HD in Power Engineering Technology is a higher diploma in Energy Engineering programme taught at Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology in Sarnia, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 6,743 per year for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Higher Diploma
Field:Energy Engineering
Duration: 3 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 6,743 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Throughout Canada only certified Power Engineers are permitted to operate, maintain and manage equipment such as boilers, compressors, turbines and refrigeration units. Lambton College's newly renovated closed loop 107 KW power generation plant operates exclusively as a training facility and is located in Centre of Excellence in Energy & Bio-Industrial Technologies. This is the only training unit of its kind in Ontario and students work collaboratively to generate and operate the power plant. In addition, the Centre also offers many other state of practice laboratories including distillation pilot plants, water treatment facilities, computer simulators, electrical and control systems and much more. You will gain knowledge and skills of plant operations and maintenance focusing on the 4th Class level in year one, the 3rd Class level in year two, and the 2nd Class level in the final year. There are 4 different levels of Operating Engineer status granted by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), each level involving more complex tasks which qualify individuals for higher level employment. Lambton College's Power Engineering Technology program follows the curriculum of the standardized Power Engineer's examination committee (SOPEEC) and prepares students to write the TSSA examinations for 4th, 3rd and 2nd class certification. 2nd Class Power Engineering certification is the highest level of power engineering training within the Ontario College system ensuring that Lambton College's Power Engineering Technology program offers employers highly trained and skilled graduates. Importantly, successful completion of our unique curriculum will allow students to qualify for Qualifying Experience Time reduction.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: This Ontario College Advanced Diploma requires an O.S.S.D. or equivalent with Grade 12 English C or U, Grade 12 Mathematics C or U, and either Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry C or U or Grade 11 or 12 Physics C or U (both are recommended, only one is required). Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology or any Grade 12U mathematics is recommended, and where the intake is highly competitive, Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (MAP4C) is accepted with a minimum final grade of 60%, though applicants with the recommended mathematics course are given preference. Lambton's Mature Student Assessment in English is available for qualifying mature applicants. International applicants must also meet Lambton College's institution-wide English-language proficiency requirement for diploma and certificate programs: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0 (one skill retake accepted), TOEFL iBT 78, PTE Academic 60, CAEL 60 with no band below 50, CELPIP General 7, or Duolingo English Test 105, among the other tests the college accepts; scores must be dated within the last two years.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for programmes starting September 2027 the application opens 26 September 2026 and 1 February 2027 is both the general equal-consideration date and the deadline Lambton states for its own competitive programs; later applications are assessed first-come, first-served while seats remain, and Lambton names no specific competitive programmes on its admissions page. International applicants apply directly to Lambton or through an authorised agent, with applications processed within two to five business days; the college publishes no fixed international closing date, and offers carry their own acceptance and payment deadlines. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
About Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
