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
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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
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