The Power Engineering Technician program follows the 4th Class SOPEEC Power Engineering syllabus and regulations set by the Alberta Boilers Safety Association. This certificate program consists of classroom and laboratory instruction as well as hands-on experience during a 1.5 month/240 hour work placement. Students will also choose from an array of electives to broaden their skill set. Within this program students will write Lakeland College exams as well as ABSA’s Part A and Part B provincial exams. Successful students will receive a power engineering technician certificate from Lakeland College and a 4th Class Certificate of Competency from ABSA. Students will also be eligible to continue on to earn 3rd class certification.
Admission Requirements:
High school diploma with a minimum of 50% in:
- English 30-1 or 30-2
- Math 30-1 or 65% in Math 30-2
- One of Physics 20, Chemistry 20 or 65% in Science 20. Physics 20 is preferred
Note: Students who plan to transfer to the Process and Power Engineering (PPE) diploma program must have Physics 20. Due to the limited number of seats, first year PPE students will be given preference over Power Engineering Technician (PET) students when applying to year two. Students must also choose two electives in year 1, semester 1 if transfering to PPE for year 2.
Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.
Candidates should possess a mechanical interest and aptitude and be prepared for shift work. Good health is necessary as employment is usually outdoors and physically demanding.
Graduation Requirements:
Students who have completed the requirements listed and have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.30 along with at least a 80% attendance record will be awarded a Power Engineering Technician certificate.
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