Electric Power Technology Program Certificate

Degrees Offered: AAS, Program Certificate Program Begins: Fall, Spring, Summer Delivery Method: Online Phone: 701-224-5651 • 800-852-5685 Email: bsc.aeat@bismarckstate.edu Electric Power Technology is an instructor-led program sponsored by the Energy Providers Coalition for Education and developed for current and future electric utility workers. This program teaches students the components, design, and operation of the electrical system and the equipment and safety procedures used when working with electricity. After completion of the core courses, students choose a specialization area to pursue such as line construction, metering, substation, or system design. Classes begin every three to five weeks throughout the year. Knowledge of electricity is helpful. Prospective students should be prepared for the physical demands of entry-level technician positions. Typical industry requirements include passing a physical exam, which may entail lifting 50+ pounds, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces or heights. Job applicants also may be required to pass a drug screen and eye exam, including the ability to distinguish between colors accurately. All BSC courses use a Learning Management System (LMS) called Blackboard. Chromebooks, Chrome OS devices, iPads, and mobile devices (iOS, Android phones, tablets) do not allow students to satisfactorily access and complete course content. Please refer to the Computer Specifications for BSC students. Students who complete the curriculum requirements earn an Associate in Applied Science degree or a Program Certificate in Electric Power Technology. Students who complete the Program Certificate may return for additional coursework that leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree. The Electric Power Technology Associate in Applied Science may stack into the following Bachelor of Applied Science degrees: Industry forecasts a strong job market for job applicants due to an aging workforce, industry changes and attrition. A graduate will find entry-level employment in many different areas, including line worker, substation technician, mechanic operator, meter technician, substation electrician, distribution dispatcher, substation maintenance, engineering assistant, engineering technician, draft person, and control system specialist. Credits from this program may be applied to BSC’s Bachelor of Applied Science degree (BAS) in Energy Management, offered entirely online. The BAS is designed for individuals interested in supervisory and management positions in the energy industry. The BAS builds on the foundation laid in an AAS degree and includes general education classes, core management courses, and energy specific management courses. BSC’s National Energy Center of Excellence was designated as the National Power Plant Operations Technology and Education Center by U.S. Energy Secretary Samuel W. Bodman in 2007. This official designation recognizes BSC as the premier national center of education and training for operators and technicians in the energy industry. Upon graduation, Electric Power Technology Program students will able to: