Certificate in 4th Class Power Engineering

About this programme

This in-person, seven month Power Engineering Program takes learners through 4th Class Power Engineering and 210 hours of firing time on the NLC Boiler. Upon completion students will qualify for the Technical Safety BC Examinations by successfully completing Parts A and B of the 4th Class Power Engineering component of the NLC program. The focus is to provide the learner with the practical skills needed to function effectively in the industry. The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Information and Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council, effective September 2026 . (Current Program Information and Completion Guide ) 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. 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.