Generators and emergency power systems are the on-site sources of electrical power and the wiring that carries it to loads when the normal supply is interrupted. A generator turns mechanical energy into electricity; an emergency power system is the arrangement that delivers that electricity where it is needed.
What it covers
The catalog lists the topics: “Topics covered include generators, three-phase alternators, emergency power systems, and photovoltaic installations.”
Students also learn how the NEC applies to photovoltaic system wiring.
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Electrical Training Program, generators and emergency power systems is covered in the course ETP107, Overview of Generators, Emergency Power Systems, and Photovoltaic Installations.
The Electrical Training Program outline lists ETP107 Overview of Generators, Emergency Power Systems, and Photovoltaic Installations at 90 clock hours (45 lecture, 45 laboratory) and 4 semester credits.
The catalog lists the prerequisites for ETP107 as: “Completion of the equivalent of ATP104, ATP105, ATP106”.
It is one of the subjects of the Electrical Training Program, alongside motors and motor controllers, specialty systems and commercial electrical installations.
This topic is covered in the Electrical Training Program at InterCoast Colleges.