Power Engineering 4th Class Certificate

Northern Lights College

Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

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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.

About Northern Lights College

Type: College
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1975
Students: 3,304
Programs: 74
Location: Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Power Engineering 4th Class Certificate award?

Northern Lights College awards a Certificate in the field of Energy Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does Power Engineering 4th Class Certificate take?

The programme runs for 29 weeks.

How much does Power Engineering 4th Class Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 11,997 per year (CAD 3,065 per year for local students).

Can Power Engineering 4th Class Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Northern Lights College.

What language is Power Engineering 4th Class Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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