Diploma in Power Engineering Technology

Our comprehensive two-year Power Engineering Technology diploma will equip you with the knowledge and skills to obtain your Third-Class Power Engineer certification.If you are passionate about energy systems and industrial processes, this program is for you.As a student, you will:study the principles of generating thermal and electrical energy efficiently and safely, knowledge that is essential for operating and maintaining power and process plant equipmentgain in-depth knowledge of applied thermodynamics, the laws governing heat, energy and work, which are vital for understanding, managing and optimizing energy conversion processes in the power generation and chemical process industrygain practical experience operating energy and process equipment, such as boilers, turbines, electrical generators, pumps, compressors, internal combustion engines, chillers and air handling unitsprepare to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) exams required to attain the Third-Class Power Engineering certification, an important credential in this fieldbecome familiar with the ABSA standards for the safe operation of pressure equipment in Alberta.

Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet one of the below requirement options.Option ACompletion of all the following courses or equivalents:at least 60% in Math 30-1 or 75% in Math 30-2, andat least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% in English Language Arts 30-2, andat least 60% in Physics 30.Option BCompletion of all the following or equivalents:SAIT Power and Process Operations certificate program andat least 60% in Physics 30.SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission for applicants educated outside Alberta.