Curriculum
Catalog No. Description Credits
10-412-108 Internal Combustion Engine Tec
1
10-412-146 Power Generation 1
2
10-412-147 Power Generation 2
2
Course Descriptions
10-412-108 Internal Combust Eng Tech-Intro to ...basic internal combustion (IC) engine types, IC engine classifications and applications, IC engine theory and operation, IC engine construction and careers in IC engine service and repair.
10-412-146 Power Generation 1 ...this course is designed to familiarize diesel Technician students with the basics of home standby and commercial generators. Electrical fundamentals, alternators, permanent magnet generators, circuit breakers, generator switchgear, auto transfer switches and automatic voltage regulators will be covered emphasizing on home standby and commercial use generators.
10-412-147 Power Generation 2 ...this course is designed to familiarize diesel technician students who have already completed Power Generation 1 with the basics of home standby and commercial generators in regard to governor fundamentals, control and monitoring systems, fuel systems both gaseous and diesel, generator and system grounding, generator applications and interconnection of on-site synchronous generation with electric power system. (Prerequiiste: 10-412-146, Power Generation 1)
For more information, please contact the Trades & Engineering Technologies Department, (920) 498-5461 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5461, or contact Enrollment Services at (888) 385-NWTC.