Course Overview
This course supplements a person's practical qualifying experience by providing further training in 4th class power engineering subject matter. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have sufficient knowledge to challenge the 4th Class, Part A 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 applied mathematics, elementary mechanics, elementary thermodynamics, codes and standards, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System(WHMIS), safety, plant fire protection, environment, engineering materials, welding and piping.This course in combination with POWR 1310 (4th class Part B) and the requisite qualifying experience should allow students the opportunity to seek certification with the provincial regulatory body.
Prerequisite(s)
- Departmental Approval
Credits
16.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$699.72 - $714.01 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Fourth Class Part A Paper 1
- Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Fulfill the Interprovincial examination requirements in the subjects of applied mathematics, elementary mechanics and dynamics, elementary thermodynamics, mechanical drawing, administration, the Act and Regulations, WHMIS, plant safety, plant fire protection, environment, material and welding, piping, high pressure boiler design, high pressure boiler parts and fittings, high pressure boiler operation and feedwater treatment.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the British Columbia Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Act and applicable regulations, codes and standards.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials System (WHMIS).
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the impact of power plant operations on the environment.
- Describe the construction, safe and efficient operation and minor repairs of plant equipment, including:
- High pressure steam boilers and related fittings, auxiliaries and controls.
- Feedwater treatment equipment.
- Environmental protection equipment.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of basic industrial instrumentation.
- Piping and piping fittings.
- Apply mathematics concepts to solve the problem that include: Unit conversions, Basic Arithmetic Operations, Equations & Transposition, Basic Algebra as well as Basic Plane Geometry.
- Apply physics concepts to solve problems in ratio and proportion, mensuration, elementary mechanics and elementary thermodynamics (Mollier chart , Steam tables, interpolation, T-s and p-h diagram).
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of plant safety systems and procedures and fire protection equipment.
- Describe typical materials used in the construction of power plant equipment and related welding methods.
Effective as of Fall 2023
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of POWR 1300 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 69128
Dates
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- CRN 69128
- $699.72 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 26 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
26 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- 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
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of POWR 1300 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 50474
Dates
Start any time Loading
- CRN 50474
- $714.01 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 26 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
26 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This specialized course requires prior application approval from the Power Engineering department. Please click the “REQUEST APPROVAL” button above or contact the Program Assistant directly at: BCIT_Assistant_PowerEngineering@bcit.ca to receive full expectations and approval requirements. ALLOW 2-3 DAYS FOR RESPONSE. Final exam is to be completed in-person at the BCIT Power Engineering department office in Burnaby or an approved invigilation centre. More details are provided upon registration approval.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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