Titles, descriptions, and credit recommendations for all inactive learning experiences can be found below. Please note that these are grouped under subsection headings. Also, note that in some instances, credit may be recommended for newer versions of these learning experiences (sometimes under different titles and sometimes under the same or similar titles). When this is the case, it is noted on the exhibit.

To locate information on additional learning experiences, which are currently 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.

Central Operations - Substations and Steam (Active)
Electrical Systems (Active)

Titles of all inactive evaluated learning experiences

NOTE: When a credit recommendation is no longer active, the course description may be abbreviated. The last edition of the Directory in which complete information can be found is indicated on the course exhibit. This information can also be obtained by contacting the National PONSI office.

CENTRAL OPERATIONS - SUBSTATIONS AND STEAM (Inactive)
AC Fundamentals (TLC-1011)
Air Conditioning (HRIS‑8702)
Basic Blueprint Reading (8708)
Basic Electricity (8718)
Basic Regulator and Control (PS‑058 or PG‑058)
Boiler/Turbine Repair (PG‑044)
Building and Heating Ventilation (8770)
DC Fundamentals (TLC-1010)
Electrical Fundamentals (FOP-0103)
Electrical Fundamentals (PG‑010)
Intermediate Electrical (FOP-0315)
Intermediate Electrical (PG-015)
Intermediate Electrical (TLC-1040)
Instrument and Control Basic Course (PS‑052 or PG‑052)
Instrument and Control Intermediate Course (PS‑053 or PG‑053)
Job Instruction Training (PS‑067‑1 or PG‑067-1)
Motor and Motor Controls (FOP-0209)
Motor and Motor Controls (PG-013)
Motor/Motor Controls (TLC-1030)
Package Boilers (PS‑015B or PG‑015)
Power Plant Hazards/Work Permits and Operating Orders (FPE-0103)
Power Plant Hazards (PG-129)

CUSTOMER OPERATIONS (Inactive)
Basic Technical Writing (CLR-0003)
Basic Train the Trainer Workshop
Beginning Typing (HRIS‑8120)
Clear Concise Business Writing (CLR-0005)
Instructional Methods
Interviewing Skills Workshop (HRIS‑8615)
Leadership Training (HRIS‑8612)
Managing Your Time (HRIS‑8620)
Presentation Skills (HRIS‑8661)
Word Perfect 5.1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (Inactive)
Advanced Network Protector Troubleshooting (8366)
Advanced Troubleshooting Network Protector (EIA-004)
Assertiveness Training for Managers (CLR-0020)
Communication (MD 10-1)
Communications Workshop (HRIS‑8506)
Conflict Management (MD-3)
Conflict Management Workshop-Phase I (HRIS‑8508)
Dimensional Management Training II
Management Practices for Experienced Supervisors (HRIS-8624)
Management Skills Training-Phase I (MD‑8, HRIS‑8550)
Management Skills Training-Phase II (MD‑8, HRIS‑8552)
Managing the Business: A Supervisor’s Job (Also known as Managing the Business: It’s Everyone’s Job)
Motivation Workshop (MD‑6, HRIS‑8558)
Performance Appraisal Program (MD‑11, HRIS‑8562)
Power Presentations (LDX-0308)
Presentation Skills  (CLR0018)
Problem-Solving Workshop (MD‑18, HRIS‑8566)
Say What You Mean - A Direct Approach (LDX-0309)
Self Management (CLR0016)
Stress Management (HRIS‑8638)

TESTING (Inactive)
Assessor Training Workshop (MD‑13, HRIS‑8502)
Employment Interviewing

Descriptions and credit recommendations

Central Operations - Substations and Steam (Inactive)

Air Conditioning (HRIS‑8702)
Dates: Version 1: May 1975 - April 1986. Version 2: April 1986 - April 1991.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Air Conditioning (4/76). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Air Conditioning in an Engineering Technology curriculum (4/86 revalidation). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Basic Blueprint Reading (8708)
Dates: May 1974 - December 1983.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Basic Blueprint Reading (4/76). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Basic Electricity (8718)
Dates: October 1975 - December 1983.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Basic Electricity (4/76). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Basic Regulator and Control (PS‑058 or PG‑058)
Dates: June 1975 - January 1984.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Basic Industrial Instrumentation (9/77). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Boiler/Turbine Repair (PG‑044)
Dates: May 1987 - December 1988.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Machine Shop Theory and Practice (5/87). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Building and Heating Ventilation (8770)
Dates: January 1975 - December 1978.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Air Conditioning (4/76). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

1. DC Fundamentals (TLC-1010)
2. AC Fundamentals (TLC-1011)
(Formerly Electrical Fundamentals [FOP-0103])
3. Intermediate Electrical (TLC-1040)
(Formerly Intermediate Electrical [FOP-0315])
4. Motor/Motor Controls (TLC-1030)
(Formerly Motor and Motor Controls [FOP-0209])
Location: The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993); and other company locations.
Length: 1. 56 hours (7 days). 2. 40 hours (5 days). 3. 80 hours (10 days). 4. 40 hours (5 days).
Dates: 1., 2., 3. and 4. February 1995 - December 2000.*/**
Objectives: Courses 1, 2, 3, and 4: Explain basic principles of electricity; perform electrical circuit calculations; following schematics, wire, operate, and test electrical circuits, including motors and controls.
Instruction: Course 1: 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. Course 3: 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 4: 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 DC Circuits (no laboratory) in an Electromechanical or Mechanical Technology curriculum, and 3 semester hours as Motors and Motor Controls (no laboratory) in an Electromechanical or Mechanical Technology curriculum. NOTE: Courses 1, 2, 3 and 4 must all be completed to receive credit (5/96 revalidation). *NOTE: Earlier versions of these courses, dating from September 1967 to January 1995, have been recommended for credit. Please refer to exhibits that begin with the title Electrical Fundamentals for further information. **NOTE: The credit recommendations for these courses continue in two separate course exhibits with new course titles. Please refer to the exhibit that begins with the title Basic Electricity I and the exhibit that begins with the title Intermediate Electrical/Brushgear for further information.

1. Electrical Fundamentals (PG‑010)
2. Intermediate Electrical (PG-015)
3. Motor and Motor Controls (PG-013)
Dates: 1. September 1967 - April 1987.* 2. September 1967 - April 1987.* 3. September 1967 - April 1987.*
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 7 semester hours (5 lecture, 2 laboratory) in Electrical Construction and Maintenance (9/77). NOTE: Courses 1, 2, and 3 must all be completed to receive credit. *NOTE: The credit recommendation for these courses continues in the following course exhibit. NOTE: Complete information on this course sequence last appeared in the 1996 edition.

1. Electrical Fundamentals (PG-010)
2. Intermediate Electrical (PG-015)
3. Motor and Motor Controls (PG-013)
Dates: 1., 2. and 3. May 1987 - September 1992.*
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Electrical/Electromechanical Technology. NOTE: Courses 1, 2, and 3 must all be completed to receive credit (5/87 revalidation). *NOTE: An earlier version of these courses dating from September 1967 to April 1987 has been recommended for credit. Please refer to the preceding course exhibit for further information. The credit recommendation for a later version of these courses continues in the following course exhibit. NOTE: Complete information on this course sequence last appeared in the 1996 edition.

1. Electrical Fundamentals (FOP-0103)
2. Intermediate Electrical (FOP-0315)
3. Motor and Motor Controls (FOP-0209)
Length: 1. 80 hours (2 weeks); includes approximately 8 hours of supervised laboratory experience. 2. 80 hours (2 weeks). 3. 80 hours (2 weeks); includes approximately 40 hours of supervised laboratory experience.
Dates: 1., 2. and 3. October 1992 - January 1995.*
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours as DC Circuits (no laboratory) in an Electromechanical or Mechanical Technology curriculum, and 3 semester hours as Motors and Motor Controls (no laboratory) in an Electromechanical or Mechanical Technology curriculum. NOTE: Courses 1, 2, and 3 must all be completed to receive credit (9/77) (5/87) (10/92 revalidation). *NOTE: Earlier versions of these courses, dating from September 1967 to September 1992, have been recommended for credit. Please refer to the preceding course exhibits for further information. The credit recommendation for a later version of this course grouping continues in the course exhibit that begins with the title DC Fundamentals (TLC-1010), which can be found among learning experiences currently recommended for credit under Central Operations - Substations and Steam. NOTE: Complete information on these courses last appeared in the 2000 edition.

1. Instrument and Control Basic Course (PS‑052 or PG‑052)
2. Instrument and Control Intermediate Course (PS‑053 or PG‑053)
Dates: 1. March 1974 - May 1987. 2. April 1974 - May 1987.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Electromechanical or Mechanical Technology (3 lecture, 1 laboratory) (9/77). NOTE: Courses 1 and 2 must both be completed to receive credit. NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Job Instruction Training (PS‑067‑1 or PG‑067-1)
Dates: Version 1: June 1975 - April 1987.
Version 2: May 1987 - December 1987.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Industrial Supervision (9/77). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Communications (5/87 revalidation). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Package Boilers (PS‑015B or PG‑015)
Dates: January 1973 - May 1987.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or Marine/Mechanical Technology (9/77). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Power Plant Hazards/Work Permits and Operating Orders (FPE-0103)
(Formerly Power Plant Hazards [PG-129])
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: 24 hours (3 days).
Dates: June 1986 - April 1999.
Objectives: Identify situations requiring safety protective measures and equipment; identify procedures required for avoiding hazardous situations.
Instruction: Safe work practices and proper use of protective equipment; hazardous substances; pneumatic hazards; electrical hazards; fire safety; driver safety; high temperature hazards; high pressure hazards; respiratory hazards; personal safety; industry safety rules; review of General Instructions Governing Work on System Electrical Equipment; incident reports.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Industrial Safety (5/88) (5/93 revalidation) (5/98 revalidation).

Customer Operations (Inactive)

Basic Technical Writing (CLR-0003)
(Formerly [HRIS-8807])
Location: Training Services Department, Support Services Training, 118-29 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY (through December 1992); The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY (beginning January 1993).
Length: 32 hours (4 days).
Dates: March 1989 - July 1999.
Objectives: Identify principles of effective technical writing; describe general principles of organization; revise and edit technical documents; draft short reports.
Instruction: Review of business writing techniques; writing for readers; principles of technical writing; techniques of expository writing; principles of revision and editing; research and organizing techniques; report formats; writing abstracts; use of visuals as text aids.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Communications (4/89) (7/94 revalidation).

Beginning Typing (HRIS‑8120)
Dates: Version 1: January 1986 - December 1986.
Version 2: January 1987 - June 1988.
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Introductory Typing (4/86). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Clear Concise Business Writing (CLR-0005)
(Formerly [HRIS-8819])
Dates: Version 2: January 1982 - August 1990.*
Version 3: September 1990 - May 1992.
Credit recommendation: Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in - Business Communications (1/85 revalidation). Version 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Business Communication (4/91 revalidation). *NOTE: An earlier version of this course, dating from July 1973 to December 1981, has been recommended for credit. Please refer to the 1990 edition of the Directory for further information. NOTE: Complete information on Versions 2 and 3 of this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Instructional Methods
(Formerly Basic Train the Trainer Workshop)
Dates: January 1973 - April 1984.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Educational Methods, Management (Elective), or Personnel Administration (8/76). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

1. Interviewing Skills Workshop (HRIS‑8615)
2. Leadership Training (HRIS‑8612)
3. Managing Your Time (HRIS‑8620)
4. Presentation Skills (HRIS‑8661)
Dates: 1. July 1979 - December 1983. 2. October 1981 - December 1982. 3. September 1979 - August 1989. 4. April 1979 - December 1984.*
Credit recommendation: Course 2 alone: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Management (8/81). Course 4 alone: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Communication or Management (8/81) (1/85 revalidation). *NOTE: The credit recommendation for Course 4 continues under Presentation Skills. Please refer to that title for a current description. Courses 1, 2, 3, and 4 together: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Management (8/81). NOTE: Credit is not recommended for Course 1 or 3 alone. NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Word Perfect 5.1
Dates: September 1991 - October 1993.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Data Processing, Computer Information Systems, or Office Automation (10/92). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Electrical Systems (Inactive)

Advanced Troubleshooting Network Protector (EIA-004)
(Formerly Advanced Network Protector Troubleshooting [8366])
Dates: Version 1: September 1976 - April 1990. Version 2: May 1990 - February 1994.*
Credit recommendation: Version 1 or 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 Network System (8334), a total of 4 semester hours of credit is recommended for the successful completion of both courses. *NOTE: Material from this course has been incorporated into Network Systems (EIA-0200). Please refer to that exhibit for further information. NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Leadership Development (Inactive)

Dimensional Management Training II
Dates: January 1990 - September 1992.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Organizational Behavior (4/89). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Management of Managers
1. Communications Workshop (HRIS‑8506)
(Formerly Communication [MD 10-1])
2. Conflict Management Workshop-Phase I (HRIS‑8508)
(Formerly Conflict Management [MD-3])
3. Motivation Workshop (MD‑6, HRIS‑8558)
4. Problem-Solving Workshop (MD‑18, HRIS‑8566)
Dates: 1. September 1974 - January 1979. 2. January 1974 - July 1975. 3. March 1975 - April 1975. 4. September 1974 - July 1979.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Management (4/75). NOTE: Courses 1-4 must all be completed to receive credit. NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Management Practices for Experienced Supervisors (HRIS-8624)
Dates: Version 1: November 1980 - September 1986. Version 2: October 1986 - June 1990.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Management (8/81) (4/89 revalidation). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Management Skills Training-Phase I (MD‑8, HRIS‑8550)
Dates: December 1971 - April 1985.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Management (4/75). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Management Skills Training-Phase II (MD‑8, HRIS‑8552)
Dates: December 1971 - December 1983.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Management (4/75). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Managing the Business: A Supervisor’s Job
(Also known as Managing the Business: It’s Everyone’s Job)
Location: The Learning Center, 43-82 Vernon Boulevard, Long Island City, NY.
Length: 40 hours (5 days).
Dates: June 1996 - December 2000.
Objectives: Apply principles of human resource management and project management to the supervision of a business activity.
Instruction: The supervisor’s role in a changed business environment; work planning and scheduling; human resource planning; human resource leadership; quality and customer service; strategies for improving employee productivity; budget management and cost reduction strategies; performance measurement; problem solving and decision making. Course participants apply planning, scheduling, and human resource management skills by working in teams on a computer-simulated energy installation project.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Applied Human Resource Management (12/95).

Performance Appraisal Program (MD‑11, HRIS‑8562)
Dates: May 1973 - April 1985.
Credit recommendation: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category or in the graduate degree category, 1 semester hour in Management (4/75). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Power Presentations (LDX-0308)
(Formerly Presentation Skills [CLR0018])
Dates: January 1985 - April 1994.*
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Communication or Management (8/81) (1/85 revalidation) (4/89 revalidation). *NOTE: An earlier version of this course is listed under Interviewing Skills Workshop (HRIS-8615) in the section titled Customer Operations. NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Say What You Mean - A Direct Approach (LDX-0309)
(Formerly Assertiveness Training for Managers [CLR-0020])
Dates: Version 2: January 1985 - February 1991.* Version 3: March 1991 - February 1993. Version 4: March 1993 - September 1993.
Credit recommendation: Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Behavioral Aspects of Management (1/85). Version 3 or 4: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Behavioral Aspects of Management or Management Communication (4/91 revalidation). *NOTE: An earlier version of this course, dating from September 1981 to December 1984, has been recommended for credit. Please refer to the 1990 edition of the Directory for further information. NOTE: Complete information on Versions 2, 3 and 4 of this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Self Management (CLR0016)
(Formerly Stress Management [HRIS‑8638])
Dates: Version 2: July 1986 - February 1991.* Version 3: March 1991 - September 1992.
Credit recommendation: Version 2 or 3: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 1 semester hour in Behavioral Aspects of Management (1/85) (4/91 revalidation). *NOTE: An earlier version of this course, dating from January 1983 to June 1986, has been recommended for credit. Please refer to the 1990 edition of the Directory for further information. NOTE: Complete information on Versions 2 and 3 of this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Safety (Inactive)

Fire Prevention and Protection
(Introduction to Fire Prevention and Protection)
Dates: February 1979 - January 1984.
Credit recommendation: In lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Occupational Safety and Health (12/79). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Industrial Hygiene (OSHA 280)
(Introduction to Industrial Hygiene)
Dates: June 1976 - June 1988.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Occupational Safety and Health (12/79). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Testing (Inactive)

Assessor Training Workshop (MD‑13, HRIS‑8502)
Dates: Version 1: March 1974 - October 1979. Version 2: November 1979 - April 1982. Version 3: May 1982 - August 1983. Version 4: September 1983 - August 1988.
Credit recommendation: Version 1, 2, 3 or 4; Part 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Personnel Administration (4/75) (1/85 revalidation). Version 1, 2, 3 or 4; Part 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Personnel Administration (4/75) (1/85 revalidation). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

Employment Interviewing
Dates: October 1984 - March 1992.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category or in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Employment Interviewing Techniques (10/89). NOTE: Complete information on this course last appeared in the 1996 edition.

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