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Power Engineering/Process Operator 4th Class Certificate

Vancouver Island University

Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2025 #1201-1400

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Power Engineering/Process Operator 4th Class Certificate is a certificate in Energy Engineering programme offered by Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, Canada. The programme runs for 32 weeks, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 10,200 per total for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Energy Engineering
Duration: 32 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 10,200 / total

Last checked September 2026 · Source: viu.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This full-time certificate prepares graduates to run, maintain and oversee industrial power and processing plants as power engineers. Study combines classroom theory with an extensive workplace practicum, building the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to sit the standardised examination for the interprovincial fourth-class certificate of competency for power engineers. The programme also covers the technical knowledge required for process operator work.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires Grade 12 or equivalent, or mature-student status, with Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 at a "C+", Physics 11, and English 12 among the required courses. Applicants must pass VIU's assessment testing, submit a personal profile, and may be interviewed to confirm suitability; a medical certificate can be required before the work practicum placement. Mechanical and electrical aptitude, good vision, manual dexterity, and decision-making skills are noted as desirable. Enrolment is limited and preference goes to applicants with post-secondary experience, related industrial experience, or stronger assessment results; meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. No English-language test score or minimum GPA is published.

Application Details

Start Date: Domestic (Canadian) applicants: 13 October 2026 (Fall intake) – October 13, 2026 (Waitlisted) (Nanaimo).
Application Deadline: Domestic (Canadian) applicants: applications accepted on an ongoing basis for the 13 October 2026 (Fall) start – October 13, 2026 (Waitlisted) (Nanaimo). Dates are VIU's published application window for this program (as listed September 2026) and can change; apply through EducationPlannerBC.

About Vancouver Island University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 12,022
QS rank: #1201-1400
Programs: 150
Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Power Engineering/Process Operator 4th Class Certificate award?

Vancouver Island University awards a Certificate in the field of Energy Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does Power Engineering/Process Operator 4th Class Certificate take?

The programme runs for 32 weeks.

How much does Power Engineering/Process Operator 4th Class Certificate cost?

Tuition is CAD 10,200 per total for local students.

Can Power Engineering/Process Operator 4th Class Certificate be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Vancouver Island University.

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

The programme is taught in English.

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