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3rd Class Power Engineering Certificate

Professional Energy Training

Contact Us

Michelle Armstrong
Energy Continuing Education
 michelle.armstrong@lakelandcollege.ca
 780 871 5527
 

Take the next step in your power engineering career with online 3rd Class training.

Most refineries, upgraders and plants that have more than 15,000 kW steam generation require 3rd class power engineers to operate their equipment.

To find out more about 3rd class certification in Alberta or Saskatchewan, check with the provincial organizations:

There are 4 courses in the 3rd class power engineering program – QNRG 211 3A1, QNRG 212 3A2, QNRG 213 3B1 and QNRG 214 3B2. These online courses are self-paced, self-directed, fully online and live attendance times are not required. You will have up to 6 months to complete each course.

  • Cut your training time in half to 6 months instead of 12 months by taking all 4 sections of Lakeland’s online program.
  • By choosing online, you can earn while you learn.
  • Your online instructor is available for extra help.
  • The program's 4 course sections are related to the same ABSA exams
  • Each course requires a proctor for the midterm and final exam. Instructions about proctors will be provided after you apply. Start dates are available monthly from September to May.
  • Required books and codes are listed with registration information. 

Apply and register

Register for the four courses on our registration platform.

Even if you only need to take one or more of the courses, you will still need to provide a copy of your valid 4th class power engineering certificate.

Please email energyconed@lakelandcollege.ca with one of these subject lines:

  • Applying to 3rd class power engineering
  • Proof of 4th class power engineering certification for 3rd class courses

Required books and codes are listed with registration information. Go to the PanGlobal website for a list of books and reference materials.

Notice: Pan Global Training Systems, our primary provider of textbooks and learning materials, has announced its decision to wind down operations over the next three months. The Lakeland College bookstore has purchased the equivalent of 70% of our student capacity. We expect this order to arrive mid-May. For purchase inquiries, please email the bookstore or call 780 853 8409.  For technical inquiries, please email Simon Stilgoe, chair of the energy department.

Course topics:

  • algebraic operations
  • logarithms and problem solving
  • trigonometry
  • mensuration
  • forces and friction
  • work, power, energy & linear & angular motion
  • strength of materials, bending of beams
  • simple machines: pressure, density, flow heat, state change, calorimetry
  • thermal expansion and heat transfer
  • steam properties and calculations
  • gas laws and calculations
  • chemistry fundamentals
  • metallurgy and materials
  • corrosion principles
  • industrial drawings

Course length: 6 months
Cost: $799 
Delivery: online, self-paced
Prerequisite: complete and valid 4th class power engineering certification

Course topics:

  • legislation and codes for power engineers
  • code calculations - ASME section I
  • fuels, combustion, flue gas analysis
  • piping design, connections, support
  • steam traps, water hammer, insulation
  • valves and actuators
  • electrical theory and DC machines
  • AC theory and machines
  • AC systems, switchgear, safety
  • electrical calculations
  • control loops and strategies
  • instrument & control devices
  • distributed and logic control
  • safety management programs• fire protection systems

Course length: 6 months
Cost: $799
Delivery: online, self-paced
Prerequisite: complete and valid 4th class power engineering certification

Course topics:

  • boiler classification
  • boiler construction
  • boiler heat transfer components
  • high pressure boiler fittings
  • fuel, draft, and flue gas systems
  • boiler operation and maintenance
  • boiler control systems
  • feedwater systems
  • pumps, welding procedures and inspection
  • pressure vessels

Course length: 6 months
Cost: $799 
Delivery: online, self-paced
Prerequisite: complete and valid 4th class power engineering certification

Course topics:

  • prime movers
  • gas turbines
  • internal combustion engines
  • cogeneration
  • compressors
  • refrigeration
  • codes
  • special industrial equipment
  • wastewater treatment
  • plant maintenance and administration

Course length: 6 months
Cost: $799
Delivery: online, self-paced
Prerequisite: complete and valid 4th class power engineering certification

Online learning has advantages, especially if you are "learning while earning" or are simply too far away to commute to training.

What Lakeland College expects of you

If you are thinking about online learning with Lakeland College, here's what we expect from you. To:

  • have access to a computer and high speed internet
  • have a supported browser and browser tools
  • have computer and web skills in order to do course work
  • read and write in English as all of our courses are conducted in English
  • commit to approximately 4 to 6 hours per week per course
  • be prepared to submit course work and complete exams within the timelines provided
  • register by the course registration deadlines

Most Lakeland College online courses will use Lakeland's learning management system, Desire2Learn or Microsoft Teams.

You aren't limited to a particular type of computer or smart device. But, you do have to have particular browsers and other software.

Most web platforms require:

  • up-to-date web browsers including Chrome, Edge and Mozilla Firefox
  • enabled cookies
  • enabled JavaScript

If you aren't sure what any of those requirements are, do a quick systems check on the D2L page. It will tell you if your computer is set up properly.

Textbooks: 

  • Pan Global Edition 3.0, Part A1, A2, B1 and B2
  • Current Academic Supplement 2.0 Edition 
  • 2018 Pan Global ASME Academic Extract Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Vol. 1
  • 2018 Pan Global ASME Academic Extract Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Vol. 2
  • Extract of CSA Standards B51:19 and B52:18, $300 

Pan Global is stopping its textbooks and learning materials sales. Visit the Lakeland College bookstore for textbooks.

Codes: 

Find the following codes on Alberta Kings Printer.

  • Safety Codes Act ISBN 9780779843633
  • Power Engineers Regulation 85/2003 ISBN 9780779805839
  • Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation 49/2006 ISBN 9780779849437
  • Pressure Welders Regulation 169/2002 ISBN 9780779835867
  • Pressure Equipment Exemption Order 56/2006 ISBN 9780779818402 

Recommended supplies: 

  • Calculator
  • Dictionary
  • Drawing Instruments  
  • Non-Programmable
  • Pens
  • Pencils

Please note:  

  • You will receive access to the course content through our online course content platform, D2L.   
  • Required books are listed by the publisher and approximate costs may be listed for budgeting purposes. For actual costs, please visit the publisher's/supplier’s website.  
  • You may already have some of these texts and code books from your first year.
  •  Avoid eBooks. Printed copies are recommended as highlighting and annotations are far easier to make, and the books are easier to reference while taking online quizzes.

Before your course start date, you will receive a welcome email from our registration team. This communication will contain instructions and login information to access the course content. On your course start date, you will be able to access your course content with a laptop/computer and internet connection. 

You will have up to 6 months to complete each course in the 3rd Class Power Engineering program; however, you can work as quickly as you wish to complete the required course content. A one-time 3-month course extension option is also available. 

Please note: A Course Extension must be submitted to energyconed@lakelandcollege.ca at least 14 days prior to your course end date. Fees apply. More information can be found in the online course.

This is a self-paced course design; therefore, there are no required live attendance times. You can log in to your course as often as you wish to complete the course content.

Note: All course content must be completed prior to your course end date. 

Yes, a midterm and final exam is required for each course in the 3rd Class Power Engineering program. All exams are online. When you are ready to schedule an exam, you will be required to schedule your exam with an approved proctor in your area and submit an exam request. Detailed information will be available in your online course. Exams must be written in a professional setting. 

  1. Schedule an appointment with an approved exam proctor (refer to the proctor requirements). 
  2. Submit your Exam Request with your preferred date/time to energyconed@lakelandcollege.ca. Note: A separate request is required for each exam and must be submitted with a minimum of 5 business days of notice (excludes weekends and holidays). More information can be found in the online course.
  3. A confirmation email with instructions will be sent to you and your exam proctor within 24 hours of your exam date. Note: Exams are flexible and can be scheduled during day, evening or weekend hours. Midterm and final exams can be written during the same or separate exam sitting.

If you wish to write your exam at Lakeland College, please visit our Exam Centre. Note: Fees apply. 

An exam proctor is an exam supervisor. The exam supervisor will monitor your exam following the exam requirements.   Some examples of suitable proctors are exam testing agency members, librarian, principal, superintendent, teacher, lawyer or accountant.

Note: Exam fees may be charged for exam services and are the responsibility of the student. 

You will receive access to the course content through our online learning portal. Additional textbooks are required for the course, along with suggested materials to assist you with preparing for the ABSA exam.

You have 6 months to complete each course in the 3rd Class Power Engineering online program. A suggested schedule may be provided in your online course. It is suggested that you set aside 5-10 hours per week for study time.

Once you have successfully completed each of the 3rd Class Power Engineering online courses, you will receive a Lakeland College completion letter.  This letter will be sent to you by email within 10 business days of successful course completion.  

If you require a replacement completion letter, submit the Request for Replacement Completion Letter Form below.

Request for Replacement Con. Ed. Certification/Completion Letter Form

The fee to process your request is $30 for each certificate/completion letter.
  • After you submit the form, please call 780 871 5712 to make your payment. 
  • Certificates/letters will not be issued until paymentis received.
Please allow up to 7 business days for processing.
Please check the document you are requesting.
Note: Replacement completion letters can be requested up to 7 years after course completion date.
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Our team is here to assist you. If you have reviewed your course outline/introduction and still have questions, please contact us. Detailed contact information for our team members can be found in your online course.

For more information regarding the 3rd class power engineering program, contact the program coordinator, michelle.armstrong@lakelandcollege.ca.

For information and assistance with registration, call our registration team at 780 871 5712. 

There are no course refunds for online courses once the course registration is activated (ie. registration deadline). 

You can register for Continuing Education courses: 

  • using our online registration platform. Search for your course using the search box or choose the Energy Category to see the current course offerings
  • by calling 780 871 5712  

Note: The registration deadline is the 15th of the month that you wish to begin.  Courses begin on the 20th of the month.

A 4th Class Power Engineering certification is required. Please submit proof of your provincial certification to energyconed@lakelandcollege.ca.

Courses are delivered in English language.

Yes, please contact our registration team for assistance by calling 780 871 5712. 

If you are interested in registering a group or have questions about customized group options, contact the Continuing Education Energy Program Coordinator at 780 871 5527 or michelle.armstrong@lakelandcollege.ca.

Register for 3rd class courses