Comments about Power Engineering Technician Ontario College Diploma - At the institution - Thunder Bay - Ontario
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Objectives
The Power Engineering Program prepares students to enter the expanding, dynamic Power Engineering field at entry levels of employment (ie. 4th class level). The program is designed to cover the Interprovincial curriculum including writing 3rd and 4th class Power Engineering exams. In addition, the program will also provide applied practice. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible for 4th Class Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification. Heavy emphasis is placed on technical studies, combined with practical hands-on experience. The program conforms to industrial practices and procedures. The Power Engineer is exposed to a diverse number of fields (ie. electrical, electronics, computers, chemical, mechanical fields), which make it a truly challenging and rewarding career.
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Practical experience
There is a co-op component associated with this course.
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Academic title
Power Engineering Technician Ontario College Diploma
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Course description
First Semester
Course Number/ Title Credits
CS 117 Communication Strategies 3
GE 302 Science of Motion 3
IX 130 Techniques Introduction to Computers 2
PE 111 Applied Science 3.5
PE 112 Power Engineering Safety 2
PE 113 Sketching & Administration 2
PE 116 Boilers 5
PE 117 Feedwater Treatment I 2
PE 106 Work Experience 8
Total 30.5
Second Semester
Course Number/ Title Credits
CS 219 Communications for Technology 3
GE 701 The Changing Workplace 3
PE 206 Maintenance & Types of Plants 2
PE 207 Instrumentation & Electricity 4.5
PE 213 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning 4
PE 214 Lubrication, Prime Movers, Engines, Pumps & Compressors 5
PE 215 Practical 1
PE 200 Work Experience 8
Total 30.5
Co-op Following semester 2 Credits
PE 417 Power Engineering Co-op placement (16 weeks) 640
Total 640
Third Semester
Course Number/ Title Credits
GE 406 Measuring Quality in the Workplace 2
PE 301 Applied Science II 4
PE 302 Chemistry 4
PE 303 Industrial Legislation, Piping, Fuels & Combustion 4
PE 304 Electrotechnology and Instrumentation 6
PE 306 Industrial Safety & Fire Protection 2
PE 300 Work Experience 8
Total 30
Fourth Semester
Course Number/ Title Credits
PE 411 Boilers & Control Systems 5
PE 413 Feedwater Treatment II 3
PE 414 Prime Movers 6
PE 415 Refrigeration, Air Compression & Wastewater Treatment 4
PE 416 Pumps, Welding & Pressure Vessels 4
PE 400 Work Experience 8
Total 30
