Course details
This course suppliements a person's practical qualifying experience (as described in the British Columbia Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressuer Vessel and Refrigeration Regulation) by providing the theoretical training required to enable graduates to challenge the Inerprovincial Standardized Power Engineer's examination for Part B - Paper 2 of a Third Class Power Engineer's Certificate. On successful completion of this course, as well as courses POWR 1215, POWR 1216, and POWR 1217, plus the requisite qualifying experience, participants will have sufficient skills and knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the Third Class Power Engineer's Certificate examinations examinations administered under the British Columbia Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Program. Graduates should be able to apply the knowledge learned in this study program in improving their abilities to operate plant equipment within the scope of a Third Class Power Engineer's Certificate. Topics include lubrication, steam turbines, gas turbines, refrigeration.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
8.0
Cost
$73.47 - $201.35 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Fall 2022
Below are two offerings of POWR 1218 for the Fall 2022 term.
CRN 31600
Duration
Start any time
- 52 weeks
- CRN 31600
- $201.35
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.
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$201.35
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
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This course must be registered with POWR 1217 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 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
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.
CRN 31601
Duration
Start any time
- 12 weeks
- CRN 31601
- $73.47
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 12 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$73.47
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Departmental approval needed
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EXTENSION ONLY. For current students who are at the end of their course completion deadline and require additional time, we have a 1-time offer for a 3 month only extension for completion. For requests and further details to meet the extension requirements, send an email to BCIT_Assistant_PowerEngineering@bcit.ca
Status
Online registration for this course offering is not available. However, you can still register by phone.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, course participants will be able to:
- Fulfill the Interprovincial examination requirements in the subjects of lubrication, steam turbines, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, air compression, and refrigeration.
- Describe the applications and maintenance requirements of various lubricants employed with power plant machinery.
- Describe the principles of operation, construction details and operating procedures for various types of steam turbines.
- Describe the principles of operation, construction details and operating procedures for steam turbine auxiliary systems and equipment.
- Describe the principles of operation, construction details and operating procedures for typical industrial gas turbines.
- Describe the principles of operation, construction details, troubleshooting and operating procedures for typical industrial internal combustion engines.
- Describe the principles of operation, construction details and operating procedures for typical industrial air compressors.
- Describe the principles of operation, construction details and operating procedures for typical industrial compression and absorption refrigeration systems.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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