2016-2017 Power Technology Certificate Program

CONGRATULATIONS! Welcome to the Power Technology Certificate (PTC) program of 2016-17. Siemens Power Academy and Siemens PTI has been operating this program, sponsored by Con Edison, since circa 1972. More that 1000 participants have taken the program and you will soon join the ranks of the PTC alumni. Over the next two years, you will participate in 13 technical units related to power system engineering and application. The material will be challenging for both engineers and non-engineers alike. Stay focused, attend class, participate in the assignments, and ask for help if you need it. The knowledge you gain and the relationships you build, will serve you and your families well in your career with Con Edison. Best of Luck! The Siemens Power Academy Team

Course overview Overview The Power Technology Certificate Program is a comprehensive program of study focusing on topics relating to distribution planning, design, and operation. Through a series of courses this program teaches distribution design concepts, protection, equipment application, economic considerations, reliability, environmental issues, and standard operating practices for today’s distribution system network. Goals and Objectives The overall goal of the program is to enhance your technical understanding of electric power distribution systems and equipment. Having completed this program, participants will demonstrate a deeper knowledge of distribution technology. Specific learning objectives include enhancing a participant’s fundamental knowledge of electrical engineering theory, equipment applications, and system and equipment reliability considerations.

Program schedule & Location Class Schedule Classes are not held during weeks shortened by holidays Program breaks for Summer (July & August) Schedule changes will be communicated in advance. This calendar is available on the LMS Dates subject to change

Standard Class Operating Procedures Time - Arrive on time. Class starts at 1:00pm. For SME presentations before the last session of a course begins, class starts at12:30. Electronic Devices - Cell phones, PDA’s, and other electronics devices should be in silent mode or off during class time. Pace - The instructors have a limited number of sessions and a finite amount of time to cover the material, so things may move fast. Feel free to follow-up with your instructors after class or by email if you have questions.

Your Success…. To successfully complete the course, a participant needs to: Maintain a minimum of 80% attendance Submit all homework and quiz assignments on time Maintain at least an 80% quiz average All grades are recorded on a master spreadsheet

Pti-edpro.ptd@siemens.com and schaefert@coned.com Your participation Attendance A minimum of 80% attendance is required to earn the Certificate of Completion Attendance will be recorded at each class via a Sign-in/Sign-out sheet. The instructors will make attendance sheets available at the beginning of each class until 1:30pm then at the end of class at 4:30pm. Be sure to sign-in to get credit for the class. Absences Planned absences: i.e. vacations, late arrival, early departure, illness, work related must be communicated to Con Edison EPS and Siemens Power Academy to the following email addresses: Pti-edpro.ptd@siemens.com and schaefert@coned.com Participants who are absent from class are responsible for completing and submitting homework and quiz assignments by the published due date.

Homework and quiz assignments Homework and Quiz Assignments will be communicated by the instructors for each class session and posted on the Learning Management System. Due Dates Unless otherwise stated, all homework and quiz assignments are due: 12:00 Midnight, the Monday prior to the next scheduled class. One additional week is allotted for quiz completion If you miss a deadline, submit your assignment as soon as possible. Homework assignments should be completed using the Siemens Learning Management System (LMS) at Siemens.coursewebs.com If you experience computer issues or are for any reason unable to upload your assignment, please submit via e-mail. Homework assignments will be in the format of multiple choice, T/F,etc and there are four questions for each assignment. Late homework assignments will receive a zero. End of course Quiz A Quiz will be assigned at the end of each course and graded based on the number of questions given. Failure to submit a quiz on time results in a deduction the score of that quiz as follows: Up to two weeks late – Your assignment is noted as a late submission and 20% will be deducted from the score of that quiz. More than two weeks late – Your assignment is noted late and you will receive 0% factored into your quiz average. Course Evaluations - we ask that each student complete a course evaluation at the end of each course. A link to Survey Monkey will be sent to the student via email.  

Monitoring your progress A master spreadsheet is updated after each session. Your program manager will receive updates on your progress after each course. If you would like to know about your progress, please contact your program manager or you may contact us.

CourseWebs Learning Management System (LMS) What is it? Siemens Power Academy uses a Learning Management System (LMS for short) as an online portal to reach out to our students and help them manage classes, coursework, and assignments. Our learning management system is also linked with our online catalog, which allows students to view and register for our course offerings. How do I use it? A user account will be set up for you. You will receive a user ID and password that you will use to log into the site at http://siemens.coursewebs.com Materials for your course Course notes, homework, quizzes and other information can be found in your LMS account.

Using the LMS

LMS Instructions After logging in, go to “Course Home” in the upper right hand corner then Launch the DSE 2016-2017 Con-Edison Program.

LMS Instructions Use the menu at the top to navigate to items like your course outline, course notes, and assignments with due dates.

LMS Instructions The “Exams” tab will display BOTH your homework questions and end of course quizzes. Click on “Start this exam” and remember to click “SUBMIT”

LMS Instructions If you are experiencing issues with the LMS, please email your homework and/or quizzes to Nicolina Mastroianni at nicolina.mastroianni@siemens.com

Any questions or comments? Nicolina Mastroianni Course Coordinator Nicolina.Mastroianni@siemens.com + 1 (518) 395-5001 (voice) Siemens Power Academy TD – NA Siemens Power Technologies International 400 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 USA pti-edpro.ptd@siemens.com + 1 (518) 395-5005 (voice) + 1 (518) 346-2777 (fax)  + 1 (518) 395-5000 (front desk)