Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Power Engineering Technology in Port Hawkesbury Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
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Port Hawkesbury Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,390.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Breweries, dairy facilities, oil refineries, thermal power plants, pulp and paper mills, healthcare institutions, academic campuses, ice rinks, and cooling systems - these represent just a portion of the key industries that depend on Power Engineers to safely manage and maintain their energy infrastructure.
Your education in this discipline equips you with the technical expertise and accountability needed to oversee diverse operations: power generation, steam systems (both high- and low-pressure), cooling technologies, natural gas facilities, and compressed air installations.
Professional opportunities
Upon obtaining certification from Nova Scotia's Department of Labour and Advanced Education Technical Safety Division, graduates secure positions across various settings including boiler rooms, thermal power stations, manufacturing plants, pulp mills, petroleum refineries, beverage production facilities, industrial complexes, as well as climate control systems in medical centers, educational institutions, and schools.
The curriculum includes specialized training that can lead to roles as marine technicians within the Canadian Armed Forces. Explore career paths
Further education possibilities
This program serves as the foundational step toward Power Engineering certification. Full certification requires successful completion of the Power Engineers examinations administered by NS Labour, Skills and Immigration.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Academic Grade 12 Math and Academic Grade 11 Physics.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country. View document and language requirements by country
Advanced standing Students who have achieved Power Engineer 4th Class certification are eligible for advanced standing. To be considered, you must apply to and meet the admission requirements for the Power Engineering Technology program. Advanced standing is based on academic credits (certificate/diploma/ degree/industry certification) completed from a recognized public institution within the past ten years that meet the academic requirements of the full first year of the program. Advanced standing is subject to seat availability.
If you do not have the required academic credits, NSCC offers a variety of credit courses through the Academic and Career Connections program.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
International students High school diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country. View document and language requirements by country
Advanced standing Students who have achieved Power Engineer 4th Class certification are eligible for advanced standing. To be considered, you must apply to and meet the admission requirements for the Power Engineering Technology program. Advanced standing is based on academic credits (certificate/diploma/ degree/industry certification) completed from a recognized public institution within the past ten years that meet the academic requirements of the full first year of the program. Advanced standing is subject to seat availability.
If you do not have the required academic credits, NSCC offers a variety of credit courses through the Academic and Career Connections program.
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690