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 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 Prime Movers; Cogeneration; Compressors; Refrigeration, Special Industrial Equipment; Wastewater Treatment; Plant Maintenance and Administration within the scope of 3rd Class, Part B, Paper 2. This course in combination with POWR 1215, POWR 1216 and POWR 1217 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)
- 3rd Class Part A or departmental approval
Credits
10.0
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 2 in the subjects of Prime Movers; Cogeneration; Compressors Refrigeration; Special Industrial Equipment; Wastewater Treatment and Plant Maintenance and Administration
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 1218 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 24988
Dates
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- CRN 24988
- $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 1217 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
Required
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Status
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