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: |
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| Mature Students (students who are 21 years of age or older): |
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| English Language Proficiency |
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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:
See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirement. |
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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:
See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirement. |
Tuition and fees
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* 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.
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* 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
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* 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.