Curriculum Mapping
4th Class Power Engineering (PEN)
4th Class Power Engineering (PEN) Curriculum Mapping
Program Curriculum
A collection of 21 CTS courses has been developed to align with the current 4th Class Power Engineering course outline. These
courses, when combined, cover the technical training content.
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CTS Course Alignment to Training Topics
Topic
CTS Course Number and Name
UNITS 1 TO 3
Introduction to Power Engineering
SI Units
Basic Arithmetic Operations
Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Equations and Transposition
Length, Lines and Simple Plane Figures
PEN3500: Math & Mechanics
Areas and Volumes of Solids
Introduction to Basic Mechanics
Forces and Moments
Simple Machines
Scalars and Vectors
Linear Velocity and Acceleration
Force, Work, Pressure, Power and Energy
Friction
Stress and Strain
Power Transmission
PEN3505: Science Principles
Introduction to Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics of Steam
Basic Concepts About Matter
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CTS Course Alignment to Training Topics
Topic
CTS Course Number and Name
UNITS 4 TO 6
Sketching Fundamentals
Writing Fundamentals 1—Sentences
Writing Fundamentals 2—Paragraphs
Writing Memos
Industrial Legislation
PEN3510: Foundations
WHMIS Part I—Classification of Controlled
Products
WHMIS Part II—Labelling of Controlled
Products
WHMIS Part III—Material Safety Data Sheets
UNITS 7 AND 8
The Cost and Effects of Workplace Injuries
Personal Protective Equipment
Isolation of Mechanical and Electrical
Equipment
Confined Space Entry
Handling and Storage of Gases
PEN3515: Safety
Handling of Hydrocarbon Fluids
Hydrogen Sulphide Safety
First Aid and CPR for Adult Casualties
Fires and Extinguishing Media
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Electrical Fires
UNIT 9
Environmental Introduction
Gaseous and Noise Pollutants
Solid and Liquid Thermal Pollutants
Potential Environmental Impacts of Liquids
PEN3520: Environmental Impact
Potential Environmental Impacts of Gases
Potential Environmental Impact of Operating
Facilities
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CTS Course Alignment to Training Topics
Topic
CTS Course Number and Name
UNITS 10 AND 11
Engineering Materials
Welding Methods and Inspection
Welding Terms, Forge and Fusion Welding
Processes
PEN3525: Materials & Welding
Introduction to Piping and Pipe Fittings
Introduction to Valves
UNIT 12
Introduction to Boilers
Fire-tube Boilers
Water-tube Boilers
PEN3530: Boiler Construction
Electric Boilers
Basic Boiler Construction
UNITS 13 TO 15
Boiler Draft Equipment
Introduction to Boiler Combustion
Fluidized Bed Combustion
Safety and Relief Valves
PEN3535: Draft, Valves & Gauges
Water Columns and Gauge Glasses
Drum Internals
Soot Blowers
Continuous and Intermittent Blowdown
Boiler Preparation, Start-up and Shutdown
Routine and Emergency Boiler Operation
PEN3540: Boiler Operation
External Feedwater Treatment
Internal Feedwater Treatment and Testing
Methods
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CTS Course Alignment to Training Topics
Topic
CTS Course Number and Name
UNIT 16
Heat Engines, Prime Movers and the Simple
Steam Engine
Steam Turbines
PEN3545: Engines & Turbines
Cooling Towers
Gas Turbines
Internal Combustion Engines
UNITS 17 AND 18
Types of Pumps
Pump Operation and Maintenance
Air Compression
PEN3550: Pumps
Lubrication Principles
Types of Bearing Lubrication
UNIT 19
Basic Electricity
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Electrical Metering Devices
PEN3555: Electricity
Motor and Generators
Transformers
Electrical Distribution Circuits
UNIT 20
Introduction to Instrumentation
Introduction to Process Measurement
Basic Control Loop Components
Boiler Water Level and Combustion Controls
PEN3560: Instrumentation
Boiler Programming Controls
Introduction to Process Computer Applications
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CTS Course Number and Name
UNIT 21
Cast Iron Sectional and Modular Boilers
Oil Burners for Heating Boilers
Gas Burners for Heating Boilers
Basic Fittings for Low-pressure Steam Boilers
PEN3565: Heating Boilers
Basic Fittings for Hot-water Boilers
Hot-water and Steam-heating Boiler Operation
UNIT 22
Steam-heating Equipment
Steam-heating Systems
Hot-water-heating Systems
Hot-water-heating System Equipment and
Operation
Warm-air Heating System Equipment
PEN3570: Heating Systems
Warm-air Furnace Components and
Maintenance
Ventilation and Air Filters
Infrared and Electric Heating
UNITS 23 AND 24
Heating Boiler Feedwater Controls
Heating Boiler Operating Controls
Heating Boiler Combustion Controls
Pneumatic Controls for Heating Systems
Electric Controls for Heating Systems
PEN3575: System Controls
Electronic Controls for Heating Systems
Lighting Systems
Building Water Supply Systems
Sanitary-drainage Systems
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CTS Course Alignment to Training Topics
Topic
CTS Course Number and Name
UNITS 25 AND 26
Thermodynamics of Refrigeration
Refrigerants
Compression Refrigeration Systems
Refrigeration Compressors
Heat Exchangers for Refrigeration Systems
PEN3580: Refrigeration 1
Refrigeration Cycle Controls
Refrigeration Metering Devices
Refrigeration Accessories
Compression Refrigeration System Pre-start-up
Procedures
Compression Refrigeration System Operations
Absorption Refrigeration Systems
PEN3585: Refrigeration 2
Absorption Refrigeration System Operation and
Maintenance
UNIT 27
Psychrometric Properties of Air
Application of the Psychrometric Chart
Fans for Air-distribution Systems
Air-conditioning Duct Systems
PEN3590: Air Conditioning 1
Coil Types
Coil Operation
Humidification
UNIT 28
Air-conditioning Systems I
Air-conditioning Systems II
Air-conditioning Heat Recovery Systems
PEN3595: Air Conditioning 2
Air-conditioning System Controls
Heat Gains and Losses
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Alberta Training Profile
CTS Course Alignment to Training Topics
Topic
CTS Course Number and Name
Assessment
UNITS 29 AND 30
Powerhouse Maintenance I
Powerhouse Maintenance II
Powerhouse Maintenance III
Boiler Maintenance
PEN3600: Boiler Maintenance
Boiler Cleaning
Hot-oil Systems
Introduction to Gas Plants and Pulp Mills
Steam-related Industry Processes
CTS COURSES THAT ALLOW STUDENTS ADDITIONAL PRACTICAL TIME.
THE HOURS REPRESENTED BY THESE FOUR COURSES ARE OVER AND ABOVE THE 525 HOURS.
PEN3605: PEN Practicum A
PEN3610: PEN Practicum B
PEN3615: PEN Practicum C
PEN3620: PEN Practicum D
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