Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: FAA-0720 Organization's ID: FAA40177001 Organization: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy Location: Classroom-based Length: 400 hours Dates Offered: 3/1/2022 - 2/28/2025 7/1/2018 - 6/30/2021 7/1/2015 - 6/30/2018 12/1/2007 - 6/30/2015 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Electrical Power Generation Lower-Division Baccalaureate 6 Electronic Systems Troubleshooting Lower-Division Baccalaureate 6 Electronic Systems Troubleshooting Lab Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to enable National Airspace System (NAS) personnel to be able to maintain the ARTCC Critical and Essential Power System (ACEPS) Learning Outcomes: operate the VSCS in accordance with the appropriate procedures and documentation identify functional and physical characteristics of the VSCS system identify VSCS Console Equipment (VCE) controls and indicators perform VCE general operations set-up and perform VCE air-to-ground (A/G) communications set-up and perform VCE ground-to-ground (G/G) communications perform utility operations describe VSCS configuration database concepts operate the NAS Manager workstation monitor VSCS system status perform fault mitigation reconfiguration; and perform maintenance utility functions General Topics: DC Control power and distribution systems, Engine Generators, Engine Generator Control Panels, Engine Generator Controls, Switchgear, Protective Relays, Engine Generator Synchronization, Automatic Power Transfers, UPM Operation, Battery Racks, Bypass Transfer and Control System, and System Restoration Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Classroom Exercise Computer Based Training Discussion Laboratory Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Examinations Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy Academy Basic Instructor Training (FAA-0289) Air Traffic Basics (TRACON) (FAA-0632) Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS) Overview (FAA-0715) Facility Instructor Training (FAA-0003) Facility Training Administration (Virtual) (FAA-0857) Initial En Route Qualification Training (FAA-0843) Initial Tower Cab Training (FAA-0620) Instructor Effectiveness Training (Blended) (FAA-0850) Litton Rapid Deployment Voice Switch (RDVS) IIA (FAA-0584) View All Courses Page Content