The knowledge you gain about plant safety, boilers, electrotechnology, piping, prime movers and pumps will help you understand a power engineer's responsibilities from operating and maintaining equipment to following strict safety and regulatory standards. A solid understanding of these topics will prepare you for future courses and long-term career growth in the power engineering field.

The Power Engineering Class 4 program is recognized by Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) and follows the Standardization of Power Engineering Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) curriculum and creating an opportunity for Saskatchewan high school and adult students to complete both the theoretical and hands-on training required to be employable in the field of power engineering.

Successful completion of this course involves:

• 100 hours of online theory

• 100 hours of hands-on steam time training

Steam Time Training Options

Students have 3 options to choose from when they are ready for their steam time.

1. Sask DLC can arrange 6 weekend steam time sessions. These labs will require travel to the location and will provide 80 hours of mandatory, hands-on training. bs

• Completing both the weekend lab component of the Sask DLC program and an additional 120 hours of steam time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Travel may be required.

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We will do our best to find a local work placement; however, we may not be able to accommodate placements in all situations, and/or some travel may be required. 
Travel is at the student’s expense. If you have questions about work placements or Sask DLC courses, email helpdesk@saskDLC.ca or call our main office at 306-252-1000.