Power Systems Protection and Control (PSP)

Power Systems Protection and Control (PSP)

A Power System Controller performs scheduled preventive maintenance jobs including testing, calibration and analysis on control systems or related equipment at the Power Control Center. He also locates and diagnoses faults with various diagnostic tests and measurements, makes use of specification sheets, drawings, and manufacturer’s technical information, carries out modifications to existing control system equipment and participates in testing and commissioning events.

 

Educational/vocational objectives

The expected PSP educational/vocational objectives are that, upon completing all training courses including OJT, the trainee will be able to:

  • Apply principles of mathematics and applied science, to perform technical calculations and solve technical problems of the types commonly encountered in operation and maintenance technology careers.
  • Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and function effectively with members of multi-disciplinary teams and with other workers in an industrial setting, including those from different backgrounds.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, testing, and calibration on control systems and related equipment
  • Locate equipment faults by making appropriate tests, measurements, and analyses.
  • Perform necessary maintenance on electronic and pneumatic equipment; Replace faulty parts.
  • Re-assemble and recalibrate equipment.
  • Run operating tests to verify satisfactory repair.
  • Make use of specification sheets, manufacturer’s technical information and drawings, and other available data as necessary to complete work assignments.
  • Carry out modifications to existing control system equipment, or installation of new equipment.
  • Participate in testing and commissioning.

 

More Details

DIPLOMA IN OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (DOME)

ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN TECHNOLOGY (ADT)

ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

ASSOCIATE DIPLOMA IN OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING (ADOME)

DIPLOMA IN OPERATIONAL AND MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT (DOMM)

Completion Certificate