Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class
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Thank you for your interest! At this time, this program is currently available to International applicants only. Check back soon for updates or connect with us to discuss your program options.
*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
The curriculum for this program is aligned with the Standardized Power Engineers Examination Committed (SOPECC) syllabus and has been approved by the certifying body for power engineers in Ontario, the Technical Safety and Standards Authority (TSSA). Graduates will be well-positioned to write the Class 4 TSSA exams. The Plan Global Learning System is used.
This is the first of four levels of training leading to Class 1 Power Engineering Certification. In this program, lab work will be undertaken at the Power Plant at Western University, with the remainder of the program delivered at the St. Thomas campus. Learn more about the programs and services of Fanshawe’s campus in St. Thomas.
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Power Engineering Techniques – 4th Class program will have the skills to operate, maintain and manage machinery and equipment related to power, heat, refrigeration and other industrial industries.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Power Engineering Techniques – 4th Class program:
Power Plant Coordinator
Responsible for the planning, development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of all building, infrastructure, sites and services on campus.
Operating Engineer/Refinery Operator
Responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the refinery processes and safe operating of boiler and ammonia systems.
Power Engineer
Start up and shut down power plan equipment, regulate water levels, perform routine equipment maintenance and operate automated or computerized control systems.
Bob Campbell, B.E.S., B.Ed, OCT
Test | Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 79 |
IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands |
CAEL | Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands. score of 80 in listening |
PTE Academic | 53 |
Cambridge English | Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162 |
ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10 |
Duolingo | Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95 |
Level 1 | ||||
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
MECH-1106 | Applied Science 1 | 2.5 | ||
This course cover the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of mathematics, elementary mechanics, elementary dynamics, elementary thermodynamics, and basic mechanical drawings. | ||||
SFTY-1055 | Plant Safety & Administration | 4 | ||
This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of Power plant safety, fire prevention and control, environment, as well as codes legislation. Chapters 22 to 39 | ||||
WELD-1057 | Material & Welding | 4 | ||
This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of engineering materials, welding methods and inspections, welding terms, forge and fusion welding process. Chapters 46 - 48 | ||||
ELNC-3039 | Electricity & Controls | 5.5 | ||
This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of basic electrical theory and equipment, basic instrumentation systems and control, basic computer application and auxiliary building systems. Chapters 78 to 89 | ||||
MECH-1108 | High Pressure Boilers | 2.5 | ||
This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of sootblowers, continuous and intermittent blowdown, boiler preparation and routine and emergency boiler operations. Chapters 62 to 65 | ||||
MTNC-3006 | Types of Plants | 1.5 | ||
This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of power house maintenance, boiler maintenance, boiler cleaning, hot oil systems and steam related industry processes. Chapters 137 to 144 |
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.