How long is the Power Engineering - 4th Class at Portage College?
24 Week Certificate

What you need to get in to the Power Engineering - 4th Class at Portage College?
Entrance Requirements: Must have Grade 12 or equivalent, including a minimum of 65% in English 10-1 or 10-2 (10 or 13), Math 10 or 13, or Math 10 (Applied or Pure), and Physics 10 or Science 10. Recommended courses for students who are considering 3rd, 2nd and 1st Class Power Engineering include a minimum of 65% in English 30-1 or 30-2 (30 or 33), Math 30 or 33, Math 30 (Applied or Pure) and Physics 30. Career Potential: Students with the appropriate training in the power engineering field and who possess a valid power engineering certificate may find career opportunities in the oil and gas industries, electrical utilities companies, chemical processing plants, pulp and paper industries, and building operations. Transferability Students who successfully complete this program will be eligible to write Part 'A' and 'B' of the Interprovincial 4th Class Power Engineering exams. Students obtaining a 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate may progress to the 3rd Class Power Engineering training offered at Portage College, or any site it is offered. Please check the current Alberta Power Engineer's Regulation under the Safety Codes Act for further information. Program Description: This program is designed for persons who are seeking entrance or progression in the power engineering field. Power Engineers are skilled workers who operate and maintain equipment in a power plant. Power Engineers work with internal combustion engines, steam and gas turbines, pumps, air-conditioning units, building heating systems, and steam and hot water boilers providing utilities such as heat, climate control and electrical power for industrial processes or building operations. The Alberta Boilers Safety Association will issue a 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st class Interprovincial Power Engineer's Certificate to a person who: 1. meets the prerequisites set forth in the Power Engineer's Regulations under the Alberta Safety Codes Act, and 2. passes the Alberta Boilers Safety Association administered examinations. A student seeking proper training will enter into this field beginning at the 4th class level, then progress into the 3rd, 2nd and 1st class levels respectively.

For more information on the Power Engineering - 4th Class at Portage College
(780) 623-5580

Does the :program offer a Coop?
No

Distance Education Available:
No

What type of learning environment should I expect in the Power Engineering - 4th Class?
In Class Study