Offered by Northern Lights College in Dawson Creek, Canada, Power Engineering 4th Class Certificate is a certificate in Energy Engineering programme. The programme runs for 29 weeks, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 11,997 per year (CAD 3,065 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Energy Engineering
Duration: 29 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 3,065 / year
International tuition: CAD 11,997 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Power Engineering Certificate takes you through 4th Class Power Engineering and 210 hours of firing time on the NLC Boiler. Upon completion, you will qualify for the Technical Safety BC Examinations by successfully completing Parts A and B of the 4th Class Power Engineering component of the NLC program. The focus is to provide knowledge and practical skills needed to function effectively in the industry.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission follows Northern Lights College's program-specific requirements published on this program's own page. Applicants complete one of two options: Option A requires English — BC Language Arts 11 or 12 (4 credits, minimum C+) or ENGL 040 or higher (C+), or IELTS 5.5 overall with no band below 5.0 — Math — Pre-Calculus 11 or 12 at C+ or MATH 040 or higher at C+ — and Science — Physics 11 or 12 at C+ or PHYS 040 or higher at C+. Option B is ESTR 047 (Essential Skills for Trades, Advanced Level) at a minimum 67%. One month before the program starts, admitted students must provide proof of current Intermediate First Aid, H2S Alive, and Common Safety Orientation (CSO) certifications valid for the program's duration, or risk dismissal. Students must maintain 70% minimum in all courses, including a passing grade in the Work Practicum.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Northern Lights College uses one admissions calendar for domestic and international applicants alike, applying through EducationPlannerBC or in person. Applications open about eleven months before each intake: 1 October for the following Fall, 1 February for the following Winter, and 1 June for the following Spring. For the 2027 cycle the priority deadline is 30 September 2026 for Winter 2027 entry, 31 January 2027 for Spring 2027 entry, and 31 May 2027 for Fall 2027 entry (dual-credit applicants get until 24 October 2026 and 23 June 2027 respectively), with a tuition deposit due about a month after each priority date. NLC states international applicants already in Canada on a valid visa follow the same domestic deadlines; after the priority date, seats remain open, on a rolling basis, until each term's add/drop date. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.