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Energy & Industrial Technician, Industrial Plant Operations, AAS


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The Industrial Plant Operations specialization prepares you to be a certified power plant operator focusing on plant safety, minor maintenance, reading diagrams, instrumentation and control measurement, plant boilers, turbines, water treatment and air and water pollution control.

Hybrid Classes

Many of the courses required for an EIT associate degree or certificates are offered as “hybrid” courses, with instruction offered via the internet, combined with hands-on laboratory components.

Work Environment

Industrial plant workers of all types may work indoors and outdoors, possibly in adverse weather conditions. They may have to work in confined spaces, or high places, may do rounds and check equipment. Their environment may be noisy and workers must follow safety precautions and use protective equipment. Most workers are employed full-time, and many work rotating shifts, which can be tiring.

For more information about this program, please contact an NPC Academic Advisor.

Total Credits: 64


Complete the Industrial Plant Operations, CAS  Credits: 30

PLUS

General Education Courses: 13 Credits


Written and Oral Communication: 3 Credits


Select any course under the Written and Oral Communication General Education Course Options .

Select one course: 3 credits


Select one course from the Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences under the General Education Course Options .

Select one course: 4 credits


Select one course from the Natural Sciences under the General Education Course Options .

Additional Requirements: 15 Credits


Electives: 6 credits


Select 6 credits from any unduplicated 100 or higher-level courses. 

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