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Course Description

This 200-hour in-person lab is for students who have completed the 4th Class Power Engineering Theory Courses but do not have the six months experience necessary to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) 4th Class exam.

Gain valuable hands-on instruction in boiler construction and design, parts and fittings, operations, feedwater treatment, piping and valves, prime movers, pumps and compressors, controls and instrumentation, heating boilers, heating systems and heating boiler controls.

You'll also learn about compression refrigeration systems, psychometrics of air, boiler maintenance, electricity, how to operate a zeolite softener, the Coppus Turbine and generator unit and variable speed pumps.

For more information on power engineering competencies please go to absa.ca

 

Learner Outcomes

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Note: 100% attendance is required to qualify to write the competency tests. It is a requirement of the Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) that 100% attendance is compulsory.

Notes

Students are required to take an online Safety Orientation course (SAFE 160) prior to starting the course and provide printed proof of completion on the first day of the lab.

 

Prerequisites

PWEN 002 and PWEN 112  are the mandatory requirements for this course. You are required to show proof of completion by emailing conedadvising@sait.ca. Students are required to take an online Safety Orientation course (SAFE 160) prior to starting the course.

 

Recommendations

It is recommended that students have a minimum of Grade 11 Math, Physics and English.
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Section Title
Fourth Class Power Engineering Lab
Section Schedule
May 05, 2025 to Jun 06, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
May 05, 2025 to May 16, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
May 20, 2025 to May 23, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
May 26, 2025 to Jun 06, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
200.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $5,010.00
Reading List / Textbook

Course Materials:

All required course materials are included in tuition fees.

Section Notes

Before Course Start – Campus Access:

If you have any questions, contact conedadvising@sait.ca.

Prerequisites:

  • PWEN 002 and PWEN 112 or PWEN 220 are mandatory requirements for this course. For students that have completed this course outside of SAIT, you are required to show proof of completion by emailing conedadvising@sait.ca one week prior to the course start.
  • Students must also take SAFE 160 online prior to entering the lab & provide printed proof of completion on the first day of the lab.
  • It is recommended that students have a minimum of Grade 11 Math, Physics, and English.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, May 5 to June 6, 2024; there will be no class Monday, May 19 for the Victoria Day weekend
 

Section Title
Fourth Class Power Engineering Lab
Section Schedule
Sep 03, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
W, M
Time
6:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Sep 03, 2025 to Oct 08, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
W, M
Time
6:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Sep 03, 2025 to Oct 08, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
Sa
Time
8:00AM to 4:30PM
Dates
Sep 06, 2025 to Oct 04, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
Sa
Time
8:00AM to 4:30PM
Dates
Sep 06, 2025 to Oct 04, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
W, M
Time
6:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
W, M
Time
6:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Oct 15, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
Sa
Time
8:00AM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 18, 2025 to Nov 29, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
Sa
Time
8:00AM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 18, 2025 to Nov 29, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
200.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $4,930.00
Reading List / Textbook

Course Materials:

All required course materials are included in tuition fees.

Section Notes

Before Course Start – Campus Access:

If you have any questions, contact conedadvising@sait.ca.

Prerequisites:

  • PWEN 002 and PWEN 112 or PWEN 220 are mandatory requirements for this course. For students that have completed this course outside of SAIT, you are required to show proof of completion by emailing conedadvising@sait.ca one week prior to the course start.
  • Students must also take SAFE 160 online prior to entering the lab & provide printed proof of completion on the first day of the lab.
  • It is recommended that students have a minimum of Grade 11 Math, Physics, and English.

Schedule:

Monday & Wednesdays 6:00 to 10:00pm and Saturdays 8:00am to 4:30 pm, September 3rd to December 10th.  There will be no classes for the Thanksgiving Long weekend Saturday, October 11th and Monday October 13th. 
 

Section Title
Fourth Class Power Engineering Lab
Section Schedule
Sep 08, 2025 to Oct 15, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Sep 08, 2025 to Sep 26, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
W, Th, F, M, T
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 01, 2025 to Oct 10, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
T, W
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 15, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
200.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $5,010.00
Reading List / Textbook

Course Materials:

All required course materials are included in tuition fees.

Section Notes

Before Course Start – Campus Access:

If you have any questions, contact conedadvising@sait.ca.

Prerequisites:

  • PWEN 002 and PWEN 112 or PWEN 220 are mandatory requirements for this course. For students that have completed this course outside of SAIT, you are required to show proof of completion by emailing conedadvising@sait.ca one week prior to the course start.
  • Students must also take SAFE 160 online prior to entering the lab & provide printed proof of completion on the first day of the lab.
  • It is recommended that students have a minimum of Grade 11 Math, Physics, and English.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; September 8 to October 15.  There will be no classes on Monday & Tuesday, September 29 & 30; and Monday, October 13th. 
 

Section Title
Fourth Class Power Engineering Lab
Section Schedule
Oct 20, 2025 to Nov 25, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Oct 20, 2025 to Nov 07, 2025
Type
Laboratory - In Person
Days
W, Th, F, M, T
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 12, 2025 to Nov 25, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
200.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition Fee non-credit $5,010.00
Reading List / Textbook

Course Materials:

All required course materials are included in tuition fees.

Section Notes

Before Course Start – Campus Access:

If you have any questions, contact conedadvising@sait.ca.

Prerequisites:

  • PWEN 002 and PWEN 112 or PWEN 220 are mandatory requirements for this course. For students that have completed this course outside of SAIT, you are required to show proof of completion by emailing conedadvising@sait.ca one week prior to the course start.
  • Students must also take SAFE 160 online prior to entering the lab & provide printed proof of completion on the first day of the lab.
  • It is recommended that students have a minimum of Grade 11 Math, Physics, and English.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; October 20 to November 25.  There will be no classes on Monday & Tuesday, November 10th & 11th. 
 

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