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Power Engineering Technology (Co-op)

Georgian College - Owen Sound
Canada, Ontario, Owen Sound
Tuition fee CA$17,160 per year

The displayed fee is for the 2022-2023 academic year and is subject to change. The fee covers two semesters and includes tuition (CA$14,150), health insurance, and other ancillary charges.

Registration fee CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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Overview

Be an operating engineer in only 24 months! TSSA-approved training. Co-op gives you the work experience today’s employers are looking for.

Students develop the skills and knowledge to operate high-energy processes found in power plants such as steam production and use, refrigeration, and gas compression. These processes are found in many industrial, commercial and institutional facilities to support manufacturing, food production, and electrical power generation, as well as to heat and cool buildings. Students learn to operate and maintain equipment such as high-pressure steam systems, boilers, turbines, compressors, chillers, pumps and condensers. In order to ensure power plant processes are operated safely and efficiently, students acquire a strong foundation in equipment theory and the underlying science that explains how these machines work. Additionally, students benefit from experiential learning in an on-campus Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) registered power plant, a power plant simulator, and through co-op learning experiences.

The program follows the Standardized Power Engineers Examination Committee (SOPEEC) 4th and 3rd class syllabus and prepares students to write TSSA examinations required for both the 4th and 3rd Class Power (Operating) Engineer certifications.

Work-integrated learning

This program includes co-op work term and field placement components where you will gain practical, hands-on work experience in your field to prepare for your future career.

Program structure

The following reflects the planned progression for full-time offerings of the program.

Fall Intake

  • Sem 1: Fall
  • Sem 2: Winter
  • Work Term 1: Summer
  • Sem 3: Fall
  • Sem 4: Winter
  • Sem 5: Summer

Summer Intake

  • Sem 1: Summer
  • Sem 2: Fall
  • Work Term 1: Winter
  • Sem 3: Summer
  • Sem 4: Fall
  • Sem 5: Winter

Career opportunities

Graduates of this program may find rewarding careers as power or operating engineers in a wide variety of industries. Graduates may work at electrical power generating plants, as well as heating and cooling plants, schools, hospitals and other commercial buildings. Manufacturing, food processing and natural resources are areas in which students may find employment.

Apply Now! May 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
May 6, 2024
Apply Now! September 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 3, 2024

Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States

Apply Now! May 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
May 6, 2024
Apply Now! September 2024
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Sep 3, 2024

Application deadlines apply to citizens of: United States