ENGI-10085th Class Power Engineer - Exam Preparation
This course, including boilers, compression refrigeration systems, and plant auxiliaries, This course is designed to prepare individuals for the Interprovincial 5th Class Power Engineering Certification Exam. Students will follow the Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (
SOPEEC) approved curriculum with a focus on the power engineer’s responsibilities to work within legislative and code requirements. They will learn the basic components and operation of building equipment,, including boilers, compression refrigeration systems, and plant auxiliaries,, including pumps and air compressors. By the end of the course, students will recognize the role of the operator in the control, operation and maintenance of various heating and cooling systems within industrial, commercial and institutional heating plants.
This course is designed for individuals who would like to challenge the Interprovincial 5th Class Power Engineering Certification Exam with the Government of Manitoba’s
Inspection and Technical Services (ITS).
Successful completion of this course will earn students partial credit toward their practical experience requirement. Students interested in earning their full practical experience credit can explore RRC Polytech’s full-time day
Power Engineering Technology (5th Class) program.
Other Information
Low pressure plants refer to steam below 103 kPa/15 psig or hot water developing over 200 kW (20 BHP).
Topics covered: Basic mathematics; basic design of low-pressure boiler; boiler construction, combustion and firing. Automatic controls, water treatments, pumps and piping; steam - hot water and warm air heating, basic electricity; plumbing; basic refrigeration and air conditioning, maintenance and control.
This course is presently not being offered by this program. Please check back later.
