The Hydropower Plant Operations course aims to provide participants with technical theory and practice in order to enable them to comprehend the principles of operations of a large hydro power station. The program includes practical demonstrations in the power station for the course participants to be acquainted with actual equipment and procedures and practical training on ordinary shift work.

The objective of this course is to:

· Provide participants with the knowledge and skills required to carry out operations in a hydropower plant.

At the end of this training programme, course participants shall be able to:

· Carryout basic mathematical calculations;

· Explain basic engineering science principles;

· Explain basic electrical theory;

· Explain basic electrical machines principles;

· Identify the various components of a hydropower scheme;

· Operate and inspect power station auxiliary equipment;

· Operate and inspect Oil Hydraulic equipment;

· Carry out hydropower plant operations;

· Execute basic maintenance tasks;

· Work Safely in a hydropower plant

1) Basic Mathematics

2) Engineering Science

3) Electrical Theory

4) Electrical Machines Principles

5) Hydropower Technology

6) Power Station Auxiliary Equipment and Local Power Supply

7) Oil Hydraulics and Governor Regulation

8) Hydropower Plant Operations

9) Basic Maintenance

10) Safety in Hydropower Plants.

Participant’s profile or target group are craft persons, plant operators and any suitably qualified personnel requiring an understanding of hydropower plant maintenance.