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Diploma of Power Engineering Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

  • Edmonton, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Northern Alberta Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Two-year diploma preparing for ABSA 4th and 3rd class power engineering certificates, In Grande Prairie.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Power Engineering Technology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two-year
  • Water treatment. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Operator in gas plants
  • Power generating plants
  • Pulp mills
  • Refineries
  • Breweries and other boiler-using industries

Curriculum

  • Two-year
  • 77-credit diploma preparing for ABSA 4th and 3rd class certificates of competency. Study covers steam plant operation
  • Water treatment
  • Pumps
  • Electricity
  • Instrumentation
  • Fuels and combustion
  • With trades training and project management. Sample courses: Applied Engineering Mechanics and Thermodynamics
  • Process and Power Systems
  • Industrial Trades. Work-integrated learning is included.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • - Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2) Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-1) Grade 12 Chemistry (Chemistry 30) Grade 12 Physics 30 (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
  • Institutional test Cambridge 169 in each section

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entrance requirements
  2. 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
  3. Upload unofficial transcripts
  4. 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
  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$30,445 CAD
Application fee$150 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Energy and Natural Resources
DepartmentPower Engineering Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value75
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteNAIT MyAwards Central lists program-specific entrance awards, Scholarships and bursaries for eligible diploma applicants, International-student eligibility must be confirmed for each award.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.