Program Description

A TSSA-registered, on-campus 2nd Class power plant with a wide variety of industrial-grade, power plant equipment. Curriculum that is endorsed by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). Graduates who meet with success on their exams and careers. Just a few of the reasons why Cambrian's Power Engineering Technology program - and Cambrian Colleges graduates - are in high demand. This program will help students maximize their career opportunities by preparing students to successfully challenge all TSSA Operating Engineering exams up to - and including - the 2nd Class level of qualification.  The program will prepare students for both operational and supervisory roles in power plants and other industrial settings.

Students will  gain theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in all aspects of power plant operation and maintenance, at the 4th Class level in first year, the 3rd Class level in second year, and the 2nd Class level in your final year. Theoretical concepts introduced in class are further explained and illustrated in the College's Power Plant Training Facility – a registered 2nd Class plant where students will operate and maintain working equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

Subjects of instruction closely follow the Standardized Power Engineers Examination Committee (SOPEEC) syllabus and will help prepare students to challenge the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) examinations required for certification as a 2nd Class Operating Engineer. This program has been officially recognized and approved by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. This will grant a qualifying time reduction to students upon successful completion of the program; but only to students who pursue the full-time, day program method of instruction.