First Class Power Engineering

Program Description

Successful completion of this course may provide students with up to 12 months credit in lieu of the 36 months operating experience in a power plant required to write the Provincial Government exam in Alberta. The price for distance courses does not include the cost of textbooks.

Note: Alberta Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety will accept satisfactory completion of Part A of the First Class course as the educational requirements necessary for individuals to qualify to take their Part A First Class Examinations. If outside of Alberta, you must check with your local boiler’s branch prior to taking this course. For more information about the distance learning program, please email distance.education@sait.ca .

Program Overview

Progression

You have up to five years to complete all certificate courses. You must meet the graduation requirements as they exist at the time you register for your first course (see AC.3.1.1 Grading and Progression).

Admission Requirements

Program Outline

• PWEN 103 - First Class Power Engineering A1
• PWEN 104 - First Class Power Engineering A2
• PWEN 105 - First Class Power Engineering A3
• PWEN 106 - First Class Power Engineering A4
• PWEN 107 - First Class Power Engineering B1
• PWEN 108 - First Class Power Engineering B2
• PWEN 109 - First Class Power Engineering B3
• PWEN 111 - First Class Power Engineering B4