10 March 1978
| Element | Work Processes | Hours |
| A | Tools-- (1) Learn names of tools. (2) Learn care of and safety with hand, measuring, power and precision tools. (3) Operation of power tools: (a) Drill press; (b) Pedestal grinder (Flat grinding, angular grinding); (c) Pipe threading machine (Pipe and bolt threading); (d) Lathe (Straight and taper turning, knurling, drilling, tapping, boring, reaming; (e) Milling machine (Set up, end and slab milling, woodruff keyways, indexing. | 420 |
| B | General Maintenance-- (1) Move and dismantle equipment; load test lifting devices. (2) Level, align, and assemble equipment. (3) Diagnose mechanical difficulties in Diesel engines, Gas turbines, Steam Turbines, Heating/air conditioning equipment, Air compressors, Machine shop equipment, Pumps, Heat Exchangers. (4) Replace worn or broken parts. (5) Fit bearings (6) Welding (Oxygen-acetylene, metallic arc, tungsten inert gas. | 1500 |
| C | Pipe Cutting (Using both hand and power tools)-- (1) Pipe sizing and measuring. (2) Pipe cutting and threading techniques. | 600 |
| D | Tubing-- (1) Sizing and measuring. (2) Sweating techniques. (3) Flaring and other connecting techniques. | 160 |
| E | Valves (Identify, Install, Repair and replace). | 200 |
| F | Gaskets and Packings-- (1) Identify gasket and packing materials. (2) Select and install appropriate gaskets and packing. | 120 |
| G | Boiler Maintenance and Repair-- (1) Automatic combustion, safety controls (steam flow, feed flow, boiler pressure metering). (2) Auxiliary equipment pumps, blowers, safety valves and steam flow metering. (3) Safety feature flame eye, pressure relief, high/low water protection, air fuel requirement. (4) Chemical treatment of boiler water. (5) Boiler inspection. | 500 |
| H | Diesel Engine Maintenance and Repairer-- (1) Fuel systems and components. (2) Lubrication systems and components. (3) Air systems (combustion, cooling, exhaust). (4) Governor systems. (5) Cylinder rebuild. (6) Alignment. | 1000 |
| I | Turbine Maintenance and Repair (Gas and Steam)-- (1) Fuel systems and components. (2) Lubrication systems and components. (3) Air systems (combustion colling, exhaust) (4) Governor systems. (5) Alignment. (6) Interchangeability for electrically operated auxiliaries. | 1000 |
| J | Pump Maintenance and Repair (Positive displacement and centrifugal)-- (1) Alignment and expansion provisions. (2) Special packing conditions. (3) Adjustment and special safety control. (4) Steam system traps. (5) Heat Exchangers. (6) Monitor meters, using remote and automatic controls. | 500 |
| K | Piping (Installation and Repair)-- (1) High and low pressure steam lines. (2) Condensate return lines. (3) Hydraulic systems. (4) Water lines. (5) Air lines. (6) Vacuum lines. (7) Fuel and lubrication systems. | 500 |
| L | Electrical-- (1) Motors and generators. (2) Wiring and conduit. (3) Controllers and starters. (4) Circuit breakers. (5) Utilization of electrical instruments (Ammeter, Voltmeter, Continuity testers, Watt meter, Syncroscope). (6) Circuit marking and tracing. (7) A.C. power 3 phase, single phase and various voltages. (8) D.C. power. (9) Lighting systems. | 500 |
| M | Operation of Equipment-- Diesel engines, Gas turbines, Steam turbines, Oil-fired boilers, Air compressors, Pumps, Heating/air-conditioning equipment. | 1000 |
| Total | Total | 8000 |
Special Instructions: Work processes completed in a state or federally recognized apprenticeship program will be accepted upon presentation of proper documentation to the appropriate service school.
A total of 576 hours of related instruction is required in order to complete this program. Related instruction credit may be awarded individuals registered in the trade of Power House Electrician/Repairer taken from an accredited institution, providing the courses are similar to the courses taken for a Power House Electrician/Repairer program in a community college/vocational school.
End of Pamphlet 621-118 Power House Electrician/Repairer
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