Titles, descriptions, and credit recommendations for all learning experiences currently recommended for credit under Electrical Systems and Central Operations - Substations and Steam can be found below. To locate information on additional learning experiences, which have also been recommended for college credit, use the Organization Directory Page link above for a complete list of titles for all learning experiences  or use the following links to go directly to other sections. (Information on any Central Operations - Substations and Steam courses formerly recommended for college credit and retired versions of active courses will be found in the Inactive Learning Experiences section).

Inactive Learning Experiences

Titles of all active evaluated learning experiences in Electrical Systems and Central Operations - Substations and Steam (including former titles)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Network Operations (EIA-0200)
Network Systems [EIA-0200] or [0001]

CENTRAL OPERATIONS - SUBSTATIONS AND STEAM
AC Fundamentals [TLC-1011]
Advanced Electrical Print Reading and Trouble Shooting (FIC-0208)
Advanced Electrical Print Reading and Troubleshooting (FIC-0208)
Advanced Electrical Print Reading and Trouble Shooting  for I & C Technicians [PG-130] - first entry
Advanced Electrical Print Reading and Trouble Shooting  for I & C Technicians [PG-130] - second entry
Advanced Performance (FPE-0209) or [PG-059-3]
Advanced Power Plant (FOP-0311)
Advanced Power Plant Operator [PS‑003 or PG‑003]
Advanced Relays (CSO-3040) or [CS304-0]
Alignment - Basic [FMM-0301]
Applied Digital Instrumentation and Automatic Controls (FIC-0203)
Applied Pneumatic Instrumentation and Automatic Control Theory-I (FIC-0201) or [PG-85] - first entry
Applied Pneumatic Instrumentation and Automatic Control Theory-I (FIC-0201) - second entry
Applied Pneumatic Instrumentation and Automatic Control Theory-II (FIC-0202) or [PG-85-1]
Basic Burning/Boiler Tube Repair (FMG-0112/FMG-0113) or [PG-041/PG-043]
Basic Electricity I (TLC-1010)
Basic Electricity II (TLC-1011)
Basic Power Plant (FOP-0101)
Basic Power Plant Operator [PS‑001 or PG‑001]
Basic Protective Relays [CSG-1050]
Basic RTU Training (FIC-0212) - first entry
Basic RTU Training (FIC-0212) - second entry
Basic Tools [FMG-0103]
Basic Tools and Measurements (FMG-0103)
Centrifugal Pumps (FMM-0307)
Control Room Procedures (FOP-0313) or [PG-004, PG-004-1, PS‑004B or PG‑004B]
Coupling Alignment (FMM-0301) or [PG-026])
DC Fundamentals [TLC-1010]
Dielectric Proof Testing (FIC-0205) or [PG-092]
Dielectric Proof Testing [IMT-0001]
Dielectric Testing (IMT-0001)
Digital Electronics (FIC-0209)
Electrical and Mechanical Print Reading [PG-128]
Electrical and Mechanical Print Reading for I & C Technicians (FIC-0207)
Electrical Print Reading (FME-0406)
Hand & Power Tools (CS101-0) or (CSG1010)
High Pressure Air and Gas Systems [CSM-2030] or [CS203-0]
High Pressure Air, Gas, and Hydraulic Systems (CSM-2030)
High Voltage Circuit Breakers [CSO-3020] or [CS302-0]
High Voltage Circuit Breakers - OPERS (CSO-3020)
Intermediate Electrical [TLC-1040]
Intermediate Electrical/Brushgear [TLC-1040]
Intermediate Electrical Fundamentals (TLC-1040)
Intermediate Performance (FPE-0208) or [PG-059-2]
Intermediate Power Plant (FOP-0204)
Intermediate Power Plant Operator [PS-002 or PG-002]
Introduction to Microprocessors (FIC-0210)
Introduction to Protective Relays (TLC-1000)or [CSG-1050]
Introduction to Protective Relays I [TLC-1000]
Introduction to Protective Relays II [TLC-1001]
Introduction to Protective Relays I and II [TLC-1000 and TLC-1001] - first entry
Introduction to Protective Relays I and II [TLC-1000 and TLC-1001] - second entry
Introduction to Protective Relays for I & C Technicians [PG-124]
Investigative Techniques I (CSG-1060) or [CS106-0]
Investigative Techniques II (CSM-2040) or [CS204-0]
Low and High Voltage Testing (CSO-3010) or [CS301-0]
Machine Shop I, II, III (FMG-0111, FMM-0304, FMM-0305) or [PG-037-1,-2,-3]
Measuring Instruments (CSG-1020) or [CS102-0]
Mechanical Drawing (FMG-0105)
Mechanical Drawing and Print Reading [FMG-0105 or PG-022]
Microprocessor Systems
Motor Control Circuits (TLC-1030)
Motor/Motor Controls [TLC-1030]
Pipe Fitting and Rigid Tubing [FPE-0203 or PG-095]
Power Plant Fluid Mechanics (FPE-0206) or [PG-090]
Power Plant Heat Transfer (FPE-0204) or [PG-088]
Power Plant Thermodynamics (FPE-0205) or [PG-089]
Protective Relays for Technicians (TLC-6000) - first entry
Protective Relays for Technicians (TLC-6000) - second entry
Protective Relays for Technicians (TLC-6000) - third entry
Rebuilding Centrifugal Pumps [FMM-0307] or [PG-040]
Remote Terminal Unit Training - first entry
Remote Terminal Unit Training - second entry
Station Equipment I and II (CSG-1031 and CSG-1032)
Substation Equipment I and II [CSG-1031 and CSG-1032] or [CS103-1 and CS103-2]
Test Equipment for I & C Technicians (FIC-0101) or [PG-119]
Transfer Trips (CSO-3050) or [CS305-0]
Transformers and Tap Changer Operations (CSO-3030)
Transformers and Tap Changers [CS303-0]
Valves and Pipefitting I (TLC-1020)
Valves and Pipefitting II (TLC-1021)
Vibration, Field Balancing (FPE-0202) or [PG-105]

Descriptions and credit recommendations


ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Network Operations (EIA-0200)
(Formerly Network Systems [EIA-0200]; also [0001])
Location: The Learning Center, 43‑82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY.
Length: Version 1 or 2: 136 hours (4 weeks). Version 3: 200 hours (5 weeks); includes 120 hours of supervised laboratory experience.
Dates: Version 1: January 1974 - April 1990. Version 2: May 1990 - February 1994. Version 3: March 1994 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: To familiarize the student with electrical theory and to enable the student to safely maintain, test, and operate apparatus utilized on network systems. Version 2: Define and describe the terminology and basic electrical theory associated with power distribution systems in general, and relay protection systems in particular; safely install, maintain, test, and operate apparatus utilized on network systems. Version 3: Troubleshoot field network protective systems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and standard test equipment.
Instruction: Version 1: A brief qualitative introduction to basic DC and AC theory. A detailed introduction to the secondary network distribution system and the operation and maintenance practices for network transformers, protectors, and relays (including solid state network protector relays). Laboratory exercises emphasize the installation, maintenance, and testing of these devices. Version 2: A brief qualitative introduction to basic DC and AC theory. A detailed introduction to the secondary network distribution system and the operation and maintenance practices for network transformers, protectors, and relays (including solid state network protector relays and three-phase remote monitoring systems). Laboratory exercises emphasize the installation, maintenance, and testing of these devices. Version 3: Brief review of basic DC and AC circuit theory, the use of meters, power generation, and transformers; detailed introduction the secondary network distribution system and the operation and maintenance practices for network transformers, protectors, and relays (including solid state network protector relays and three-phase remote monitoring systems). Laboratory exercises, using supplied schematics and wiring diagrams, emphasize the installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting of these devices.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours (shop) in Electrical Construction Technology or Electrical Power Technology (1/84) (5/90 revalidation). NOTE: Because a substantial portion of the material covered in this course is also covered in Advanced Troubleshooting Network Protector (EIA-0004), a total of 4  semester hours of credit is recommended for the successful completion of both courses. Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours (shop) in Electrical Construction Technology or Electrical Power Technology (11/95 revalidation) (3/01 revalidation) (8/01 revalidation) (8/06 revalidation). NOTE: This course incorporates material from Advanced Troubleshooting Network Protector (EIA-0004).


CENTRAL OPERATIONS - SUBSTATIONS AND STEAM

1. Advanced Electrical Print Reading and Trouble Shooting (FIC-0208)
(Formerly Advanced Electrical Print Reading and Trouble Shooting  for I & C Technicians [PG-130])
2. Basic RTU Training (FIC-0212)
(Formerly Remote Terminal Unit Training)
(Analog and Digital Troubleshooting)
Dates: 1. April 1988 - April 1993.* 2. April 1988 - April 1993.*
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Analog and Digital Servicing and Troubleshooting. NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit (5/88). *NOTE: These courses are now recommended for credit separately. Please refer to the course exhibits with the individual titles for the current credit recommendations. NOTE: Complete information on this course grouping last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Advanced Electrical Print Reading and Troubleshooting (FIC-0208)
(Formerly Advanced Electrical Print Reading and Trouble Shooting for I & C Technicians [PG-130])
Location: The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY; other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: May 1993 - Present.*
Objectives: Read and interpret wiring diagrams and prints; wire up devices from diagrams; detect problems in the apparatus and correct them by referring to diagrams.
Instruction: Single line diagrams; wiring and physical diagrams; schematic diagrams; block diagrams; functional control diagrams; process control diagrams; key interlock diagrams; high tension diagrams; procedure plates; physical location diagrams; logic diagrams; piping details; vendor schematics and diagrams; troubleshooting techniques.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Analog and Digital Servicing and Troubleshooting (5/93 revalidation) (10/97 revalidation) (8/02 revalidation) (9/07 revalidation). *NOTE: From April 1988 to April 1993 this course was recommended for credit as part of a course grouping. Please refer to the course exhibit that begins with the title Advanced Electrical Print Reading and Trouble Shooting for I & C Technicians (PG-130) for the earlier credit recommendation.

Advanced Performance (FPE-0209)
(Formerly [PG-059-3])
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: 80 hours (2 weeks).
Dates: September 1987 - Present.
Objectives: Calculate boiler efficiency and losses, turbine heat rate and losses, and power plant efficiencies.
Instruction: Turbine heat-rate calculation; heat loss calculation for load change, circulating water temperature, back pressure, superheat and reheat attemperation, turbine foiling and deterioration, throttle pressure and temperature, reheat temperature, feedwater heater, and auxiliary power; boiler efficiency calculations; causes and measurements of losses: steam flow, fuel usage, outside air temperature, combustion, air leakage, exit gas temperature, and atomizing steam; ASME test code procedures for turbine efficiency, feedwater heater, and boiler heat balances; analysis and evaluation of test results to determine causes for losses and the effects on heat rate.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering Technology (5/88) (5/93 revalidation) (12/98 revalidation) (1/04 revalidation). NOTE: If credit has already been awarded for Power Plant Thermodynamics, the credit recommendation for this course is reduced to 1 semester hour.

Advanced Power Plant (FOP-0311)
(Instrumentation and Control: Plant Safety and Protective Devices)
(Formerly Advanced Power Plant Operator [PS‑003 or PG‑003])
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 506 East 75th St., New York, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); other company locations.
Length: Version 2, 3 or 4: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: Version 2: November 1985 - October 1992. Version 3: November 1992 - July 2002. Version 4: August 2002 - Present *
Objectives: Version 2, 3 or 4: Describe typical protective devices, instrumentation, transducers and sensors, and recognize proper configurations for the monitoring of processes; describe normal protective practices employed in the operation of a power plant.
Instruction: Version 2, 3 or 4: Fundamentals of plant protection; electrical protection; boiler and turbine protection; logic diagrams and integrated plant protection; sensing, measuring, and controlling elements; controllers and final control elements; types of control; drum level and combustion control; boiler, turbine, and generator operations.
Credit recommendation: Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Engineering Technology (9/77) (5/87 revalidation). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Engineering Technology (10/92 revalidation) (10/97 revalidation). Version 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Marine/Mechanical Technology (8/02 revalidation) (9/07 revalidation). *NOTE: An earlier version of this course, dating from January 1970 to October 1985, has been recommended for credit. Please consult the 1992 edition of this Directory for further information.

Advanced Relays (CSO-3040)
(Formerly [CS304-0])
Location: Hellgate Training Center, 910 East 134th Street, Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: 40 hours (5 days); includes 8 hours of supervised laboratory experience.
Dates: February 1988 - Present.
Objectives: Identify accepted inspection, testing, switching and work permit procedures for electrical distribution substation protective relay systems.
Instruction: Lecture/demonstrations and laboratory exercises are used to cover the following topics: area substation protection system; subtransmission and transmission feeder protection systems; bus and transformer protection; breaker protection; relay nameplates and target recording and reporting; automatic reclosures and rapid restoration and reset procedures; fault locators; relay switching operations; departmental inspection procedures; load management.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Electrical Power Technology or Industrial Technology (4/91) (5/96 revalidation) (8/01 revalidation) (8/06 revalidation).

Applied Digital Instrumentation and Automatic Controls (FIC-0203)
(Analog and Digital Instrumentation and Controls)
Location: The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: January 1994 - Present.
Objectives: Demonstrate ability to use various digital and analog controllers in open and closed loop systems; program digital and analog controllers, transmitters, converters, and sensors.
Instruction: Fundamentals of electronic instrumentation; open and closed loop controls; positive and negative feedback; analog and PC based controllers; I/P; P/I; differential pressure; pressure; flow; level and temperature transmitters; proportional and integral control.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/ associate degree category, 2 semester hours as Feedback and Controls in an Electromechanical or Electrical Technology (12/98) (1/04 revalidation).

1. Applied Pneumatic Instrumentation and Automatic Control Theory-I (FIC-0201)
(Formerly [PG-85])
2. Applied Pneumatic Instrumentation and Automatic Control Theory-II (FIC-0202)
(Formerly [PG-85-1])
Dates: 1. August 1987 - March 1997.* 2. August 1987 - April 1997.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering Technology (5/88) (5/93 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. *NOTE: The credit recommendation for this course continues under the following course exhibit. NOTE: Complete information on these courses last appeared in the 2000 edition.

Applied Pneumatic Instrumentation and Automatic Control Theory-I (FIC-0201)
Location: The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: April 1997 - Present.
Objectives: Explain principles of pneumatic instrumentation and control theory; apply these principles to the calibration and troubleshooting of pneumatic control systems in a power plant environment.
Instruction: Automatic controls; physical laws applying to pneumatic instrumentation, static fluids, dynamic fluids, and the conversion of units; operation of pneumatic controllers including the percentage gauges, differential pressure to pressure transmitter, and proportional plus reset (two mode) controller; transferring a process from automatic to manual operation and reverse; calibration, and operation of a closed loop negative feedback control system; operation of pneumatic control simulators; safety practices.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category 1 semester hour in Electromechanical or Mechanical Technology (12/98 revalidation) (1/04 revalidation).

Basic Burning/Boiler Tube Repair (FMG-0112/FMG-0113)
(Formerly [PG-041/PG-043])
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: 80 hours (2 weeks).
Dates: February 1987 - Present.
Objectives: Set up and test oxygen and acetylene cylinders and accessory equipment; perform basic cutting; cut freehand, guide and bevel; identify all safety regulations for cutting and welding; identify common causes and types of boiler tube failure; perform tube repairs and tube rolling procedures.
Instruction: Safe operation of oxy-acetylene equipment and accessories; flame cutting techniques; preparation of joints for welding; types of boilers; causes and types of tube failure; repair methods; boiler tube expanding procedures.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Industrial Technology, Welding Technology, or Marine Technology (5/89) (10/92 revalidation) (10/97 revalidation) (8/02 revalidation) (9/07 revalidation).

1. Basic Electricity I (TLC-1010)
(Formerly DC Fundamentals [TLC-1010])
2. Basic Electricity II (TLC-1011)
(Formerly AC Fundamentals [TLC-1011])
Location: The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations.
Length: Course 1, Version 1:  56 hours (7 days). Course 1, Version 2:  40 hours (5 days). Course 2: 40 hours (5 days).
Dates: Course 1, Version 1:  January 2001 - November 2003* Course 1, Version 2: December 2003 - Present. Course 2: January 2001 - Present.
Objectives: Course 1, Versions 1 or 2: : Explain basic principles of electricity; perform electrical circuit calculations using series, parallel, and series-parallel DC circuits. Course 2: Perform basic calculations of capacitive and inductive reactance, and impedance; apply Ohm’s law to AC circuits.
Instruction: Course 1, Versions 1 or 2: : Ohm’s law; series, parallel, series/parallel circuits; power and energy; batteries; magnetism, electromagnetism, generation of EMF, and DC motor principles; types and applications of electrical instruments; safety. Course 2: AC principles; inductance, capacitance, and reactance AC power.
Credit recommendation: Course 1, Versions 1 or 2 and Course 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours as DC Circuits (no laboratory) in an Electromechanical or Mechanical Technology curriculum. NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit (8/01 revalidation) (8/06 revalidation). *NOTE: Earlier versions of these courses, dating from February 1995 to December 2000, have been recommended for credit. Please refer to exhibit that begins with the title DC Fundamentals in the Inactive Learning Experiences section for further information.

Basic Power Plant (FOP-0101)
(Formerly Basic Power Plant Operator [PS‑001 or PG‑001])
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 506 East 75th St., New York, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); other company locations.
Length: Version 3, 4 or 5: 80 hours (2 weeks).
Dates: Version 3: May 1987 - September 1997.* Version 4: October 1997 - July 2002. Version 5: August 2002 – Present.
Objectives: Version 3, 4 or 5: Describe the major components of a generic power plant and explain their function in the operation of the plant in terms of physical principles (i.e., pressure and flow, temperature, and heat).
Instruction: Version 3: Introduction to power plant systems, including history of power generation; power plant equipment; boilers; fuels; water and steam cycles; auxiliaries; turbines; condensers; AC generators; basic elements of combustion; electricity; instrumentation; safety practices. Version 4 or 5: Introduction to power plant systems, including history of power generation; power plant equipment; boilers; fuels; water and steam cycles; auxiliaries; turbines; condensers; AC generators and transformers; basic elements of combustion; instrumentation; safety practices.
Credit recommendation: Version 3 or 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or Marine/Mechanical Technology or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour as a general elective (9/77) (5/87 revalidation) (10/92 revalidation) (10/97 revalidation). Version 5: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Marine/Mechanical Technology or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour as a general elective (8/02 revalidation) (9/07 revalidation). *NOTE: Earlier versions of this course, dating from January 1970 to April 1987, have been recommended for credit. Please consult the 1992 edition for further information.

Basic RTU Training (FIC-0212)
(Formerly Remote Terminal Unit Training)
Location: The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY; other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: May 1993 - Present.*
Objectives: Explain the theory of operation of the system unit; explain the function and theory of operation of individual circuit boards; test and troubleshoot the entire system unit.
Instruction: Function and use of supervisory control equipment; supervisory control and data acquisition; telemetering; system configuration; remote terminal unit; protocols; common logic; indication interposer logic; counter and storage logic; logic control; A/D converter board; analog multiplexer; analog output board; modem interface; power supply; data transmission; communication line tests; Halcyon Test set.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Analog and Digital Servicing and Troubleshooting (5/93 revalidation) (12/98 revalidation) (1/04 revalidation). *NOTE: From April 1988 to April 1993 this course was recommended for credit as part of a course grouping. Please refer to the course exhibit that begins with the title Advanced Electrical Print Reading and Trouble Shooting for I & C Technicians (PG-130) for the earlier credit recommendation.

Centrifugal Pumps (FMM0307) or (PG040)
(Formerly Rebuilding Centrifugal Pumps [FMM0307], also [PG040])
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: January 1987 - Present.
Objectives: Perform maintenance and troubleshooting procedures on centrifugal pumps used in power plants.
Instruction: Types and uses of centrifugal pumps; disassembly; inspection; assembly; mechanical seals; use of precision measuring instruments. Practical exercises provide extensive hands-on experience.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour (shop) in Industrial Technology or Mechanical Technology (5/89) (6/94 revalidation) (5/99 revalidation) (7/04 revalidation).

Control Room Procedures (FOP-0313)
(Formerly [PG-004, PG-004-1, PS‑004B or PG‑004B])
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 506 East 75th St., New York, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); other company locations.
Length: Version 3, 4 or 5: 80 hours (2 weeks).
Dates: Version 3: May 1987 - September 1997.* Version 4: October 1997 - July 2002. Version 5: August 2002 - Present.
Objectives: Version 3, 4 or 5: Describe the major components of a generic power plant and explain their function in the operation of the plant in terms of physical principles (i.e., pressure and flow, temperature, and heat).
Instruction: Version 3: Introduction to power plant systems, including history of power generation; power plant equipment; boilers; fuels; water and steam cycles; auxiliaries; turbines; condensers; AC generators; basic elements of combustion; electricity; instrumentation; safety practices. Version 4 or 5: Introduction to power plant systems, including history of power generation; power plant equipment; boilers; fuels; water and steam cycles; auxiliaries; turbines; condensers; AC generators and transformers; basic elements of combustion; instrumentation; safety practices.
Credit recommendation: Version 3 or 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or Marine/Mechanical Technology or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour as a general elective (9/77) (5/87 revalidation) (10/92 revalidation) (10/97 revalidation). Version 5: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Marine/Mechanical Technology or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour as a general elective (8/02 revalidation) (9/07 revalidation). *NOTE: Earlier versions of this course, dating from January 1970 to April 1987, have been recommended for credit. Please consult the 1992 edition for further information.

Coupling Alignment (FMM-0301)
(Formerly Alignment - Basic [FMM-0301], also Coupling Alignment  [PG-026])
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: January 1987 - Present.
Objectives: Measure and correct misalignments of couplings using dial indicators, shims, feeler gauges, and straight edges.
Instruction: Coupling types; key types; alignment; detecting misalignment; use of typical alignment tools; calculating misalignment corrections; thermal considerations. Practical alignment exercises.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Metrology (5/89) (6/94 revalidation) (5/99 revalidation) (7/04 revalidation).

Digital Electronics (FIC-0209)
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: May 1987 - Present.
Objectives: Apply Boolean algebra, principles of semiconductor electronics, and logic circuit theory to digital devices; troubleshoot logic circuits, memory devices, and data conversion circuits.
Instruction: Introduction to digital techniques; binary number system; binary codes; semiconductor devices; digital logic circuits; digital integrated circuits; Boolean algebra; flip-flops and registers; sequential logic circuits; combinational logic circuits; semiconductor memories; data conversion.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Digital Electronics (5/88) (5/93 revalidation) (12/98 revalidation) (1/04 revalidation). NOTE: If credit has already been awarded for Introduction to Microprocessors (FIC-0210), the credit recommendation for this course is reduced to 1 semester hour.

Electrical and Mechanical Print Reading for I & C Technicians (FIC-0207)
(Formerly Electrical and Mechanical Print Reading [PG-128])
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 506 East 75th St., New York, NY (November 1976 through December 1986); 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (January 1987 through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); other company locations.
Length: Version 2: 40 hours (1 week). Version 3: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: Version 2: May 1987 - September 1992.* Version 3: October 1992 - May 2002.
Objectives: Version 2 or 3: Identify and interpret standard symbols for electrical, electronic, and mechanical elements on engineering drawings.
Instruction: Version 2: Electrical, electronic, and mechanical symbols. Version 3: Electrical, electronic, and mechanical symbols; types of prints and their uses; print revisions.
Credit recommendation: Version 2 or 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Engineering Technology (9/77) (5/87 revalidation) (10/92 revalidation) (10/97 revalidation). *NOTE: An earlier version of this course, dating from November 1975 to April 1987, has been recommended for credit. Please consult the 1992 edition of this Directory for further information.

Electrical Print Reading (FME-0406)
Location: The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); other company locations.
Length: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: April 2002 – Present.
Objectives: Identify and interpret standard symbols for electrical, electronic, and mechanical elements on engineering drawings.
Instruction: Electrical, electronic, and mechanical symbols; types of prints and their uses; print revisions.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Engineering Technology (8/02) (9/07 revalidation). *NOTE: This course takes the place of Electrical and Mechanical Print Reading for I & C Technicians (FIC-0207).

High Pressure Air, Gas, and Hydraulic Systems (CSM-2030)
(Formerly High Pressure Air and Gas Systems [CSM-2030])
(Formerly [CS203-0])
Location: Hellgate Training Center, 910 East 134th Street, Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: 40 hours (1 week); includes 12 hours of field exercises.
Dates: October 1990 - Present.
Objectives: Explain the function of air and gas used in high voltage circuit breakers; describe the basic operation of each component in a high pressure air flow system and gas flow system.
Instruction: Purpose and operation of major components of a typical air system and typical gas system; sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas characteristics, safety procedures and practices for air and gas under high pressure; construction, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of compressors; principles of vacuum equipment operations; purpose and operation of major components of SF6 evacuation system; modes of SF6 transfer operations; field exercises on the operation of SF6 evacuation equipment.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Electrical Power Technology or Industrial Technology (4/91) (5/96 revalidation) (8/01 revalidation) (8/06 revalidation).

High Voltage Circuit Breakers - OPERS (CSO-3020)
(Formerly High Voltage Circuit Breakers [CSO-3020])
(Formerly [CS302-0])
Location: Hellgate Training Center, 910 East 134th Street, Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: Version 1: 56 hours (2 weeks); includes 14 hours of field exercises. Version 2: 64 hours (2 weeks); includes 32 hours of field exercises. Version 3: 40 hours (1 week); includes 20 hours of field exercises.
Dates: Version 1: January 1988 - March 1992. Version 2: April 1992 - April 1999. Version 3: May 1999 - Present .
Objectives: Version 1, 2 or 3: Identify circuit breakers utilized on electrical transmission systems; identify and examine the characteristics and capabilities of control circuitry, and opening and closing methods; test dielectric; inspect and troubleshoot circuit breaker systems.
Instruction: Version 1, 2 or 3: Circuit breaker overview; air systems; gas systems; hydraulic systems; closing circuits; opening circuits; alarm circuits; air circuit breakers; gas circuit breakers; oil circuit breakers; circuit breaker inspection; circuit switchers; high speed ground switches; circuit breaker troubles; and field exercises.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Electrical Power Technology or Industrial Technology (4/91) (5/96 revalidation). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Electrical Power Technology or Industrial Technology (8/01 revalidation) (8/06 revalidation).

1. Intermediate Electrical Fundamentals (TLC-1040)
(Formerly Intermediate Electrical/Brushgear [TLC-1040]; also Intermediate Electrical [TLC-1040])
2. Motor Control Circuits (TLC-1030)
(Formerly Motor/Motor Controls [TLC-1030])
Location: The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations.
Length: 1. 80 hours (10 days). 2. 40 hours (5 days).
Dates: 1. and 2. January 2001 - Present.*
Objectives: Courses 1 and 2: Explain basic principles of electricity; perform electrical circuit calculations; following schematics, wire, operate, and test electrical circuits, including motors and controls.
Instruction: Course 1: Review of AC principles; inductance, capacitance, and reactance AC power. AC and DC generators and connections; transformers (principles and connections); reactance; impedance; single and three-phase induction. DC and AC motors; troubleshooting; motor maintenance. Course 2: Principles of controls for AC and DC motors; protective devices; troubleshooting basics; motor types; starters, controls and overloads; dynamic and electronic breaking.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours as Motors and Motor Controls (no laboratory) in an Electromechanical or Mechanical Technology curriculum. NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit (8/01 revalidation) (8/06 revalidation). *NOTE: Earlier versions of these courses, dating from February 1995 to December 2000, have been recommended for credit. Please refer to exhibit that begin with the title DC Fundamentals for further information.

Intermediate Performance (FPE-0208)
(Formerly [PG-059-2])
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: 80 hours (2 weeks).
Dates: June 1987 - Present.
Objectives: Measure temperature, pressure, fluid flow, and flue gas composition for performance testing.
Instruction: Introduction to steam and power plants; power plant operation and safety; pressure and pressure measurement; heat rate and plant cycle; flue gas analysis; test instruments; turbine testing; feedwater heater and deaerator testing; condenser testing; boiler testing; air heater testing.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Electromechanical or Mechanical Engineering Technology (5/88) (5/93 revalidation) (5/98 revalidation) (1/04 revalidation).

Intermediate Power Plant (FOP-0204)
(Formerly Intermediate Power Plant Operator [PS-002 or PG-002])
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 506 East 75th St., New York, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations.
Length: Version 4: 200 hours (5 weeks). Version 5: 160 hours (4 weeks).
Dates: Version 4: October 1992 - January 1997.* Version 5: February 1997 - Present.
Objectives: Version 4 or 5: Explain the primary principles of power plant design and describe the methods and techniques of power plant operation.
Instruction: Version 4 or 5: Review of power plant basics; boiler operations; turbine operations; generator operations; gas turbines and diesels; electrical systems and equipment; instrumentation and controls; auxiliary systems; condensate and feedwater systems; fuels and combustion; water treatment; operating orders and work permits; heat rate; safety.
Credit recommendation: Version 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Marine/Mechanical Engineering Technology or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Marine/Mechanical Engineering Technology (9/77) (5/87 revalidation) (10/92 revalidation) (10/97 revalidation). Version 5: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Marine/Mechanical Engineering Technology (8/02 revalidation) (9/07 revalidation). *NOTE: Earlier versions of this course, dating from January 1970 to September 1992, have been recommended for credit. Please consult the 1992 edition for further information.

Introduction to Microprocessors (FIC-0210)
(Formerly Microprocessor Systems)
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: Version 1: 80 hours (2 weeks). Version 2: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: Version 1: June 1987 - December 1993. Version 2: January 1994 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Program microprocessor trainer in assembly language and machine code; identify and use binary digital codes and the microprocessor instruction set; demonstrate the operation of a microprocessor trainer. Version 2: Program a microprocessor and interface it with an external system; describe the internal register structure of a microprocessor; develop a flowchart to define a problem; input and output data through a Peripheral Interface Adapter.
Instruction: Version 1: Digital codes; introduction to microcomputer programming; Z-80 instructions; introduction to laboratory equipment; use of microcomputer trainer; Z-80 source code programs; registers and register instructions; interfacing; breadboarding digital interface circuits; microcomputer I/O; memory mapped I/O; interface project. Version 2: Digital codes; introduction to microcomputer programming; elementary Z-80 instructions; introduction to laboratory equipment; use of microcomputer trainer; interfacing; breadboarding digital interface circuits; microcomputer I/O; interfacing microprocessors with external systems.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Microcomputer Systems (5/88) (5/93 revalidation). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hour in Microcomputer Systems (12/98 revalidation) (1/04 revalidation). NOTE: If credit has already been awarded for Digital Electronics (FIC-0209), the credit recommendation for this course is reduced to 1 semester hour.

Introduction to Protective Relays (TLC-1000)
(Formerly Introduction to Protective Relays [CSG-1050]; also Basic Protective Relays [CSG-1050])
Location: Hellgate Training Center, 910 East 134th Street, Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: Version 1: 32 hours (4 days); includes a 4-hour field trip. Version 2: 24 hours (3 days); includes a 4-hour field trip.
Dates: Version 1: November 1990 - April 1996. Version 2: May 1996 -  June 2003.*
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Describe the principles and function of protective relay systems and associated equipment in electric power distribution systems.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Lecture/demonstrations as well as a final field trip are used to cover the following topics: basic transmission system protection; relay input devices; electromagnetic and solid state relays; primary, auxiliary and special purpose relays; relay trip circuits; transfer trip equipment; relay specifications and schematics.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Electrical Power Technology or Industrial Technology (4/91) (5/96 revalidation) (8/01 revalidation). *NOTE: This course has been combined with Introduction to Protective Relays II (TLC-1001) under the title Protective Relays for Technicians (TLC-6000). Please refer to that course exhibit for further information.

Investigative Techniques I (CSG-1060)
(Formerly [CS106-0])
Location: Hellgate Training Center, 910 East 134th Street, Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: Version 1: 64 hours (2 weeks); includes 32 hours of supervised laboratory experience and field trips. Version 2: 72 hours (2 weeks); includes 32 hours of supervised laboratory experience and field trips.
Dates: Version 1: December 1990 - November 2003. Version 2: December 2003 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Use drawings and electrical test equipment to locate and diagnose control problems in an electrical power distribution system substation.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Lecture/demonstrations and associated laboratory exercises are used to cover the following topics: basic control circuit schematics, substation drawings and manuals; electrical maintenance safety procedures; circuit breaker and disconnect switch control circuits; using electrical test equipment and schematics for troubleshooting; air and gas compressor control circuits; tap changer troubleshooting; alarm and fire protection systems; operation and troubleshooting of station DC systems and AC light and power systems.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Electrical Power Technology or Industrial Technology (4/91) (5/96 revalidation) (8/01 revalidation) (8/06 revalidation).

Investigative Techniques II (CSM-2040)
(Formerly [CS204-0])
Location: Hellgate Training Center, 910 East 134th Street, Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: Version 1,  2 or 3: 64 hours (2 weeks); includes 32 hours of supervised laboratory experience.
Dates: Version 1: March 1987 - April 1994. Version 2: May 1994 - July 2000. Version 3: August 2000 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Troubleshoot and repair protective relay systems, fire protection systems, and both magnetic and manual controllers. Version 3: Troubleshoot and repair protective relay systems, and both magnetic and manual controllers.
Instruction: Version 1: Lecture/demonstration and laboratory exercises are used to cover the following topics: review of safety procedures; basic control protective circuits; schematic diagrams; maintenance and troubleshooting techniques; ladder diagrams, AND, OR, NOT, NOR and NAND circuits; simple logic circuits; latching and sequencing; timers; operation and repair of throwover switches and fire protection systems; operation and repair of manual and magnetic controllers; wiring projects; basic motor connections and motor controllers. Version 2 or 3: Lecture/demonstration and laboratory exercises are used to cover the following topics: review of safety procedures; basic control protective circuits; schematic diagrams; maintenance and troubleshooting techniques; ladder diagrams, AND, OR, NOT, NOR and NAND circuits; simple logic circuits; latching and sequencing; timers; operation and repair of throwover switches; operation and repair of manual and magnetic controllers; wiring projects; basic motor connections and motor controllers; transformers.
Credit recommendation: Version 1, 2 or 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Electrical Power Technology or Industrial Technology (4/91) (5/96 revalidation) (8/01 revalidation) (8/06 revalidation).

Low and High Voltage Testing (CSO-3010)
(Formerly [CS301-0])
Location: Hellgate Training Center, 910 East 134th Street, Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: 32 hours (4 days); includes a minimum of 4 hours supervised laboratory experience.
Dates: November 1987 - Present.
Objectives: Identify and list the basic principles and operation of low and high voltage test equipment; list and describe the effects of non-ideal characteristics of dielectric materials used in installations; identify and describe the tests used to determine the physical location of feeder faults; describe the operation of low voltage tracing current tests; describe the implementation of AC ammeter clear tests and high potential tests.
Instruction: Insulation; testing of AC feeders; fault locating tests; phase identification tests; proof testing; test equipment and safety; visit to substation; test procedures.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Electrical Power Technology or Industrial Technology (4/91) (5/96 revalidation) (8/01 revalidation) (8/06 revalidation).

Machine Shop I, II, III (FMG-0111, FMM-0304, FMM-0305)
(Formerly [PG-037-1,-2,-3])
Location: Power Generation Service Training Center, 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: 120 hours (3 weeks).
Dates: Version 1: March 1987 - June 1993. Version 2: July 1993 - October 1998. Version 3: November 1998 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Use hand tools, measuring instruments, grinders, a drill press, and a lathe for performing layout work and various machining operations. Version 2: Perform proper layout techniques using layout tools; use hand tools, measuring instruments, grinders, a drill press, and a lathe for performing various machining operations. Version 3: Course 1: Perform proper layout techniques using layout tools; use hand tools, measuring instruments, grinders, and a drill press for performing various machining operations; perform practical shop metallurgical techniques. Course 2: Use grinders, a drill press, and a lathe for performing various machining operations. Course 3: Use grinders, a drill press, and a lathe for performing various machining operations.
Instruction: Version 1: Hacksaw; twist drills; filing; reamers; taps; dies; broaching; layout work; all standard lathe terminology and operations, including boring and thread cutting; shop safety practices. Version 2: Types of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, heat treating of metals; layout work; hacksaws; band saws; filing; twist drills; reamers; taps; dies; broaching; grinding wheels; all standard lathe terminology and operations, including boring, thread cutting, taper cutting, and knurling; cutting speeds and feeds; sharpening tool bits, boring bars and drills. Practical shop exercises for hands-on experience; shop safety practices. Version 3: Course 1: Practical shop metallurgy; grinding wheels; hacksaws; twist drills; filing; taps; layout work; reamers; dies; broaching; handling of waste and used oil; shop safety practices. Practical shop exercises for hands-on experience. Course 2: Grinding wheels; tool bits; all standard lathe terminology and operations, including boring, drilling, taper cutting; cutting speeds and feeds; thread forms and calculations; shop safety practices. Practical shop exercises for hands-on experience. Course 3: Grinding wheels; tool bits; lathe operations; thread cutting; knurling; boring bars; shop safety practices. Practical shop exercises for hands-on experience.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Machine Processes. NOTE: All three courses must be completed to receive credit (5/89). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Industrial Technology or Machine Processes (6/94 revalidation). NOTE: All three courses must be completed to receive credit. Version 3: Course 1: 1 semester hour (shop) in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology,  or Machine Tool Technology; Course 2: 1 semester hour (shop) in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology,  or Machine Tool Technology; Course 3: 1 semester hour (shop) in Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology,  or Machine Tool Technology (5/99 revalidation) (7/04 revalidation).

1. Protective Relays for Technicians (TLC-6000)
(Formerly Introduction to Protective Relays I and II [TLC-1000 and TLC-1001];
also FIC-0206 Introduction to Protective Relays for I & C Technicians [PG-124])
2. Dielectric Proof Testing (FIC-0205)
(Formerly [PG-092])
(Industrial Electronics and Controls)
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: Course 1, Version 1, 2, 3, or 4: 40 hours (5 days). Course 2, Version 1: 32 hours (4 days). Course 2, Version 2: 24 hours (3 days).
Dates: Course 1, Version 1: June 1987 - September 1994. Course 1, Version 2: October 1994 - December 2000. Course 1, Version 3: January 2001 - November 2003. Course 1, Version 4: December 2003 - Present. Course 2, Version 1: June 1987 - November 2003. Course 2, Version 2: December 2003 - Present.
Objectives: Courses 1 and 2, all versions: Explain the theory and function of protective devices in power plant operation; test electrical equipment using high potential DC instruments.
Instruction: Course 1, Version 1: Protective schemes; protective devices; zones of protection; overcurrent relays; undervoltage relays; voltage controlled overcurrent relays; directional overcurrent relays; percentage differential relays; instrument transformers; transducers; industry procedures. Course 1, Version 2: Safe work practices and procedures; introduction to system protection; zones of protection; types of faults and their causes; types of relays; instrument transformers; relay device numbers and symbols; relay drawings and nameplates; relay construction and operating principles; auxiliary and special purpose relays; relay trip circuitry; equipment misoperations and errors. Course 1, Version 3 or 4: Safe work practices and procedures; introduction to system protection; zones of protection; types of faults and their causes; types of relays; instrument transformers; relay device numbers and symbols; relay drawings and nameplates; relay construction and operating principles; relay trip circuitry. Course 2, Version 1 or 2: Dielectrics; insulation testing; dielectric proof testing; specification review; testing procedures and safety rules; work permits and test permits.
Credit recommendation: Course 1, Versions 1, 2, or 3 and Course 2, Version 1:  In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Industrial Electronics and Controls or in Power Technology (5/88) (5/93 revalidation) (5/96 revalidation) (8/01 revalidation). Course 1, Version 4 and Course 2, Version 2:  In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Industrial Electronics and Controls or in Power Technology (8/06 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. NOTE: This course sequence overlaps with the next sequence and the stand-alone course, Protective Relays for Technicians (TLC-6000), in the separate exhibit below. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit.

1. Protective Relays for Technicians (TLC-6000)
(Formerly Introduction to Protective Relays I and II [TLC-1000 and TLC-1001])
2.  Dielectric Testing (IMT-0001)
(Formerly Dielectric Proof Testing [IMT-0001])
(Industrial Electronics and Controls)
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: Course 1: 40 hours (5 days). Course 2, Version 1: 16 hours (2 days). Courses 2, Version 2: 24 hours (3 days).
Dates: Course 1: March 2001 - Present. Course 2, Version 1: March 2001 - November 2003. Course 2, Version 2: December 2003 - Present.
Objectives: Course 1 and Course 2, Version 1 or 2: Explain the theory and function of protective devices in power plant operation; test electrical equipment using high potential DC instruments.
Instruction: Course 1: Safe work practices and procedures; introduction to system protection; zones of protection; types of faults and their causes; types of relays; instrument transformers; relay device numbers and symbols; relay drawings and nameplates; relay construction and operating principles; relay trip circuitry. Course 2, Version 1 or 2: Dielectrics; insulation testing; dielectric proof testing; specification review; testing procedures and safety rules; work permits and test permits.
Credit recommendation: Course 1 and Course 2, Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Industrial Electronics and Controls or in Power Technology (8/01) (8/06 revalidation). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. NOTE: This course sequence overlaps with the previous sequence and the stand-alone course, Protective Relays for Technicians (TLC-6000), in the next exhibit. Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit.

Protective Relays for Technicians (TLC-6000)
(Formerly Introduction to Protective Relays I [TLC-1000] and Introduction to Protective Relays II [TLC-1001])
Location: The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: Version 1 under former titles: Course 1: 24 hours (3 days). Version 1, under former titles: Course 2: 16 hours (2 days). Version 2 under new title: 40 hours (5 days)
Dates: Version 1, Courses 1 and 2, under former titles: October 1994 - December 2000. Version 2 under new title: January 2001 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1, Courses 1 and 2 or Version 2 under new title: Explain the theory and function of protective devices in power plant operation.
Instruction: Version 1, Courses 1 and 2 under former titles:  Safe work practices and procedures; introduction to system protection; zones of protection; types of faults and their causes; types of relays; instrument transformers; relay device numbers and symbols; relay drawings and nameplates; relay construction and operating principles; auxiliary and special purpose relays; relay trip circuitry; equipment misoperations and errors. Version 2 under new title: Safe work practices and procedures; introduction to system protection; zones of protection; types of faults and their causes; types of relays; instrument transformers; relay device numbers and symbols; relay drawings and nameplates; relay construction and operating principles; relay trip circuitry.
Credit recommendation: Course 1, Version 1 or 2 and Course 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Industrial Electronics (5/96) (8/01 revalidation) (8/06 revalidation). NOTE: This course overlaps with the two previous course sequences, which also contain this course.  Care should be taken to avoid awarding duplicate credit.

Sation Equipment I and II (CSG-1031 and CSG-1032)
(Formerly Substation Equipment I and II [CSG-1031 and CSG-1032] or [CS103-1 and CS103-2])
Location: Hellgate Training Center, 910 East 134th Street, Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: Version 1: 128 hours (16 days); includes 64 hours of field exercises. Version 2: 80 hours (10 days); includes 16 hours of field exercises.
Dates: Version 1: December 1988 - April 2000. Version 2: May 2000 -  Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Identify and describe substation equipment, operation and practices.
Instruction: Version 1 or 2: Introduction to the Consolidated Edison power system; substation functions and layout; electrical safety procedures and equipment; buses and bus arrangements; feeders; feeder dielectric facilities; electrical insulations and supports; basics of high voltage circuit breakers; circuit breakers (air, oil and gas); transmission switchgear; area substation switchgear; current transformers; potential devices; transformer tap changers; phase angle regulators, capacitors and reactors; print reading; supervisory control panel and station mimic; station alarm panels and alarms; station inspections; voice communication procedures and systems; station AC light and power systems; diesel generators; station DC systems; air and gas systems; test room and test equipment; fire protection procedures and systems; load management systems.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Electrical Power Technology or Industrial Technology (4/91) (5/96 revalidation). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Electrical Power Technology or Industrial Technology (8/01 revalidation) (8/06 revalidation).

Test Equipment for I & C Technicians (FIC-0101)
(Formerly [PG-119])
Location: Power Generation Services Training Center, 910 East 134th St., Bronx, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations in the New York Metropolitan area.
Length: Version 1: 80 hours (2 weeks). Version 2: 40 hours (1 week).
Dates: Version 1: September 1987 - March 1996. Version 2: April 1996 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Select, calibrate, install, and safely operate appropriate standard test equipment for industrial applications, such as electrical properties, flow, temperature, and pressure. Version 2: Select and safely operate appropriate standard test equipment for industrial applications, such as electrical properties, temperature, and pressure.
Instruction: Version 1: Digital and analog meters; VOM’s and FET VOM’s; resistance test devices; the oscilloscope; signal generators; AC/DC power supplies; dB meters; RFL tone equipment; capacitance decade box; polarity and continuity test set; impedance test set; frequency meters. Lectures also given on doble, phase, telephone line, polarity, and impedance testing; self-induced high potential testing on P.T.’s; breaker timing; various relay tests; rotor test; DC resistance; AC impedance; megger ohm testing; flux survey; kick neutral test; crack bar test; and commutator test. Version 2: Safety provisions; digital and analog meters; meter loading effects; R-C bridges; storage oscilloscope; thermocouples and their calibration; dB meters; frequency counters; pressure measurements; megger and hi-pot testing; Doble; circuit breaker tests; Halcyon test set for telephone lines.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Instrumentation (5/88) (5/93 revalidation). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Instrumentation (12/98 revalidation) (1/04 revalidation).