Diploma - Diploma [2 Years]
$7,500 /Yr On-campus full_time

Diploma Power Engineering Technology

  • The Diploma in Power Engineering Technology at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is offered as 2 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Saskatchewan Polytechnic offers two levels of training:
    • the two-year Power Engineering Technology diploma program
    • the one-year Power Engineering Technician certificate program.
  • In the Diploma program, students gain knowledge and skills in the operation of power (steam) plants and industrial processes, including:
    • air conditioning and refrigeration
    • boiler operations (high and low pressure)
    • computer monitoring of plant operations
    • controls and instrumentation
    • environmental (pollution) management
    • equipment checks and maintenance
    • pump operations and water treatment systems
  • The program combines classroom learning with hands-on labs, power labs, computer simulations, and industry work experiences. 
  • It is a 72 weeks program that includes two work experiences.
  • Students also get the opportunity to do the certification course program.
  • Students can work as a power engineer or process operator in utility (power) plants, refineries, pulp, and paper mills, breweries, mines, gas processing plants, heavy oil upgraders, etc.
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 38,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $7500 $7500
Total Fees $7500 $7500

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 81 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 63 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete Grade 12 with Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 from a recognized college or institution.
  • Students hold a minimum overall average of 65%.
  • Students must have a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Language Requirments:

  • Students must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (English) in the program. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required.
  • Students whose official language is not English are required to submit IELTS or TOEFL Scores.