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Dec 04, 2025
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2025-2026 Academic Calendar
Power Engineering (4th Class) Certificate
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Career Prospects
Entry Level Power Engineers work in a wide range of plant environments including power generation, chemical, petrochemical, pulp/paper/wood product, manufacturing, and food and beverage processing. They work in the utility plants of universities, hospitals, office buildings, and shopping malls, and at large-scale refrigeration and other industrial facilities. Entry-level job functions can include operating product loading and storage systems; raw-water, demineralization and wastewater treatment systems; compressed gas and instrument-air systems; and cooling water systems. Job functions in smaller facilities will include greater and more varied systems responsibilities, but on smaller-capacity equipment Intakes
| Location | Starting | Type | | Fort St John | September | Cohort | Length
820 hours; approximately 27 weeks long. Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Trades/Apprenticeship Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load. Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional. Domestic Fees | | Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) | Total | | Year 1 | $ 2,860.50 | $ 157.85 | $ 1,970.78 | $ 4,989.13 | International Fees | | Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related
Fees (includes GST) | International
Medical Insurance | Total | | Year 1 | $ 11,422.60 | $ 167.42 | $ 2,086.71 | $ 289.80* | $ 13,966.53 | *Per four months Still have questions?
Contact: Admission Requirements
Complete either A or B: A. English, Math, and Science
English Requirement One of the following: - BC Language Arts 11 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
- BC Language Arts 12 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, or equivalent.
- ENGL 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placement test and score.
Math Requirement One of the following: - BC Pre-Calculus 11 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent
- BC Pre-Calculus 12 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent
- MATH 040 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
Science Requirement One of the following: - BC Physics 11 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- BC Physics 12 with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
- PHYS 040 or higher with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
Post-Admission Requirements:
One month prior to the start of the program, students will be required to provide proof of the following certifications: - Intermediate First Aid
- H2S Alive
- Common Safety Orientation (CSO)
All certificates must be valid for the duration of the program. Failure to provide proof may result in dismissal from the program. Important Notes
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The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit Student Aid BC to apply for financial assistance online. Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid. -
Students must provide personal protective equipment (footwear having CSA safety-toe protection, cold weather PPE). Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements. -
The program is affiliated with Technical Safety BC and Pan Global. Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the Dean | | Minimum Grade Requirements | 70% minimum in all courses and a passing grade in POPR 160 | Credential
Certificate in 4th Class Power Engineering |
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