Course Overview
The BCIT Power Lab course will provide a Power Engineer Trainee with the specific practical skills necessary for the safe and efficient operation of a steam plant. The BCIT Power Lab course will consist of practical training totalling 200 hours which will complement the student's education. The trainee will perform various operating routines and maintenance practices. Assignments will require research and practice which will include competency based evaluations. Successful completion of this course combined with the BCIT Letter of Completion for the 4th Class (Part A and Part B) will allow the student to apply to write Inter-Provincial Examinations with the BC Safety Authority.
Prerequisite(s)
- 65% in POWR 1300 and 65% in POWR 1310
- Students must have completed Fourth Class Part A (POWR 1213 or 1300), and must be half way through Fourth Class Part B (POWR 1214 or POWR 1310) or completed a technical background from a related Engineering Program and have English 12 or completion of a BCIT English pre-test.
Credits
0.0
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
$3,793.93
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply to write Inter-Provincial Examinations with the BC Safety Authority.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2011
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of POWR 0250 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 60734
Dates
May 25 - Jun 19 Loading
- CRN 60734
- $3793.93 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No online or phone registration allowed on this section. To receive detailed information and application instructions, please email BCIT_Assistant_PowerEngineering@bcit.ca and include your name and student ID when requesting information for this course. Seats are limited, and selection is competitive. Students who meet the entrance requirements will be placed on a waitlist and notified by email if approved to register. Selection is based primarily on academic performance, with preference given to BCIT students who have completed our Distance Education courses. Students are required to have the following safety equipment: hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, coveralls, and gloves.
Confirmation
Required
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No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
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