• 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.