Information for Students Considering
Dual Credit 4th Class Power Engineering
From Northern Lakes College in 2016-17
Why take dual credit Power Engineering 4th Class (PE4)?
1. Students that are successful in completing all courses will be eligible to earn up to 25 CTS
credits toward their high school diploma plus credits toward the Power Engineering 4th Class
certificate from Northern Lakes College. Students have the potential to earn and additional
10 to 25 high school credits in work experience through summer internship or job placement,
depending upon the number of hours spent in the workplace.
2. Taking the program while in high school may save you money as high schools may cover the
tuition costs for the students. Students should verify with their school about the costs for the
program.
3. Having credits toward the PE4 certificate before leaving high school allows you to enter the
work force earlier than someone that takes the program after high school, which gives you
additional income.
4. Having credits toward the Power Engineering 4th Class certificate improves your chances of
getting employment and certified PE4’s earn
more money.
Where is the program available?
The program is available at any school with an
agreement with Northern Lakes College.
When is the program available?
1. This program is offered from Sept 6, 2016 to May
26, 2017 during the 2016-17 school year.
Deadline for applications is June 10, 2016. Late
applications may be considered depending upon
spaces available.
2. Dual credit students should plan on taking two years to get through the entire program. Ideally
students should start in grade 11 and finish in grade 12. Students can start in in grade 12,
then complete the program after high school as a regular fee paying College student.
What prerequisites are needed to get into the program?
1. Program is available to students in Grade 11 that have already successfully completed Math 10C
and English 10-1 or 10-2.
2. Students and parents are required to attend an orientation at the steam lab in Peace River
scheduled during the summer before commencement of program. For 2016-17 the
orientation/lab day will occur on Saturday August 13, 2016.
3. Students are accepted on a first qualified, first served basis. The College will accept up to 30
new dual credit students each year into the program from northwest Alberta.
What are the costs for the program?
Course Name
PWEN0202 – Part A (1st year course)
PWEN0203 – Part B (2nd year course)
Tuition
$793.00
$854.00
Books
$940.00
Total Fee
$1733.00
$ 854.00
What are the 4th Class certification requirements?
1. Successfully complete theory portion at a post-secondary institution
2. Successfully complete regulatory certification exams
3. Successfully complete the necessary certification hours in a steam lab or at a worksite.
For more information about certification criteria check out the Alberta Boilers Safety Association
website; http://www.absa.ca/certifications/power-engineers/ .
How difficult is the program?
1. Program content and expectations are set by Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA) and dual
credit students are required to meet the same expectations as the adult students in the
program.
2. The Dual Credit Power Engineering 4th Class program requires a major commitment on behalf
of the student, the parent, the high school, and the College. The program is intensive; be sure
you are ready to commit before applying.
3. Students must be motivated self-directed learners as they must work through the content on
their own.
Other things you need to know:
1. Students will follow the course
schedules as laid out by the College
while in the program, not the high
school schedule. The schedule will be
provided to the student during program
orientation.
2. Paid summer internships (job
placements) for meeting steam time
requirements may be available to dual
credit students through partnership
agreements established by schools with
Careers: The Next Generation.
Potential internship placements that
might be secured through partnership with CAREERS would not be guaranteed, but rather
dependent upon the availability and commitment of industry employers in the region.
3. Students that successfully complete Part A & B theory portions of the program are eligible to
take a 5 week steam lab to get the practical steam hours needed for certification. The steam
lab is not part of the dual credit program and would have to be paid for by the student.
Northern Lakes College is proud to offer a steam experience lab program in Peace River. The
cost is approximately $5500.
4. For more information about the Northern Lakes College Dual Credit Power Engineering 4th Class
program, you may check out the College website www.northernlakescollege.ca or email
[email protected] or call 1-888-652-8780 ext. 8352.
For more information about a career as a Power Engineering 4th Class check out the Alberta
Learning Information Service website at www.alis.alberta.ca. You will find information on
Power Engineering and other careers under the ‘information on occupations’ tab.