Power Engineering Techniques
Ontario College Certificate (482)STARRT Institute, Stoney Creek, One year
Start date: September
Highlights
- Experience the rewarding challenges of operating and maintaining diverse equipment related to a power plant
- Explore the use of steam and hot water boilers, air compressors, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
- Understand the use of large reciprocating engines fueled by natural gas and emergency generators driven by diesel engines
- Prepare for the Technical Standards and Safety Authority 4th Class Operating Engineering, Gas and Oil Burner Technician III examinations
- Option of continuing in 2nd semester as a Power Engineer or Utilities student if enrolled into September program
- Graduates of the program will be required to obtain additional steam time experience beyond that of the 12-week work term. The professor will provide an explanation at the start of the program
Career Opportunities
Industries of Employment:
- Hospitals
- Educational Institutions
- Heavy Industry
Occupational Categories:
- Power Operating Engineer Trainees
- Gas Technician III
- Oil Burner Technician III
Admission Requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (GED, College and Career Preparation) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Senior Mathematics is advised
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Mature applicants are considered individually
Program Learning Outcomes
- Review this program's learning outcomes
Program of Studies - For students starting Fall 2010
Click on the course title for a course description.
| Semester 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | |
| GSCI | ST206 | Applied Science 1 | 3.00 |
| MOTP | ST208 | Fuel Applications 1 | 6.00 |
| STEN | ST207 | Power Engineering 1 | 6.00 |
| STEN | ST211 | Control Systems 1 | 6.00 |
| Semester 2 | |||
| Course # | Course Title | Hrs/Week | |
| ELEC | UP217 | Electrical/Controls | 6.00 |
| STEN | ST213 | Power Engineering 2 | 4.00 |
| STEN | ST218 | Prime Movers And Auxiliaries | 6.00 |
| STEN | UP214 | Fuel Applications 2 (Oil) | 6.00 |
| Semester XX | |||
| WORK | ST991 | Experiential Learning 1 | 40.00 |
Fast Facts
- Power Engineering Techniques graduates have a 71% employment rate
- Source: Mohawk College Graduate Employment Report 2007/2008
