Power Engineering Fourth Class - Part A & Part B
If you have experience working with low—or high-pressure plants or are interested in working in industrial settings, this course is right for you.
About the Power Engineering Fourth Class Part A & Part B
The Power Engineering Fourth Class courses help students understand the course content and prepare for the ABSA Power Engineering Fourth Class Part A and Part B Standardized examination.
These courses will cover subjects listed in the ABSA fourth class syllabus, including Basic Mathematics, Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Boiler Construction and Design, Codes and Standards, Electricity and Instrumentation. This will build your practical knowledge of power engineering topics related to industrial plants and heavy industry. Explore thermodynamics, elementary mechanics, safety, piping, high-pressure boilers and feedwater treatment.
Part A
This course will prepare you for the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) Fourth Class Part A Provincial Power Engineer Examination. Topics include basic principles of mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, boiler construction, combustion, controls, instrumentation, boiler systems, and more.
Fourth Class Part A is 78 hours of in-person learning. It is a great starting point for working with high-pressure boilers. You'll learn the basic principles of mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity, boiler construction, combustion, controls, instrumentation, boiler and auxiliaries and prime movers. This course prepares you for the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABS) Fourth Class Engineer Part A Exam.
Part B
This course will prepare you for the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) Fourth Class Part B Provincial Power Engineer Examination. Topics include pumps and compressors, boiler safety and operations, plant maintenance, water treatment, refrigeration, and more.
Fourth Class Part B course is 78 hours of in-person learning. Completing Part A and B theory courses prepares you to write their government exams in Alberta. You're required to seek work experience either in the workplace or an appropriate lab time.
Intakes
Fall - Start Date: Sep 09, 2024
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*Please note that payment is due upon registration.
Class Start Dates
Part A begins September 9, 2024
Part B begins January 6, 2024
Admission Requirements
Our entrance requirements suggest students have completed Grade 10 Math, English and Physics (or equivalent) but are not mandatory before taking these classes.
ABSA requirements:
To qualify to take a Fourth Class Power Engineer's Certificate of Competency examination, a candidate must
(a) have successfully completed a Fourth Class course in power engineering satisfactory to the Administrator,
(b) have successfully completed the first full term of a 2-year power engineering technology program satisfactory to the Administrator, or
(c) hold a degree in mechanical engineering from a university satisfactory to the Administrator,
Despite (a) and (b) above, a candidate who has successfully completed Part A of a Fourth class course in power engineering satisfactory to the Administrator is qualified to take Part A of the examination, and a candidate who has successfully completed Part B of a Fourth Class course in power engineering satisfactory to the Administrator is qualified to take Part B of the examination.
Completion Requirements
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully pass each final exam at 65% and maintain an 80% attendance.
Course Cost
Textbooks
Part A
You must order Fourth Class Power Engineering Edition 3.5 textbooks or e-books through Pan Global online. New books provide access to online study resources and exams required for this course. You are not able to gain online access to used books. Books are required for the first night of classes.
The required textbooks for Part A:
- 4th Class Textbook Set - Part A [Ed. 3.5] (2017)
- Academic Supplement [Ed. 2.0] (2017)
- Preparatory Math Topics for Power Engineering [Ed. 2.0]
Part B
You must order Fourth Class Power Engineering Edition 3.5 textbooks or e-books through Pan Global online. New books provide access to online study resources and exams required for this course. You are not able to gain online access to used books. Books are required for the first night of classes.
The required textbook for Part B theory is:
- 4th Class Textbook Set - Part B [Ed. 3.5] (2017)
Students are required to purchase all course materials through Pan Global training systems.
These courses do not include Alberta Boiler Safety Association examinations. Students must apply to ABSA to write the interprovincial examinations.
Funding for Continuing Education Courses
Program Content
Part A Topics
- Elementary Mechanics and Dynamics
- Elementary Chemistry and Thermodynamics
- Jurisdictional Legislation, Codes and Standards for Power Engineers
- Power Plant/Heating Plant Safety
- Environment
- Material and Welding
- Piping and Valves
- Electricity
- Energy Plant Instrumentation and Controls
- Plant Communication
- Boilers
- Boiler Systems
Part B Topics
- Lubrication
- Pumps and Compressors
- Boiler Safety Devices
- Plant (Boiler) Operations
- Power Plant /Heating Plant Maintenance
- Water Treatment
- Prime Movers and Engines
- Auxiliary Building Systems
- Refrigeration
- Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
- Heating and Cooling Systems
- Types of Plants
Completion Requirements
Students must successfully pass each final exam at 65% and maintain an 80% attendance.
Continuing & Professional Education
Part A must be taken before Part B