- 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 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
8.0
Domestic fees
$222.75
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 2025
Below is one offering of POWR 1218 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 24988
Dates
Start any time Seats Available
- CRN 24988
- $222.75 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.
- These are specialized courses which require application approval from the Program Assistant via EMAIL ONLY. No phone calls or online registration is permitted. For more information and approval to enrol in the 3rd class power engineering online program, please email BCIT_Assistant_PowerEngineering@bcit.ca Students must have completed 3rd Class Part A power engineering courses to be eligible for the 3rd Class Part B course registration. This course must be registered with POWR 1217 for 12 months completion of both courses.
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.