SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Diploma in Power Engineering Technology
Calgary, Canada
Diploma
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* domestic applications deadline | May 23, 2023 international applications deadline
Key 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.
Credentials and accreditation
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Power Engineering Technology.
Transfer Options
The opportunity to advance your education through transfer to, within or from SAIT is available with the following universities and colleges:
- Athabasca University
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of Calgary
Manual dexterity and mechanical ability are helpful. Students should be aware that color-blind testing may be required by some employers. Eighty percent 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.
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