Fired Process Heater Operator
Professional Energy Training
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Michelle Armstrong
Energy Continuing Education
michelle.armstrong@lakelandcollege.ca
780 871 5527
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Weiwei Li
Energy Academic Advisor
weiwei.li@lakelandcollege.ca
780 871 5498
Fired Process Heater Operator is a specialized certification related to thermal liquid
power plants.
Lakeland's Fired Process Heater Operator certificate is online.
When you complete the training and examinations, you will be able to supervise:
- a power plant that uses thermal liquid under pressure of a blanketing gas, not exceeding 700 kPa between 20 kW to unlimited kW
- a power plant that does not produce steam and that uses thermal liquid under pressure of a blanketing gas, not exceeding 700 kPa or a water-glycol mixture with a minimum of 40% glycol between 20 kW to unlimited kW
- a thermal liquid heating system plant between 250 kW to unlimited kW
Offered in partnership with Keyera. 
About the course
This course is offered between August - June. Choose the course session that works best for you.
This course begins on the 20th of each month. Register by the 15th of the month that you wish to begin.
The Fired Process Heater Operator course is self-paced, self-directed, fully online and live attendance times are not required.
You will have up to 5 months to complete this course. A one-time course extension is available for the Fired Process Heater Operator online course.
This online course is paperless. There are:
- 30 modules
- includes basic math, elementary thermodynamics, combustion, legislation, piping and valves, thermal liquid heating systems, fired heater parts and fittings, operation, safety, and pressure, temperature, flow and level measurement.
- 30 quizzes
- 7 tests
- 1 midterm (must be proctored)
- 1 final examination (must be proctored)
Proctored exams
- You require an exam proctor for the midterm and final examinations.
- More details and forms will be available through the online course.
- Your proctor must be approved before the exams. A minimum of 5 business days (Excluding weekends and holidays) is required for proctor confirmation and exam set up.
After the course
You will be emailed a completion letter after you successfully complete the course.
Once you have successfully completed the course and have your completion letter, you are ready to challenge the ABSA exam.
Follow these steps:
- Check the detailed description of requirements on ABSA's fired process heater operator page.
- This page also includes a link to form AB-66. Download this form.
- The application included verifying your work experience.
- Also include your Letter of Completion with your application.
Please note:
- There is a fee to write the ABSA exam.
- ABSA recommends submitting your application in advance of your examination. Please check the ABSA requirements and deadlines.
- The exam has 100 multiple choice questions. You have 3 hours to write it.
- 65% is the passing grade.
- If you require a replacement completion letter, there is a form to complete and a $30 replacement fee.
It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the requirements of your province's safety authority.
Course length: 5 months to complete. You may request a one-time 3 month extension if needed. The
extension fee is $500.
Cost: $1,340 + student fee; other fees: textbooks and resource materials. Note: Fees are subject to change.
Delivery: online
Prerequisite: none
You will have up to 5 months to complete this course; 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 Form must be submitted to energyconed@lakelandcollege.ca at least 14 days prior to your course end date. Fees apply.
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 dates.
Yes, a midterm and final exam is required for each course. 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.
- Schedule an appointment with an approved exam proctor (refer to the proctor requirements).
- Submit your Exam request form with your preferred date/time. Note: *A separate form is required for each exam and forms must be submitted with a minimum of 5 business days of notice (excludes weekends and holidays).
- 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: Exam fees are the responsibility of the student.
Once you have successfully completed the QTRA 350 Fired Process Heater Operator course, you will receive a Lakeland College completion letter. This letter will be sent to you by memail within 10 business days of successful course completion.
If you require a replacement completion letter, submit the Request for Replacement Completion Letter Form. The fee to process a replacement letter is $30. Please allow up to 7 business days for processing.
Note: All course requirements must be completed.
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 program team members can be found in your online course.
For information regarding the Fired Process Heater Operator course, contact the program coordinator, michelle.armstrong@lakelandcollege.ca.
For information and assistance with registration, contact our registration team 780 871 5712.
There are no course refunds for online courses once the course registration is activated. (ie course 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. There is no course session for this course in July.
There are no course pre-requisites for the Fired Process Heater Operator course. Courses are delivered in English language.
Yes, please contact our registration team for more information and assistance by calling 780 871 5712.