College Certificate - Power Engineering Techniques (482)

Students will experience the rewarding challenges of operating and maintaining facility equipment related to steam and power generation.

Program Highlights: • Accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), providing an opportunity for reduced operator time towards certification. • Gain the academic and practical experiences necessary to succeed as a Power Engineer, from real-life experiences taught by certified Operating Engineers. • There is a high demand for operating engineers at all levels and 4th Class Power Engineers may decide to pursue higher certification, up to and including, 1st Class.

Learning outcomes: • Explore the use of steam firetube boilers, air compressors, refrigeration chillers, chemical feed pumps and various auxiliary equipment. • Understand the use of prime movers, turbines, and co-generation processes. • Understand the importance of electrotechnology, instrumentation, combustion and the environmental impacts in a steam plant. • Prepare for the Technical Standards and Safety Authority 4th Class Power Operating Engineering exams, both 4A and 4B.