This Program is offered at the following campus locations: Fort Nelson, Fort St. John
Description:
The Power Engineering and Gas Processing Program functions as an entry-level program, providing graduates with the necessary background to progress to more advanced levels of certification. This 10-month format will take learners through 4th Class Power Engineering, 160 hours of firing time on the NLC Boiler, and all four levels of Gas Process Operations (GPO). Students will qualify for the BC Safety Authority Provincial Examinations by successfully completing Parts A and B of the 4th Class Power Engineering component of the program.
A number of other certification courses, related to safety and environmental concerns, are also integrated into the program. The focus of the program is to provide the learner with the practical skills needed to function effectively in the industry. This program is driven by the needs of the oil, gas, pulping, and other industries requiring 4th Class Power Engineer certification.
Certification:
- Certificate in 4th Class Power Engineering
- Certificate in Gas Process Operations
Program Contact: Stacy Smith
Dean: Jeff Lekstrom
Admission Requirements:
Applicants will fit one of three specific groups:
- High school dual credit students - Grade 11 level completion that includes:
Grade 11 English, or Career and College Preparation English 040 Advanced English, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus 11), or Career and College Preparation Math 040 Advanced Algebraic Mathematics, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Physics (or equivalent), with 67% (C+) or higher
- Adults – Submission of a high school transcript indicating Grade 11 level completion that includes:
Grade 11 English, or Career and College Preparation English 040 Advanced English, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Math (Applications, Principles or Pre-Calculus 11), or Career and College Preparation Math 040 Advanced Algebraic Mathematics, with 67% (C+) or higher
Grade 11 Physics (or equivalent), with 67% (C+) or higher
OR
Adults – Completion of assessment:An applicant who does not have the above academic background is required to write an assessment in Reading Comprehension, Number Operations, Problem Solving, and Mechanical Reasoning. A minimum Grade Equivalent (GE) score of 12.0 or higher is required for Reading Comprehension; 11.0 or higher is required for Number Operations and Problem Solving; an above average score (51/70; 6th Stanine) required for Mechanical Reasoning.
All successful applicants must complete the Basic Math and Physical Sciences: Problems and Solutions Workbook (available at the Fort St. John/Fort Nelson Campus Bookstore) prior to the start of classes. Students will demonstrate their competency and understanding of the material in a test to be conducted prior to or at the start of the program. Students will be referred for additional tutoring if their test results are below average.
Program Length (Weeks): 39
Program Length (Hours): 1252
Program Intake Start: September
Program Intake Finish: June
Available Seats: 16
Application Deadline: One month prior to start of program
Career Prospects:
Opportunities exist in the local and regional industry for Power Engineers. Above average salaries are offered, as well as excellent working environments.
Entry Level Power Engineers work in a wide range of plant environments including power generation, chemical, petrochemical, pulp/paper/wood product, manufacturing, and food and beverage processing. They work in the utility plants of universities, hospitals, office buildings, and shopping malls, and at large-scale refrigeration and other industrial facilities.
Entry-level job functions can include operating product loading and storage systems; raw-water, demineralization and waste-water treatment systems; compressed gas and instrument-air systems; and cooling water systems. Job functions in smaller facilities will include greater and more varied systems responsibilities, but on smaller-capacity equipment.
Affiliations:
- Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- BC Safety Authority
- Pan Global
Additional Requirements and Supplies:
- Application fee
- Footwear having CSA safety-toe protection
- Cold weather Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- CSA safety glasses with clear lenses.
- Once accepted, students are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable, non-deferrable deposit to hold a seat in the program.
- Textbooks
- Students are required to sign and adhere to the Trades and Apprenticeship Safety and Attendance Policy.
Eligibility for Canada Student Loans: Yes
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Required Minimum Grade: 70%
Residency Requirements: 100% or permission of the Dean
Additional Information:
Application Deadline: All completed applications must be received one month prior to start of the program. Completed applications received after this date will be reviewed based on seat availability.
Safety Courses: *If a student already possesses a valid ticket in any of the required safety courses, and can provide proof of its validity through to the program's end date, they will not be required to enroll in that particular course. Should this occur, the cost of the course(s) will be reimbursed from their overall tuition.
Courses:
Required Courses
Safety Courses - Also see Additional Information