EN 131 - Power Engineering Self-Directed Practicum

1. challenge Part B of the provincial legislated 4th Class Power Engineering certification exam.
2. as per ABSA all students are required to obtain 6 months of work experience in an operating facility satisfactory to the provincial government legislation Power Engineer Regulations.

Required Text:

None

Reference Text:

PanGlobal 4th Class Power Engineering Textbooks Edition 3.0/3.5

Required Materials:

Safety apparel - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Safety Courses:

The student will require the following safety related courses before starting the practicum:

H2S Alive

First Aid

TDG

WHMIS

Optional Resource Materials:
None

Conduct of Course:
Students find and secure 6 months of work experience in an operating facility satisfactory to the provincial government legislation Power Engineer Regulations. The host organization operating the facility agrees facilitate and supervise the work experience. The level of evaluator supervision is specified in the practicum agreement, but is at minimum include monthly communication with Lakeland College. A positive evaluation report from the host organization and a report or essay from the student detailing the operating experience and demonstrating acquired skills is required upon completion of the work experience. The host will provide documentation of completed work experience to both Lakeland College and the provincial regulatory body. The student must complete all requirements of the course within one year from the time of registration.

Attendance is MANDATORY and will be kept and reported by the host organization. The instructor ensures attendance reporting is satisfactory. An attendance sheet must be signed by the chief engineer of the facility and presented to the instructor at completion. 

Content of Course:
As arranged between the student and employer, with file copy to the instructor.
Course Assessments:
Course program completion and credit will be dependent upon

1. successful completion of 6 months’ work experience in an operating capacity, in an approved plant as documented by the host organization.
2. receipt of a positive evaluation report from the host organization.
3. completion of a report or essay by the student which details acquired skills and knowledge, safety practices observed, listing of equipment and/or processes operated, pressures, temperatures, capacities, duties, and other activities pertinent to the work experience, satisfactory to Lakeland College.
4. completion of a schematic and straight line drawing of pertinent system(s) as chosen by the Lakeland College instructor.

• Official final grades will be available on My Lakeland. Grades posted in D2L should be considered interim grades.  
• “Lakeland College is committed to the highest academic standards. Students are expected to be familiar with Lakeland College policies and to abide by these policies. Violations of these policies are considered to be serious and may result in suspension or expulsion from the College.”  

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this course outline is accurate at the time of publication. Lakeland College reserves the right to change courses if it becomes necessary so that course content remains relevant.

In such cases, the instructor will give students clear and timely notice of changes.

No part of this course outline may be reproduced in any form or resold without written permission from Lakeland College.

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