Students in the Power Engineering Technology - Chemical (PETC) program will acquire the skills, knowledge and theory to successfully operate, maintain and manage steam and power equipment at industrial plants. Power engineers operate, maintain, and manage industrial plants that use equipment such as boilers and refrigeration units. In every Canadian province and territory, only certified power engineers are permitted to operate such equipment.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:
Grade 12 Mathematics C or U
Grade 12 English C or U
Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry C or U OR Grade 11 or 12 Physics C or U (both recommended, only one is required)
Please Note: Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology or any Grade 12 U Mathematics is recommended. Grade 12 College and Apprenticeship Mathematics minimum final grade of 60%. If the program is oversubscribed, students with Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology or any Grade 12 U Mathematics will be given preference.
Mature applicants must be at least 19 years of age by the start of classes, be out of secondary school for at least one year and usually do not have a high school diploma. Mature applicant testing for this program is available in the Counselling Department in the subject of English. The test(s) will demonstrate proficiency in required admission subjects. For all other admission requirements applicants must complete the required course(s) as listed above. For more information please contact the Counselling Department at ext. 3412. Academic admission requirements can be obtained through Academic Upgrading and Pre-Programs at Lambton College.
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete their 4th Class Operating Engineering requirements to progress to the 3rd Class program.
ACCREDITATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS
Power Engineering is not an apprenticeship trade; however, like apprenticeship trades, it is divided into levels of skill and training. The levels are referred to as classes with First Class being the highest level and Fourth Class being the lowest level. A combination of work experience and course completions followed by rigorous interprovincial examinations allows a power engineer to progress from one class to another. This program provides the background to take the exams for inter-provincial certification as a Third Class Power Engineer.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Skills in power engineering are in high demand in many industries and types of businesses. Graduates will be able to apply their skills to a wide variety of employment options in: power generation, chemical manufacturing, food processing, electrical generation, breweries, petroleum refining, pulp and paper, recreational facilities and institutions such as schools and hospitals. Power Engineers have the opportunity to increase their credentials throughout their career, progressing all the way to First Class Power Engineers.