2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    May 12, 2024  
2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

PPT 120 - Energy Industry Fundamentals


Description: Commercially used fuels and power sources and their conversion to useable energy, with a focus on generated electrical power and its transmission and distribution to the point of use. Includes exploration of the energy industry, safe and healthy work environments, natural gas transmission and distribution, and career/entry requirements. Preparation for the Energy Industry Fundamentals (EIF) Certification exam.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Course Content:
  1. Energy industry
  2. Safe and healthy work environment
  3. Electric power generation
  4. Electric power transmission
  5. Electric power distribution
  6. Natural gas transmission and distribution
  7. Energy related careers and entry requirements
  8. Energy topics, hot topics, regulatory topics and emerging technologies

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain basic and emerging principles/concepts that impact the energy industry. (1)
  2. Apply compliance with procedures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. (2)
  3. Describe electric power generation, transmission, and distribution. (3)
  4. Explain natural gas transmission and distribution. (4)
  5. Describe energy related careers and entry requirements. (5)
  6. Analyze energy and regulatory topics. (6)