Printed : 08 / 12 / 2021
Program Code 104681
As a graduate of the Utilities Engineering Technology associate degree program , you ' re prepared for careers in the utility industry , from power generation through transmission and distribution . Technicians in this �eld work on the equipment and systems that keep energy �owing safely and reliably from source to use . Typical careers include relay technologist , systems control and relay technician , substation technician , distribution systems designer , and power plant instrument technician .
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
Completed application . High school transcript or equivalent . ( For a list of equivalents , go to www . nwtc . edu / gettingstarted ).
To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an academic advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .
Identify and apply the necessary safety procedures required to work safely in the electrical and gas utility industry Acquire an understanding of the utility industry from generation through distribution Perform standard testing of electrical distribution equipment Plan , manage and implement utility projects
With 100 % Employed in Field
Some credits from the following certi�cate ( s ) apply toward this associate degree :
Industrial Maintenance , 904561
Curriculum : Students following the study plan below will complete the Utilities Engineering Technician associate degree in the number of semesters shown .
First Semester
10-890-101 College 101 10-468-106 Introduction to Utilities 10-804-113 College Technical Math 1A 10-660-104 DC 1 : Introduction 10-660-101 Digital 1 : Logic 10-664-100 Automation 1 : Control Logic 10-620-100 Fluids 1 : Basic Pneumatics 10-468-107 Utility Safety 10-442-150 Machine Fabrication 1 10-660-105 DC 2 : Circuits 10-660-102 Digital 2 : Sequential 10-664-101 Automation 2 : Motor Control 10-620-101 Fluids 2 : Basic Hydraulics 10-660-106 DC 3 : Circuit Theorems Semester Total
Second Semester
10-468-108 Fuel and Energy 10-614-113 2D Essentials 10-804-114 College Technical Math 1B 10-660-107 AC 1 : Properties 10-660-110 Electronics 1 : Diodes-Basic 10-664-102 Automation 3 : PLC 10-468-109 Utility Generation Systems 10-806-154 General Physics 1 10-660-108 AC 2 : Reactance 10-664-103 Automation 4 : PLC 10-660-109 AC 3 : RLC Circuits 10-664-104 Automation 5 : PLC Semester Total
Third Semester
10-468-102 Utility Project Execution 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-605-157 Power Electronics 1 : Drives 10-620-161 Power Electricity 1 : Motors 10-468-101 Utility Power Systems Coor 10-809-198 Intro to Psychology 10-605-158 Power Electronics 2 : Drives 10-620-162 Power Electricity 2 : Motors 10-620-159 Power Electronics 3 : Drives Semester Total
1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 16
1 2 2 1 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 1 17
3 3 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 17
Explore the overall operation and control of utility generation and distribution equipment Conduct nondestructive and predictive testing of electrical distribution equipment Examine and apply knowledge of gas , electricity , electronics , hydraulics , electric motors and mechanical systems Draw and read technical schematics and diagrams Document technical information through descriptive writing , sketches / diagrams , mathematical expression , computation , and graphs Construct ladder diagrams , �ow charts , timing diagrams and basic computer control algorithms for machine control
Fourth Semester
10-468-163 Electric Power Controls 10-606-113 CAD 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies 10-468-103 Utility Systems Maintenance 10-468-104 Utility Systems-Natural Gas 10-801-197 Technical Reporting Semester Total
Total Credits
3 2 3 3 3 3 17
67
Perform electrical / mechanical assembly / disassembly , repair , and calibrate components by selecting tools and equipment and following procedures
Implement the basic fastening skills related to machine fabrication and assembly requirements
Curriculum Note : The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an institutional requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .
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