Certificate in Power Engineering 4th Class

About this programme

Earn a fulfilling career as a power engineer with this 4 th class Certificate! Class four provides you with the practical and technical training to operate and maintain power plants. The 4th Class Power Engineering program includes 200 hours of supervised firing time, as required by the BC Safety Authority. As a fourth-class power engineer, you will have employment opportunities in a number of work environments including: This program provides practical and technical training for a career in power plant operation and maintenance. Fourth class power engineers work in: After completing the program, you'll be qualified to write the BC Safety Authority's fourth class power engineer's exam. For applications to the Fall 2027 intake (September start), you must meet the following requirements: Note: WorkSafe BC regulations apply to all Trades programs; students are expected to adhere to these regulations. While in the shop, all students must wear and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the area in which they are working and follow the safe work procedure which applies to the task. This may include, but is not limited to CSA certified safety footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, and any other PPE dictated by common sense and/or WorkSafe BC regulations. Students must be aware they are working in an industrial setting with potential hazards and remain aware of their surroundings at all times. If a safety concern is identified, you must report this to your instructor immediately.