Austin Career Institute
Advanced Electrical and Renewable Energy Technician
Diploma
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Main Campus
Austin, TX
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
30 Weeks
720 clock hours
App fee
$100
Tuition
$19,285 for the Program
Power Generation Maintenance Mechanic Assessment
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A Power Generation Maintenance Mechanic must be
able to safely use hand and power tools; work safely in
accordance with regulatory and industry standards;
perform advanced rigging and mathematical
calculations; interpret construction drawings; identify,
inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and replace pumps,
drivers, compressors, pulverizers, gearboxes, valves, and
other major mechanical equipment; prepare and
assemble piping components to include threading,
cutting, and joining; remove, install, and troubleshoot
bearings, mechanical seals, and couplings, and perform
machinery alignments; troubleshoot and repair
equipment; and have a basic working knowledge of
turbines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and motor-operated
valves.
Certifying Organization
National Center for Construction Education and Research
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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