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 2 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 steam turbines, gas turbines, internal combustion engines, cogeneration systems, compressor systems, refrigeration systems, heat exchangers, cooling towers, fired heaters, wastewater treatment, and plant management . By combining this course with POWR 1320, POWR 1330, and POWR 1340 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 Clas s power engineering certificaiton or departmental approval.
Credits
9.0
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 designs, operating principles and major components of steam turbines.
- Describe auxiliary support and control systems for steam turbines and explain start-up and shutdown procedures.
- Explain typical designs, components and operating principles of steam turbine condensers.
- Explain common designs, major components, operating principles, and arrangements for industrial gas turbines.
- Describe the support auxiliaries for a gas turbine and explain common operational, control and maintenance procedures.
- Explain the operating principles, designs, support systems, and operation of industrial internal combustion engines (ICE).
- Explain cogeneration and describe common configurations, components and applications.
- Explain classification, designs, and operating principles of industrial air and gas compressors.
- Explain the controls and system auxiliaries for a typical instrument air system and explain startup procedures for air compressors.
- Explain the classification and properties of refrigerants and describe the operating principles and components of compression and absorption systems.
- Explain control and safety devices on a compression refrigeration system and explain procedures and equipment to control oil, non-condensable, moisture, refrigerant, and brine.
- Describe the design, operation, and applications of various types of industrial heat exchangers.
- Describe the design, components, operation, and applications of direct-fired and indirect-fired natural draft process heaters.
- Explain the purpose, designs, processes and control of industrial wastewater treatment.
- Explain typical components of maintenance and administration programs for utilities and process facilities.
Effective as of Fall 2026
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of POWR 1350 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52843
Dates
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- CRN 52843
- $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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