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This course contains the Math and Science portion of the Third Class materials. In addition to mathematics, applied mechanics and thermodynamics, the student will learn basic chemistry, corrosion metallurgy and plant diagrams.

This course will cover the codes and legislation, combustion, piping and steam traps, electricity and controls, safety and fire protection. This course will prepare the student to write the ABSA/SOPEEC exam for Third Class Part 2.

Through the application of mathematics, applied mechanics and thermodynamics, students will investigate, analyze, and reflect on what is taught in theory with the related labs. Students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of basic chemistry, corrosion metallurgy and plant diagrams. This course will allow students to obtain a reduction in the steam time required for their ABSA Certification.

Students will utilize and apply codes and legislation, combustion, piping and steam traps, electricity and controls, safety and fire protection. This course will allow students to obtain a reduction in the steam time needed for their ABSA Certification.

Students will learn to operate and detect any inconsistencies in the boilers, recognize and identify types of boilers and learn construction and design of special boilers. Additionally, students will learn the code requirements of boilers and pressure vessels, combustion of fuels, pumps, water treatment and high-pressure boiler operation.

Students will receive hands on training that includes steam turbines, boiler operation, auxiliaries and condensers, gas turbine systems and internal combustion engines, cogeneration systems, compressors and refrigeration, heat exchangers and cooling towers, fired heaters and wastewater treatment, plant maintenance and administration.

The material covered in this course includes boilers, types of boilers, construction and design of special boilers, code requirements of boilers and pressure vessels, combustion of fuels, pumps, water treatment, and high-pressure boiler operation. This course will also prepare the student to write the ABSA/SOPEEC Third Class Part B1 exam.

The topics covered in this course includes steam turbines, boiler operation, auxiliaries and condensers, gas turbine systems and internal combustion engines, cogeneration systems, compressors and refrigeration, heat exchangers and cooling towers, fired heaters and wastewater treatment, plant maintenance and administration. This course will also prepare the student to write the ABSA/SOPEEC Third Class Part B2 exam.

The first book will cover the science portion of steam and energy, thermodynamics, legislation and codes, safety and fire protection.

This course, along with the other 4th Class courses, will prepare the student to write the ABSA/SOPEEC Interprovincial examinations. The second book will cover the environment, materials/piping/welding, basic electricity, plant instrumentation and controls, boilers and boiler systems. Plant tours may also be included in this course.

This is an introduction to power plant and heating plant design, layout and equipment. Students learn to start up and shut down boilers, open/dismantle and inspect plant equipment. Welding and related pipe labs are incorporated as well.

This course, along with the other 4th Class courses, will prepare the student to write the ABSA/SOPEEC Interprovincial examinations. The first part of 4B will cover lubrication, boiler safety devices, boiler operations, plant maintenance and water treatment.

This lab will help the students work on the materials covered in the PE4B1 book. This will include working on heating boilers, safety devices, plant maintenance, lubrication and water treatment..

This course, along with the other 4th Class courses, will prepare the student to write the ABSA/SOPEEC Interprovincial examinations. The second book in Part B will cover pumps and compressors, prime movers, engines, heating, cooling and building systems including vapor refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and types of plants.

This course covers technical communication required by power engineers. Students are to explain effective communication techniques using drawings, flow charts, diagrams, written, verbal and radio methods, and to describe documentation requirements for log books, work orders and related procedures utilizing file date systems for revisions and updates. Resume development and interview techniques are included.

A controlled practicum shall take place at a power plant that satisfies the minimum kilowatt capacity specified in the Power Engineers Regulations. The controlled practicum shall include a documented competency verification system. The competency verification system for a controlled practicum may include a written project report, line drawings of the plant, itemized task listings, projects/challenges, applicable at specific plant level, and attendance verification.

This assignment is written while out on practicum. As a summarization of your plant practicum, at minimum, it should contain the following: the plant drawing, your log book, 3 time sheets, 3 student evaluations and the other attachements provided in your handout for the course POF429. This report is due 3 days after the practicum is completed.

This course covers opening boiler and minor boiler maintenance procedures; inspection and operation of heating boilers and systems; inspection and maintenance of steam traps; disassembly of electric motors; operation of diesel generators, diesel engines, gas engines; and operation of basic refrigeration systems.