- 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 2nd Class power engineering subject matter. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have sufficient knowledge to challenge the 2nd Class, Part A, Paper 2 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: Thermodynamics, Metallurgy and Testing of Materials. Graduates of BCIT's Second Class Certificate: this course, along with POWR 1219, POWR 1221, POWR 1222, POWR 1223 and POWR 1224, plus the requisite qualifying experience, should be able to apply the knowledge learned in this study program in improving their abilities to operate, maintain and/or manage various industrial facilities, plant processes and associated equipment within the scope of a Second Class Power Engineer's Certificate.
Prerequisite(s)
- 3rd Class certificate OR departmental approval
Credits
12.0
Domestic fees
$295.28
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Fulfill the Interprovincial examination requirements within the scope of 2nd Class, Part A, Paper 2 in the subjects of:
- Thermodynamics
- Metallurgy
- Testing of Materials
Note: A copy of the reference Syllabus for Second Class Power Engineer's Examinations can be sourced from SOPEEC (https://www.sopeec.org/syllabus/second-class/)
Effective as of Fall 2023
Course Offerings
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of POWR 1220 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 19380
Dates
Start any time Seats Available
- CRN 19380
- $295.28 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 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/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 1220 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 24994
Dates
Start any time Not Available
- CRN 24994
- $295.28 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 requires proof of 3rd class certification for approval to register. 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.