Skilled Trades - Power Engineering Technician

2-year, Ontario College Diploma Program

Power Engineering Technician

Have you ever considered all the places where our earth's fossil energy resources are used? Did you realize that a significant portion is used to fire large boilers in thermal generating plants, paper mills, etc. for heating, process and mechanical drives? As a Power Engineer, you might operate and maintain equipment in power plants such as boilers, steam and gas turbines, heating and ventilation and all auxiliary associated equipment. You might also operate equipment that maintains the interior climates of large commercial and industrial buildings.

In 2nd and 4th semesters, you will have the opportunity to work in a power plant to obtain practical, qualifying experience towards your 4th and 3rd Class Interprovincial Power Engineering Certification.  You will also study newer technologies such as "Co-Gen" plants, where heat energy "left over" from gas turbines is used to produce supplemental electricity, significantly lowering overall plant energy costs.  Upon graduation, your skills would be demand in the pulp and paper, mining, petroleum, electrical generation and various other sectors across Canada.  Get a good start to achieving your career goals by enrolling in this rewarding program at Confederation College.

 

The Power Engineering Program is offered in alternating years.  The next intake is scheduled for September 2012.

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