Course details
This course supplements a person's practical qualifying experience (as described in the British Columbia Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Regulation), by providing the theoretical training. Upon successful completion of this course, plus the requisite qualifying experience, participants will have sufficient skills and knowledge to fulfill the requirements of the Fifth Class Power Engineer's Certificate examinations administered under the BC Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Program.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
16.0
Cost
$73.47 - $400.58 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below are two offerings of POWR 1210 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 24970
Duration
Start any time
- 52 weeks
- CRN 24970
- $400.58
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 52 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$400.58
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
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NO ONLINE OR PHONE registration allowed on this section. These are specialized courses which require application approval from the Power Engineering Program Assistant via EMAIL ONLY. To receive more detailed information and application instructions, send an email requesting information for this course to: BCIT_Assistant_PowerEngineering@bcit.ca Course material is purchased separately and can be ordered through the BCIT Bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.
CRN 24972
Duration
Start any time
- 12 weeks
- CRN 24972
- $73.47
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 12 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$73.47
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
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EXTENSION ONLY. For current students who are at the end of their course completion deadline and require additional time. This is a 1-time offer for 3 months added to current registration. Extension requirement details are in the Program Introduction document located in the Learning Hub. For approval send an email, include your student ID number to: BCIT_Assistant_PowerEngineering@bcit.ca
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
- Fulfill the Interprovincial examination requirements in the subjects of applied science; the BC Act & Regulations; Codes; basic design of heating boilers; boiler fittings; fuels and combustion; boiler controls; boiler operation and maintenance; feedwater treatment; pumps, valves and piping; environmental comfort, heating systems; electricity; plumbing; safety; air compression; basic design of power boilers.
- Describe the construction, safe operation and minor repairs of commercial building and light industrial heating plant equipment within the scope of a 5th Class.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2011
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