Career Prospects
Entry Level Power Engineers work in a wide range of plant environments including power generation, chemical, petrochemical, pulp/paper/wood product, manufacturing, and food and beverage processing. They work in the utility plants of universities, hospitals, office buildings, and shopping malls, and at large-scale refrigeration and other industrial facilities. Entry-level job functions can include operating product loading and storage systems; raw-water, demineralization and wastewater treatment systems; compressed gas and instrument-air systems; and cooling water systems. Job functions in smaller facilities will include greater and more varied systems responsibilities, but on smaller-capacity equipment. Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type | | Fort St John | September | Cohort | Length
820 hours; approximately 29 weeks long. Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Trades/Apprenticeship Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load. Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional. Domestic Fees | | Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) | Total | | Year 1 | $ 2,804.40 | $ 154.76 | $ 1,932.14 | $ 4,891.30 | International Fees | | Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) | International
Medical Insurance | Total | | Year 1 | $ 10,077.80 | $ 154.76 | $ 1,932.14 | $ 828.00 | $ 12,992.70 | Admission Requirements
Complete either A, B, or C: A. English, Math, and Science
English Requirement One of the following: - BC Language Arts 11 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
- BC Language Arts 12 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
- ENGL 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.
Math Requirement One of the following: - BC Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent
- BC Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent
- MATH 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
Science Requirement One of the following: - BC Physics 11 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- BC Physics 12 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- PHYS 040 or higher with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
C. Placement testing
Complete the Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) with: - 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
And complete the Trades Math Assessment with: Based on the results of the assessment(s), applicants may be required to participate in an assessment interview to determine admissibility. Interviews may be conducted virtually if necessary. Post-Admission Requirements:
After being accepted into the program but before the end of the first day of classes, students will be required to provide proof of the following certifications*: - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Occupational First Aid - Level 1
- H2S Alive
- Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
* All certificates must be valid for the duration of the Program. Failure to provide proof may result in immediate dismissal from the program. Important Notes
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The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid. -
Students must provide personal protective equipment (footwear having CSA safety-toe protection, cold weather PPE). Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements. -
The program is affiliated with Technical Safety BC and Pan Global. Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the Dean | | Minimum Grade Requirements | 70% minimum in all courses and a passing grade in POPR 160 | Credential
Certificate in 4th Class Power Engineering |
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