as well as ballasts. Also covers troubleshooting and various types of lighting controls.

Motors: Theory and Application
20 Hours

Module ID 26202-08; from Electrical Level Two, Sixth Edition: Covers AC and DC motors, including the main components, circuits, and connections.

Motor-Operated Valves
15 Hours

Module ID 40313-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Three: Covers motor-driven valves, ranging from small, servo- mechanical actuators to large valves that could only be operated by several people if they were not motor driven. Includes electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic operators.

Hazardous Locations
10 Hours

Module ID 40301-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Three: Covers all classes of hazardous locations, including seals, components, and equipment approved for use in various hazardous locations.

Circuit Breakers and Fuses
12.5 Hours

Module ID 26210-08; from Electrical Level Two, Sixth Edition: Describes fuses and circuit breakers along with their practical applications. Also covers sizing.

Transformer Applications
7.5 Hours

Module ID 40306-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Three: Discusses transformer types, construction, connections, protection, and grounding along with capacitors and rectifiers.

Distribution Equipment
17.5 Hours

Module ID 40305-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Three: Explains distribution equipment, including grounding, switchboard and ground fault maintenance, transformers, and electrical drawing identification.

Control Systems and Fundamental Concepts
12.5 Hours

Module ID 26211-08; from Electrical Level Two, Sixth Edition: Gives basic descriptions of various types of contactors and relays along with their practical applications.

Temporary Grounding
15 Hours

Module ID 40308-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Three: Covers the methods used to eliminate or reduce electrical shock hazards to personnel working on electrical equipment.

Load Calculations – Branch and Feeder Circuits
17.5 Hours

Module ID 26301-08; from Electrical Level Three, Sixth Edition: Explains how to calculate branch circuit and feeder loads for residential and commercial applications.

Motor Calculations
12.5 Hours

Module ID 26309-08; from Electrical Level Three, Sixth Edition: Covers calculations required to size conductors and overcurrent protection for motor applications.

Overcurrent Protection
25 Hours

Module ID 26305-08; from Electrical Level Three, Sixth Edition: Explains how to size and select circuit breakers and fuses for various applications. Also covers short circuit calculations and troubleshooting.

Specialty Transformers
10 Hours

Module ID 26406-08; from Electrical Level Four, Sixth Edition: Covers various types of transformers and their applications. Also provides information on selecting, sizing, and installing these devices.

Advanced Controls
20 Hours

Module ID 26407-08; from Electrical Level Four, Sixth Edition: Discusses applications and operating principles of solid-state controls, reduced-voltage starters, and adjustable frequency drives. Also covers basic troubleshooting procedures.

Motor Operation and Maintenance
10 Hours

Module ID 26410-08; from Electrical Level Four, Sixth Edition: Covers motor cleaning, testing, and preventive maintenance. Also describes basic troubleshooting procedures.

Generator Maintenance
20 Hours

Module ID 50401-10: Covers the operating characteristics and major components of AC and DC generators. Topics include generator connection methods; voltage regulators; auxiliary systems; and maintenance procedures.

Switchgear and Breaker Maintenance
25 Hours

Module ID 50402-11: Reviews the safety practices associated with power station electrical work. Explains how medium-voltage and low-voltage sources are developed and used in the power station, and how the station power system functions in a blackout or shutdown situation. Also describes the circuit breakers, switchgear, and motor control centers used in power stations, and provides instructions for maintenance of these devices.

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
10 Hours

Module ID 32401-09; from Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Level Four: Explains preventive and predictive maintenance and non-destructive testing, and introduces the basic techniques for testing. Also describes lubricant analysis, and acoustic, infrared, and vibration testing.

Medium Voltage Terminations/Splices
10 Hours

Module ID 26411-08; from Electrical Level Four, Sixth Edition: Offers an overview of the NEC® and cable manufacturers’ requirements for medium-voltage terminations and splices.

Fire Alarm System
15 Hours

Module ID 26405-08; from Electrical Level Four, Sixth Edition: Covers fire alarm control units, Digital
Alarm Communicator Systems (DACS), wiring for alarm initiating and notification devices, and alarm system maintenance.

Heat Tracing and Freeze Protection
10 Hours

Module ID 26409-08; from Electrical Level Four, Sixth Edition: Covers heat tracing systems along with their applications and installation requirements.

Standby and Emergency Systems
12.5 Hours

Module ID 40401-09; from Industrial Maintenance E&I Technician Level Four: Explains the installation, utilization, and maintenance requirements for standby and emergency electrical systems.

Instructor Resources

Instructor Toolbox

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Instructor Requirements

In addition to our standard instructor requirements, instructors of this craft must achieve:

  • NCCER certification as an instructor in a related discipline, including: Millwright, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance E&I, and/or

  • Experience working in a power plant or power-generation facility (Qualified Journey-level Power Plant Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician/I&C Tech)

Assessments

NCCER’s assessments evaluate the knowledge of an individual in a specific craft area and provide a prescription for upgrade training when needed. All assessments are based upon the NCCER Curriculum and have been developed in conjunction with subject matter experts from the industry. Click the assessment title below to open its specifications.

Power Generation Maintenance Electrician