CENTRALIA COLLEGE: Introduction to Hydropower (PPO 208)

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.
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Date:
2018-01-25
Primary Material Type:
Hybrid/Blended Course
Other Material Types:
Presentation, Syllabus
Institution:
Centralia College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
energy, hydropower, energy technology, electricity, hydroelectric dams, turbines, hydro regulations, safe fish passage, environmental impacts, water quality

Industry / Occupation

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.
Industry Sector:
Utilities -- Utilities -- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
Occupation:
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations -- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (49-2095)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Engineering Technologies/Technicians (15)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
One Quarter
Language:
English
Interactivity Type:
Mix of Active and Presentation.
Quality Rubric:
Other
Quality Note:
This product was reviewed in accordance with ETA's Quality Note Template criteria.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Participation as an ongoing member of team developing the instructional materials, Consultations during development of instructional materials
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Custom Quality Rubric
  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
This product was developed as a new course within an existing Energy Technology Program.

Accessibility

Formal Accessibility Policy:
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Copyright / Licensing

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Creative Commons License
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