Welcome to the Electric Power Training Center. We are devoted to providing the highest quality power system operations training. Our courses are designed for a wide range of audiences, from power plant operators, to dispatchers, or anyone else with an interest in learning about the principles and operation of power generation,
transmission and interconnected system operations. In addition to our excellent
instruction staff, we are equipped with powerful simulation tools, including the unique Miniature Power System. The MPS is a self-contained, fully operational power system simulator with over 40 full-size panels of operator controls. It includes three generators, a wind farm, four substations, many hundreds of miles of transmission lines, a dispatch center, and a variety of loads spread throughout the system.
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EPTC VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR-LED (VILT) TRAINING
In response to the
Covid-19 pandemic and in accordance with Federal State and Local laws, the
Electric Power Training Center has responded by suspending in-person training
courses until further notice. However, we are pleased to host a series of
learning modules designed to be delivered through an instructor led distance
learning medium (WebEx Training platform). Virtual learning requires use of a computer or WebEx supported device for use of WebEx interactive features, a cell phone is not recommended. Please click here to see extensive descriptions or to register. (This works best in Chrome).
VILT COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Generation Series (G101 - G105) 
This is an online training series delivered utilizing the Cisco WebEx Training Platform. The course is broken down into 4 or 5 separate segments. The series is delivered so a participant can complete the entire series in one week by attending a separate 4-hour segment each day. The segments (lessons) in the course are:
- G-101 Generation Principles (3.5 hrs Ops)
- G-102 Generation Mechanical Operations (3.5 hrs Ops)
- G-103 Generation Speed Governors (3.5 hrs Ops)
- G-104 Generation Synchronization Lab (3.5 hrs Ops)
- G-105 Generator Common Trouble Alarms (not accredited at this time)
Cost: $315.00 per lesson or $1,500.00 per Generation Series.
Emergency Operations Series (Development in Progress)
This segment will consist of a Virtual Instructor-Led Training presentation providing an overview of the equipment and system characteristics associated with a system restoration from Blackstart resources IAW NERC Standard EOP-005-3. This will include identifying the system characteristics of Blackstart generation, the Ferranti Rise Effect as well as resources to support voltage and VAR control during a restoration. Additionally, we will explore an example of a Blackstart Restoration plan and address the elements of effective communications and communications protocols IAW NERC Standard COM-002-4.
- E-101 Blackstart Principles (3.5 hrs of Ops, 3.5 hrs of Standards)
- E-102 Operating Limit Violations SOL/IROLS
Cost: $315.00 per lesson.
Fundamentals of Electricity Series
Provides
a basic overview of electricity and how the electrical power system works with
an understanding of the generation and transmission of electrical power.
- F-101 DC Simple Circuits
- F-102 DC Series Circuits
- F-103 DC Parallel Circuits
- F-104 DC Complex Circuits
- F-105 Intro to AC Power (development in progress)
Cost: $315.00 per lesson or $1,500.00 per Fundamentals of Electricity Series (F101 - F105).
Transmission Series (T101 - T105)
These
lessons cover the basic roles and responsibilities of the Transmission system
operator including transmission operations, reliability and adherence to NERC
standards. The goal of this course is to introduce the multitude of
responsibilities a typical transmission Operator has.
- T-101 Transmission System Principles (3.5 hrs Ops, 2.5 Standards)
- T-102 Transmission System Equipment (3.5 hrs Ops)
- T-103 Transmission System Substation
- T-104 Transmission System Operations
- T-105 Transmission System Relay Protection
Cost: $315.00 per lesson or $1,500.00 per Transmission Series.
System Operations Series (S101 - S105)
Development in progress.
- S-101 Interconnected
- S-102 Communications
- S-103 Switching
- S-104 Grounding
- S-105 System Operations Dynamics
Cost: $315.00 per lesson or $1,500.00 per System Operations Series.
IMPORTANT TRAINING UPDATE: COVID-19
In an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19, cancellations will be posted on a weekly basis. Registered attendees will receive a course update no later than one week before their scheduled class begins. We apologize for any inconvenience, and thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
Class wait List
Often our classes fill to capacity, and you
will therefore see a FULL note on a particular class. If the class you want happens to be FULL, please contact us to be placed on a waiting list. If there is a cancellation, chances are you can be placed into the class. If there is enough interest in a FULL class, we may schedule another class.
EPTC's Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made 5 days (for Virtual Learning courses) and 45 days or more before the start of a course will be refunded in full. After this deadline, cancellations will be charged the full tuition unless a substitution for the same class is made.
If enough interest is not generated in a certain class, the EPTC reserves the right to either cancel or reschedule the training. Please keep this in mind when booking your travel.
Classes Limited to North American Grid
At this time, EPTC classes are limited to attendees whose companies are situated in the North American Grid.
EPTC is a NERC CEH Provider
The EPTC is recognized by the
North American Electric Reliability Corporation as a continuing education provider who adheres to NERC Continuing Education Program Criteria. NERC ID: WAPA_EPTC_001
