11 months
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17875 CAD/year
4375 CAD/year
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About

With the Certificate in Power Engineering Techniques from Mohawk College experience the rewarding challenges of operating and maintaining facility equipment related to steam and power generation.

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Overview

On the Certificate in Power Engineering Techniques from Mohawk College gain the academic and practical experiences necessary to succeed as a Power Engineer, from real-life experiences taught by certified Operating Engineers.

What you'll learn

  • Explore the use of steam firetube boilers, air compressors, refrigeration chillers, chemical feed pumps and various auxiliary equipment.
  • Understand the use of prime movers, turbines, and co-generation processes.
  • Understand the importance of electrotechnology, instrumentation, combustion and the environmental impacts in a steam plant.
  • Prepare for the Technical Standards and Safety Authority 4th Class Power Operating Engineering exams, both 4A and 4B.

Career Opportunities

Your future career options

  • 4th Class Power (Operating Engineer)

Where you could work includes:

  • Power Generation
  • Oil Refineries
  • Steel Industry
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Mining
  • Food Processing
  • Hospitals
  • Commercial Buildings
  • Facilities Environmental Management and Control

Accreditation

  • Accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), providing an opportunity for reduced operator time towards certification.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Applied Science Engineering
  • Power Engineering 4th Class
  • Fluid Technology Engineering - Power Plant Operation
  • Fluid Technology Engineering - Instrumentation
  • Building Systems and Water Treatment
  • Prime Movers And Auxiliaries

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 11 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:

  • Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
  • Senior Mathematics is recommended

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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  • International

    17875 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 17875 CAD per year during 11 months.
  • National

    4375 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4375 CAD per year during 11 months.

International Tuition

  • Including: Ancillary Fee and International Tax Recovery
  • International tuition Per Semester $8,525

Living costs for Hamilton

1163 - 1630 CAD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

  • You may be able to supplement your income and savings with scholarships, bursaries, or loans. 
  • It pays to do some research into what types of financial assistance you may qualify for.
Mohawk College offers two types of financial awards to students: Scholarships and Bursaries.
  • Scholarships: Awarded to students based on academic merit, athletics, volunteer experience, or other achievements.
  • Bursaries: Awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and/or meet other specific criteria.

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