Program Overview
Accredited by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA), the Power Engineering Techniques – Fourth Class program is designed to introduce you to theoretical and practical aspects of power generation and plant operation. Theory taught in class will be applied through experiential learning in Durham College’s state-of-the-art registered Power Plant and electrical labs where students will learn to operate and maintain equipment in a safe and efficient manner while also gaining valuable hands-on experience. Students who successfully complete this program qualify for a nine-month reduction in steam time. In addition, students who pass their two TSSA tests and successfully complete three months of industry experience qualify for their Fourth Class Operating Engineer certificate of qualification.
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Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
Note: this program has additional recommended requirements. Please visit the Admission Requirements tab for further information.
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Tuition
Year one domestic: $2,722 (CDN)
Year one international: $13,322 (CDN)
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Semester 1 Courses
- Practical 1 - Electrical/Instrumentation (ELEC 1114)
- Math (MATH 1115)
- Practical 1 - Mechanical (MECH 1114)
- Boilers - Design And Construction (PETN 1104)
- Chemistry And Water Treatment (PETN 1106)
- Electricity, Instrumentation And Control (PETN 1108)
- Power Technician Administration (PETN 1110)
- Applied Science (PETN 1112)
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Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE
- Fourth class operating engineer
- Chemical technician
- Nuclear operator
- Oil field specialist
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Program Details
This certificate program is designed to introduce students to theoretical and practical aspects of power generation and power plant operation, at the fourth class level. Accredited by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) as a fourth class Power Engineering program, successful students will be able to challenge the 4A and 4B TSSA exams.
Students who successfully complete this program may qualify for a nine month reduction in steam time. In addition, students who pass their two TSSA tests and successfully complete three months of industry experience, may qualify for their Fourth Class Operating Engineer certificate of qualification.
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
Recommended
- Grade 12 physics (C or U)
- Grade 12 chemistry (C or U)
Courses
Semester 1
- Practical 1 - Electrical/Instrumentation (ELEC 1114)
- Math (MATH 1115)
- Practical 1 - Mechanical (MECH 1114)
- Boilers - Design And Construction (PETN 1104)
- Chemistry And Water Treatment (PETN 1106)
- Electricity, Instrumentation And Control (PETN 1108)
- Power Technician Administration (PETN 1110)
- Applied Science (PETN 1112)
Semester 2
- Communication Foundations - Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology (COMM 1808)
- Fundamental Communication Skills (COMM 1810)
- Practical 2 - Mechanical (MECH 1214)
- Pumping Systems (PETN 1204)
- Building Systems (PETN 1206)
- Heating, Ventilation, AIr Conditioning And Refrigeration (PETN 1208)
- Boiler Operations, Maintenance And Safety (PETN 1210)
- Practical 2 - Power Plant (PETN 1215)
- Steam Time Preparation (STEM 1200)
Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.
Costs
| Tuition |
$2,722 |
$13,322 |
| Compulsory Ancillary |
$1,337
|
$1,812 |
| Program Incidental |
$0 |
$0 |
| Total Fees: |
$4,059 |
$15,134 |
Please note: fees are based on the 2019-2020 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please
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Career Options
WHAT YOU COULD BE
- Fourth class operating engineer
- Chemical technician
- Nuclear operator
- Oil field specialist
WHERE YOU COULD WORK
- Power and energy producers
- Oil producers
- Manufacturing
Weston Family Scholarship
Durham College, in partnership with The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, is pleased to be helping build skilled trades careers with a scholarship worth up to $10,000.
Please visit the Weston Family Scholarship in the Skilled Trades page to learn how you can apply.
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