Power_Generation_Product_Description.docx

Product specifications and characteristics:

Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) strives to educate, provide networking opportunities and share relevant knowledge and trends with members and others serving On-site Power consumers. Developed by Ferris State University in collaboration with EGSA and its technical experts, the certification program and test identify generator technicians who have sufficient knowledge and proficiency in the maintenance and repair of generator sets and On-Site Power generation systems. The EGSA Apprentice Level Generator Systems Technician certification test is written to measure the professional’s knowledge and the skills necessary for proficient job performance.

This requirement supports the need to offer Tactical Power Generation Equipment Technicians (MOS 91D) an opportunity to receive a 3-year apprentice credential as an EGSA Certified Technician through Ferris State University. The requirement is for vouchers for the examination, study guides, and reference books. The examination covers basic electricity, prime movers, generators/alternators, engine generator instrumentation and controls, governors, automatic transfer switches, and voltage regulators.

A study guide for the certification test is available from Ferris State University. The manual contains sample questions, and formulas pages. The reference book, On-Site Power Generation, is another tool available to be used in conjunction with the study guide to prepare for the test. Test will be proctored on-site at the Ordnance School.