NPC’s Energy and Industrial Technician (EIT) program prepares students to be technicians, operators and maintenance workers capable of understanding the entire industrial system within which they work. Core courses cover a range of complex related mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, thermal and sensory control systems in an ever changing industrial or energy production environment.
Upon successful completion of the Energy and Industrial Technician program, graduates will have entry-level career choices in a variety of the following areas:
- Gas, Coal, Nuclear or Solar Energy Generation
- Standby Power
- Geothermal or Hydroelectric
- Petrochemical
- Methane/Landfill Gas Generation
- Power Distribution and Dispatch
- Water Treatment
- Equipment Repair and Installation
- Testing and Inspection
- Assembly and Production
The Electrical and Instrumentation specialization covers the principles and applications of a certified electrical and instrumentation technician whose job is to service and maintain electrical-related equipment, including high voltage systems, adjust and calibrate pressure, temperature, level, flow, and control measuring and recording devices used in computer-integrated manufacturing.