ISO 9001:2000 Certified

View by Interest
View by Centre
View Alphabetically

Printer friendly version

Click here for details on how to register.

Marine Training Centre Home

Power Engineering

The objective of the Power Engineering program is to provide students with the required training to:

• operate and maintain a wide range of stationary equipment
• troubleshoot system malfunctions

The Power Engineering program prepares students to take responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of boilers, turbines and refrigeration or air conditioning in commercial or industrial buildings.

Areas of Competency

• Mathematics
• Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Plant services
• Steam generation
• Prime movers
• Refrigeration/air conditioning
• Electricity
• Plant safety

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates of this program may find employment in such facilities as:

• Power plants
• Waste Treatment plants
• Wind Power Sites
• Refineries
• Chemical plants
• large building complexes

Program Operation

Graduates are eligible to apply for certification by the Provincial Department of Labor. Certificates range from fourth to first class. Certificates are inter-provincial and are recognized across Canada.

Admission Requirements

• Academic Grade 12 or equivalent through a recognized adult education program such as College Preparatory Training
• Emphasis is placed on abilities in math and physics
• Candidates for upgrading must have the required practical experience
• Resume including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program to which you are applying.

For more information on this and other marine training programs, contact:

Steve MacFarlane, Master Mariner
Holland College Marine Training Centre
100 Water Street, Summerside, PE
Canada, C1N 1A9