Course Code: EEC 1045
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Certified Power Plant Operator
Course Sector:
Electrical Engineering
Course Dates and Locations
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No.
Date
Days
Location
Fees
Enrollment
01
22 - 26 Sep 2025
5 Days
Dubai, UAE
$4,250
02
15 - 19 Dec 2025
5 Days
Singapore,SG
$4,950
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief

This training course offers an insight into the basic principles, as well as selected in-depth knowledge, regarding the operation, control, construction, fabrication, and composition of the most popular types of fossil-fuelled power plants like thermal, gas, and diesel power stations.
The program also provides an insight into the concepts and theories of electrical and mechanical engineering, electrical machines and electrical drives, thermodynamics, etc. to further the participants’ knowledge in the domain.

Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to

  •  Learn basic engineering principles associated with power plants
  • Grasp the operation of power plants
  •  Analyse power-related processes and control diagrams
  • Learn about the different features of the power plant, selection criteria and optimisation techniques
  •  Get acquainted with the maintenance protocols, troubleshooting procedures, and control operations of power plants
  • Comprehend the power plant parameters, disturbances, and control techniques

Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
  • Circuits Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Electrical Controls Engineer
  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Electrical Project Engineer
  • Electronics-research engineer
  • Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Reliability Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Test Engineer
  • illuminating engineer
  • Technician, semiconductor development
  • Power-distribution engineer
  • Controls design engineer
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes

MODULE 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

  • Sensors, actuators
  • Pumps, compressors, turbines, fan, blowers
  • Pneumatics and hydraulics
  • Control valves and cylinders, electrical actuation
  • Theory of heat transfer
  • Electric generators, motors, and drives

MODULE 2: GAS POWER STATION

  • Overview of gas power stations
  • Fundamentals and thermodynamics
  • Gas turbine components
  • Construction, lubrication system, fuel system, and auxiliary systems
  • Protection, control, and instrumentation
  • Installation, operation, and maintenance


MODULE 3: THERMAL POWER STATION

  • Overview of thermal power stations
  • Fuel combustion and steam generation process
  • Boiler auxiliary plant, operation, and controls
  • Boilers and power generation
  • Waste heat recovery
  • Boiler emission control, maintenance, and troubleshooting

MODULE 4: DIESEL GENERATOR POWER STATION

  • Power plant types and components, engine types
  • Engine technology and classifications
  • DG types, protection, insulation, earthing and construction
  • DG set assemblies & components
  • DG plant layout
  • DG operation and maintenance

MODULE 5: PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL

  • Process control fundamentals
  • Measurement and control of pressure, level, flow, and heat
  • Electronic controllers
  • Process flow diagram (PFD), P&ID, transfer function
  • Open & closed-loop controllers
  • Operational amplifiers, analogue & digital controllers

MODULE 6: MANAGEMENT AND ORGANISATION OF PLANT OPERATIONS

  • Functions and tasks of plant operations
  • Operating policy
  • Human resources and qualification of personnel
  • Performance objectives and standards
  • Interfaces with other plant groups

MODULE 7: SHIFT COMPLEMENT AND FUNCTION

  • Shift supervisor
  • Operators
  • Shift safety engineer or technical adviser
  • Shift technical support personnel


MODULE 8: SHIFT ROUTINES AND OPERATING PRACTICES

  • Shift arrangements
  • Shift operations
  • Shift turnover
  • Availability and use of operating procedures
  • Pre-job briefings
  • Conduct in the control room
  • Shift rounds
  • Communications
  • Shift records and log keeping

Providers and Associations
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Boost certificate of completion
BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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