Courses
Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class-2024/2025
| Level 1 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| MECH-1106 | Applied Science 1 | 2.5 | ||
| This course cover the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of mathematics, elementary mechanics, elementary dynamics, elementary thermodynamics, and basic mechanical drawings. | ||||
| SFTY-1055 | Plant Safety & Administration | 4 | ||
| This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of Power plant safety, fire prevention and control, environment, as well as codes legislation. Chapters 22 to 39 | ||||
| WELD-1057 | Material & Welding | 4 | ||
| This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of engineering materials, welding methods and inspections, welding terms, forge and fusion welding process. Chapters 46 - 48 | ||||
| ELNC-3039 | Electricity & Controls | 5.5 | ||
| This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of basic electrical theory and equipment, basic instrumentation systems and control, basic computer application and auxiliary building systems. Chapters 78 to 89 | ||||
| MECH-1108 | High Pressure Boilers | 2.5 | ||
| This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of sootblowers, continuous and intermittent blowdown, boiler preparation and routine and emergency boiler operations. Chapters 62 to 65 | ||||
| MTNC-3006 | Types of Plants | 1.5 | ||
| This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of power house maintenance, boiler maintenance, boiler cleaning, hot oil systems and steam related industry processes. Chapters 137 to 144 | ||||
| Level 2 | ||||
| Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
| MECH-3049 | Lubrication, Pumps & Compressors | 4 | ||
| This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of lubrication theory, internal combustion engines (gas and diesel), gas turbines and steam turbines, steam engines as well as types of plants and plant maintenance. Chapters 68 to 77. | ||||
| MECH-3048 | Prime Movers & Engines | 3 | ||
| This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of heating systems and boilers, heating ventilation and heating controls. Chapters 90 to 103. | ||||
| MECH-3047 | Boiler Operations | 6 | ||
| This course covers material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of boilers, boiler controls, feedwater, pneumatic/electronic controls, sanitary drainage and lighting systems. Chapters 104 to 112. | ||||
| REFR-3004 | Refrigeration & A/C | 3 | ||
| This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subject consists of refrigeration and associated equipment and principles. Chapters 113 to 124. | ||||
| MECH-1120 | Steam Time Practical Techniques Lab | 2 | ||
| This course includes practical steam time hours at an approved off site location. This course covers the material required to challenge the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) exams at the 4th Class Power Engineering Level. The subjects consist of lubrication theory, internal combustion engines (gas and diesel), gas turbines and steam turbines, steam engines as well as types of plants and plant maintenance. | ||||
| Level 3 | ||||
| Take the following Mandatory Course: | ||||
| FLDP-5021 | Steam Time Placement | 12.8 | ||
| Level 3 consists of a 480 work placement. The College will make best efforts to place students who have successfully completed Levels 1 and 2 of the program. Level 3 complies with the steam time requirements of the Technical Safety Standards Authority (TSSA) for certification as a Class 4 Power Engineer. | ||||
| Program Residency | ||||
| Students Must Complete a Minimum of 13 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program | ||||