ETUT Course Outcomes

ETUT 1060 - Energy Industry Safety

Define and explain the key concepts and purposes of Human Performance.
Explain the various causes of human error and demonstrate the corrective responses.
Explain various electrical and mechanical failures that can be a danger and demonstrate appropriate corrective actions.
Read electrical, mechanical and pipe drawings to ensure a safe work environment.
Locate and identify the major plant equipment, control room, switchyard, and emergency safety routes.
Explain OSHA regulations and demonstrate its application to individual and group safety.
Explain safety practices of an energy utility provider, such as National Grid, towards providing a safe and healthy work environment.
Define and strictly comply with power plant workplace health, industrial and environmental safety, and communication practices.
Analyze, solve and report on a potentially hazardous environment.

ETUT 1160 - Introduction to Energy Utility Industry

Articulate an overall understanding of the energy utility industry business and technical issues.
Describe State and Federal regulation, rates, quality of service and safety regulations.
Explain the process of producing electrical energy in fossil & nuclear generating facilities.
Identify the electrical energy delivery system process and functions.
Explain the general safety role of employees for the protection of themselves, co-workers and the general public.
Identify the gas energy delivery system process to provide customers with reliable energy.
Research and produce a report on an industry related topic using MS Word.
Research and produce a oral present report on an industry related topic using MS PowerPoint.
Calculate and model various industry related issues using MS Excel.
Utilize energy simulation and analysis software.

ETUT 2500 - Energy Industry Practicum and Capstone

Perform the basic industry functions of splicing wires, connecting fuses and transformers.
Demonstrate industry-correct techniques and procedures.
Demonstrate familiar with the tools and equipment used in the power industry.
Apply circuit theory to electrical-power generation, transmission and distribution systems.
Articulate electrical safety regulations and work procedures in the electrical energy utility industry.
Communicate results, decisions and ideas verbally and in writing in a clear, concise manner.
Demonstrate problem solving by applying mathematical principles toward real technical problems.
Demonstrate the application of the practicum experience to program capstone objectives.
Document a practicum experience using Word, Excel and Power Point.
Complete the program portfolio and explain the major industry functions, business issues and technology.