Power Engineering Technician

Program highlights

• Capped enrolment 
• Accredited by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) 
• Hands-on training in our on-campus TSSA-registered power plant 
• Opportunities for industrial work placements 
• Students are eligible to challenge the TSSA exams at the Fourth and Third Class Operating Engineer certification levels

Admission requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

• Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
• Any grade 12 mathematics (C) or (U) (MCT4C is highly recommended)

Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.

Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.

Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.

Specific program pathway

Furthering your studies

If you are a student who has successfully completed the Power Engineering Technician program, you may enter directly into the Power Engineering Technology program.  This will be helpful if you are considering further education and higher certification levels in power engineering.

Graduates of Cambrian’s Power Engineering Techniques (PETQ) program or its equivalent who also possess a Fourth Class Certificate of Qualification – in good standing with the TSSA – may apply to enter directly into semester three of the Power Engineering Technician (PWTN) or Power Engineering Technology (PWTY) program. This is a competitive process.

College or university degree opportunities  

If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.

Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.

Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!