Apply Now Power Plant Technology The Power Plant Technology program gives students an understanding of the generation process in five types of power plants; coal, nuclear, gas, hydroelectric, and solar power. This career path is technically challenging and very rewarding. Energy companies across Kansas have partnered with Power Plant Technology to offer advanced industry-sponsored training for the operation, installation, servicing and repairing of power plant equipment. FHTC offers one of the only power plant training program in Kansas. Program Options Power Plant Technology offers a technical certificate and associate of applied science degree option. Courses are available either face-to-face or online and include an internship. High school seniors and juniors are also eligible to apply to this program. The technical certificate is a one-year program that contains technical courses related to the basic skills and knowledge needed for entry-level employment opportunities in a high-demand industry. For graduates wanting to continue their education, certificate courses are transferable to the Power Plant AAS degree program. The Power Plant Technology associate of applied science degree is a one-and-a-half-year accelerated program that contains technical and general education courses. The program can also be completed during a two-year span. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills, acquired through classroom, laboratory and internship experiences, needed to partake in advanced industry-sponsored training for the operation, installation, servicing and repairing of power plant equipment. Watch this video from instructor Jeff Devilbiss to learn more about the Power Plant Technology program. Associates Degree Course Requirements Technical Certificate Course Requirements Career Opportunities The energy industry provides a service that impacts the daily lives of every individual and business in the United States. The retirements of the aging workforce, in combination with an increased demand for electricity, create a tremendous opportunity for students starting a career in energy. Power plants are looking for individuals with an understanding of the generation process to fill varied positions that are both technically challenging and rewarding. Energy companies across Kansas have partnered with the Power Plant program to make sure students are able to spend time in the plants as part of their FHTC experience. Industry experts across the United States have identified FHTC as a “best practice” program in preparing students for this challenging, interesting and rewarding career. Career opportunities include: Combined Cycle or Cogeneration Power Plants Fossil Fuel Power Plants Thermal Power Plants Hydro-Electric Power Plants Nuclear Power Plants Program Faculty Jeff Devilbiss Power Plant Technology Instructor More Information Natalie Martin PPT Instructor More Information Academic Partnership FHTC students who complete an Associate of Applied Science degree in Power Plant Technology may be eligible to utilize a 2+2 agreement with the following institutions to further their education. Fort Hays State University: Bachelor of Technology Leadership Kansas State University: Bachelor of Science in Technology Management Pittsburg State University: Bachelor of Applied Science Washburn University: Bachelor of Applied Science Program Information & Resources Estimated program costs and testing criteria are available in the documents below. Visit our admissions page to learn about admissions steps and other helpful information. Power Plant Technology Cost Sheet VIEW DOCUMENT Power Plant Technology Cost Sheet - Online VIEW DOCUMENT Power Plant Technology Cost Sheet - High School Students VIEW DOCUMENT Apply Now Request Information Main Campus 3301 West 18th Avenue Emporia, KS 66801 620.343.4600 800.711.6947 Fax:620.343.4610 AskUs@fhtc.edu Campus Information Employee Directory Meeting Facilities Campus Locations Careers Statements & Disclosures Institutional Equality & Compliance Student Information Disclosures Title IX Policies Consumer Information College Resources Website Policies & Disclosures Flint Hills Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including pregnant and parenting students, sexual orientation, handicap, race, color, age, religion, marital status, or national or ethnic origin in educational programs, admissions policies, employment policies, financial aid or other College-administered programs. For questions or concerns regarding non-discrimination contact the Director of Human Resources at 620.343.4600. Copyright © 2019-2020 - Flint Hills Technical College - All Rights Reserved Design & Development by