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Diploma of Power Engineering Technician

Sudbury, Canada
2 years
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

A 32-week full-time certificate preparing students for Fourth Class power engineering exams, credentialed by Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Power Engineering Technician and apply technical analysis
design principles
and practical problem-solving to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Power engineer
process operator
power systems operator in utility plants
refineries
hospitals
pulp and paper mills
breweries
mines
gas processing
heavy oil upgraders
fertilizer and chemical plants
further study (Third Class power engineering)

Curriculum

Twenty-two courses over two semesters (about 810 hours): basic electricity
applied mechanics
boilers and controls
thermodynamics
instrumentation
pumps and lubrication
prime movers
refrigeration
water treatment
HVAC
safety legislation and codes
two power labs
communications
and a 60-hour plant work experience in term two.

Entry requirements

Academic

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent
Or mature student status
Usually with Grade 12 English (C) or (U) plus programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 mathematics
Advanced diplomas follow the same entry rules. International applicants show English proficiency (IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 105)
Additional academic criteria: OSSD or equivalent
Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
Mature student accepted.

Accepted academic background

OSSD (30 credits) or equivalent, or mature student status, usually with Grade 12 English (C) or (U), programme prerequisites on each page (for example Practical Nursing has extra benchmarks)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT Not published
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Proof of Funds for Study Permit

How to apply

Review the Power Engineering Technician admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the institution's international admissions service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,469 CAD
Application fee	$100 CAD
Deposit	$2,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Sudbury (Barry Downe Road campus)
Faculty or school	School of Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies
Department	School of Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	102
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0
Scholarship note	Potential Cambrian College scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Power Engineering Technician. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
4 May 2027
171 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.