3rd Class Power Engineering - Coop
Admission Requirements Tuition and Fees Program Start Dates Program Structure
Power Engineers operate, maintain and manage industrial plants that use equipment such as boilers and refrigeration units. Keyano College’s Power Engineering Co-op Programs addresses the critical shortage of power engineers in northern Alberta.
Local and regional industry partners have supported the program since 1996. Current partners make up a Steering Committee which participates in student selection, work practicum mentorship, evaluation, and program assessment. These employers gain access to a trained and skilled pool of qualified 4th and 3rd class power engineers while students gain tremendous opportunities to showcase their technical and employability skills to potential employers.
The work practicum may be outside of the Wood Buffalo region. All efforts will be made to assist students to obtain a work placement. These placements are based upon student academic achievement, Alberta Boiler Safety Association industry certification and industry host requirements, policies and regulations. Industry partners short list student applicants, conduct all interviews and select which students receive work term offers, therefore Keyano College cannot guarantee co-op placements.
Career opportunities
| As a power engineer, you may be employed in any industry where boilers are used, including: |
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Check out an occupational profile of a power engineer.
Admission requirements
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• TOEFL: iBT – minimum score of 80 with no score below 20 • IELTS – minimum score of 6.0 • CAEL – minimum score of 60 • MELAB – minimum score of 80 See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirements. |
Tuition and fees
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Please note the 2024-2025 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the tuition fee regulation.
* 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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Program Start Dates
Winter 2024 - February 26, 2024
Program structure
The program includes four months of classes in ABSA Part A and B Theory, and if eligible, a six-month, paid work placement (depending on availability).
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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.
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.