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Diploma of Power Engineering 4th Class

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Edmonton, Canada
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Certificate in Power Engineering (4th Class) is a one-year full-time certificate at NAIT in Edmonton, Taught in person.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Power Engineering (4th Class) and apply scientific and technical reasoning
Evaluate design choices
And communicate practical solutions.

Career outcomes

Entry-level power engineering roles in hospitals
Manufacturing facilities
Energy plants
Commercial buildings

Curriculum

One-year full-time certificate taught in person at the Main Campus. Study areas the page names: operate and maintain boilers
Pumps
Compressors
Turbines
Understand the principles and applications of thermodynamics
Monitor and manage water treatment systems for safe
Apply electrical theory and basic instrumentation used
Operate heating
Ventilation
Air conditioning.

Entry requirements

Academic

- Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2) Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-1) Grade 12 Chemistry (Chemistry 30) Grade 12 Physics (Physics 30) Proof of English Language Proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent courses with the programme-specific required Grade 12 courses and minimum marks (e.g. 63% in English 30-2, Math 30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 for Veterinary Technology, Some programmes accept Grade 11 courses), Post-secondary credits pathways exist.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.0
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 169

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the programme's entrance requirements
Delivery mode and international intake dates on its programme page. Apply online with NAIT's International Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable 150 CAD application fee. Create your MyNAIT account
Upload unofficial transcripts
Then send official transcripts and proof of English language proficiency if required. Complete the programme interview if your programme requires one (common in Health and Life Sciences). Accept the offer and pay the 5
000 CAD non-refundable international tuition deposit. Apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds before the start date.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$28,195 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	School of Energy and Natural Resources
Department	Power Engineering 4th Class
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	NAIT MyAwards Central lists program-specific entrance awards, Scholarships and bursaries for eligible diploma applicants, International-student eligibility must be confirmed for each award.

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.