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
8.0
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
$301.25 - $307.57 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
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
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of POWR 1220 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 24994
Dates
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- CRN 24994
- $301.25 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
- 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
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 1220 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 31603
Dates
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- CRN 31603
- $307.57 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
- Proof of 3rd Class certification is required. 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 Paper-based and 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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