Overview
Earn a fulfilling career as a power engineer with this 4th class Certificate! Class four provides you with the practical and technical training to operate and maintain power plants.
Careers
As a fourth-class power engineer, you will have employment opportunities in a number of work environments including:
- Power generation plants
- Sawmills
- Pulp Mills
- Hospitals
- Refineries
- Refrigeration Plants
- Breweries
- Hockey Arenas
Governing bodies
Power Engineering 4th Class Courses
This program provides practical and technical training for a career in power plant operation and maintenance. Fourth class power engineers work in . Sawmills . Hospitals . Refineries . Pulp mills . Refrigeration plants . Breweries . Public buildings . And more After completing the program, you'll be qualified to write the BC Safety Authority's fourth class power engineer's exam.
Locations & Dates
CNC programs have varying lengths and start dates to meet your needs, and are offered across multiple campuses where possible. Don’t see the campus you’re looking for? Check back with us soon as this page is updated throughout the school year.
| START DATE |
CAMPUS |
DELIVERY |
LENGTH |
| Fall 2024 |
Prince George |
In Class |
40 weeks (Aug 6 2024 - May 23 2025) |
| Fall 2024 |
Quesnel |
In Class |
40 weeks (August 6, 2024 - May 23, 2025) |
Entry Requirements
- High School Graduation or equivalent
- A minimum “C” grade in the following courses:
- A minimum "C-" grade in Physics 11 or PHYS 045 or equivalent
Note: Students who do not meet the above requirements may wish to consult with a CNC advisor to determine their eligibility on the basis of mature student status.
Need help meeting these requirements? Check out our Academic Upgrading options.
Selection Process
If there is room in the program, you will be accepted once you have met all the admission requirements. This is called “first qualified, first accepted”.
Invest in your future
The estimated cost for this program is $6,267.
- Tuition: $5,388
- Student fees: $619
- Medical/Dental Fee (Fall semester only): $260
These costs are an estimate. Costs may change without notice. Student fees vary by campus. Does not include books. Check the fee schedule for more details.
Books for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.