Last Updated on July 27, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
In this article, I will provide important details about a Post Graduate Diploma course that will be of use to Mechanical/Electrical/Electrical and Electronics/Power Engineering graduates. The PG Diploma course that I’m about to analyze is not your regular M.E./M.Tech. course. But don’t think that this particular course is less valuable in comparison to M.E./M.Tech. Degree! This course is a job oriented one! The name of the course is Post Graduate Diploma in Thermal Power Plant Engineering. As the name suggests, this program trains students to take on Engineering responsibilities at a Power Plant or similar power related Industries. Let us check out basic course details, course duration, eligibility criteria and career prospects associated with this course.
What is PG Diploma course in Thermal Power Plant Engineering all about?
This course aims at training graduates and developing in them skills and knowledge related to functioning of Thermal Power Plant. The course material consists of Theory part as well as practical training part. Much importance is given to practical training. On job training sessions are held at Thermal Power Stations to give students a hands on experience!
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Course duration
As I mentioned above, this is not your regular M.E./M.Tech. PG Degree, which lasts 2 years! It is a Post Graduate level Diploma course. PGDC Thermal Power Plant Engineering is a 1 year long course.
Eligibility Criteria
Not all Engineering branch graduates may pursue this course. To pursue this course, a student must be a graduate in any one of the following Engineering branches from a Recognized University- Mechanical/Electrical/Electrical and Electronics/Power Engineering.
Career Prospects
This one is a job oriented course. It focuses on a particular Industry- Thermal Power Plant. After finishing up this PG Diploma course, one may easily land a job in Thermal Power Plants. Also, one may land a good job in power production and distribution companies too.
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Sir I have completed B.E-Mechanical Engineering and now I would like to do PG diploma in power plant operation & maintenance. Which institution will offer the best training and what would be the cost of doing such course.
Sir I have completed btech in chemical and now im planning to do post graduation diploma course in power plant. Is this a wise choice??