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Campus:
Windsor Campus (T941)
Program Length:

Three Year Ontario College Advanced Diploma (delivered in 21 months)
Starts:
September 2010
Contact:


Eli DiCredico
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4464
email: edicredico@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:
  • Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
  • Senior level Physics (C) or (U)
Mature students status click here.

PROGRAM GOAL
Power Engineering Technologists are highly trained and specialized people who operate and maintain the energy components of power plants, industries, commercial and large residential buildings, hospitals and schools. The Technologist's work involves monitoring, adjusting, analyzing and solving problems with power boilers, compressors, refrigeration chillers, pumps and other related equipment. They may also assist Mechanical Engineers in the planning and design of power plant systems and operations.

Day to day responsibilities can include conducting visual inspections and tests to ensure safety and optimum performance, ensuring that provincial and federal regulations are adhered to, and being available to respond to emergency situations. From an energy management perspective, Technologists investigate opportunities to save energy/fuel costs and the implementation of modern innovative technologies to achieve these savings in a safe and sustainable manner is vital.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Excellent job opportunities as 4th class engineers, maintenance technicians and plant operators in a wide range of facilities including electrical power generation plants, light and heavy industry, refineries, schools, hospitals, commercial buildings and municipal water and waste water treatment plants.

Entry level positions include 4th class power (operating) technologists, "Operator-In-training" for water or wastewater treatment plants and possibility to advance to 3rd class power (operating) engineer certification within a short time period.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:

Standard Tuition 1st year
$3,284.58
Books & expendable supplies per semester
$400-600
Tools, personal protective equipment - approx.
$ 250.00


For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
 
This program is a "fast track" program which means you will earn an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in 21 months.
 
At the forefront of offering preparation towards Certification for 3rd Class Operating Engineers under T.S.S.A. (Technical Standards and Safety Authority) and the SOPEEC (Standardized Interprovincial certification)
 
There is a 12 week work placement in the summer between 3rd and 4th semesters. This placement qualifies students for 4th Class TSSA Certification.
 
Certified Engineering Technologist designation agreement with OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technologists and Technicians) is possible
 

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DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
PSE115
3

Mechanical Drawing & Engineering
MTH128
5
Technical Math
PHY163
4
Physics
CHM161A
3
Intro. Chemistry I (Lecture)
CHM 161B
2
Intro. Chemistry I (Lab)
MET145
2
Computer Apps for Engineering
PSE155
3
Facilities Maintenance I
PSE815
3
Industrial Legislation & Safety

Semester 2
MET227
4
Applied Engineering I
ELEC1030
3
General Education Elective
MTH158
2
Geometry
PSE822
3
High Pressure Boilers
PSE835
2

Feed Water Chemistry & Treatment
PSE841
3
Gas Steam Turbines
PSE845
3

Absorption Sys. & Gas Compression
PSE855
2

Computers, Controls & Instrumentation
MET280
3
Metallurgy & Welding

Semester 3
MET341
5
Applied Engineering II
MTH203
3
Differential Calculus
PSE324
3

Plant Maintenance & Environmental Impact
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 4
MET439
4
Strength of Materials
MET521
4
Thermodynamics
MTH404
3
Integral Calculus
ELEC1030
3
General Education Elective
PSE410
3
Ind. Safety & Code Calculations
PSE412
3
Fuels & Combustion technology
PSE415
3
Electro Technology & Controls
PSE711A
3

Energy Management

Semester 5
MET617
4
Fluid Mechanics
PSE505
3
SteamGen. & Plant Auxiliaries
PSE507
3

Co-Generation Power Plant Dev't.
PSE510
3

Steam Turb. & Diesel Technology
PSE512
2

Ind. Refrigeration & Air Compression
PSE606
3
Gas Turbine Technology
PSE712A
3
Energy Management II
ELEC1030
3
General Education Elective


Semester 6
MET541
2
Heat Transfer
PSE604
4
Electro Technology
PSE605
3
Capstone Project (2ndClass)
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