College Diploma – Power Engineering Technician (T942) (Optional co-op)

The Power Engineering Technician program at St. Clair College prepares students to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot power generation and energy systems across industrial plants, utility stations, and commercial facilities:

• SOPEEC & TSSA Exam Preparation: Curriculum follows the Standardized Power Engineers Examination Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus to prepare students for the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) 4th Class and 3rd Class certification exams.

• TSSA-Accredited Qualifying Steam Time: The program is accredited by the TSSA for reduced practical operating time. St. Clair College assists eligible students in securing 4th Class (Semester 3, 3 months) and 3rd Class (Semester 5, 1 month) unpaid work placements across Ontario.

• Advanced Simulation & Hands-On Training: Features direct instruction in a state-of-the-art power systems control room simulator, covering boilers, turbines, condensers, internal combustion engines, and auxiliary power equipment.

• Mandatory Placement Policies: Placement sites may require full COVID-19 vaccination. Unvaccinated students who cannot meet site requirements will be unable to complete mandatory placement hours required for graduation.

• High Earning Potential: Strong demand across Ontario with average annual salaries near $77,500 CAD (typical range: $49K–$106K CAD).

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma (with Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Math, and Grade 11 or 12 Physics prerequisites).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.