About Power Engineering Technician - Accelerated in Lambton College
This program will provide theory and skills to operate, maintain and manage industrial plants that produce steam and power. In every Canadian province and territory, only certified power engineers are permitted to operate such equipment. This program prepares candidates at the 4th Class level in preparation to write their 4th Class inter-provincial examinations. Students will have an opportunity to participate in one co-op placement to gain additional practical time towards their certification. The vast majority of these work experiences in this accelerated program will be out-of-province.
Students will have opportunity to graduate after the 4th Class part of the program with a Power Engineering Technician – Chemical - Accelerated diploma, or to continue with the Power Engineering Technology – Chemical Accelerated program working towards 3rd class certification. This would take an additional year of study (3 terms) and then a work experience placement for 3rd Class.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates may find employment in the power generation industry, industries that include steam generation facilities, co-generation facilities, petrochemical plants, oil and gas upstream and downstream industries, commercial and public heating and cooling plants.
Admission Requirements
- O.S.S.D. or equivalent with:
- Six level 4 courses from the U or M stream and an overall average of 70% minimum including:
- Grade 12 English U (minimum grade of 65% required).
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C, U, or M level)
- Grade 12 Biology U SBI4U (minimum combined average of 70% for chemistry and biology).
- Grade 12 Chemistry U SCH4U (minimum combined average of 70% for chemistry and biology).
English language requirements
- Proof of English Proficiency Test Scores.
- IELTS : 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: 69
Lambton College Highlights
University type |
Public |
Rank |
#1 in research colleges in Canada |
No. of Campuses |
5 (including 2 international campuses in China) |
International Applicants |
Over 500 |
Application Fee |
114 USD3 |
English Language Proficiency Tests |
TOEFL/IELTS |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships for international students (up to 7,600 USD) |
Lambton College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Types of Expenditure |
Amount in USD, per year |
Tution Fees |
12,877 USD for 2 terms |
Residence |
4,104 |
Meal |
1,824 |
Refundable damage deposit |
152 |
Others |
114 |
Total |
6,194 |