Fourth Class Power Engineer Certification

The Fourth Class Power Engineer Certificate of Qualification allows you to be:

• Chief engineer of a plant with a corresponding or lower class;
• Shift engineer of a plant up to one class higher than the class of this certificate; and
• A person in charge of any type or size of refrigeration plant.

To obtain this certificate, you'll need to meet certain eligibility requirements. You will also need to pass an evaluation and two certification exams.

General Eligibility

To apply for your Fourth Class Power Engineer certificate, you must have one of the following:

• Proof of completing an approved Fourth Class Power Engineering course
• Proof of completing a one-year, full-time Fourth Class Power Engineering course (no qualifying time required)
• A Mechanical Engineering degree accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
• Third Class Marine Engineer (motor) certificate of competency (issued by Transport Canada)