Power Engineering Technician

NOTE: This application is for Domestic Students only.  International Students please click here.

Location
Estevan Campus
Date
Program Dates – September 15, 2025 – May 29, 2026
Length of Program
8 months
Tuition & Mandatory Fees
Approx. Tuition and fees: $5937
Approx. Books: $3500
*Tuition, mandatory fees, and materials costs are based from estimates and subject to change without notice.

Program Overview

Power Engineering technicians help keep power plants running safely and efficiently. A shortage of certified technicians means job opportunities have never been better. You could work in the oil & gas industry, mining, manufacturing, energy, health and other industries. It is a physical job that requires manual dexterity and good vision, as well as problem-solving skills and a knack for working with machinery.

In this 8 month Power Engineering Technical certificate program, you will study Fourth Class inter provincial standardized material, which will prepare you to challenge inter provincial Fourth Class examinations.

You will receive practical training in boiler operations, maintenance techniques and tool use. You will develop trouble shooting skill in practical labs, get boiler firing time in the power lab and industry work experience in your second term.

This program consists of two labs – more information on the lab location will be added soon.

Lab 1 and Lab 2 are each 3 weeks in length. Students are responsible for all costs in relocating/travelling to the lab location.

Courses 

Semester 1 
COMP-172   Introduction to Microsoft Word and Excel
ELEC-188     Basic Electricity
ENGP-179    Applied Mechanics (Fourth Class)
ENGP-180    Power Lab
ENGP-181    Plant Maintenance
ENGP-190    Boiler and Boiler Systems
INST-182       Instrumentation
MATH-299   Intermediate Algebra and Basic Trigonometry
SFTY-172      Safety, Legislation and Codes
TCOM-105   Communications for Technicians
THER-185    Thermodynamics (4th Class)
Semester 2 
ENGP-183   Prime Movers
ENGP-186   Pumps, Compressors, and Lubrication
ENGP-187   Power Lab 2
ENGP-188   Plant Operation and Maintenance
ENGP-191   Boiler Controls and Safety Devices
ENGP-192   Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
PROP-198   Plant and Process Operations
RFRG-195   Refrigeration (4th Class)
WORK-185  Work Experience 1
WTER-182   Water Treatment (4th Class)
Semester 3
CLTR-200    Culture and Diversity

 

Your Career

Graduates are prepared to work as power engineer technicians or process operators in a variety of industrial and heating plants. These include utility (power) plants, refineries, hospitals, pulp and paper mills, breweries, mines, gas processing plants, heavy oil upgraders, fertilizer plants or chemical plants

Admission Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30*
  • Minimum overall average of 65%
  • Previous Saskatchewan math also accepted: Math B30
  • English Language Requirement

Southeast College continues to offer many of its programs in a blended delivery format (a complimentary mix of both virtual and in class instruction). Students will need to have access to a computer and internet.  Please contact us at 1-866-999-7372 for more information.

Southeast College is accepting applications for International Students for this program at this time

How to Contact a Southeast College Student Advisor

Students who require additional assistance or require more information are encouraged to make an appointment with their closest available Student Services Advisor. Appointments can be made online at: www.southeastcollege.org/students/student-advisor-online-booking/ or by calling toll free 1-866-999-7372. Funding options are available for qualified students.  Please enquire with a Southeast College Student Advisor for more information.

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