- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 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 3 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: Boilers, Pumps and Water Treatments. Graduates of BCIT's Second Class Certificate: this course, along with POWR 1219, POWR 1220, 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
Domestic fees
$301.25
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 3 in the subjects of:
- Boilers
- Pumps
- Water Treatment
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
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of POWR 1221 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 31604
Dates
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- CRN 31604
- $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
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 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 Must provide proof of 3rd Class government certification. Course material is purchased separately and can be ordered through the BCIT Bookstore: www.bcitbookstore.ca/distance Generate book list to view/order the required material.
Status
Winter 2026
Below is one offering of POWR 1221 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 19382
Dates
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- CRN 19382
- $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
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 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
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.