Power Engineering 4th Class Comprehensive

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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 Programs address the critical shortage of Power Engineers in northern Alberta. Keyano College offers a 21-week 4th Class Power Engineering Comprehensive Certificate program for those looking to gain their 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate.

Career Opportunities

 As a power engineer, you may be employed in any industry where boilers are used, including:
  • Gas plants
  • Power generating plants
  • Heavy oil plants
  • Petrochemical plants
  • Pulp mills
  • Plastic generating plants
  • Breweries
  • Food production plants
  • Refineries
  • Hospitals
  • Hotels
  • Schools
  • Offices and apartments

Check out an occupational profile of a power engineer.

 

Admission Requirements

 Admission Requirements

High School Diploma with;

  • English 20-1 or English 20-2
  • Math 20-1 or Math 20-2
  • Physics 20 or Science 20 (Alberta course only)

OR

 

G.E.D. with pass mark on all five tests. 

 
 English Language Proficiency 
 

• 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

• Duolingo - minimum score of 95

• PTE (academic) – minimum score of 50

See our Credit Calendar for other ways that you can meet the English Language Proficiency requirements.

 

Tuition and Fees

Full Time Fees 2024-2025

Please note the 2024-2025 fees are pending sign off from the Government of Alberta as per the Tuition Fee Regulation.

Full Time FeesTerm 1Term 2 (Power Lab)
Tuition $6,332.00 $6,332.00
Health & Dental Fee * $163.00 $163.00
Campus Rec Fee $75.00 $75.00
Student Association Building Fee $18.00 $18.00
Student Association Fee $115.00 $115.00
Technology Fee $100.00 $100.00
ABSA Exam Fees ** $217.80 N/A
Total Fees $688.80 $425.92
Total Tuition & Fees***
 $7,020.80 $6803.00

Program Start Dates

Fall 2025 - August 27, 2025
Winter 2026 - March 2, 2026

Program Structure

The program includes four months of classes in ABSA Part A and B Theory, and 200 hours of Power Lab.

Term 1
Course Course Title Credits
PECO 4100 Applied Science 4
PECO 4200 Plant Services  4
PECO 4300 Steam Generation  4
PECO 4400 Prime Movers and Auxiliaries  4
  Total 16
Term 2 
Course Course Title Credits
PECOM 4500 200-Hour Power Lab 12

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.