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Flint Hills Technical College
3301 W. 18th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801

620-343-4600 or
1-800-711-6947

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The Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in Power Plant Technology, is a one year accelerated program that contains technical, advanced technical and general education courses. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills—acquired through classroom, laboratory and internship experiences—needed to partake of advanced industry-sponsored training for the operation, installation, servicing and repairing of power plant equipment. A program advisory committee, composed of power plant representatives, annually updates industry expectations and career requirements.

AAS Degree Program Outcomes

• Demonstrates foundation for computer skills.
• Explains fission and other combustion processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of renew energy sources.

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The Power Plant technical certificate program, which contains technical courses, is two semesters in length. A program advisory committee, composed of power plant representatives, annually updates industry expectations and career requirements. For graduates wanting to continue their education, certificate courses are transferable to the Power Plant AAS degree program.

Technical Certificate Program Outcomes

• Calculates and transposes metric and SI units of measure.
• Applies mechanical principles.
• Knowledgeable of basic electrical laws, power sources, & circuits.
• Demonstrates knowledge of power production methods.
• Uses hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
• Knowledgeable of power plant system configuration and operation.
• Knowledgeable of corrosion chem & pH.

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