Power Engineering Technician Courses

This course provides students with the tools to communicate effectively with co-workers, superiors and customers in industries requiring process and power engineers and technicians. These power-generation sectors may include oil and gas, industry and manufacturing, chemical and food processing, pulp and paper, transportation, healthcare, and municipalities. CO 109 overviews foundational business communication, organizational structure and workplace culture, résumé development and interviews, and the basic features of computer technology, with a focus on Microsoft Office Suite and emerging communications technologies. Writing clear, concise reports and business correspondence with correct grammar, punctuation, spelling and sentence structure is emphasized. Prerequisite: English Proficiency (ESL I minimum). Co-requisites: None

EN 115 Introduction to Engineering Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry - 3 credits

This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “A” portion of the 4^th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Power engineering mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, and chemistry. EN 115 covers in-depth the following subjects: Preparatory math topics for power engineering, elementary mechanics and dynamics and elementary physical, chemical, and thermodynamic principles.

EN 116 Introduction to Electrical Theory & Instrumentation - 3 credits

EN 150 Introduction to Boilers - 3 credits

EN 151 Materials Welding & Communication - 2 credits

EN 152 Safety and Environment - 2 credits

This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “A” portion of the 4^th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Legislation and regulations, plant and fire safety, plant operations and their impact upon the environment. EN 152 covers in-depth the following subjects: Introduction to power engineering and its governance in Canada, Introduction to plant and fire safety and introduction to plant operations and the environment. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 115, EN 116, EN 138, EN 150 and EN 151.

EN 211 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning - 3 credits

This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4^th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and building systems and controls. EN 211 covers in-depth the following subjects: HVAC fundamentals for facility operators and building environmental systems and control. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 139, EN 212, EN 213, EN 216, EN 217, EN 218.

EN 212 Refrigeration - 2 credits

This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4^th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Compression and absorption refrigeration systems. EN 212 covers in-depth the following subjects: Basic concepts of compression and absorption refrigeration. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 139, EN 211, EN 213, EN 216, EN 217 & EN 218.

EN 213 Water Treatment & Plant Configurations - 2 credits

This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4^th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Water chemistry and treatment and typical industrial plant configurations. EN 213 covers in-depth the following subjects: Water treatment and typical industrial plant configurations. Prerequisites: none. Co-requisites: EN 139, EN 211, EN 212, EN 216, EN 217 & EN 218.

EN 216 Advanced Boilers - 3 credits

This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examination Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4^th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Boiler safety devices and the management and operation of high-pressure boilers. EN 216 covers in-depth the following subjects: Boiler plant operation and management and boiler safety devices. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 139, EN 211, EN 212, EN 213, EN 217 & EN 218.

EN 217 Prime Movers - 2 credits

This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4^th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Pumps, compressors, prime movers, and heat engines. EN 217 covers in-depth the following subjects: Pumps ad compressors and types of prime movers and heat engines. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 139, EN 211, EN 212, EN 213, EN 216, & EN 218.

EN 218 Auxiliary Maintenance - 2 credits

This course follows the latest Standardization of Power Engineer Examination Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and curriculum to prepare a student to take the “B” portion of the 4^th Class power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency examination. This course covers the following subject material: Lubricants, bearings, plant maintenance and auxiliary systems. EN 218 covers in-depth the following subjects: Lubrication and Bearings, energy plant maintenance and plant auxiliary systems. Prerequisites: none. Corequisites: EN 139, EN 211, EN 212, EN 213, EN 216 & EN 217.