Power Engineering Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - SAIT
Webometrics Canada National Rankings: 88

Course Info

Summary

Courses in power theory, thermodynamics and extensive lab training prepare you to take responsibility for complex power systems working as a plant operator or design, research or development assistant in industries like petroleum, petrochemical and refining.

Our Power Engineering Technology diploma arms you with the skills to become a third-class power engineer responsible for controlling large, complex power and process systems and performing production work in the operation and development of large-scale energy projects.

SAIT also offers flexible continuing education training for fifth to first-class to prepare you for your ABSA exams, or you can pursue a bachelor’s degree with our transfer options.

In Canada, power engineering certification progresses from fifth to first-class (most advanced) and the ABSA is the pressure equipment safety authority for Alberta.

Is this the right fit for me?
Manual dexterity and mechanical ability are helpful.

A minimum of 80% attendance is a requirement to successfully complete the program.

Successful students will have the ability to gather technical information and use it to troubleshoot large electromechanical systems.

Accreditation
This program is nationally accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).

Credentials
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Power Engineering Technology.

Career Outcomes

Graduates can pursue job opportunities as a(n):

plant operator
design assistant
research and development assistant
process operator
Related careers include:

field and design
mechanical or industrial sales

About Course
Course Credential

Diploma

Application Deadline

Based on course availibility

Course Availibility

Open

Course specific Intake

January, May, September

Academics, GPA

Grade 12th English 60% required. Grade 12th Mathematics 60% required. 60% in Grade12th Physics.

English requirements

IELTS: Overall 6.0 band no less than 6.0 band TOFEL: PTE: N/A

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

CAD$ 21676.10

*Price shown is for indicative purpose, please check with institution

IMP Notes

SAIT takes conditional applications on the basis of IELTS Date Confirmation & Last Academic Pending Marksheet

Location

Calgary

Scholarships

Here are some scholarship that are available at The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology - SAIT.

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international

Combined Adrienne Marshall English Scholarship and Barry Marshall Science Scholarship

Value of scholarship

Tuition Fee Scholarship

Application details:

For further details, please contact the university website.

Eligibility requirements
  • Be students at the Beijing Huija Private School;
  • meet all entry requirements normally applied to the English Language Bridging course and the Bachelor of Science1 course;
  • not be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia; and
  • be liable for international full fees.
Who can apply:

All international