Course overview
Power and Process Operations is a comprehensive eight-month program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as an operator in various power generation and processing industries.
It is the equivalent of a Fourth-Class Power Engineering program. It combines theoretical learning with hands-on laboratory experience utilizing the same type of equipment found in industry, ensuring that you are well-prepared to manage the day-to-day operations of complex power and processing systems safely and efficiently.
In this program, you will:
- -learn the fundamentals of boilers, including design, operation and maintenance
- -learn about heat and energy transfer and how it's used and managed in power systems
- -learn the basics of electricity, electrical circuits, power generation and electrical safety, including how to safely operate electrical equipment in industrial settings
- -learn about design, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of different types of pumps and compressors
- -get instruction on workplace safety, including fire safety, hazardous material handling and emergency procedures
- -train in the instrumentation used to monitor and control engineering systems, including sensors, transmitters, controllers and actuators
- -learn the basics of plant operations and troubleshooting
- -learn the fundamentals of internal combustion engines, steam turbines and gas turbines, including design and operation typical to those found in facilities, industry and power plants
- -establish the knowledge and skills to operate a refrigeration system used in process industries and facility cooling
- -learn the fundamentals of facility environmental conditioning and control, including design and operation of air handling units, chillers and building automation systems
- -gain an understanding of the water treatment, testing and analysis that promotes equipment and system longevity, including cooling, heating, steam, condensate and feedwater systems.
This program will prepare you to challenge the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) Fourth Class Power Engineer certification exams to earn your certification, setting the stage for a challenging and rewarding career in power and process operations.
Total Tuition Fees: $19,968
