- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This course supplements a person's practical qualifying experience by providing further training in 5th Class power engineering subject matter. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have sufficient knowledge to challenge the 5th Class certificate examinations administered under the provincial regulation authority (as described in the BC Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/17_104_2004 ) Topics include: Administration and mechanical drawings; Act and Codes; Applied science; Safety; Welding and plumbing; Pumps, Piping and valves; Boiler details, fittings and controls; Fuels and Combustion; Boiler operation, maintenance and water treatment; Heating systems and human comfort; Refrigeration and air conditioning systems, auxiliaries and controls; Air compression, Electricity within the scope of 5th Class.
Prerequisite(s)
- This is a specialized subject requiring departmental approval to register.
Credits
16.0
Domestic fees
$430.03
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the students will be able to:
- Fulfill the Interprovincial examination requirements within the scope of 5th Class 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.
Note: A copy of the reference syllabus for Fifth Class Power Engineer's Examination can be sourced from SOPEEC (https://www.sopeec.org/syllabus/fifth-class/)
Effective as of Fall 2023
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of POWR 1210 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 19834
Dates
Start any time Seats Available
- CRN 19834
- $430.03 Domestic fees
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.
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No PHONE or ONLINE 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/bcit/ Generate book list to view/order the required material.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Spring/Summer 2025
Below is one offering of POWR 1210 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 24970
Dates
Start any time Not Available
- CRN 24970
- $430.03 Domestic fees
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.
Duration
52 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- NO PHONE or ONLINE 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/bcit Generate book list to view/order the required material.
Status
Not Available
Registration for this course opens at term start.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.