Course Overview
This course is designed to build on your practical experience and provide the advanced knowledge you need to confidently challenge the 3rd Class, Part B, Paper 1 certification exam under provincial regulations. With industry-relevant content and the support of BCIT instructors , you'll deepen your understanding of essential topics within the 3rd class scope , including boiler design and construction, heat transfer components, high-pressure fittings, burner and supply design, draft systems, flue gas equipment, boiler control systems, boiler procedures, internal water treatment and pre-treatment, pump designs and calculations , welding procedures and inspection, and pressure vessels in general. By combining this course with POWR 1320 , POWR 1330 , and POWR 1350 and the required qualifying work experience, you will be well-prepared to pursue your 3rd Class Power Engineer certification through your provincial regulatory body.
Prerequisite(s)
- 4th Class power engineering certificaiton or departmental approval
Credits
8.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$648.46
International fees are typically 3.4 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:
- Describe common designs, configurations, and circulation patterns for modern bent-tube watertube boilers and steam generators, and explain how boilers are rated
- Describe the designs, components, firing methods, and operating considerations for some special boilers used in industry.
- Explain code requirements in general terms and describe construction and assembly methods for the major components of a large boiler.
- Explain the purpose, location, design and operating conditions for the major heat transfer components of a large watertube boiler or steam generator
- Describe the design and operation of common external and internal fittings attached to the pressure side of a high-pressure boiler.
- Describe the typical components of fuel supply systems, describe common burner/furnace designs for gas, oil, and solid fuel fired boilers.
- Explain boiler draft systems and fans, and describe the equipment used to remove ash from flue gas
- Explain components and operation of automatic control systems for boiler water level, combustion, steam temperature, and start-up.
- Describe common procedures in the operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers.
- Discuss internal water treatment methods and systems for the control of scale, corrosion, and carryover, and explain testing and monitoring strategies.
- Explain the purpose, principles, equipment, and monitoring of boiler water pre-treatment processes.
- Describe the designs, principles, components, and operating procedures for common industrial pumps.
- Define terms associated with pumping and perform pump head calculations.
- Explain the processes and applications of different welding techniques and describe the testing of welds and procedures.
- Explain pressure vessel design stresses, and operating conditions.
Effective as of Fall 2026
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of POWR 1340 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52842
Dates
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- CRN 52842
- $648.46 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 26 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
26 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Proof of 4th Class certification is required. Final exam exam is to be completed in-person at the BCIT Power Engineering department office in Burnaby or an approved invigilation centre. More details are provided upon registration approval. This specialized course requires prior application approval from the Power Engineering department. Please click the “REQUEST APPROVAL” button above or contact the Program Assistant directly at: BCIT_Assistant_PowerEngineering@bcit.ca to receive full expectations and approval requirements. ALLOW 2-3 DAYS FOR RESPONSE.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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