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 What is Electric Power Technology?
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The Electric Power Technology program focuses on the transmission and distribution of electricity. What does that mean? Transmission and distribution means keeping the flow of electricity safe through power lines and other means of transmission until it reaches you, the consumer. This program helps students understand how the flow of electricity works, the equipment and safety measures used when working with electricity and then provides students with an opportunity to choose one of four specializations. Those that are undecided in their specialization typically have a good idea of what they want to choose after their first semester. An academic advisor or program manager can also assist students if help is needed to determine the best route. Line Construction This specialization teaches students how the technicians install, modify, maintain, troubleshoot and repair overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. These systems are between a substation and the consumer. The systems include overhead lines, pole-top transformers, manholes, pad-mounted transformers and load-break disconnecting devices. Technicians are required to be certified to establish safe work clearances and switching to turn electricity off and on. Metering This specialization teaches students how the technicians install, modify, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and perform functional tests on metering systems. This includes different types of meters depending on the type of consumer and system used. Examples are single-phase, poly-phase watt-hour meters, kilovolt-ampere meters and volt transformers. Substation Substation Electricians - Substation electricians install, modify, troubleshoot, repair and perform maintenance procedures on substation infrastructure and electrical apparatus. This includes security fences, grounding systems, gravel surfacing, buswork, transformers, battery banks, circuit breakers, disconnect switches and capacitor banks. Substation electricians must also be certified to perform switching and establishing safe work clearances. System Protection Technicians - System protection technicians install, modify, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and perform functional tests on electrical systems protective relaying as well as interpret relay actions resulting from system disturbances and assessment of protective system performances. Protective systems include those designed to protect busses, disconnect switches, circuit breakers, transformers, regulators, capacitor banks and lines. Relaying systems include overcurrent, over and undervoltage, over and underfrequencey, differential, directional, distance, and pilot distance relaying. System protection technicians must also be certified to perform switching and establishing safe work clearances. System Design System Design Technicians - System design technicians work closely with and under the direction of design engineers to develop the design of power transmission and distribution systems. Assigned duties include conducting system load flow and fault studies, line routing studies; preparing equipment specifications and substation layouts to include ground grids and equipment arrangements. Other duties may include performing studies to facilitate site selection and preparation of drainage and surfacing specifications. Prospective students should be prepared for the physical demands of the work of entry-level technician positions when considering this program. Typical industry entry-level position requirements include passing a physical exam, which may include: lifting 50+ pounds, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, heights, etc. When applying for jobs applicants may also be required to pass a drug screen and an eye exam, including the ability to distinguish between colors accurately.
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