Power Engineering Techniques

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Students who successfully complete this program may be eligible for a nine-month reduction of qualifying experience time (steam time).

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1 Year

Course Details

Accredited by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA), the Power Engineering Techniques – Fourth Class program is designed to introduce you to the theoretical and practical aspects of power generation and plant operation.

 In class theory will be applied through experiential learning in Durham College’s state-of-the-art registered Power Plant. 

By combining virtual reality technology with electrical labs, students can gain practical experience and develop critical skills in a dynamic and engaging way. Students who successfully complete this program may be eligible for a nine-month reduction of qualifying experience time (steam time).

After successfully completing TSSA testing and acquiring three months of industry experience, graduates may qualify for their Fourth-Class Operating Engineer Certificate of Qualification. 

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)

Recommended

  • Grade 12 Physics (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (C or U)

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.Durham College (DC) offers pre-admission assessment testing to mature domestic applicants to meet admission requirements in English and/or math.

Domestic applicants that are 19 years of age or older as of the start date of their program, and who do not have the required program credit(s) i.e., Grade 12 English and/or Grade 12 math are eligible to take an admissions assessment test.

Learn more about how to book Pre-Admission Assessment Testing here.DC also offers Academic upgrading courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program.

Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

  • Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
  • Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.

Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $14,884 (CAD)

Semester 1 Courses

  • Practical 1 - Electrical/Instrumentation (ELEC 1114)
  • Math (MATH 1115)
  • Practical 1 - Mechanical (MECH 1114)
  • Boilers - Design and Construction (PETN 1104)
  • Chemistry and Water Treatment (PETN 1106)
  • Electricity, Instrumentation and Control (PETN 1108)
  • Power Technician Administration (PETN 1110)
  • Applied Science (PETN 1112)

Career Options

What You Could Be

  • Fourth class operating engineer
  • Chemical technician
  • Nuclear operator
  • Oil field specialist
  • Oshawa Branch

    2000 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa
  • Oshawa Branch

    2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa

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