VPA414 · Vocational Petroleum Academy
Hydropower Plant Operations
Turbine-generator units, governors, excitation and auxiliaries, taught for operators at large hydropower stations.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Level
- Intermediate
- Class size
- 14 learners
- List fee
- TZS 1,300,000
Course overview
Skills you can put to work.
Who this course is for
Hydropower plant operators
What you will cover
- 01Plant layout and water systems
- 02Turbines and governors
- 03Generators and excitation
- 04Start-up, shutdown and trips
Entry requirements
Work experience or a technical certificate.
Where and when
Client site
From Q1 2027. Enquire for confirmed dates.
Assessment and certificate
Petrogas certificate. At least 90% attendance and a pass in practical and written assessments. One free resit.
2027 fees
Priced in shillings.
| Rate | Fee in TZS | USD guide |
|---|---|---|
| List fee · 1–2 corporate learners | TZS 1,300,000 | About USD 491 |
| Group (3+) or government · per learner | TZS 1,170,000 | About USD 442 |
| Self-sponsored Tanzanian · per learner | TZS 1,040,000 | About USD 393 |
| Closed cohort · all 14 seats | TZS 15,470,000 | About USD 5849 |
One discount per booking. Fees exclude VAT. USD is a guide at TZS 2,645. Closed cohorts add trainer travel at cost.
Included
Tuition, materials, online platform access, lunch, two tea breaks, assessment, certificate and training records.
Not included
Accommodation, travel, VAT and additional resits after a second failed assessment.
Course confirmation
Courses run once minimum numbers are reached. We confirm 10 working days before the start.
Your next step
Enquire about VPA414.
Ready when you are.
Whether it’s one learner or a whole plant, we’ll help you find the right course and the right place to train.