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Course Description

This 96-hour online Fifth Class Power Engineering course prepares you to take the Provincial Fifth Class Power Engineering exam or equivalent low-pressure heating plant certificate exam in your province. Note: Registration for this course closes two days before the course start date.

In this course, we'll cover the following 20 units"

  • boiler details
  • boiler fittings and controls
  • boiler operation and maintenance
  • fuels and combustion
  • piping and valves
  • thermal systems
  • heating systems and human comfort
  • plumbing and auxiliaries
  • lighting refrigeration
  • refrigeration and AC system controls
  • pumps and air compressors
  • provincial acts, regulations and adopted codes
  • basic math
  • applied science
  • safety
  • electricity
  • welding water treatment

After six months of related operating experience, as outlined in the engineer's regulations, you'll be able to apply for the exam. Contact your provincial Boiler's Branch for the number of months that may be required.

Fifth Class certificates are issued in Alberta, Manitoba, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan. Other provinces may recommend this course as study material for Heating Plant Certificate Examinations other than Fifth Class.

 

Recommendations

It is recommended that students have a minimum of Grade 10 Math, Science and English.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Fifth Class Power Engineering
Type
Internet Paced - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jun 03, 2024 to Dec 01, 2024
Contact Hours
96.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $1,249.00
Required Software
Internet Access
Reading List / Textbook

Fifth Class Online Learning Booklist

Go to the Fifth Class Online Learning Booklist to purchase. If you obtain a copy of a used textbook, you will not have access to the additional resources.

Section Notes

Prerequisites: 
It is recommended that students have a minimum of Grade 10 Math, Physics, and English.

Proctored Exam(s): 
This course has an exam(s) that must be proctored. Details will be provided in your course D2L shell. 

Extensions: 

This course offers the option to purchase one, non-refundable course extension which gives you additional time to complete the course equal to half the original course duration. Contact the Continuing Education Advising team at 1.888.284.7051 a minimum of seven days before the course’s original end date. Payment by Visa or Mastercard is required at the time of the request.

Section Title
Fifth Class Power Engineering
Type
Internet Paced - Online Asynchronous
Dates
Jul 08, 2024 to Jan 05, 2025
Contact Hours
96.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $1,249.00
Required Software
Internet Access
Reading List / Textbook

Fifth Class Online Learning Booklist

Go to the Fifth Class Online Learning Booklist to purchase. If you obtain a copy of a used textbook, you will not have access to the additional resources.

Section Notes

Prerequisites: 
It is recommended that students have a minimum of Grade 10 Math, Physics, and English.

Proctored Exam(s): 
This course has an exam(s) that must be proctored. Details will be provided in your course D2L shell. 

Extensions: 

This course offers the option to purchase one, non-refundable course extension which gives you additional time to complete the course equal to half the original course duration. Contact the Continuing Education Advising team at 1.888.284.7051 a minimum of seven days before the course’s original end date. Payment by Visa or Mastercard is required at the time of the request.

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