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.
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.
Year Two Admission Requirements:
Entrance to year two of the Process and Power Engineering Program is determined by seat availability. Applicants must have successfully completed the first year of the program with a 65% or higher 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 are seats available. These applicants will need to obtain transfer credit for CO 109 Technical Communications or take it in their semester of studies.
Note: Out of province applicants with 4th Class certification will need to transfer their license to Alberta.
Graduation Requirements:
Successful students will receive a Process and Power Engineering diploma and a 3rd class Certificate of Competency from ABSA. Students may exit after year 1 with a Power Engineering Technician certificate and a 4th class Certificate of Competency.
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