Advanced Diploma in Power Engineering Technology – Mechanical
This Power Engineering Technology – Mechanical program from St. Clair College will help prepare you to challenge the TSSA 4th, 3rd, and 2nd Class Operating Engineer exams. It will also prepare you for operational, maintenance, supervisory and management roles in industrial settings.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
$CAD 15,859
Location
Windsor, Canada
About the program
Power Engineering Technologists operate and maintain the energy components of power plants in industrial, commercial and large residential buildings, hospitals and schools. Their work involves monitoring, adjusting, analyzing and solving problems with power boilers, turbines, compressors, refrigeration chillers, pumps and other related equipment.
They may also assist Mechanical Engineers in the planning and design of power plant systems and operations. Day to day responsibilities can include conducting visual inspections and tests to ensure safety and optimum performance, ensuring that provincial and federal regulations are adhered to, and respond to emergency situations.
You’ll gain knowledge and skills of plant operation and maintenance, at the 4th Class level in first year, the 3rd Class level in second year, and the 2nd Class level in your final year. Practical knowledge will be performed in our newly renovated million dollar power plant lab.
Career Opportunities
Excellent job opportunities as 4th, 3rd, & 2nd Class Power Engineers, maintenance technicians, refrigeration operators and plant operators in a wide range of facilities including electrical power generation plants, light and heavy industry, refineries, food processing plants, refrigeration plants, schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, ice rinks and municipal water and wastewater treatment plants.
Entry level positions include 4th & 3rd class Power (operating) Engineering technologists, “Operator-In-Training” for water or wastewater treatment plants and the possibility to advance to 2nd Class Power (Operating) Engineer certification within a short time period. The Power Engineering Technology – Mechanical program is offered at St. Clair College.
Courses Included
- Plant Communication and Maintenance
- Mathematics
- Industrial Legislation & Safety
- Chemistry, Thermodynamics & Environmental Pollution Control
- Materials and Welding
- Applied Mechanics – 4th Class
- Industrial Environmental Awareness
Interested? Get started today!
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