Power Engineers are often described as the unsung heroes of industry. A world without Power Engineers is a world without accessible electric power, no facilities to manufacture products and no fuel to power vehicles! While not all Power Engineers are involved with electrical power generation, many others work providing:

  • Heating, cooling, and ventilation of large commercial buildings
  • Potable water and sanitary drainage systems for communities
  • High-pressure, high-temperature steam to extract oil
  • Refrigeration for large plants storing perishable food

NAIT's Part-Time and Online Power Engineering courses are offered for 5th, 4th, and the 3rd class level. These courses help prepare students to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) Administered Provincial Examinations, and provide them with the foundational knowledge and skills to gain provincially recognized certification and begin a rewarding career in power engineering.

Quick Facts

  • Credential: Certificate of Achievement
  • Campus: Main Campus
  • Delivery Modes and Times: Varies by Class. See section details for delivery mode and detailed schedule.

What to Expect

Delivery Options
NAIT's convenient online study Power Engineering Computer Managed Learning (CML) modules let students work at their own pace to grow their employability and career potential. With instructor support as you need it, you may take from six months up to one year to complete the material depending on the class level.

Students also have the option to attend Power Engineering Technology Evening/Weekend courses to prepare for the provincial certification exams for Fifth Class and Fourth Class. Following a step-by-step process, NAIT students prepare to challenge the exam for each course. Whether you are looking to upgrade your skills or grab that big promotion, NAIT's courses give you the power to get the job done. Power Engineering classes traditionally fill quickly. Students are advised to register as soon as possible.

Entrance Requirements
There are no firm entry requirements, however it is strongly recommended to have a minimum of 50% in Grade 10 English, Math and Science for Fifth Class, Fourth Class, and Third Class courses. Related work experience may be considered in place of some academic subjects.

Please review individual course descriptions to determine if any other prerequisites are required for your course of interest.

Career Paths
Alberta's economy changes quickly and you don't want to be caught standing still. Graduates of NAIT's Power Engineering CML courses move into positions with more responsibility and more respect. Advancing up the ranks from Fifth Class to First Class means bigger challenges and higher wages, and NAIT's reputation means graduates compete for senior positions across the province and around the globe.

Power Engineers operate and maintain the equipment and machinery that provide power, heat, refrigeration and other industrial services, including boilers, steam and gas turbines, generators, gas and diesel engines, pumps, condensers, compressors and pressure vessels. Your mechanical aptitude, on-the-job experience, and NAIT education can lead to employment anywhere from petrochemical plants to refineries to hospitals and hotels.

Students who enroll in our courses typically work in

  • Heating plants
  • The oil and gas industry
  • The power generation industry
  • The pulp and paper industry

If you are seeking employment or currently working in power generation, pulp and paper, or the oil and gas industry, put your skills to the test with NAIT's courses and keep your career moving like a finely-tuned machine.

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