Process and Power Engineering, 2-year Diploma

Location(s): Lloydminster Campus, Face-to-Face (F2F)

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The Process and Power Engineering program follows the 4th and 3rd Class SOPEEC Power Engineering syllabus and regulations set by the Alberta Boilers Safety Association. This diploma program consists of classroom and laboratory instruction as well as hands-on experience during 2 work placements- a 1.5 month/240 hour placement and a 3 month/480 hour work placement. Students will also choose from an array of electives to broaden their skill set. Within this course, students will write Lakeland College exams as well as ABSA’s provincial exams. Successful students will receive a Process and Power Engineering diploma from Lakeland College and a 3rd class Certificate of Competence from ABSA

Year One 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
Physics 20

Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.

Graduation Requirements:

Students completing the first year and not continuing to the second year will be eligible to exit with a Power Engineering Technician certificate. Students completing the requirements for first and second year will be awarded a Process and Power Engineering diploma.

Curriculum:

Year I Required Courses

CO 109 - Technical Communications & Computers 3 Credits *
EN 115 - Introduction to Engineering Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry 3 Credits
EN 116 - Introduction to Electrical Theory & Instrumentation 3 Credits
EN 138 - Elementary 4th Class Power Engineering Lab 4 Credits
EN 139 - Advanced 4th Class Power Engineering Lab 2 Credits
EN 150 - Introduction to Boilers 3 Credits
EN 151 - Materials, Welding & Communications 2 Credits
EN 152 - Safety and the Environment 2 Credits
EN 211 - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning 3 Credits
EN 212 - Refridgeration 2 Credits
EN 213 - Water Treatment & Plant Configurations 2 Credits
EN 216 - Advanced Boilers 3 Credits
EN 217 - Prime Movers 2 Credits
EN 218 - Auxiliary Maintenance 2 Credits
EN 277 - Steam Practicum (4th Class Power Engineering) 3 Credits

Total: 39 Credits

Year II Required Courses

EN 310 - 3rd Class Power Engineering Part A-1 4 Credits
EN 320 - 3rd Class Power Engineering Part A-1 4 Credits
EN 345 - Elementary 3rd Class Power Engineering Lab 4 Credits
EN 346 - Advanced 3rd Class Power Engineering Lab 6 Credits
EN 410 - 3rd Class Power Engineering Part B-1 4 Credits
EN 420 - 3rd Class Power Engineering Part B-2 4 Credits
EN 477 - Steam Practicum (3rd Class Power Engineering) 6 Credits

Sub-Total: 32 Credits

Year II Elective Courses: Online

Choose two in year 1 semester 1

EN 112 - Field & Facility Operations 3 Credits *
EN 122 - Oil & Gas Process Facilities 3 Credits *
EN 132 - Gas Separation, Dehydration & Sweetening 3 Credits *
EN 142 - Facility Power, Control & Environment 3 Credits *
HL 130 - Oil, Exploration & Drilling and Completions 3 Credits *
HL 150 - Heavy Oil Production & Upstream Oil and Gas Facilities 3 Credits *
HL 239 - SAGD Operations 3 Credits *
HL 249 - Heavy Oil Upgrading & Process Optimization 3 Credits *
RC 200 - Basic Energy Principles 3 Credits *
RC 204 - Introduction to Wind Energy 3 Credits *
RC 205 - Introduction to Solar Energy 3 Credits *
RC 207 - Introduction to Biofuels 3 Credits *

Sub-Total: 6 Credits

Total: 38 Credits

Notes:

* Available online only

Please note: In fall 2024, EN 112 and EN 132 maybe combined into one 50 hour course.EN 122 and EN 142 may also be combined into one 50 hour course

Year Two Admission Requirements:

Competitive entrance to Year Two of the Process and Power Engineering Program is in effect. Applicants must have successfully completed the first year of the program with a 65% or higher in each course and possess an Alberta Boilers safety Association 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency. External applicants who have an ABSA 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency can also be admitted providing there is space available and they meet the admission requirements (see above).

Note: Out of province applicants with 4th Class certification will need to transfer their license to Alberta. Applicants will need to obtain credits in all four 1st year Heavy Oil courses, either by transfer credit or enrolling into the online courses. In addition, students will need to obtain credit for CO 109 Technical Communications or take it their semester of studies.