Dawson Creek,
BC,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Power Engineering in Fort St. John Canada | Northern Lights College
Northern Lights College
|
Fort St. John Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
10,078
(c. USD7,231.13)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
7 months
The 7-month Power Engineering Program guides students through 4th Class Power Engineering certification, including 210 hours of hands-on boiler operation training on the NLC Boiler. Graduates become eligible to take the Technical Safety BC Examinations after completing both Parts A and B of the 4th Class Power Engineering curriculum.
Career Opportunities
Entry-level Power Engineers find employment across diverse industrial settings such as power plants, chemical processing facilities, petrochemical refineries, pulp and paper mills, manufacturing plants, and food processing operations. They also maintain utility systems in universities, healthcare facilities, commercial buildings, retail centers, and large refrigeration or industrial complexes.
Typical entry-level duties involve managing product loading/storage systems, water treatment processes (including raw-water, demineralization, and wastewater), compressed gas systems, instrument-air systems, and cooling water circulation. In smaller facilities, engineers often handle broader system responsibilities across more compact equipment configurations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
Provide British Columbia secondary school transcripts or equivalent indicating successful completion of Grade 10 level that includes:
• Grade 11 English, OR Career and College Preparation ENGL 040 (Advanced/Grade 11) with C+ or higher;
• Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus, Applications or Principles), OR Career and College Preparation MATH 040 (Advanced/Grade 11), MATH 041(Advanced Trades Math) or MATH 045 (Advanced Algebraic Math) with C+ or higher;
• Grade 11 Physics (or equivalent), with C+ or higher
OR
ESTR 047 (Advanced-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with 67% or higher;
OR
Complete the following sections of the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT):
• Reading Comprehension: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Number Operations: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Problem Solving: 12.0 grade equivalent or higher
• Mechanical Reasoning: 51/70 (6th Stanine) or higher|
• Trades Math Assessment: 70 percent or higher
Based on the results of the assessment(s), applicants may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine admissibility. Interview may be conducted via teleconference if necessary.
Dual Credit
• Grade 11 level completion that includes Grade 11 English and Grade 11 Math (Pre-Calculus), and Grade 11 Physics (or equivalent) with C+ or higher.
Tuition
CAD
10,078