College Certificate – Power Engineering Techniques – 4th Class (1101)

The Power Engineering Techniques – 4th Class one-year certificate program introduces students to theoretical and practical aspects of power generation and plant maintenance operations. Students learn to operate and maintain machinery such as boilers, steam/gas turbines, generators, engines, pumps, compressors, and pressure vessels used in industrial power plants and thermal electric generating stations. Coursework aligns with the Standardized Power Engineers Examination Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus, helping prepare graduates to write the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) examinations required for 4th Class Power Engineer certification.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.