Certificate in Power Engineering (General Program)

The Power Engineering (General Program) provides strong practical skills and technical knowledge to persons desiring to enter the power engineering field. After completing this program, graduates are prepared to challenge the government examinations for an interprovincial 4th Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency.The Power Engineer program prepares students to operate, maintain and manage industrial power and process plants. These plants are associated with various industries such as pulp and paper, chemical manufacturing, food processing, electrical generation, petroleum refining, institutional mechanical systems and others. Because of the potential danger of explosions, power engineers must be highly trained and certified. Power Engineers operate, maintain and manage industrial power and process plants. These plants are associated with various industries such as pulp and paper, chemical manufacturing, food processing, electrical generation, petroleum refining, institutional mechanical systems and others. Because of the potential danger of explosions, power engineers must be highly trained and certified. Provincial regulations require plant personnel be certified prior to assuming positions of responsibility in the operation of fired pressure equipment.

Applicants must meet all entrance requirements and will be accepted on a first qualified basis as long as space remains. When available intakes are full, qualified applicants are wait-listed.Applicants must meet all entrance requirements prior to applying to this program. If you are uncertain or don’t meet the requirements we strongly recommend you complete any applicable Trades Entry Assessments before applying.English language proficiency: one of the following:Category 3 – English Studies 12 (50%) or equivalent orBCIT English Trades Entry AssessmentMath: one of the following:Pre-Calculus 11 (50%) orFoundations of Math 11 (50%) orWorkplace Math 11 (50%) orOther acceptable BC and Yukon courses orBCIT Math Trades Entry Assessment