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St. Clair College

Power Engineering Technician

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School:

St. Clair College

Faculty:

School of Engineering Technologies

Degree:

Diploma

Field of Study:

Stationary Energy Sources Installer and Operator

Description:

This program has been developed for those seeking employment as a power engineering technician who operates and troubleshoots the energy components in industrial power plants (chemical, food, pulp and paper etc.), electrical power plants (coal, gas, nuclear, wind, solar, methane, cogeneration, flex fuel etc.), or commercial buildings. The work may involve system monitoring and work with boilers, turbines, and condensers in steam power plants as well as internal combustion engines. Subjects of instruction will follow the Standardized Power Engineers Examination Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and prepare the students to write the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) examinations for 4th and 3rd class certification after 2 years as an operator. This program features co-operative training and use of a state-of-the-art power systems control room simulator.

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Power Engineering Technician at St. Clair College

Length:

2 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

International:

$15,860

Tuition Fees for Fall 2022/Winter 2023/Spring 2023.

Careers:

Stationary Engineers (Power Engineers)

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*	60
Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Grade12 Mathematics Physics An OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus: Grade 11 or 12 Physics, Grade 12 English (C or U) (ENG4C, ENG4U), Grade 12 College Mathematics (MAP4C or MCT4C) or any Grade 12 University Mathematics, or equivalent. Recommended subjects include: Physics: Grade 12 College or University (SPH 4C, SPH 4U); OR Chemistry: Grade 12 Chemistry College or Grade 11 or 12 University (SCH 4C, SCH 4U, SCH 3U). Students must be 18 years of age to write TSSA 4th Class examinations. The first TSSA exam takes place between the first and second semester.
Test Scores:	Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 78] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Computer Based) [min. 213] or DuoLingo [min. 100] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0]
Application Notes :	English proficiency requirement: TOEFL iBT 78 with no band lower than 20, or PBT score of 550, or CBT score of 213 / IELTS 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5, Duolingo score of 100.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on April 25, 2023

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