Power & Process Technologies

Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Program Start Dates  Program Structure

Starting in the Fall of 2025, Students will have the incredible opportunity to complete their studies within just 2 years!

The Power & Process Technologies Diploma program at Keyano College prepares students for sustainable employment in the oil and gas industry, including preparedness for further education. In addition to fulfilling the theoretical and experiential competency requirements for 4th Class Power Engineering certification, the program focuses on the essential knowledge and skills required for process engineering and sustainable emerging technologies.

Program graduates will be prepared for careers as 4th Class Power Engineers, including but not limited to Power and Process Operators, Process Engineers, Oil & Gas plant operator, Bitumen production supervisor/operator, Process Technician, Refinery operator/supervisor/engineer and Power Plant operator as well as be prepared to pursue advanced career pathways.

Check out an occupational profile of a power engineer.

 

Admission requirements

 High School Diploma with:
  • Minimum of 65% in English 30-1 or 75% in English 30-2
  • Minimum of 65% in Math 30-1 or 75% in Math 30-2
  • Minimum of 65% in Physics 20
 Mature Students (students who are 21 years of age or older):
  • Completion of the above English, Math, and Physics courses (with the grades specified)
  • High school diploma is recommended
English Language Proficiency

Instructors teach primarily in English. You can qualify for English Language Proficiency if you have completed three or more years of full-time education in English, including your Grade 12 year at a Canadian school or an approved school outside of Canada.

You can also meet proficiency requirements with accepted scores from these tests:

  • TOEFL : iBT - minimum score of 86 with no score below 21
  • IELTS - minimum overall score of 6.5 with no score below 5.0
  • CAEL - minimum overall score of 70
  • MELAB - minimum overall score of 85
  • Duolingo - minimum overall score of 110
  • PTE (academic) - minimum overall score of 58

 

See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirement.

 Spoken Language Proficiency 

In addition to demonstrating English Language Proficiency, applicants whose first language is not

English must also present Spoken Language Proficiency. Applicants who have six or more years of

full-time education (including grade 12 year or higher) in a Canadian school where the language of

instruction was English, meet this requirement. If applicants do not present these years of English

education, they can meet this requirement by presenting one of the following:

  • A minimum of 94 on the speaking band of the TOEFL: iBT
  • A minimum of 7.0 on the IELTS speaking band
  • A minimum of 115 on the Duolingo conversation band

 

See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirement.

 

  Tuition and fees

 Full Time Fees 2024-2025

Full Time Fees Term 1Term 2
Tuition  $3,300.00 $3,300.00
Health & Dental Fee *  $163.00 $163.00
Campus Rec Fee  $75.00 $75.00
Student Association Building Fee  $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee  $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee  $100.00 $100.00
Other fees**  Varies Varies
Total Fees  $471.00 $471.00
Total Tuition & Fees***  $3,771.00 $3,771.00

 

* Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage - deadlines can be found at Student Care website

**As students’ progress through the program they will apply to write their certificate of competency examinations through the Alberta Boilers Safety Association.  This is organized through the program area.  Students will be notified of the scheduled exams and will be asked to provide payment just prior to each examination.  The cost for each exam is $103.90 but is subject to change without notice.  Students in the 3rd Class Power Engineering program will be required to write four exams.

***Tuition is due 10 business days before the start of each semester.

For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar

 

International Full Time Fees 2024-2025

Full Time Fees Term 1Term 2
Tuition  $9,900.00 $9,900.00
Health & Dental Fee *  $163.00 $163.00
Campus Rec Fee  $75.00 $75.00
Student Association Building Fee  $18.00 $18.00 
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
Other fees** Varies Varies
Total Fees $471.00 $471.00
Total Tuition & Fees*** $10,371.00 $10,371.00

 

* Students will be charged a medical/dental benefit fee unless they opt out by demonstrating alternative coverage - deadlines can be found at Student Care website

**As students’ progress through the program they will apply to write their certificate of competency examinations through the Alberta Boilers Safety Association.  This is organized through the program area.  Students will be notified of the scheduled exams and will be asked to provide payment just prior to each examination.  The cost for each exam is $103.90 but is subject to change without notice.  Students in the 3rd Class Power Engineering program will be required to write four exams.

***Tuition is due 10 business days before the start of each semester.

For more information view the Keyano College Credit Calendar

Program structure

Students will get opportunity to;

  • Complete the 4th class of Power Engineering courses
  • Complete process operation courses
  • Learn about generation and application of Solar, Wind, geo-thermal and hydrogen energy (renewable energy – Green Energy)
  • Explore the innovations of autonomous technology in the energy industry
  • Complete a capstone applied research projects relevant to the energy industry
Year 1
Course Course Title Credits
Year 1 Term 1   16
PPET 100 Applied Mathematics for Engineering
PPET 101 Applied Science 4
PPET 102  Plant Services  4
PPET 104 Communications for Engineering and Technology 3
PPET 120 Power Lab Week 1  3
Year 1 Term 2   16
PPET 103 Steam Generation 4
PPET 105 Engineering Calculations & Statistics 3
PPET 106 Material Science & Petroleum Chemistry 3
PPET 121 Power Lab Week 2 3
PPET 122 Power Lab Week 3 3
Year 2
Course Course Title Credits
Year 2 Term 1   19
PPET 200 Environmental Engineering & Management I 3
PPET 202 Process Flow Diagrams 
PPET 204 Plant Auxiliary Systems
PPET 220 Process Computer Simulation Lab 
PPET 223 Power Lab Week 4 
PPET 224 Power Lab Week 5  3
Year 2 Term 2   15
PPET 205 Emerging Technologies
PPET 206  Advanced Petroleum Geology 
PPET 207 Environmental Engineering & Management II 
PPET 208 Autonomous Technology & Petroleum Well Design 
PPET 221 Process Operations Lab 
Year 3 Term 3 Optional Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Research Capstone 5
PPET 222 Applied Research Capstone 5

* Students without confirmed coop work terms two weeks after the classroom course end date will not be enrolled in PECO 3500. Students who successfully complete 6 months of ABSA recognized steam time, may apply for Advanced Credit for PECO 3500.

 

Keyano College reserves the right to modify the syllabus, curriculum, or schedule of any course/program, or to cancel a course/program entirely, at any time and for any reason. Such changes may be necessary due to unforeseen circumstances, regulatory requirements, or to ensure the highest quality of education.

Students will be notified of any significant changes as soon as possible. Keyano College is not responsible for any inconvenience or disruption caused by these changes. It is the responsibility of the students to stay informed about any updates or modifications to their courses.