Electrical Power & Control

www.tstc.edu Electrical Power & Control program at Texas State Technical College.

If you don't think a career in the electrical industry is important, consider this: When Hurricane Katrina slammed the coast in August 2005, more than 1.7 million people lost power in the Gulf States. It took weeks to restore it.
Electricity plays a crucial role in today's society. Just ask hospitals
that depend upon it for life-saving medical devices; cities that can be devastated by rioting and looting in a blackout; or homebound people who must have a vital communication link to the outside world.
The demand for electricity continues to grow and with it, the need for skilled, knowledgeable technicians becomes more crucial than ever. That's where you come in. As a graduate of the Electrical Power & Control program at Texas State Technical College, you'll be poised to step into a career field that can yield rewarding results.
The Electrical Power & Control program at Texas State Technical College is the only two-year associate degree program in Texas specifically focused on power technology. It provides essential classroom instruction
combined with intensive hands-on laboratory training to prepare you to step confidently into your new career.
EPC students receive a solid foundation in electrical concepts, motor and control applications, electronics, measurement and calibration, electrical codes and automated control systems, all of which can lead to outstanding job opportunities throughout the United States and abroad.
Understanding and knowledge is developed through extensive work with equipment such as DC and AC motors, PLCs, speed drive systems and computer software packages for engineering,
designing and drafting. One laboratory, partially funded with a grant from the National Science Foundation, allows for in-depth study of microprocessor-related data transfer and automatic control, with emphasis on Distributed Process Control and Discrete Component Manufacturing.

The Electrical Power & Control department offers two areas of specialization: general electrical power & control and fuel cell technology. Each of these two-year programs offer specific curriculums that culminate in Associate of Applied Science degrees.

The Electrical Power & Control curriculum offers a one-year Certificate of Completion in Electrical Construction & Service that can be taken alone or become part of your degree plan.

Fuel Cell Technology... A Specialization of Electrical Power & Control at Texas State Technical College.

There continues to be a global effort aimed at reducing environmental
pollution and powering electrical systems more efficiently. Fuel cell technology appears to be a "major player" in addressing many of these concerns, since fuel cells produce high quality electrical power, usable heat and pure water while producing only trace amounts of pollutants.
The exciting Fuel Cell Technology curriculum at Texas State Technical College Waco is designed to train diversified technicians and concentrates on the most widely used fuel cell types, applications and renewable energy sources. The program prepares graduates with a strong background in electrical power systems, instrumentation processes, and mechanical skills, along with the necessary academic studies.