COURSE CATALOG

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​ 1/28- 2/1/19  ​Relaying for Operations Personnel                   NERC  ​Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 12:30 PM MT
Examines protective relaying from a system operations point of view; theory of operation is melded with real world application. Operational significance of relay actions and indications is explored. 27 CEHs awarded for successful completion (OPS Topics: 27; Standards: 0; Simulation: 10.5; EOP: 8.5).
2/5-2/14/19  ​​Power Plant Operations                   ​Course Length: 8 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides in-depth knowledge of power plant operations. Generating equipment and its protection, governor response, and voltage regulating equipment are examined. Concepts including power system dynamics are reinforced by problem solving exercises in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​2/11-2/15/19 ​Electrical Fundamentals (AC/DC)                    ​Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 1:00 PM MT
Includes am introduction to DC theory and laws; followed by an introduction to AC theory and laws, and an introduction to magnetism and electromagnetism. May be used as initial and/or refresher training.
​2/25-3/1/19 ​​Switching / Grounding                  Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 1:00 PM MT
Includes basic one line reading for switchman, detailed introduction to WAPA Power Systems Operations for Maintenance #1 Safe Switching Procedure; Arc Flash, Personal Protective Grounding, switching communication, and performance practice (using live MPS).
​2/26-2/28/19 ​​Overview of Electric Power Systems                 Course Length: 3 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides a basic overview of electricity and how the electrical power system works. The implications of having an inter-connected nation-wide power system are presented through demonstrations of key concepts in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​3/5-3/14/19 ​Power Plant Operations                 ​Course Length: 8 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides in-depth knowledge of power plant operations. Generating equipment and its protection, governor response, and voltage regulating equipment are examined. Concepts including power system dynamics are reinforced by problem solving exercises in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​3/19-3/21/19 ​Overview of Electric Power Systems                 ​Course Length: 3 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides a basic overview of electricity and how the electrical power system works. The implications of having an inter-connected nation-wide power system are presented through demonstrations of key concepts in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​ 3/25-3/29/19 ​Power Systems Operations for Maintenance Personnel                 ​ Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 10:30 AM MT
Explores the inter-dependency of the operation and maintenance of the electric power system through hands-on operation of the EPTC’s Dispatch Training Simulator and the Miniature Power System.
​ 4/1-4/5/19  ​Power Systems Operations for Engineering Personnel                 ​Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 8:00 AM
Explores the inter-dependency of the operation, maintenance, and engineering of the electric power system through hands-on operation of the EPTC’s MPS. Presentations on generating, transmission equipment and protection, governor response, and voltage regulating equipment. Power system dynamics are reinforced by problem solving exercises in the Miniature Power System.
​4/8-4/12/19 ​​Power Systems Operations for Maintenance Personnel                   Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 10:30 AM MT
Explores the inter-dependency of the operation and maintenance of the electric power system through hands-on operation of the EPTC’s Dispatch Training Simulator and the Miniature Power System.
​4/15-4/19/19 ​Relaying for Operations Personnel              NERC  Course Length: 4 Days   Starts 12:30 PM MT
Examines protective relaying from a system operations point of view; theory of operation is melded with real world application. Operational significance of relay actions and indications is explored. 27 CEHs awarded for successful completion (OPS Topics: 27; Standards: 0; Simulation: 10.5; EOP: 8.5).​
​4/22-4/26/19 ​Real-time Operations and Reliability Readiness                  NERC  ​Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 12:30 PM MT 
Provides system operators with system simulations and drills, along with general study of the principles of interconnected system operations that relate to recognizing and responding to system emergencies. 27 CEHs awarded for successful completion (OPS Topics: 27; Standards: 1.0; Simulation: 8.0; EOP: 27.0).  
​4/29-5/3/19 ​​Relaying for Operations Personnel                 NERC  Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 12:30 PM MT
Examines protective relaying from a system operations point of view; theory of operation is melded with real world application. Operational significance of relay actions and indications is explored. 27 CEHs awarded for successful completion (OPS Topics: 27; Standards: 0; Simulation: 10.5; EOP: 8.5).
​5/6-5/10/19  ​​Power System Opeations for Maintenance Personnel                  Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 10:30 AM MT
Explores the inter-dependency of the operation and maintenance of the electric power system through hands-on operation of the EPTC’s Dispatch Training Simulator and the Miniature Power System.
​5/20-5/24/19  ​​Switching / Grounding                  Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 1:00 PM MT
Includes basic one line reading for switchman, detailed introduction to WAPA Power Systems Operations for Maintenance #1 Safe Switching Procedure; Arc Flash, Personal Protective Grounding, switching communication, and performance practice (using live MPS).
​5/21-5/23/19 ​​Overview of Electric Power Systems                   Course Length: 3 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides a basic overview of electricity and how the electrical power system works. The implications of having an inter-connected nation-wide power system are presented through demonstrations of key concepts in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​6/4-6/6/19  ​Overview of Electric Power Systems                  ​Course Length: 3 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides a basic overview of electricity and how the electrical power system works. The implications of having an inter-connected nation-wide power system are presented through demonstrations of key concepts in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​6/11-6/20/19 ​Power Plant Operations                  ​Course Length: 8 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides in-depth knowledge of power plant operations. Generating equipment and its protection, governor response, and voltage regulating equipment are examined. Concepts including power system dynamics are reinforced by problem solving exercises in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​6/17-6/21/19  ​Electrical Fundamentals (AC/DC)                  ​Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 1:00 PM MT
Includes am introduction to DC theory and laws; followed by an introduction to AC theory and laws, and an introduction to magnetism and electromagnetism. May be used as initial and/or refresher training.
​6/24-6/28/19 ​​Real-time Operations and Reliability Readiness                   NERC  Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 12:30 PM MT
Provides system operators with system simulations and drills, along with general study of the principles of interconnected system operations that relate to recognizing and responding to system emergencies. 27 CEHs awarded for successful completion (OPS Topics: 27; Standards: 1.0; Simulation: 8.0; EOP: 27.0).
​7/8-7/12/19  ​Relaying for Operations Personnel                  ​NERC  Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 12:30 PM MT
Provides system operators with system simulations and drills, along with general study of the principles of interconnected system operations that relate to recognizing and responding to system emergencies. 27 CEHs awarded for successful completion (OPS Topics: 27; Standards: 1.0; Simulation: 8.0; EOP: 27.0).
​7/15-7/19/19 ​Fundamentals of Power Systems                   ​Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 12:30 PM MT
This course is a follow up to the Overview of Electric Power Systems and provides a deeper understanding of the generation and transmission of electrical power. Students are provided an up-close view of the material by touring a dispatch center and a high-voltage substation.
​7/23-7/25/19  ​Overview of Electric Power Systems                  ​Course Length: 3 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides a basic overview of electricity and how the electrical power system works. The implications of having an inter-connected nation-wide power system are presented through demonstrations of key concepts in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​7/30-8/8/19 ​​Power Plant Operations                   Course Length: 8 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides in-depth knowledge of power plant operations. Generating equipment and its protection, governor response, and voltage regulating equipment are examined. Concepts including power system dynamics are reinforced by problem solving exercises in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​8/12-8/16/19 ​Fundamentals of Power Systems                   ​Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 12:30 PM MT
This course is a follow up to the Overview of Electric Power Systems and provides a deeper understanding of the generation and transmission of electrical power. Students are provided an up-close view of the material by touring a dispatch center and a high-voltage substation.
​8/19-8/23/19 ​Relaying for Operations Personnel                 NERC  ​Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 12:30 PM MT
Examines protective relaying from a system operations point of view; theory of operation is melded with real world application. Operational significance of relay actions and indications is explored. 27 CEHs awarded for successful completion (OPS Topics: 27; Standards: 0; Simulation: 10.5; EOP: 8.5).
​8/26-8/30/19 ​​Switching / Grounding                  Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 1:00 PM MT
Includes basic one line reading for switchman, detailed introduction to WAPA Power Systems Operations for Maintenance #1 Safe Switching Procedure; Arc Flash, Personal Protective Grounding, switching communication, and performance practice (using live MPS).
​8/27-8/29/19 ​​Overview of Electric Power Systems                   Course Length: 3 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides a basic overview of electricity and how the electrical power system works. The implications of having an inter-connected nation-wide power system are presented through demonstrations of key concepts in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​9/9-9/13/19  ​​Electrical Fundamentals (AC/DC)                  Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 1:00 PM MT
Includes am introduction to DC theory and laws; followed by an introduction to AC theory and laws, and an introduction to magnetism and electromagnetism. May be used as initial and/or refresher training.
​9/10-9/19/19 ​Power Plant Operations                   ​Course Length: 8 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides in-depth knowledge of power plant operations. Generating equipment and its protection, governor response, and voltage regulating equipment are examined. Concepts including power system dynamics are reinforced by problem solving exercises in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​9/23-9/27/19 ​​Power System Operations for Engineering Personnel                   Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 8:00 AM
Explores the inter-dependency of the operation, maintenance, and engineering of the electric power system through hands-on operation of the EPTC’s MPS. Presentations on generating, transmission equipment and protection, governor response, and voltage regulating equipment. Power system dynamics are reinforced by problem solving exercises in the Miniature Power System.
​10/1-10/10/19 ​​Power Plant Operations                  Course Length: 8 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides in-depth knowledge of power plant operations. Generating equipment and its protection, governor response, and voltage regulating equipment are examined. Concepts including power system dynamics are reinforced by problem solving exercises in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​10/21-10/25/19  ​​Power System Operations for Maintenance Personnel                  Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 10:30 AM MT
Explores the inter-dependency of the operation and maintenance of the electric power system through hands-on operation of the EPTC’s Dispatch Training Simulator and the Miniature Power System.
​10/29-11/7/19  ​Power Plant Operations                  ​Course Length: 8 Days  Starts 8:00 AM MT
Provides in-depth knowledge of power plant operations. Generating equipment and its protection, governor response, and voltage regulating equipment are examined. Concepts including power system dynamics are reinforced by problem solving exercises in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​11/4-11/8/19 ​​Switching / Grounding                   Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 1:00 PM MT
Includes basic one line reading for switchman, detailed introduction to WAPA Power Systems Operations for Maintenance #1 Safe Switching Procedure; Arc Flash, Personal Protective Grounding, switching communication, and performance practice (using live MPS).
​11/18-11/22/19  ​​Relaying for Operations Personnel                NERC  Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 12:30 PM MT
Examines protective relaying from a system operations point of view; theory of operation is melded with real world application. Operational significance of relay actions and indications is explored. 27 CEHs awarded for successful completion (OPS Topics: 27; Standards: 0; Simulation: 10.5; EOP: 8.5).
12/3-12/11/19 ​​Power Plant Operations​​                 Course Length: 8 Days  Starts  8:00 AM MT
Provides in-depth knowledge of power plant operations. Generating equipment and its protection, governor response, and voltage regulating equipment are examined. Concepts including power system dynamics are reinforced by problem solving exercises in the EPTC’s Miniature Power System.
​12/9-12/13/19  ​Electrical Fundamentals (AC/DC)                  ​Course Length: 4 Days  Starts 1:00 PM MT
Includes am introduction to DC theory and laws; followed by an introduction to AC theory and laws, and an introduction to magnetism and electromagnetism. May be used as initial and/or refresher training.

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