Power Engineering Techniques

Program Overview

This TSSA-accredited Power Engineering Techniques program introduces students to power generation and maintenance theory and practice. Graduates obtain a fourth-class Power Engineering ticket and can find employment in power plants, municipalities, schools, and more. The program offers a reduced practical time for certification and provides eligible students with an unpaid 3-month work placement for mandatory steam time.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program is designed to introduce students to all aspects of power generation and maintenance operation, both theoretical and practical at the fourth class level. The program will be a Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) accredited fourth class Power Engineering program, allowing the successful students to write the 4A and 4B TSSA exams. Successful students will require a three-month work placement for the student to obtain the mandatory on-site steam time, in order to receive their fourth-class ticket.

Program Highlights:

• At the forefront of offering preparation towards Certification for 4th Class Operating Engineers under T.S.S.A.
(Technical Standards and Safety Authority) and SOPEEC (Standardized Interprovincial certification). The Operating Engineer certification is recognized across Canada.
• Program is accredited by TSSA for reduced practical time for 4th Class certification.
• St. Clair College will find eligible students their 4th Class steam time.
The student must be prepared to go anywhere in Ontario and assume that the work placement is unpaid. 4th Class placement runs during semester 3 for 3 months (May-August).

Career Opportunities:

Other:

• Students must be 18 years of age to write TSSA 4th Class examinations.
The first TSSA exam takes place between the first and second semester. Unfortunately, we cannot predict if a placement site will begin to require full vaccination and as such, we are encouraging all students to consider vaccination. 3729 (in Chatham). It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.
• Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year.
The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes:

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Identify and explain operation of typical power plant components including prime movers, heat engines, refrigeration, HVAC, and electrical according to industry standards.
• Select and use a variety of troubleshooting techniques, problem solving skills and test equipment to assess and control power plants components and operation.
• Communicate information to effectively and accurately document projects and perform daily operations in a power operating environment under the supervision of a qualified person.
• Identify and use strategies for ongoing professional development and career advancement in the power engineering field.
• Perform daily operations in a power operating environment under the supervision of a qualified person while working in compliance with Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) regulations, occupational, environmental, health, and fire safety procedures, practices, and laws applicable to the power industry.
• Relate effectively to co-workers and supervisors in the work environment.