Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Industrial Technology - DNU
Department
Advanced Manufacturing
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Manufacturing Energy Technolog
Course Number
192
Course Title
Power Facilities Practicum
Credit Hours
2.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
32.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Instructor Permission - based upon courses/programs completed
Catalog Course Description
Provides various forms of field experience as required by licensing agencies. Participants are assigned to an industrial plant or field-type situation in order to observe and be exposed to the actual activities and tasks performed by power engineers. Course may be repeated in order increase field experience and/or qualify for a licensure exam.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
Topics determined by developing a plan of work with the instructor based on the type of placement which will include competencies in operating the equipment included in the practicum.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
Demonstrate proper operation of plant equipment and systems found in power, process and facilities operating plants which requires the learner to (in consultation with the course instructor, the lab instructor and/or field coordinator and / or on-site proctor, preceptor or supervisor) interact safely and successfully with systems and plant equipment at the selected or assigned instructional site.*
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Practical assessment will be accomplished by the instructor, mentor, supervisor, preceptor, or facilitator. Levels of achievement are based on the knowledge necessary to take a license exam as required by licensing agencies. Practical demonstration of proficiency for tasks list items is required. Evaluation will also take the form of facilitator assessment as well as team assessment if appropriate.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details
This course is identified as a departmental course for which a learner can receive college credit for prior college-level learning and/or skills acquired outside the traditional classroom. Terms of the HFCC Credit for Prior College-Level Learning Policy may be met by review of the appropriate documentation, skill, certifications, and/or knowledge acquired by the learner and submitted for evaluation by the appropriate departmental faculty. As required, one or more of the following may be considered in the evaluation process:
A. field experience
B. licenses held
C. completing course exams and/or
D. performance sequences and/or
E. competing a portfolio.
F. assessment of private trade school or other extensive college level industry training and learning by a departmental faculty member