Diploma in Power Engineering Technology is a diploma in General Engineering programme taught at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:General Engineering
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
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This two-year diploma provides the knowledge and skills to obtain Third-Class Power Engineer certification. Coursework covers principles of generating thermal and electrical energy, applied thermodynamics, and practical operation of power and process plant equipment such as boilers, turbines, electrical generators, pumps, compressors, internal combustion engines, chillers and air handling units. Students prepare to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) exams required for Third-Class Power Engineering certification and learn ABSA standards for safe operation of pressure equipment in Alberta. Delivery is in person at Main Campus. Graduates receive a SAIT Power Engineering Technology diploma and are prepared for roles such as plant operator, plant shift supervisor or chief plant engineer in power generation, petrochemical, refining and pulp and paper industries.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants educated in Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and meet one of the following options. Option A: completion of Math 30-1 (at least 60%) or Math 30-2 (at least 75%), English Language Arts 30-1 (at least 60%) or English Language Arts 30-2 (at least 75%), and Physics 30 (at least 60%). Option B: completion of SAIT's Power and Process Operations certificate program and at least 60% in Physics 30. SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta. Applicants educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and provide proof of meeting program admission requirements through an international document assessment.
