Feb 01, 2026  
PUBLISHED 2019-2020 Non-credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2019-2020 Non-credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PWEN 126 - Second Class Power Engineering A2


Course Description
This 2nd Class Power Engineering course provides you with the supplemental education you may need to be successful in writing your Government Exam for A2.

2nd Class Power Engineering A2 includes 7 paper assignments and one final exam. You have 4 Months to complete this course.

This is the list of assignments:

  • Thermodynamics of Gases
  • Thermodynamics of Steam
  • Practical Thermodynamic Cycles
  • Metallurgy
  • Testing of Metals
  • Corrosion of Metals
  • Welding Symbols

PWEN 126 alone cannot be used towards any credit towards work experience. You must complete all 6 Sections (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, & B3) in order to receive credit towards work experience. If you are seeking credit in lieu of work experience please ensure you are contacting your provincial Boiler’s Branch to ensure that our courses are accepted. Contact info can be found on SOPEEC.org.

PWEN 126 alone does not allow students to receive a SAIT certificate. You must complete all 6 sections (A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, & B3) in order to receive the SAIT Certificate for your learning.

To register you must be a holder of a Provincial Third Class Certificate or equivalent. It is recommended that students have a minimum of Grade 11 Math, Physics and English.

 

0 Credits:

Prerequisite(s):

  • One of:
    • PWEN 130, PWEN 131, PWEN 138 and PWEN 139
    • PWEN 222 and PWEN 223

Required Materials
Required Textbook:  Go to PanGlobal website to see a complete list of reference materials.  If you obtain a copy of a used textbook, you will not have access to the additional resources. 

It is recommended that students have a minimum Grade 10 Math, Physics and English. 

Note:  Must be a holder of a Third Class Provincial Certificate or Equivalent. 

This course has an exam that must be proctored. Proctor fees will apply.  Learn more about our exam proctor options.

Tutoring services are available throughout the course.

For more information contact distance.education@sait.ca or call 1.888.284.7051 (Toll free in North America).
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Distance Fee
445
International Distance Fee
445
Registration Statement
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