Power Engineering Technology

• Two-year diploma
• Fall start

Program Description

This program offers a high-level course of study and gives the students an in-depth knowledge of a wide variety of thermal processes and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, heat exchangers, air conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment. The program is structured so that you are eligible to attempt the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) certification examinations (Fourth Class, Third Class and Part A of Second Class) as you successfully complete each semester of the program.

The Power Engineering Technology program focuses on: technical communications, thermodynamics, engineering chemistry, electrical principles, power theory, process control, and boiler measurement & control systems.

The MacPhail School of Energy offers the benefit of small class sizes and hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs by industry-experienced and professionally trained instructors.

Each academic year is divided into two 15 week semesters and students generally take two years to complete the program. This program is currently offered full-time.

Related programs: Process Operations

Your Career

Power engineering technologists are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of large complex power and process systems.

Power engineers find employment in power generation plants, industrial facilities of all types and residential and commercial buildings. Opportunities for employment exist in processing industries such as petrochemical, fertilizer, pulp and paper, natural gas processing, petroleum refining, utilities, manufacturing & production, and food & beverage production. Opportunities also exist for positions in field and design offices, mechanical sales outlets and industrial sales outlets.

Power engineering technologists possess mechanical and electrical aptitude, communication skills, good vision, hearing, hand-eye co-ordination, manual dexterity and decision-making skills.

Admission Requirements

• Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent with at least 50% in the following courses or their equivalents: Pure Math 30, English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 and Science 30 or Physics 30.
• All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. For more information, please visit English Proficiency.
• For upgrading options, please refer to the Academic Upgrading program.
• For international students, please refer to the International section.
• For mature students, please refer to the Admissions section.
• Advance credit may be granted to applicants who have completed equivalent education at a post-secondary institution or have demonstrated equivalent experiential learning. Please refer to Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition.

Selection Criteria (2010 - 2011)

Seats in this program are offered in the order that qualified applications are received.

Student Success

Successful students will have the ability to gather technical information and use it to troubleshoot large electromechanical systems. Students should be aware that some employers may require testing for colour blindness. Students with higher secondary or post-secondary marks usually experience greater success in programs at SAIT.

Progression

Students must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better in each semester and pass the necessary prerequisite courses to progress through the program. To qualify for graduation, students must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.

Credentials

After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Power Engineering Technology. Graduates are eligible to write the new Alberta Boilers Branch fourth-class certificate exam.

Accreditation

This program is integrated with the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) Certification system.

Graduates are eligible for membership in the following professional associations:

• Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA)

Tuition And Fees (Subject To Change)

• Please refer to the Tuition and Fee Table.
• International Students, please refer to International Student Fees.
• Student funding, please refer to Financial Assistance.

Books And Supplies (Subject To Change)

Books and supplies are approximately $1,775 for the first year and $1,120 for the second year.

Program Outline (2010 - 2011)

• To find the course description for a course shown below, please go to our Course Finder and enter the course acronym and numbers (I.E. DMST-350) into the Quick Search by Course Code field.
• This program is being reviewed and could undergo changes.
• SAIT students are offered an opportunity to develop lifelong learning skills in an online environment. One or more courses in the program are offered fully or partially online.

For More Information

Information: 403.284.8451
Email: energy.info@sait.ca
Website: MacPhail School of Energy

Transfer with Diploma to…

Through SAIT Polytechnic transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this SAIT program may be eligible for credit at the following universities and colleges:

• Athabasca University
• British Columbia Institute of Technology
• Memorial University
• NAIT
• SAIT Polytechnic
• Thompson Rivers University
• University of Alberta
• University of Calgary
• University of Lethbridge (Co-op Education)
• University of New Brunswick, Saint John

Transfer options may also be available at other post-secondary institutions where credits from SAIT programs are evaluated on an individual basis. Interested students should contact the post-secondary institute of their choice for more information.

To learn more, visit Transfer Options.

Related Links (Internal):

• Student-For-A-Day
• Academic Calendar
• View Videos "An Interview with Dale Nelson on Opportunities in Power Engineering" Part 1, Part 2
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