At Northwestern Polytechnic in Grande Prairie, Canada, Power Engineering Technology Diploma is offered as a diploma in General Engineering programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 53,700 per total (CAD 19,000 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:General Engineering
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 19,000 / total
International tuition: CAD 53,700 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Power Engineering Technology Diploma is a two-year, on-campus program delivered in Grande Prairie, Alberta, designed to prepare students for ABSA fourth- and third-class certificates of competency. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on training in electrical systems, instrumentation, and industrial mechanic trades, covering topics such as water treatment, pump operation, electricity, instrumentation, and fuels and combustion. Alongside technical coursework, students develop communication, computer application, and project management skills relevant to power engineering roles. A work-integrated learning component provides applied experience during the program. Admission requires specific Alberta Education courses, including English 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 30-1, Chemistry 30, and Physics 30. Graduates are prepared for roles in industries that operate boilers, such as gas plants, power generating stations, pulp mills, refineries, and breweries. The program is open to both domestic and international applicants.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold English 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 30-1, Chemistry 30, and Physics 30, or their equivalents.
