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Process and Power Engineering

Energy

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Jessica Amundrud
Energy Enrolment Specialist
 780 871 5429
 780 808 0006
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LocationLloydminster
CredentialDiploma
Program Length2 years
Delivery MethodFace-to-face
Applications for the Process and Power Engineering program for Fall 2025 are closed (effective Dec 9, 2024) due to an extensive waitlist. Applications for the Fall 2026 will open the first Wednesday in October 2025.

 

Our process and power engineering diploma allows you to earn a 4th class & 3rd class in two years.

Your first year includes:

  • 4th class instruction
  • 100 hours of lab work
  • 1.5 month/240 hour practicum

 Then,  you'll be ready to write two ABSA provincial exams.

Second year begins with a 3 month/480 hour practicum, preparing you to learn 3rd class theory and write 4 ABSA provincial exams.

Power engineering is all about safely operating and maintaining boilers, turbines and engines. Your future job prospects aren't limited to the oil sector. You could work in:

  • power generation
  • chemical plants
  • hospital and institutional power plants

When you finish our program, you can write ABSA's certification exam and begin your career.

Requirements

1. High school diploma with a minimum of:

  • 50% in English 30-1 or 30-2
  • 50% in Math 30-1 or 65% in Math 30-2
  • 50% in Physics 20

2. Proof of English language proficiency

Notes:

Direct entry to year two of the Process and Power Engineering Program is determined by seat availability.

To be considered for admission, applicants must possess an Alberta Boilers safety Association 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate of Competency. Out of province applicants who hold a 4th Class certificate will need to transfer their license to Alberta. 

We may be able to offer conditional admission with documentation that shows:

  • you have successfully completed Part A and Part B and
  • you are currently enrolled in or working towards completing the steam time hours required to obtain your ABSA certificate.

In addition, applicants who are offered admission will need to obtain credit for CO 109 Technical Communications. This can be completed by enrolling in the course during your first semester of the Process and Power Engineering program or by transfer credit if you have completed a communications and computer course equivalent at a recognized Canadian Institution. 

Applications will be assessed on a first applied, first qualified basis. All admission decisions for direct entry into 2nd year will be made starting in May. 

After you've been accepted into the program, you must also meet these program requirements.

Safety tickets are a requirement so you may enter our labs and attend your practicums.

All tickets should have an expiry date that is later than your program's end date. If your ticket expires before you complete the program, you'll have to retake the training.

1. H2S Alive

  • 1 day in-class training course  for anyone working in the petroleum industry that could be exposed to hydrogen sulphide.
  • Online version of training isn't acceptable as it isn't adequate.
  • Estimated cost is $165.
  • Ticket is required by registration day.
  • Please email a copy to: colleen.dekoning@lakelandcollege.ca.

If you live in the Lloydminster area, you can take this training through:

  • ASTEC or call 780 875 0331. ASTEC also has offices in Bonnyville and Provost.
  • CANSAFE or call 306 825 8845 or toll free 1 800 318 2152

2. WHMIS

  • Must be completed before your first lab.
  • Offered free to students.
  • Link to this online course will be provided closer to program start date. It may also be available online on registration day.

3. Additional safety tickets may be required for your practicum. That training will be supplied by your practicum host.

Questions

If you have any questions about safety tickets, please contact Colleen via:

As you prepare for your start date, review this important information.

Enrolment is the final step after you've been accepted, paid your tuition deposit, and the timetable has been set.

  • You will be automatically enrolled in your courses.
  • You can expect to be enrolled approximately 1 month before the program start date.
  • Once you've been enrolled, your schedule will be available in My Lakeland.

Direct Entry into 2nd Year
You can expect an email from the academic advisor before the program start date. It will include information on how to choose elective courses.

4th class certification needs to be submitted by August 1.

If you completed relevant courses at another post-secondary institution, you may be eligible for transfer credit. Apply for transfer credit at least 2 months before classes start by completing the transfer credit form.

Review all of the other ways Lakeland does prior learning assessments.

Lakeland College is committed to work integrated learning through relevant, experience driven industry practicums.

  • The practicum involves shift work that will encompass every day of the week and the entire 24-hour period – commonly referred to as 24/7.
  • Most of our industry partners schedule 12-hour shifts, being “on shift” over several days and then “off shift” for a break of several days. It includes day or night shifts (or a combination), including weekends and statutory holidays (such as Christmas Day) before earning days off.
  • 1st year practicums are scheduled over the Christmas holiday season.

When you complete the program requirements with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.30 and have attended at least 80% of your classes, you will be awarded a Process and Power Engineering diploma.

Note: The passing grade for each course is 65%. This is also the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) passing grade.

If you leave the program after successfully completing the 1st year requirements, you are eligible for a Power Engineering Technician certificate.

More program details

2025-26 tuition and fees

Year Tuition and program fees Estimated books, supplies and field trips Mandatory fees
1 $7,790 $2,273 $928
2 $7,818 $2,273 $928

2025-26 tuition and fees

Year Tuition and program fees Estimated books, supplies and field trips Mandatory fees
1 $17,924 $2,273 $1,186
2 $18,148 $2,273 $1,186

Remember that studying includes other expenses than tuition and fees - you should also be budgeting for your accommodation and living expenses. Alberta student loan guidelines recommends $1,153/month.

Our tuition and fees page has details about academic, application and mandatory fees and their cost breakdown per term.

Minimum number of students for any elective is 10.. You will be notified if the minimum number is not reached in your specific course choice.

Your class schedule, or when your courses are held during the week, can be found on your My Lakeland student portal when available. Usually, one month before your program starts.

Important dates found below include your tuition due date, your program registration/start date, events and holidays.

Dates are subject to change.  We recommend you check here regularly for any updates.

Academic Schedule

Term 1
Aug 12 — Semester fees due
Aug 26 —Registration day/classes begin
Sep 16 — Last day to drop courses. Last day to withdraw from college with full refund less tuition deposit
Sep 30 — National Truth and Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 14 — Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 1 — Last day to withdraw from term 1 (year 1 & 2) with W grade or change from credit to audit
Nov 11 — Remembrance Day, college closed
Dec 9 — Last day of term 1


Term 2
Dec 2 — Semester 2 fees due
Dec 9 — Last day of classes before break for year 2
Dec 10 — First day of term 2.  • Year 1 practicum starts  • Year 2 classes start
Dec 16 - Jan 6 — Year 2 Christmas break. Year 1 students are on practicum so no formal break.
Jan 12 — Last day to drop term 2 year 2 classes with full refund of fees
Jan 13 — Last day to drop semester 2  year 1 classes with full refund of fees
March 8 — Last day to withdraw from year 1 & 2 courses with W  grade or change from credit to audit
Apr 15 — Practicum tuition due
Apr 18 - 21 — Easter break, college closed
May 2 — Last day of term 2 classes
May 5 - Aug 23 — Year 2 practicum starts
May 26 — Last day to withdraw from practicum with full refund
May 30 — Lloydminster Campus convocation
July 10 — Last day to withdraw from practicum with a W grade

Term 1
Aug 11 — Semester 1 fees due
Aug 25 — Registration day / classes begin
Sep 15 — Last day to drop semester 1 courses. Last day to withdraw with full refund of fees less tuition deposit.
Sept 30 — National Truth & Reconciliation Day, college closed
Oct 13 — Thanksgiving, college closed
Nov 3 — Last day to withdraw from semester 1 with W grade or change from credit to audit
Dec 8 — Last day of semester 1

Term 2
Dec 1 — Semester 2 ees due
Dec 9 — First day of term 2, practicum commences year 1, classes commence year 2
Dec 19 — Last day to withdraw from practicum year 1 with full refund
Jan 9 — Last day to withdraw from practicum year 1 with a W grade
Jan 12— Last day to drop all term 2 year 1 & 2 classes with full fee refund
March 7 — Last day to withdraw from semester 2 courses with W grade or change from credit to audit.
April 3–6 — Easter Break, college closed
April 15 —  Year 2 practicum fees due
May 1 — Last day of term 2 classes
May 4 —Year 2 practicum starts
May 18 — Victoria Day, college closed
May 25 — Last day to withdraw from practicum with full refund
May 29 — Lloydminster Campus convocation
July 1 — Canada Day, college closed
July 9 — Last day to withdraw from year 2 practicum  with a W grade
Aug 21 — Last day year 2 practicum 

You require a variety of books, personal protective equipment (PPE) and supplies for your program. If you are in year 2, you may already have some of the items.

Specifics are outlined in the drop downs below.

If you have questions regarding books, supplies and PPE, please contact:

Weiwei Li, Energy Academic Advisor

Notice: Pan Global Training Systems no longer sells textbooks and learning materials. You may purchase these materials at the Lakeland College bookstore.
We recommend pre-ordering your textbooks as soon as possible. Once we sell out, it could be difficult to source more.
For purchase inquiries, please email the bookstore or call 780 853 8409.

Required books are listed by publisher and approximate costs are noted. For actual costs, please visit the publisher's website.

Please note: 

  • Pan Global no longer sells textbook and supplies.
  • The Lakeland College bookstore will stock textbooks.
  • Avoid eBooks. The faculty recommends hard copies as highlighting and annotations are far easier to make and the books are easier to reference while taking online quizzes.
  • All codes and regulations must be hard copies.
  • Sponsored students - if your sponsor is paying for your books, please contact the Lakeland Bookstore at 780 871 5726 to have your books ordered and ready for pick up.

Lakeland College's bookstore stocks these textbooks.

  • 4th Class Power Engineering: Pan Global Edition 3.0 or newer, i.e., 3.5 Edition, $1,205 Part A and B 
    Note: No text older than 3.0 may be used due to new syllabus.
  • Current Academic Supplement (2.0 Edition). $74
  • 2018 Pan Global ASME Academic Extract Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (Vol. 1). $324
  • Preparatory Math Topics for Power Engineering Edition 2. $89
  • Extract of CSA Standards B51:19 and B52:18 $300

Alberta Kings Printer

  • Safety Codes Act ISBN 9780779843633 $8
  • Power Engineers Regulation 85/2003 ISBN 9780779805839 $6
  • Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation 49/2006 ISBN 9780779849437 $6
  • Pressure Welders Regulation 169/2002 ISBN 9780779835867 $6
  • Pressure Equipment Exemption Order 56/2006 ISBN 9780779818402 $4

You may already have some of these text and code books from your first year. Listed costs are approximate and are only for budgeting purposes.

  • 3rd Class Power Engineering: Pan Global Edition 3.0, Part A1, A2, B1 and B2 $1348
  • Current Academic Supplement 2.0 Edition $74. Same book required in year 1
  • 2018 Pan Global ASME Academic Extract Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Vol. 1 $324. Same book required in year 1
  • 2018 Pan Global ASME Academic Extract Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Vol. 2 $214
  • Extract of CSA Standards B51:19 and B52:18 $300

Alberta Kings Printer: All are the same as the year 1 requirements

  • Safety Codes Act ISBN 9780779843633 $8
  • Power Engineers Regulation 85/2003 ISBN 9780779805839 $6
  • Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation 49/2006 ISBN 9780779849437 $6
  • Pressure Welders Regulation 169/2002 ISBN 9780779835867 $6
  • Pressure Equipment Exemption Order 56/2006 ISBN 9780779818402 $4

  • non-programmable scientific calculator (check ABSA approved calculators) 
  • Webster's New World College Dictionary 5th edition ISBN 9781328859440. Available on Amazon.ca.
  • 200-page, 8.5" x 11" Five Star Quad-Ruled Graphing notebook
  • small pocket notebook for power labs
  • 30 cm ruler and or drawing templates
  • binders/paper/pens/whiteout/highlights - usual school stationery supplies
  • padlock - you'll get a locker on orientation day
  • laptop/notebook - Windows or Apple. MicroSoft Office 365 software is available to you free with your Lakeland edu email address.

This is the the same list for both 1st and 2nd year.

  • CSA approved hard hat. You may want one that earmuffs can be added to.
  • CSA approved clear safety glasses
  • fire retardant clothing or coveralls
  • CSA approved steel toe safety boots–6” boot recommended for practicum
  • work gloves - gauntlet style recommended with fingers not mitts
Note: Northern Factory Workwear and MTM Energy provide Lakeland College students with a 10% discount on regular-priced items. Please let them know you attend Lakeland.

Professional Development

Add to your skills with fired process heater operator. Or, if you didn't take the optional gas processor operator during your program do it online. See our professional energy training page for more information abou these programs.

Earn a degree, think management

Take your Process and Power Engineering diploma to NAIT and earn a Bachelor of Technology degree. The program sets you up for take on a managemetn role.

Graduates must meet the competitive admission and selection requirements of the BTech program at the time of application.

Student working at the steam centre
Between the hundreds of hours you'll spend in labs and the experience you'll gain in work-integrated practicums, you'll be ready to stand out as a power engineer to employers. 

Learning in action

Student working at the steam centre
Learn hands-on in our Energy Centre, the best equipped lab of any Canadian post-secondary institution. You'll use equipment other students can only read about.

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