Power Engineering Techniques - 3rd Class - 348

Ontario College Certificate
One year or less
OSAP Checkmark OSAP Eligible
Advance your 4th Class Power Engineering certification to a 3rd Class level and open doors to more employment prospects and advancements.

Program Highlights

  • Accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), providing an opportunity for reduced operator time towards certification.
  • There is a high demand for operating engineers of all levels. 3rd Class Power Engineers may decide to pursue higher certification, up to and including, 1st Class.
  • Students gain the academic and practical experiences necessary to succeed as a 3rd Class Power Engineer, along with real-life experiences shared by certified Operating Engineers.
  • Highly experienced instructors share their soft skills with you, such as integrity, initiative, engagement and work ethic.
  • Partnering with industry to ensure you are future ready.

What you'll learn

  • Experience the rewarding challenges of operating and maintaining diverse equipment related to steam generation.
  • Explore the use of steam firetube boilers, air compressors, refrigeration chillers, chemical feed pumps and various auxiliary equipment.
  • Understand the use of prime movers, turbines, and co-generation processes.
  • Prepare for the Technical Standards and Safety Authority 3rd Class Power Operating Engineering examinations.

Program Length

1 academic year (period of 11 months)

This program has a one month work placement.

View the Exceptions Calendar for start dates and semester break information.

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Admission

  • OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
    • Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
    • Senior Mathematics is recommended
  • Successful completion of a 4th Class Power (Operating) Engineering 4A Exam
  • Successful completion of a 4th Class Power (Operating) Engineering 4B Exam is required prior to placement of experimental learning
  • Other equivalent post-secondary programs, experience and or qualifications may be considered by Mohawk College

Applicants are to request TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority) to send verification letter or copy of certificate to OCAS towards application.

Options are available for mature applicants.

Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Tuition and Fees

2023 - 2024 Domestic Tuition and Fees

Description Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3

Compulsory Ancillary Fees

$864.60 $758.46 $605.12
Co-op Fees N/A N/A N/A

Compulsory Program Fees

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Domestic Tuition $1,424.37 $1,424.37  $949.58 
Total Domestic Charges Per Semester $2,288.97 $2,182.83 $1,554.70
Total 1st Year Fees $6,026.50

Above fees based on full-time September program start date. Contact Student Services to confirm fees for other start dates or semesters.


2023 - 2024 International Tuition and Fees

Description Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3

Total Tuition & Ancillary Fees

$8,875.00 $8,875.00 $8,875.00
Co-op Fees N/A N/A N/A

Program Compulsory Fees

$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
International Tax Recovery $450.00  $375.00  $375.00 
Total International Charges Per Semester $9,325.00 $9,250.00 $9,250.00
Total 1st Year Fees $27,825.00

If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.

Additional Information

Financial Assistance

When it comes to paying for your education, investing in your future can be more affordable than you think. A Mohawk education is one of the most cost-effective means of acquiring the skills and knowledge you need to have a prosperous and rewarding career. 

As you start on your chosen career path, it's important to have a realistic set of expectations regarding the expenses associated with attending college. In addition to your tuition fees, you will also need to budget for books, supplies, housing, and other related living expenses. You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.

Available Financial Assistance Resources:

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Financial Literacy and Money Coaching:

Whether saving for school, sticking to a budget, or planning for a major purchase, financial literacy affects us all. That's why Mo' Money is committed to helping our students improve their money skills and become more confident with their money.

Course Overview & Descriptions

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Experiential Learning

How you'll gain skills

  • Training in a variety of practical settings including welding, instrumentation, millwright, internal combustion engines, steamfitting, steam lab and simulator on ammonia and power plants.
  • Field trips of various facilities to reinforce the academic and practical experiences at the college.
  • Acquire industry skills in an unpaid Placement 

To learn more, please visit the Centre for Experiential Learning. 

Field Placement

  • Field placement opportunities are not guaranteed as they are solely dependent upon employer engagement. 
  • They may be paid, or unpaid, as per employer policies and Mohawk will provide support and assistance in securing placements for all enrolled students
  • Contact the Program Coordinator for additional information.
  • Successful completion of a 4th Class Power (Operating) Engineer 4A or 4B exam may be required by some employers prior to students being allowed to start the program’s field placement.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.

In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options:

  • Power (Operating) Engineer

Where you could work includes:

  • Power Generation
  • Oil Refineries
  • Steel Industry
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Food Processing
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Hospitals
  • Schools and Office Buildings
  • Heating / Refrigeration Building Maintenance
  • Mining

Opportunities for grads:

  • Institute of Power Engineers
  • Inspection Certifications
  • Refrigeration Certifications Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)

Educational Pathways

 

Pathways to Mohawk 

If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.

 

Pathways within Mohawk

If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program. *

This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices within Mohawk.


Pathways beyond Mohawk

See ontransfer.ca for additional opportunities at other colleges or universities in Ontario.

Search the Mohawk Transfer Database for opportunities outside of Ontario.

Additional Information

Work Experience

  • Students of the Power Engineering Techniques – 3rd Class program will be accredited with qualifying steam time, at the discretion of a qualified Power Engineer: the professor will provide an explanation at the start of the program
  • Students must be prepared to travel

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