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Power Plant Operations Certification

There are thousands of power plants located in the United States. These plants use fuels (oil, gas or coal) to produce electricity, which are operated by power plant operators. This nationally recognized training course and online program will prepare you for an entry-level career as a power plant operator. Power plant operators are responsible for operation of the equipment, adjustments to flows, temperatures and pressures, as well as standard operating procedures to start and stop production equipment.

What is the job outlook?
Power plant operators are highly paid and enjoy a stable working environment. There is an ongoing need for entry-level personnel. Generally, power plant operators enter the workforce in entry-level positions and work their way up to senior and management positions. Generally, power plants have above-average benefits for workers and are rarely laid off. Entry-level workers can expect to make between $13 and $20 per hour. Experienced operators can expect to make between $18 and $30 per hour.

What are the requirements?
In order to enroll, you must: 
  • have basic keyboarding and computer skills 
  • be comfortable navigating the Internet 
  • have e-mail capabilities 
  • have high school diploma or GED 

What is the training? 
AACC and Ed2Go have teamed up to offer this four-course series to get you the training you desire. All four courses are offered online at a self paced speed. Get the training you need all from the comfort of your own home!

What courses are available?
OCA-503 – Power Plant Operations 1
OCA-504 – Power Plant Operations 2
OCA-505 – Power Plant Operations 3
OCA-506 – Power Plant Operations 4

What will it cost?
Courses cost approximately $2,600*. Financial aid is available for qualified candidates. For more information contact AACC’s Office of Student Financial Services at 410-777-2203 or finaid@aacc.edu

How do I enroll?
For registration information please contact Melissa Jacobs at 410-777-2056 or mkjacobs@aacc.edu

*Prices are subject to change.

Image of power plant.
Image of power plant.
Image of power plant.
Image of power plant.

Last Updated: Oct 6 2009 2:32PM