Advanced College Diploma - Power Engineering Technology (PWTY)

A TSSA-registered, on-campus power plant. Curriculum that is accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). Graduates who meet with success on their exams and careers. Just a few of the reasons why Cambrian's Power Engineering Technology program - and our graduates - are in high demand. Over three years of study, the Power Engineering Technology program will maximize your career opportunities by preparing you to successfully challenge all TSSA Operating Engineering exams up to - and including - the 2nd Class level of qualification. The program will prepare you for both operational and supervisory roles in power plants and other industrial settings. You'll gain theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in all aspects of power plant operation and maintenance, at the 4th Class level in first year, the 3rd Class level in second year, and the 2nd Class level in your final year. Theoretical concepts introduced in class are further explained and illustrated in the College's Power Engineering Training Facility. This facility is where you will learn to operate and maintain working equipment in a safe and efficient manner.. Depending on how the student wishes to proceed with their studies; the third year is available as a combination of online or classroom environments. This delivery alternative gives students the flexibility to learn from the convenience of their home communities. However, it is important to note that the qualifying time reduction will not be available to students who choose the online only version of the third year. Subjects of instruction closely follow the Standardized Power Engineers Examination Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and will help prepare you to challenge the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) examinations required for certification as a 2nd Class Operating Engineer. Our program is accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). Upon successful completion of the first year of the program, you will receive a TSSA-issued, qualifying experience time (QET) entitlement of 1440 hours (9 months) of qualifying time towards your 4th Class certification. This QET entitlement will lower the amount of time required for 4th class certification to 480 hours (3 months) from 1920 hours (12 months). Upon successful completion of the second year of the program, you will receive a TSSA-issued, qualifying experience time (QET) entitlement of 1760 hours (11 months) of qualifying time towards your 3rd class certification. This QET entitlement will lower the amount of time required for 3rd class certification to 160 hours (1 month) from the 1920 hours (12 months) total experience necessary. Upon successful completion of the third year of the program, you will receive a TSSA-issued, qualifying experience time (QET) entitlement of 800 hours (5 months). This QET entitlement will lower the amount of time required for 2nd class certification to 2080 hours (13 months) from the 2880 (18 months) total experience necessary. It is important to note that this reduction will only be granted to students who pursue the full-time, day program method of instruction.