Power Engineering/Process Operator 4th Class Certificate at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

The Fourth Class Power Engineering at VIU is a condensed program that prepares you for a well-paid career in Canada or anywhere in the world. The skills you gain in the program are in-demand. Our strong relationships with industry means you make industry connections before you graduate.

Faculty: Trades and Applied Technology | Duration: 32 weeks | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Boilers, Boiler Systems, Codes and Standards, Elementary Mechanics and Dynamics, Elementary Chemistry and Thermodynamics, Power/Heating Plant Safety and Environment, Material, Welding, Piping, Valves, Energy Plant Controls and Instrumentation, Electricity, Power Engineering Review and Exams, Work Practicum.

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Entry requirements

The program is designed for students with little or no previous experience in power engineering or process operation.; Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for admission to the program:; Grade 12, or equivalent, or mature student status, with the following minimum course requirements:Foundations of Mathematics 11 (C+), or Pre-Calculus (C+); Physics 11; English 12; Successful completion of assessment testing.; Personal profile.; See also Trades general admission requirements.; Applicants may be interviewed to ensure suitability to this program.; Notes on Admission; A mechanical and electrical aptitude is desirable.; Communication skills, good vision, manual dexterity, and decision-making are an asset.; Those with good reading and comprehension skills, basic science, mathematics, and study skills have the most success in the program.; It is suggested that to achieve...

Domestic applicants: CAD 10,361 for the whole programme. Tuition; Fees. Tuition only; excludes student, activity, health plan and other mandatory fees. Source

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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