Course Overview
Power engineers must navigate a complex network of technical systems, regulatory codes, and safety protocols. This course introduces the legislative, mechanical, electrical, and safety foundations that underpin safe and compliant industrial operations. You will explore industrial legislation and codes related to boiler systems and apply ASME Section I calculations to assess component integrity. They will describe the design and function of piping, fuels, combustion systems, and electrotechnology, and perform electrical calculations related to power engineering. Explain instrumentation controls and describe essential workplace safety and fire protection measures. With the skills gained in this course, you will be able to explain industrial legislation and codes related to power engineering to ensure safe, effective, and compliant system operation. Please note, this course was formerly offered as POWC303 - Power Engineering Third Class Part A – CML. POWC303 has been split into two different courses to better cover the content: POWC305 and POWC306 (this course). POWC306 corresponds to SOPEEC Part A Paper 3A2. Upon successful completion of the four 3rd Class theory courses, students may apply to the Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) to receive 6 months’ credit toward the work experience required for certification as a 3rd Class Power Engineer.To take this course, you must have successfully completed Power Engineering 4th Class Part A and Part B theory courses. If these were completed at a different institution, then you will need to submit your official transcript or a copy of your 4th Class certificate for enrollment. It is highly recommended that you have also completed your 4th Class certification with ABSA (or the relevant authority in your jurisdiction), as you will not be able to write 3rd Class certification exams until you are fully certified at the 4th Class level. Recommended: 50% or better in Grade 10 English, Math and Science.