CENTRALIA COLLEGE: Introduction to Hydropower (PPO 208)
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Keywords
energy, hydropower, energy technology, electricity, hydroelectric dams, turbines, hydro regulations, safe fish passage, environmental impacts, water quality
Project
Authors
Crawford, Rulon
Date Submitted
2018-01-25
Material Type
Hybrid/Blended Course
Secondary Material Type
Presentation
Syllabus
Syllabus
Institution
Centralia College
Industry Partner
Tacoma Power, Puget Sound Energy, Lewis County Public Utility District Avista Utility, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Centralia City Light And the Center of Excellence For Clean Energy contributed to the success of this project.
License
CC BY
Funding Source
TAACCCT Round 4
Additional Public Access
Abstract
This product contains materials for a Hydropower course within an Energy Technology program. The course is an introductory study of how electricity is generated from hydroelectric dams. The course discusses types of dams, types of turbines, hydro regulations, safe fish passage, environmental impacts of dams, and water quality.
This product includes a report that documents the findings and recommendations of the Center of Excellence for Clean Energy at Centralia College to develop a curriculum (DACUM) for aspiring Hydro-Electric Power Plant Workers. The report attempts to answer the question: "What is the typical work profile of an entry level worker at a Northwest Hydro Power Plant?" It includes input from representatives from the Center of Excellence, subject matter experts and industry representatives from regional utilities. Specifically, the report outlines the requisite Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) for an entry-level worker at any Hydro Power Generation plant in the Pacific Northwest.
Industry (NAISC)
Utilities -- Utilities -- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
Occupation (SOC)
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (49-2095)
Instructional Program (CIP)
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type
Credential Type
Associate Degree
Educational Level
1st year Community College or equivalent