3800 Michigan Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida 33916(239) 334-4544
www.FortMyersTech.edu
TURBINE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE,INSPECTION & REPAIR
MASTER PLAN OF INSTRUCTION2014 - 2015
MISSION: The mission of Fort Myers Institute of Technology is to provide high quality career and technical training, in order to prepare students for current and emerging industries, delivered by a professional and caring staff in a positive learning environment.
Jeff Ohime, Instructor
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Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair
INTRODUCTION
The Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair program is a 1350 hour program, respectively, responsible
for training individuals to attain an entry-level status in the power generation maintenance industry. The program covers a
broad range of instruction that may be found in the program outline. An appropriate amount of time is spent in each area
to thoroughly cover needed instructional material as well as to gain manipulative skills. The program utilizes both theory
and practical application of material to help the students gain needed knowledge and skills. Each student must
successfully complete written test material on theory and related topics as well as successfully demonstrate the practical
application of this information in the laboratory environment. Prerequisites for this program should include a solid
background in math and science in general with emphasis on basic math, formulas, fraction and decimal conversion, and
the use of precision measuring equipment, physics, chemistry and metallurgy. These areas are taught as part of the
program of study, but it would be helpful to have these skills in advance. Materials used are self-paced which allow
students to progress at their own pace. Competencies in each area are completed after both written and performance
testing.
PROGRAM MISSION
The mission of the Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair program is to prepare students for
employment in the power generation maintenance mechanic field. The program focuses on student and industry needs.
Training is constantly updated by the instructor and program advisory committee to keep current with technological
changes.
PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
We believe in education and work.
We believe in careful assessment of abilities and interests so that all students, including those with special needs,
may formulate realistic occupational goals.
We believe in equal access to training programs and in providing comprehensive support services
We believe in providing an active learning environment that develops technical skills, academic skills, and
effective work habits.
We believe in continuous program and curriculum revision based on input from employers, advisory committee
members, concerned citizens, students, and school personnel.
We believe in innovative teaching methods that prepare students to meet industry standards.
We believe in lifelong learning, responsible citizenship, and promoting individual self-worth to help our students
become productive citizens in today’s global society.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To register you must meet with a counselor in the Student Services Department, located in “C” Building.
Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and should be academically, physically, and emotionally capable of meeting
the demands of the program. Applicants make initial application through the Admissions Office. A minimum skills
evaluation is part of the admission process.
A high school diploma or GED is not required to enroll. However, it is very strongly recommended that all students
complete either a high school diploma or a GED prior to program completion.
The Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair program requires 9th grade TABE levels in order to receive a
certificate of completion. It is very strongly recommended that all students score not less than one grad level below
required scores before enrolling in the program. Students applying to this program must also take the Bennett Test of
Mechanical Aptitude. No other program prerequisites are required for program enrollment other than an interest in the
program, a commitment to enter the workplace at the completion of the program, and a desire to succeed in the program.
Students who enroll prior business skills and/or training may be able to complete program requirements in less time than
students who enter without this background.
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When meeting with the counselor, students are required to provide two documents that confirm Florida residency status
for tuition purposes.
High school student who meet the requirements for career dual enrollment may register at FMIT if they have been
recommended by their high school students should speak with their school counselor for details.
TEST OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
All applicants for this program take a state-mandated TABE assessment prior to enrollment (documented A.A., A.S.,
A.A.S., B.A., and B.S. degreed persons are exempt from this requirement).
*Florida Statue 1004.91 exempts the following prospective students from completing the entry-level assessment of basic
academic skills:
Applicants, who possess a college degree, associate in applied science or higher.
Students who demonstrate readiness for public post-secondary education as stipulated by Florida Statute 1008.30
Students who pass a state or national industry certification or licensure exam that is aligned with the educational
program of enrollment
An adult student who is enrolled in a state-approved apprenticeship program
Students requesting exemption from the basic skills assessment must provide documentation such as official transcripts
and certificates.
According to Florida Department of Education rules, students who fail all or parts of the TABE may only retest using a
different TABE version after 60 documented hours of remediation in the Applied Academics for Adult Education
(AAAE) lab or three months if not attending AAAE. Students may not retake the same test version for six months. We,
therefore, strongly recommend that students test early, especially for licensure programs, in order to allow time for
remediation and retesting should the need arise.
Students who do not meet the minimum TABE scores set by the Florida Department of Education for their program must
begin attending remediation classes in the AAAE lab prior to or at the time of enrollment in the program for at least one
block a day and make acceptable progress as determined by the AAAE instructor. Students should meet state-mandated
TABE requirements by the time they have completed the 1st semester of the program. Students who do not meet state-
mandated TABE scores may not receive a certificate of completion as per Florida Department of Education rules.
Applicants transferring TABE, PERT, or CPT scores from other testing centers must do so by having an official score
report sent directly to the Admissions Office prior to enrollment. Scores brought in by hand will not be accepted.
TABE scores are good for two years and must be valid at the time of enrollment. TABE scores that expire during
continuous enrollment remain valid until the end of such enrollment. Under continuous enrollment, students must be
enrolled at least 50% of one semester per school year and may miss no more than one consecutive semester. Continuous
enrollment applies to attendance in a single program.
PROGRAM CONTENT
The program content for the Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection, and Repair program is as follows:
Health, safety, and environmental issues
Industrial – turbine generator equipment maintenance
Precision measuring equipment
Plumbing
Management
Cost management skills
Technical and production skills
Principles of technology
Labor issues
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ESSENTIAL TRAINING TASKS
Physical Requirements
Ability to:
Maintain a high degree of manual dexterity
Stoop
Kneel
Lift at least 50 pounds and walk with it
Use voice, hearing and sight effectively to perform jobs
Crouch or bend
High degree of finger dexterity
Crawl
Differentiate colors
Handle and finger supplies
Use depth perception
Work in an atmosphere of loud noise
Work in an atmosphere of changes in temperature
Perform repetitive tasks
Measure accurately
Work without close, direct supervision
Work on multiple tasks and priorities
Perform and complete tasks of relative complexity
Cognitive Requirements
Mental and Emotional Requirements:
Handle confrontation and frustration and assist in problem solving
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagrammatic form
Work with others
Cope with high levels of stress
Perform mathematical computations at a level of tenth grade or higher
Make fast decisions under pressure
Cope with anger, fear, and hostility of others in a calm manner
Demonstrate a high degree of patience
Read and understand precision measuring devices and related equipment
Work in close or crowded areas
ACCOMMONDATIONS
Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for student with disabilities as identified on the
secondary student’s IEP or 504 plan or post-secondary student’s accommodations plan to meet individual needs to ensure
equal access. Post-secondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, required
accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their post-secondary service provider. Accommodations received in
post-secondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the
student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and
materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology, and
special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and services provided are maintained
in a confidential file.
TUITION Tuition is charged for adult students at a reasonable rate that may vary slightly from year to year and is due prior to the
first day of each semester. Current fee information is available from the Admissions Office. Tuition is waived for eligible
high school dual-enrolled students. Failure to pay all fees due at the time class begins will result in the student not being
able to attend class and/or clinical.
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CLASS SCHEDULE
Daytime certificated classes meet Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. until 2:30 P.M. for adult post-secondary
students. This amounts to 30 hours of classroom instruction per week. Lunch breaks are 30 minutes in length.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
In an effort to develop appropriate work ethics, FMIT students are expected to attend all class sessions. As is expected in
the workplace, when it is necessary to be absent due to illness or emergency situations, all students are to notify the
instructor on or before the date of absence. The student attendance policy for each post-secondary program is consistent
with industry standards.
Campus attendance is kept via a computerized system. It is the responsibility of the student to log in and out in order to
receive credit for class time. This allows the school to keep accurate attendance records for the actual number of hours and
minutes attended.
All adult students are expected to be in attendance at least 90% of their scheduled hours during each semester. Adult
students failing to maintain the 90% attendance standard will not be permitted to continue in their program and may be
required to sit out one full semester, unless administration approves to waive the 90% standard based on special
circumstances.
Absences
A student who is absent for ten (10) consecutive class sessions will be withdrawn from enrollment in his/her program. A
student withdrawn for absenteeism must petition administration to return. Students exhibiting a pattern of consecutive
absences less than six days will be subject to dismissal as determined by a School Intervention Team. School Intervention
Team meetings will be held as necessary to attempt to alleviate issues resulting in excessive absences and to counsel the
student of possible alternatives and consequences.
Students who are late for class, including returning late from lunch, must clock in. Students who leave school early must
notify their instructor and clock out. This time out of class is recorded as time absent and is counted against the required
90% attendance. Excessive tardies or early departures will be reported to the Student Affairs Specialist and will result in a
meeting with the School Attendance Intervention Team.
Adult students who know they will be out of school for an extended period of time (5 days or longer) may apply for a
Leave of Absence from their program. A Leave of Absence will be granted only once during a twelve month period.
STUDENTS WHO EXERCISE A LEAVE OF ABSENCE MAY HAVE TO EXTEND THEIR TIME IN THEIR
PROGRAM AND PAY ADDITIONAL FEES.
Leaving Campus During School Hours
Students should notify their instructor when leaving campus early. This is for the safety of students and to allow the
instructor to best utilize instruction resources.
PLAN OF INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES
Teaching Methods
Material used is self-paced and competency-based. Students proceed at their own pace with written, audio-visual, and
hands-on training. They are tested periodically with written and practical testing. Practical shop experiences are designed
to enhance and reinforce the theories involved as well as to develop manipulative skill and good work and safety
practices. Teaching aids utilizing digital presentations, DVDs, CBTs, etc., are used to a great extent throughout all
instruction. Wall charts, specification charts, and other reference materials are on constant display throughout the
classroom and laboratory. A great deal of equipment must be utilized for “hands-on” skill requirements. The students
will acquire rapport in working with such equipment. Materials are reviewed and updated periodically to keep them as
current and as relevant as possible. Students are made responsible for all laboratory requirements such as maintaining
tools, equipment, and facilities, writing all required job reports, tool room management, and cleanup of shop areas.
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Safety
A basic outline of safety standards and practices is covered along with a continuous implementation of safety principles.
Students will also need to receive their OSHA 10, Twic, and in some states Basic Plus.
Evaluation
Class performance, quizzes, tests, attendance, portfolio assessments, completion of project assignments, decision-making,
work habits, and achievement of entry-level competencies, and other methods are used for evaluation. See “Grading
Procedures.”
Work-Based Activities
Work-based learning activities play an integral part of the curriculum of FMIT’s career-technical training programs.
These activities are planned with two objectives in mind. First, the activity provides students with the opportunity to
develop and apply a ‘real world’ experience using the knowledge and skills attained in the program. Second, the activity
provides the instructor with objective input from potential employers or customers of program graduates. Each work-
based activity has a written instructional plan outlining objectives, experiences, competencies, and evaluation required
during the activity.
Work-based activities are program specific and may include:
Unpaid in-school shop activities to provide customer service opportunities under the direct supervision of the
program instructor.
Unpaid job shadowing experiences that may include in-school or off-campus employer-based experiences under
the supervision of a qualified employer representative who is working closely with the program instructor.
Paid or unpaid cooperative training experiences conducted at the employer’s work location under the supervision
of a qualified employer representative and under the direction of the program instructor.
Cooperative Education
Cooperative training is available for students and coordinated by the instructor and career specialist. Cooperative training
is for students who have shown competence in program training that indicates readiness for placement in an on-the-job
program. High school students participating in the cooperative job placement program must be in at least the 12th grade.
To be eligible for a cooperative education experience, students must have completed one-half of the required program
hours and requirements.
Students may be returned to the program for additional training if they do not function satisfactorily on the job or when
the cooperative agreement is terminated at the request of the student, parent, employer, or program instructor. Veterans
will be accepted into the program in accordance with the Department of Veterans Affairs approved program.
Additional information regarding co-op opportunities may be obtained from the program instructor or career specialist.
Job Shadowing
Job shadowing experiences, or volunteer experiences, are available to students as part of their program training. These
experiences are designed to give the student actual hands-on experience doing a variety of related tasks. Length and type
of experiences will vary. The program instructor determines appropriateness of the experience. Additional information
regarding job-shadowing experiences may be obtained from the program instructor or career specialist.
GRADING PROCEDURE
Teacher Grading Procedure
1. Skills (hands-on) 33 1/3 %
2. Knowledge 33 1/3%
3. Employability 33 1/3%
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The grading scale for this program is as follows:
A 90-100% Excellent
B 80-89% Above Average
C 70-79% Average
D 60-69& Below Average
F Below 60 At Risk
An average grade of 85% is required to earn an occupational completion point or a certificate of completion. Student
grades are determined through the following percentages:
Skills One-third of the grade comes from hands-on
Knowledge One-third of the grade comes from written tests.
Employability One-third of the grade comes from the employability score sheet to include the follow:
Tardy
Absence
Left early
Time clock
Uniform
Books/tools
Rules violation
Late from lunch
Shirt tuck in at the waist
ID Badge
Horse play
Language
No production
Fort Myers Institute of Technology is a post-secondary institute designed to provide trained individuals to industry. The
approved post-secondary program grading requirements must be met if the student is to receive a certificate.
Program Progress
Students are required to complete the program of training within the hours allotted by the State of Florida for completion.
Progress must be at a rate that will allow completion of the program with the number of membership hours stated in the
Curriculum Framework.
Failure to progress at this rate will require the student to meet with the program instructor, a counselor, and an
administrator in order to identify an appropriate completion point or to assist the student in selecting a more appropriate
training program.
Work Habits
Effective work habits are the cornerstone to successful employment. Students are expected to demonstrate productive
work habits during all phases of enrollment. Instructors will work with students who need assistance in this area to
improve the overall possibility for successful employment.
Attendance: Attends class, arrives/leaves on time: be prepared for class by reading assignments and completing
homework, contribute to class discussion and involvement in lab activities (in other works, no sleeping or daydreaming),
begin and end work as expected, use work time appropriately.
Character: Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, reliability, initiative, self-discipline, and self-
responsibility; displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing and completing work.
Teamwork: Respects the rights of others; respects confidentiality; is a team worker; is cooperative; is assertive; displays
a customer service attitude; seeks opportunities for continuous learning; demonstrates mannerly behavior; encourages and
facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit.
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Appearance: Displays appropriate dress, grooming, hygiene, and etiquette; wears clothing suitable to the job, task and
environment; wears full regulation uniforms, if required by program.
Attitude: Displays a willingness to cooperate and accept constructive criticism; sets realistic expectations; approaches
assignments with interest.
Productivity: Follows safety practices; conserves and maintains equipment and supplies; keeps work area neat and
clean; follows directions and procedures; makes up assignments and tests punctually; notifies proper authorities of
situations presenting potential safety hazards; does not use or knowingly permits others to use tools and equipment
improperly; stays on task and utilizes time constrictively.
Organization: Manifests skill in prioritizing and management of time and stress; demonstrates flexibility in adapting to
changes.
Communication: Communicates accurate information to others in a professional and courteous manner; displays
appropriate nonverbal (eye contact, body language) and oral (listening, telephone etiquette, grammar) skills; asks pertinent
questions; listens attentively to others, notifies instructor in advance of absences or tardies.
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS
In order to receive and continue to receive financial assistance of any type, a student must maintain satisfactory academic
progress. The Financial Aid Advisor will require a progress report to be completed by the student’s instructor and
submitted to the Financial Aid Office prior to each disbursement.
Students are considered to be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) if they successfully complete their scheduled
clock hours, achieve a specific cumulative grade evaluation or grade point average (GPA), and do not exceed the
maximum time limits to complete their course of study. Each Student Academic Progress will be checked at 450 clock
hours and prior to subsequent disbursements for students enrolled in programs one academic year or greater. Progress
will be checked at the half-way point for programs less than one academic year. No SAP is required prior to the first
disbursement.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A CERTIFICATE
All competencies specified in the State of Florida Curriculum Framework for the program must be successfully
completed. Successful completion is at least an 80 percent average in the areas of skills, knowledge, and work habits.
Proficiency in the competency standards listed in the Master Plan of Instruction must be demonstrated.
Students must meet minimum skill requirements prior to graduation. Minimum TABE level are specified elsewhere in
this document.
In addition to the requirements above, the recommendation of the instructor for certification includes: consideration of
personal appearance, willingness to learn and to work, punctuality, cooperative attitude, and appropriate work habits.
STUDENT DRESS CODE
Students who attend FMIT shall dress in a manner appropriate for the job in which they are receiving training, including
any special protective gear and professional uniforms. All clothing must be neither distracting nor offensive and be clean,
neat, modest, in good repair and appropriately sized. The director or designee has the final authority for determining
whether or not a student’s apparel conforms to the dress code. When it is determined that it does not, students will be
required to change into clothing which will conform to this code or leave campus. Students may return to campus when
they have changed into appropriate clothing
Dress Code/Uniform: Program designated uniform: collared khaki shirts (tucked into pants at the waist), work pants (no
jeans) with belt, and steel-toed work boots.
GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION
Hours of Operation
The Student Services offices (Building “C”) are open from 7:30 A.M until 3:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.
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Campus Safety
Basic safety standards, which will include fire drills, weather drills, equipment usage, and traffic regulations, will be
covered in the program orientation and within the program as applicable. These basic safety standards will be reinforced
throughout the program enrollment. Students should immediately report any safety concerns to an instructor or
administrator. Please refer to the school catalog for more campus safety information.
Emergency Evacuation
An emergency evacuation diagram is posted in each classroom. In the event of fire or other types of emergencies,
students will follow the posted instructions for clearing both classrooms and buildings. Fire drills, tornado drills, and
other types of drills are held throughout the year for disaster preparedness. Cell phones are not allowed to be used during
these emergency drills as they may pose a hazard to the students’ safety.
School Security
The Fort Myers Police Department (334-4155) and/or the Lee County Sheriff’s Department (477-1000) provides public
safety services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The security officers are authorized to question students any time during school hours. Furthermore, the security officers
are directed to report any school rule violation to school administration immediately.
Each student will receive a name tag and parking permit which must be displayed at all times while on campus. Requests
for additional name tags or parking permits or replacement of lost or stolen ones will be charged a nominal fee. Instructor
will collect name tags and parking permits from graduating students; withdrawn students will turn in IDs and parking
permits.
Any additional information on campus security and campus crime statistics can be found at our web page:
www.fortmyerstech.edu.
Safety
The use of safety glasses, helmets, and other personal protective equipment is required for all students participating in
certain laboratory and shop activities. Each program has a uniform requirement to which the student must adhere.
Clothing and accessories that can be caught in moving parts, such as long sleeves or loose, unbuttoned shirts are
prohibited. Long hair must be pulled back while working on equipment so that vision is not impaired and the hair does
not become caught in moving parts.
Vehicle Parking Policy
Parking facilities are available to students who provide their own transportation to the school. For safety and
convenience, each student providing their own transportation will receive a parking hanger during registration. This
parking hanger must be displayed in the front window of any vehicle using our facility.
Requests for additional parking permits or replacements for lost or stolen parking permits will be charged a nominal fee.
Speed limit on campus is 5 mph.
Visitors
Official visitors are persons who are school district employees or school approved contractors and any person who has
been escorted to the main office and issued a visitor badge.
Competency-based Instruction
Any student who enters a FMIT program with previous experience or educational background that would enable the
student to successfully complete a test of competence in any area may, with the permission of the instructor, complete a
test to measure that competence.
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Lunch
Food services are provided on the main campus by the Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts program and are available
during breaks and lunch. Adult students may leave FMIT campus during the schedule 30-minute lunch break as long as
they return to the program on time. High school students may not leave the FMIT campus during the lunch break.
Cafeteria
Cafeteria-style meals are available in the FMIT Café and Grill (Building E) during the lunch period. Based on a 30-
minute lunch time, students are discouraged from leaving campus for meals. High school students may not leave the
FMIT campus during the lunch break. A snack bar is available before school, during lunch, and after school and is located
in the courtyard.
Most food that is served on campus is prepared by the culinary arts class and may contain food products or may have been
cooked in some products (such as peanut oil) that are prescribed by certain religions or that cause serious allergic
reactions. If you have concerns about this, always ask first before you purchase a food item. Students are responsible for
being as informed as possible about the food they eat.
Smoking
Smoking Prohibited Near School Properties: Florida Statute 386.212: Smoking or the use of any type of tobacco
products and/or electronic cigarettes or any other non-prescription tobacco substitute is not allowed on the FMIT campus,
including in or around parked vehicles.
FINANCIAL AID
Policies and guidelines for the administration of all financial aid are established according to federal and state law.
Applicants are required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and furnish documentation
needed to verify eligibility if necessary.
The Financial Aid Office will assist students with access to financial support offered by federal agencies (U.S.
Department of Education – Pell Grants, Department of Veterans’ Affairs), other state and local agencies, and local
organizations (scholarships). Financial Aid personnel are available daily to assist students with financial aid needs and
requests.
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
OCP A Turbine Generator Maintenance Tech I (450 Hours)
Students that complete OCP A will likely be able to obtain employment as a Millwright/Mechanic helper in industry
related companies. They will be able to identify safety issues, organize and identify tools, read blue prints, manage
money.
OCP B: Turbine Generator Maintenance Tech II (450 Hours)
Students that complete OCP B will likely be able to obtain employment as a Millwright/Mechanic helper in industry
related companies or maintenance mechanic for smaller companies that perform industrial maintenance. They will be able
to identify safety issues, organize and identify tools, read blue prints, manage money, understand lubrication, pump
maintenance, bolted flanges, removal of galled bolts.
OCP C Turbine Generator Maintenance Mechanic (450 Hours)
Students that complete OCP C are completers of the program and will be able to obtain employment as an entry level
steam or gas turbine mechanic/millwright for industry related companies located all over the United States. All of the
above and alignment principles, vibration principles, rigging and lifting, control valves, NDE testing, failure analysis,
generator maintenance and testing.
TEXTBOOKS
For the most recent book list for the Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection and Repair program, visit FMIT’s online
bookstore – www.neeboconnect.com/fmit.
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REQUIRED MATERIALS
Students must provide:
Their own flash drive
Gloves and safety glasses
Please see program disclosure document for the tool list
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
See the attached Florida State Department of Education curriculum framework for program objectives and competencies.
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2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education Curriculum Framework
Program Title: Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Program Type: Career Preparatory Career Cluster: Energy
PSAV
Program Number X600500
CIP Number 0715050304
Grade Level 30, 31
Standard Length 1,350 Hours
Teacher Certification TEC CONSTR @7 7G MILLWRIGHT 7 G BLDG CONST @7 7G IND ENGR 7 G
CTSO SkillsUSA
SOC Codes (all applicable)
49-9041 - Industrial Machinery Mechanics 49-9071 - Maintenance and Repair Workers 51-8013 - Power Plant Operators
Facility Code 245 - http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational
Facilities)
Targeted Occupation List
http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory
http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp
Industry Certifications http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/fcpea/default.asp
Statewide Articulation
http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp
Basic Skills Level
Mathematics: 9 Language: 9 Reading: 9
Purpose
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging
academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in
the energy career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that
contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general
employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the energy career
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cluster. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills to prepare students for employment in
industrial-machinery maintenance positions.
The content includes but is not limited to understanding all aspects of the industrial-turbine generator equipment
maintenance-technology industry, and demonstrates elements of the industry such as planning, management, cost
management skills, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, and health, safety,
and environmental issues.
Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this
document.
Program Structure
This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three occupational completion points.
This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course
Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S. Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the
student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.
The following table illustrates the post-secondary program structure:
OCP Course Number Course Title Length SOC Code
A EEV0140 Turbine Generator Maintenance Tech I 450 Hours 49-9071
B EEV0141 Turbine Generator Maintenance Tech II 450 Hours 49-9041
C EEV0142 Turbine Generator Maintenance Mechanic 450 Hours 51-8013
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Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices
Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students. These
practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education. Career Ready
Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher
levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study.
1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.
3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being.
4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.
5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.
6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.
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Standards
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
01.0 Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.
02.0 Demonstrate science knowledge and skills and explain the basic elements of physics as related to industrial machinery maintenance and repair.
03.0 Explain basic electricity and electronics. 04.0 Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills. 05.0 Read plans and drawings and identify basic turbine generator nomenclature. 06.0 Recognize turbine and generator components and subcomponents and describe their function. 07.0 Plan a turbine generator component inspection. 08.0 Use turbine generator tooling to maintain and make repairs to Hy-Torq, impact and other hydraulic
tools. 09.0 Demonstrate application of lubricants and lubricating systems. 10.0 Explain the various fastening mechanisms used on turbine and generator components. 11.0 Demonstrate tightening operations on high pressure flanges and cylinders. 12.0 Remove galled bolting and repair of damaged threads. 13.0 Disassemble and reassemble high speed turbines and generators. 14.0 Perform machine-shop operations. 15.0 Demonstrate piping and tubing systems. 16.0 Understand basic operation of a steam turbine and generator. 17.0 Perform pump maintenance and repair. 18.0 Prepare for machinery startup. 19.0 Perform measuring and rotor alignment operations. 20.0 Demonstrate Predictive-Preventive-Maintenance (PPM) technologies using a borescope. 21.0 Perform failure analysis. 22.0 Generate machine improvements and maintenance management. 23.0 Perform bench work skills including breakdown and inspection of control valve components. 24.0 Perform non-destructive examination of turbine components. 25.0 Understand principals of generator operation and testing. 26.0 Troubleshoot hydraulic systems. 27.0 Apply vibration-analysis skills. 28.0 Perform machinery balancing.
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2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education Student Performance Standards
Program Title: Turbine Generator Maintenance, Inspection and Repair PSAV Number: X600500
Course Number: EEV0140 Occupational Completion Point: A Turbine Generator Maintenance Tech I – 450 Hours – SOC Code 49-9071
01.0 Demonstrate the importance of health, safety and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance--The student will be able to:
01.01 Describe personal and jobsite safety rules and regulations that maintain safe and healthy work environments.
01.02 Explain emergency procedures to follow in response to workplace accidents.
01.03 Create a disaster and/or emergency response plan.
01.04 Perform Lock-Out-and-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures. Understand why a LOTO system is necessary and your responsibilities in utilizing the system.
01.05 Identify Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety Health Administration (MSHA) requirements and procedures.
01.06 Use Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) including knowing how to access the sheets and interpret them.
02.0 Demonstrate science knowledge and skills and explain the basic elements of physics as related to industrial machinery maintenance and repair--The student will be able to:
02.01 Discuss the role of creativity in constructing scientific questions, methods and explanations.
02.02 Formulate scientifically investigable questions, construct investigations, collect and evaluate data and develop scientific recommendations based on findings.
02.03 Explain the standards of measurement and the impact of action and working forces, including tension, compression, torque and shear.
02.04 Identify the principles and laws of motion and explain how they affect acceleration and deceleration.
02.05 Explain the relationship of work, power and energy and the Rankine Cycle.
02.06 Explain the operation of simple machines, including the lever, inclined plane, screw, wedge, wheel and axle, pulley and jacking screws.
02.07 Identify the ways of producing power for mechanical efficiency, in terms of gear ratios, work forces and the types of work done by a crane hook, forklift truck and screw or bolt.
02.08 Demonstrate rigging and lifting principals and perform simple load/lift calculations.
02.09 Describe the mechanical and chemical properties of materials commonly used in industry.
02.10 Explain the laws and conditions governing static and kinetic friction, the problems caused by friction and the effects of the angle of repose.
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02.11 Explain molecular action as a result of temperature extremes, chemical reaction and moisture content.
02.12 Draw conclusions or make inferences from data.
02.13 Develop a basic understanding of the steam turbine.
02.14 Develop a basic understanding of the gas turbine.
02.15 Develop a basic understanding of a turbo generator.
02.16 Identify health-related problems that may result from exposure to work-related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the proper precautions required for handling such materials.
03.0 Explain basic electricity and electronics--The student will be able to:
03.01 Define electrical terms.
03.02 Explain the theory and application of magnetism.
03.03 Explain Ohm's law.
03.04 Describe Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) circuits.
03.05 Explain the purpose of a megger test and what a Polarization Index means when determining the acceptability of electrical motor and generator winding acceptability.
03.06 Describe the various components of a generator and motor and their functions.
03.07 Describe the various components of an exciter and their functions.
04.0 Demonstrate mathematics knowledge and skills--The student will be able to:
04.01 Demonstrate knowledge of arithmetic operations.
04.02 Analyze and apply data and measurements to solve problems and interpret documents.
04.03 Construct charts/tables/graphs using functions and data.
04.04 Convert measurements from English to metric and from metric to English units.
04.05 Solve job-related problems using proportions.
04.06 Solve job-related problems using statistics.
05.0 Read plans and drawings and identify basic turbine generator nomenclature--The student will be able to:
05.01 Identify dimensions.
05.02 Identify lists of materials and specifications.
05.03 Identify section and detail views.
05.04 Sketch and dimension a part.
05.05 Disassemble and assemble parts using an exploded-view drawing.
05.06 Identify dimensioning of radii, round holes, fillets and chamfers.
05.07 Identify screw threads and bolt types.
05.08 Apply dimensional tolerances.
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06.0 Recognize turbine and generator components and subcomponents and describe their function--The student will be able to:
06.01 Understand and explain a turbine generator outline drawing.
06.02 Be able to identify each major component of a turbine and generator from the outline drawing and explain its function, e.g.: cylinders, rotor, bearings and valves.
06.03 Be able to identify and explain the function of subcomponents, e.g.: diaphragms, buckets/blades, bearing seals, valve seats, plugs, stems.
07.0 Plan the implementation of a turbine generator component inspection--The student will be able to:
07.01 Develop and explain an equipment laydown plan/drawing.
07.02 Develop and explain a plan (work package) for disassembly, inspection and reassembly of a turbine component, including;
a. Inspection hold points
b. Tagging plan
c. Estimated man-hours
d. Inspection data sheets
07.03 Develop a simple critical path schedule for the inspection of a turbine generator component.
Course Number: EEV0141 Occupational Completion Point: B Turbine Generator Maintenance Tech II – 450 Hours – SOC Code: 49-9041
08.0 Use turbine generator tooling to maintain and make repairs to Hy-Torq, impact and other hydraulic tools--The student will be able to:
08.01 Use turbine generator tooling for the following:
a. Gas bolt heaters and induction heaters
b. Tensioners
c. Slugging wrenches
d. Torque wrenches including multipliers
e. Hydraulic jacks
f. Rotor skid pan and rotor blocks
08.02 Repair and maintain the following:
a. Impact wrenches
b. Hy-Torq heads
c. Hydraulic pumps
09.0 Demonstrate application of lubricants and lubricating systems--The student will be able to:
09.01 Explain the functions of lubrication.
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09.02 Explain the properties of oil lubricants and the factors determining the selection of lubricants.
09.03 Identify the types, advantages and functions of lubricant additives.
09.04 Explain a typical turbine generator lube oil system and the various components associated with it.
09.05 Identify areas of the turbine where grease would be applied and explain why.
09.06 Explain the types of oil filtration used in turbine generator systems including strainers.
09.07 Conduct various types of turbine generator oil flushes.
09.08 Perform a cleanliness analysis of an oil sample.
10.0 Explain the various fastening mechanisms used on turbine and generator components--The student will be able to:
10.01 Explain the types of materials used to properly clamp steam and oil cylinders and flanges.
10.02 Explain torque, stress, stretch, corrosion, galling and thread types.
11.0 Demonstrate tightening operations on high pressure flanges and cylinders--The student will be able to:
11.01 Explain the various types of tightening mechanisms that are used on turbine generators and auxiliary components.
11.02 Explain the materials used for different flange tightening applications based on pressure and temperatures.
11.03 Use appropriate tools for tightening and measuring tightening mechanisms.
11.04 Explain the types of gaskets used in turbine generator applications and the advantage and disadvantage of each.
11.05 Understand gasket compression and demonstrate proper assembly of various types of gaskets including neoprene, Garlock, corrugated metal, serrated and spiral wound.
11.06 Measure and cut a gasket from a sheet of gasket material.
11.07 Explain the different types of lubricants utilized on high temperature bolting including advantages and disadvantages.
11.08 Demonstrate tightening principals including torque and bolt stretch and outside influences on each.
11.09 Use various tightening tools.
12.0 Remove galled bolting and repair of damaged threads--The student will be able to:
12.01 Determine the best alternative method of removing galled bolting based on the type of material and the location of the fastener.
12.02 Understand safety requirements before initiating grinding or burning operations.
12.03 Demonstrate proper setup of cutting torch and demonstrate ability to cut bolting from a cylinder case.
12.04 Use grinding burrs to remove galled bolting.
13.0 Disassemble and reassemble high speed turbines and generators--The student will be able to:
13.01 Develop a component and parts laydown plan and explain logic for it.
13.02 Understand all of the various lifting tools and devices used when disassembling a turbine generator.
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13.03 Interpret a rigging and lifting plan.
13.04 Inspect and identify problems with lifting devices including slings (wire rope, nylon, Kevlar) and hoists/come-a-longs.
13.05 Use a sling for lifting turbine generator components of various geometries.
13.06 Understand lifting capabilities of slings and the relationship between angles and stress.
13.07 Understand the function of a lifting beam and how to set up a load for proper lifting.
13.08 Understand and demonstrate ability to remove a generator rotor from the stator.
13.09 Understand necessity and the process for parts tagging and bagging.
13.10 Understand storage requirements including protection of flange surfaces during outage duration.
13.11 Understand process for protecting ingress of foreign objects into lubrication and steam systems.
13.12 Explain rigging and lifting principals.
13.13 Rig and lift a non-symmetrical turbine component.
13.14 Disassemble and reassemble a steam piping flange.
13.15 Use crane signals and demonstrate ability to communicate with team during a lift.
14.0 Perform machine-shop operations--The student will be able to:
14.01 Demonstrate safety in performing machine-shop operations.
14.02 Identify the types of cutting tools.
14.03 Bore a hole to a specified size.
14.04 Chase an external V-thread.
14.05 Identify the different types of work-holding devices.
14.06 Prepare metal for finishing.
14.07 Set up, use and adjust an arbor press.
14.08 Set up, use and adjust a hydraulic press.
14.09 Set up, use and adjust broaching tools.
14.10 Cut keyways with an end mill.
15.0 Demonstrate piping and tubing systems--The student will be able to:
15.01 Identify the components of a piping system.
15.02 Explain the maintenance considerations of metallic and nonmetallic piping systems.
15.03 Describe the safety requirements for working with piping and tubing systems.
15.04 Join copper tubing.
15.05 Join common fittings.
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15.06 Join metallic piping
15.07 Bend back-to-back, stub-ups and doglegs in Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
16.0 Understand basic operation of a steam turbine and generator--The student will be able to:
16.01 Understand transforming work from high pressure steam
16.02 Understand the difference between a reaction and impulse turbine
16.03 Understand means of controlling the turbine.
16.04 Understand the difference between speed control and load control.
16.05 Understand extraction in a cogeneration facility.
16.06 Understand the use of overspeed devices.
17.0 Perform pump maintenance and repair--The student will be able to:
17.01 Demonstrate the safety procedures for performing pump maintenance.
17.02 Determine pump capacity and system requirements.
17.03 Perform pump maintenance.
17.04 Identify packing and seal requirements.
17.05 Explain the operating principles of centrifugal, propeller and turbine rotary, reciprocating, diaphragm, positive placement and vacuum pumps.
17.06 Disassemble and reassemble a pump.
18.0 Prepare for machinery startup--The student will be able to:
18.01 Describe the requirements and precautions for machinery startup.
18.02 Align machinery using wire line, transit, dial indicators, a computer and laser-alignment devices.
18.03 Position and secure machinery on a foundation.
18.04 Level machinery and install balance-vibration dampeners.
18.05 Identify pipe-stress standards for machine-maintenance applications.
18.06 Perform finish alignment and check for pipe stresses in machinery-maintenance applications.
Course Number: EEV0142 Occupational Completion Point: C Turbine Generator Maintenance Mechanic – 450 Hours – SOC Code: 51-8013
19.0 Perform measuring and rotor alignment operations--The student will be able to:
19.01 Demonstrate the safe use of hand tools such as wrenches, files, scrapers, taps, dies, torque wrenches, grinders and cutoff wheels.
19.02 Use precision measuring devices such as inside and outside micrometers, depth gauges and dial indicators.
19.03 Read micrometers.
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19.04 Select correct tools for metric and standard fasteners.
19.05 Explain the types of misalignment and calculate the moves necessary to correct the misalignment.
19.06 Set up dial indicators to perform a turbine generator coupling alignment check.
19.07 Perform a Swing Check to align a three bearing unit.
19.08 Explain the purpose of a tight wire and how it is set up in a turbine.
19.09 Take measurements from the wire to check alignment of the internal components
20.0 Demonstrate Predictive-Preventive-Maintenance (PPM) technologies using a borescope--The student will be able to:
20.01 Explain the use of infrared thermography.
20.02 Explain the use of ultrasound technology.
20.03 Explain the use of advanced alignment techniques
20.04 Explain the use of oil ferrography and the types of oil sampling
20.05 Describe the safety requirements for PPM technologies.
20.06 Demonstrate the use of one of the above predictive-maintenance procedures
20.07 Plan an advanced PPM schedule.
21.0 Perform failure analysis--The student will be able to:
21.01 Conduct/lead a failure analysis meeting to determine the root cause of a failure.
21.02 Create a failure-analysis form and write a minimum of two different types of failure-analysis reports.
21.03 Explain the types of bearing failures.
21.04 Explain the types of shaft fatigues and failures.
21.05 Explain the types of lubrication breakdowns.
21.06 Estimate the cost and the impact on production of a specific failure.
22.0 Generate machine improvements and maintenance management--The student will be able to:
22.01 Review and critique machinery and base design for improvement, before the equipment is placed on order.
22.02 Identify the essential elements of effective maintenance management:
a. Reward system
b. Predictive-preventive maintenance
c. Planning
d. Work-order systems
e. Organizations
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f. Goals and tracking
g. Facilities
h. Storerooms
i. Contractors
j. Shutdowns
22.03 Write a report on the design and effective use of at least two of the essential elements of management.
23.0 Perform bench work skills including breakdown and inspection of control valve components--The student will be able to:
23.01 Identify and explain the various components of a turbine generator control system including hydraulic and electro hydraulic.
23.02 Understand the importance and various types of material used for sealing control systems.
23.03 Prepare for disassembling and inspecting a control mechanism.
23.04 Understand the importance of cleanliness during the disassembly of a control mechanism.
23.05 Explain how a control mechanism works and the critical measurement required to assure proper operation.
23.06 Demonstrate proper removal and installation of hydraulic lines.
23.07 Demonstrate proper installation and removal of thermocouples.
24.0 Perform non-destructive examination of turbine components--The student will be able to:
24.01 Understand the various materials in a steam and gas turbine.
24.02 Understand the relevant turbine non-destructive examination techniques and how each one is used, including:
a. Ultrasonic Testing
b. Penetrant Testing
c. Magnetic Particle Testing
d. Radiographic Testing
24.03 Identify the proper nondestructive testing technique for various turbine components.
24.04 Understand the cleanliness standards and cleaning methods required on turbine components.
25.0 Understand principals of generator operation and testing--The student will be able to:
25.01 Understand basic principal of electrical energy production.
25.02 Basic understanding of excitation.
25.03 Understand function of each major generator component:
a. Core
b. Rotor/Field
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c. Stator/Armature
d. Exciter
25.04 Understand the difference in megawatts and KVA.
25.05 Understand electrical testing.
26.0 Troubleshoot hydraulic systems--The student will be able to:
26.01 Explain the safety procedures for troubleshooting hydraulic systems.
26.02 Read a hydraulic schematic.
26.03 Install hydraulic components.
26.04 Connect electrically controlled valves.
26.05 Explain hydraulic-system troubleshooting techniques.
26.06 Repair and replace valves.
26.07 Repair and replace cylinders.
26.08 Repair and replace pumps and motors.
27.0 Apply vibration-analysis skills--The student will be able to:
27.01 Collect vibration data.
27.02 Interpret vibration data.
27.03 Determine velocity, acceleration, spike energy, frequency, amplitude and other vibration sources.
27.04 Describe the safety requirements and precautions for vibration analysis.
27.05 Operate and use vibration software.
27.06 Predict and verify the condition of machinery in an industrial setting using vibration tools.
27.07 Explain the approximately 25 sources of vibration.
27.08 Explain the bearing frequency formulas.
27.09 Demonstrate proficiency in vibration detection.
28.0 Perform machinery balancing--The student will be able to:
28.01 Describe the safety requirements and precautions for balancing procedures and equipment.
28.02 Identify the principles of static balancing.
28.03 Perform a vector balance in the classroom.
28.04 Identify balancing standards, ISO 1940 or equal.
28.05 Perform a stand balance in a shop.
28.06 Perform a field balance in an industrial setting.
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28.07 Use portable or stationary balancing equipment.