Course Overview
This course supplements a person's practical qualifying experience by providing further training in 3rd Class power engineering subject matter. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have sufficient knowledge to challenge the 3rd Class, Part B, Paper 1 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; Boiler Control Systems; Feedwater Treatment; Pumps; Welding Procedures and Inspection; Pressure Vessels within the scope of 3rd Class, Part B, Paper 1. This course in combination with POWR 1215, POWR 1216 and POWR 1218 as well as the requisite qualifying experience should allow students the opportunity to seek 3rd class power engineer's certification with the provincial regulatory body.
Prerequisite(s)
- Third Class, Part A OR Departmental Approval
Credits
7.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$227.27
International fees are typically 3.25 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 3rd Class, Part B, Paper 1 in the subjects of Boilers; Boiler Control Systems; Feedwater Treatment; Pumps; Welding Procedures and Inspection; Pressure Vessels
- Describe the constructional details, safe and efficient operation, testing, maintenance and repair of high pressure boilers, boiler fittings and related auxiliary equipment.
- Describe the principles of operation, constructional details, applications, and operating and maintenance procedures of typical power plant pumps.
- Describe Code requirements, welding methods and equipment associated with construction and repair of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Describe the applications, principles and chemistry of power plant external water treatment systems and equipment, including clarification, filtration, cold & hot lime softening, sodium and hydrogen cation exchange and demineralization.
- Describe boiler internal water treatment, testing and analysis.
- Describe combustion principles, boiler draft equipment and related instrumentation.
- Describe boiler firing methods and equipment for various types of fuels including natural gas, oil and coal.
- Describe detailed commissioning, operating, testing and maintenance procedures for power boilers, high temperature water boilers and sulphur recovery boilers.
- Describe operating and safety instrumentation and control systems for power boilers.
- Describe the constructional details, safe and efficient operation, testing, maintenance and repair of typical heating boilers, boiler fittings and related auxiliary equipme
Note: A copy of the reference Syllabus for Third Class Power Engineer's Examinations can be sourced from SOPEEC ( https://www.sopeec.org/syllabus/third-class/ )
Effective as of Fall 2023
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of POWR 1217 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 24986
Dates
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- CRN 24986
- $227.27 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 calls or online registration is permitted. These are specialized courses which require application approval from the Program Assistant via EMAIL ONLY. This course must be registered with POWR 1218 for 12 months completion of both courses. For more information and enrolment approval to the 3rd class power engineering online program, please email BCIT_Assistant_PowerEngineering@bcit.ca
Confirmation
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Status
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