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| CAREER OPPORTUNITIES |
| Nuclear Power Generating Plants |
| Fossil Fuel power generating facilities |
| Other types of electrical power generating facilities |
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| DEGREE & CERTIFICATE OPTIONS |
| With the demand for skilled electrical workers growing and local support from electrical generating companies, the college has created an Associate of Applied Science degree which prepares students for entry level apprenticeship training to work in multiple types of electrical power generating facilities. |
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| WHAT YOU WILL LEARN |
- The taking, recording and interpretation of readings and adjustments, start-up and shutdown of plant equipment, daily water treatment tests, and mechanical and electrical maintenance.
- The proper operation and testing of boilers, turbines, electric generators, switch gear, pumps and other auxiliary equipment, as well as the theory of nuclear, fossil fuel, hydroelectric and other systems of power generation.
- Equipment troubleshooting and preventive maintenance techniques.
- The use of industrial computer control and associated instrumentation.
- The use of electrical maintenance procedures to assist mechanical craftsmen in the preparation and repair of power plant equipment.
- Understanding the principles of electrical circuitry including Ohm's law, AC/DC electrical systems, magnetism and their use within the electrical power generation industry.
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| CAREER CLOSEUP |
| Job
Outlook and Pay Info |
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| Median Wage (MT)* |
n/a |
| Median Wage (US)* |
$55,000 |
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| Average entry-level wage, COT grads (2003-2005) |
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| Expected growth (MT)* |
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| Expected growth (US)* |
3% |
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| *Bureau of Labor
Statistics, Office of Employment Projections;
MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and
Analysis Bureau |
 COT Graduate Placement Data |
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| SKILLS, TRAITS, PREPARATORY CLASSES THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL |
- Critical thinking, trouble shooting
- mechanical aptitude
- Manual dexterity
- Math and spatial skills
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the
strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Using scientific rules and methods to solve
problems.
- The ability to concentrate on a task over
a period of time without being distracted.
- Reading and communication skills
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| SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS |
Prior to starting the Process Plant core
classes, students must prove their math
and English skills. This can be done through
approved college transfer credits, appropriate
scores on the Compass placement exam or
completing refresher classes. |
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MSU Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101
406.657.2011
800.565-6782
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