Diploma in Power and Process Engineering

British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

The Power and Process Engineering program provides you with strong practical skills and technical knowledge to challenge the government examinations for an interprovincial certification. After successful completion of first year, students qualify to challenge the government exams for the 4th Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Competency. Power Engineers operate, maintain and manage industrial power and process plants. These plants are associated with various industries such as pulp and paper, chemical manufacturing, food processing, electrical generation, petroleum refining, institutional mechanical systems and others. Because of the potential danger of explosions, power engineers must be highly trained and certified. Provincial regulations require plant personnel be certified prior to assuming positions of responsibility in the operation of fired pressure equipment.