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Power Engineering Technology Certificate

Thompson Rivers University

Kamloops, British Columbia, CanadaWorld Rank #3,064

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Power Engineering Technology Certificate at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, Canada is a certificate in Information Systems & Technology programme. The programme runs for 34 weeks, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 23,159 per total (CAD 6,000 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Information Systems & Technology
Duration: 34 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 6,000 / total
International tuition: CAD 23,159 / total

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

The Power Engineering Technology 4th Class Certificate allows you to maintain and operate heating and power plants, refrigeration systems and auxiliary equipment like pumps, compressors, steam turbines, electrical generators, cooling towers and water treatment systems. Gain the knowledge and skills needed to earn the 4th Class Power Engineering Certification through Technical Safety BC, and work as a 4th Class Power Engineer.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Entry requirements: high school graduation or equivalent, or mature-student status; English 11 at 60% or higher; and Math 11 at 60% or higher. TOOLS AND PPE you must supply: CSA-approved 6-inch boots, clear safety glasses and coveralls. The 4th Class program runs from the first week of September to the second week of May, with classes Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. over 34 weeks at the Kamloops campus, and includes individual operation of TRU's power lab plus tours of several plants in and around Kamloops. On completion you receive a 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate issued by Technical Safety BC, having prepared for that authority's two-part 4th Class examination.

Application Details

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply directly to TRU: for the September (Fall) intake the deadline is 1 May, for January (Winter) it is 1 September, and for the May (Summer) intake it is 1 January; applications for most programs open 1 October, and a deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day. International applicants follow the same intake structure with deadlines of 1 May (September), 1 October (January) and 1 February (May); TRU still reviews later applications where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early, so admission runs on a rolling basis around these published cut-offs for the 2027 entry cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Thompson Rivers University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1970
World rank: #3,064
Programs: 190
Location: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Power Engineering Technology Certificate award?

Thompson Rivers University awards a Certificate in the field of Information Systems & Technology on completion of this programme.

How long does Power Engineering Technology Certificate take?

The programme runs for 34 weeks.

How much does Power Engineering Technology Certificate cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 23,159 per total (CAD 6,000 per total for local students).

Can Power Engineering Technology Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Thompson Rivers University.

What language is Power Engineering Technology Certificate taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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