AEA, along with the Denali Commission Training Fund, continues to provide training opportunities to local residents for their energy projects and infrastructure. The intent of this training is to ensure that community personnel have the best skills with which to sustain their energy infrastructure in a business-like manner. With proper training, operators will keep their facilities code-compliant.
2011-2012 Course Schedule
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Advanced Power Plant Operator Training
This advanced course prepares the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to diagnose and repair failures in power plants. The program includes review of electrical fundamentals, testing equipment, basics of computerized engine control systems, sensors and actuators, electronic signatures and waveforms, diagnostics and testing.
APPO Application Packet
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Bulk Fuel Operator Training
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate and maintain a bulk fuel storage facility while complying with state and federal laws. The program includes bulk fuel storage facility construction, facility operations, tank farm inspection criteria, facility maintenance, inventory control, tank farm safety, spill detection and spill response planning.
BFO Application Packet
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Hydro Training
This course trains local operators to ensure that hydro facilities can be sustained over the long-term. The program includes hydro plant overview (including hydrology and fuel systems), operation of all systems involved (hydro, diesel, system voltage control and safe clearance procedures), maintenance of all systems involved (hydro, diesel, reservoir and electrical distribution system) and record keeping.
Hydro Application Packet
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Itinerant Bulk Fuel Training
This course is a follow up to bulk fuel operator training. An instructor travels to communities and provides on-site training for previously-trained Bulk Fuel Operator students. Training activities include an initial inspection of the tank farm, identification of operation and maintenance needs, hands-on-repair and replacement of minor maintenance items and additional on-site training as necessary. Training for reporting requirements is provided as well, if needed.
No training is scheduled for 2011/2012.
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Power Plant Operator Training
This is the entry level course for power plant operators and provides them with the necessary skills to operate and maintain a power plant. The program includes engine maintenance, troubleshooting and theory, electrical systems and generators, introduction to electrical distribution systems, diesel electric set operation, control panels, paralleling generators sets, load management, fuel management, waste heat recovery, plant management, power plant safety and industrial CPR.
PPO Application Packet
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Utility Clerk Training (PCE Clerk Training)
This course focuses on Power Cost Equalization (PCE) reporting, Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) reporting, bulk fuel loans application process and general accounting practices by which utilities can keep their records and reports current.
Schedule will be posted at a later date.
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