Substation Technology
New Substation Technology Program
The Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree - Substation Technology will provide students the skills to maintain high voltage equipment and protective systems for the electric utility transmission infrastructure. Training in operation and maintenance of critical infrastructure associated with the electric substation grid is included.
Courses are designed to develop student understanding of maintenance and troubleshooting on transmission equipment, including three phase power theory, protective relaying, power transformers, voltage regulators, capacitors, and power circuit breakers common to electric utility and numerous other industries.
Graduates should qualify for entry-level employment in electric utility, renewable energy, and industrial facilities as technicians who diagnose and service equipment and components used for electrical power distribution and transmission.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will recognize the parts and materials associated with Substation, and the fundamentals of Substation work with a strong emphasis on safety.
Students will be able to install, test, troubleshoot, and maintain Substation equipment both overhead and underground.
Students will understand power formulas and how to apply them in real-world situations thus allowing them to correctly install, test, and maintain high voltage equipment.
This program was funded through the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP).