Power Generation
The Power Generation Certificate (in progress) program is designed to provide students with the specialized knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in power generation and/or transmission. Graduates may find employment with 
businesses and industries that generate power using a variety of fuel sources, including diesel, natural gas, wind, hydropower, and steam co generation. They may be employed in either small-scale rural settings or in Alaska's Rail belt or other urban environments. The goal of the Power Generation Technology certificate is to prepare students for entry level positions in service, repair and installation of electric power generator units. The students are exposed to all facets of the career field with a particular focus on problem solving and transferability of technical knowledge and skills. This curriculum is designed to introduce students to the skills necessary to service and maintain diesel and natural gas powered generator sets. This program of study will introduce students to continuous power, peaking power, prime power and standby power generating units. Students will be exposed to the entry level skills needed to work with electrical machinery, electric and electronic machine control devices, and other electronic equipment. A graduate of the Power Generation Technology certificate should be able to:
- Practice approved safety procedures in the work environment.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals and write clear, accurate and complete service reports.
- Demonstrate the correct usage of basic tools, specialty tools and testing equipment.
- Interpret schematics and diagrams applicable to service, maintenance, and installation of power generation sets.
- Identify appropriate test equipment to determine correct operation of the power generation systems.
- Explain the principles of electronic control systems and electronic controls used in power generation systems.
- Explain the need to supplement existing power systems with portable power generation systems.
- Identify Alaska's primary power generation grids and their source of fuels. Explain the principles associated with co-generation and power production.
Career Opportunities: Entry Level - Power generation technicians, technical sales consultants, industrial maintenance apprentice, field service technician apprentice, sales representative, service manager apprentice.
To receive a Power Generation Technology certificate the following requirements must be successfully completed:
| 1. | Complete ABUS 154, Human Relations | 3 |
| 2. | Complete ABUS 271, Business English | 3 |
| 3 | Complete TTCH 131, Mathematics for the Trades | 3 |
| 4. | Complete the following program requirements: | |
| PGEN 101 – Intro to Power Generation, Distribution & Alternative Energy | 3 | |
| PGEN 101 – Intro to Power Generation, Distribution & Alternative Energy | 3 | |
| PGEN 102 – Basic Electricity for Power Generation Operators | 4 | |
| PGEN 103 Basic Introduction to Power Generation: Maintenance | 4 | |
| PGEN 104 – Gas & Steam Turbines, Co-Generation, Combined Cycle | 4 | |
| PRT 110 – Intro to Occupational Safety, Health, And Environmental Awareness | 3 | |
| PRT 120 – Water Quality Management for Process Industries | 4 | |
| PRT 140 – Instrumentation I | 3 | |
| WMT 101 – Intro to Welding | 4 | |
| Minimum credits required | 38 |
Brian Ellingson, Program Coordinator
Phone: 455-2868
Email: ffbee@uaf.edu
UAF Tanana Valley Campus
P.O. Box 758080
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775
Poirikus Laura Lee, Administrative Assistant
Phone: 455-2906
Email: fnllp@uaf.edu
UAF Tanana Valley Campus
P.O. Box 758080
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775
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