- Available by classroom delivery
Description
The part-time Power Engineering course offerings at RRC Polytech allow alternative pathways to certification with the Government of Manitoba’s Inspection and Technical Services (ITS).
You will follow the Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) approved curriculum and discover what is required of 5th and 4th Class Power Engineers in preparation for writing the certification exams with the ITS.
These preparatory courses will allow you to develop the knowledge and skills expected for completing the certification exams and during your steam time without completing the full-time power engineering program.
Completion of these courses will support your journey to becoming a certified Power Engineer.
5th Class Power Engineer
- 5th Class Power Engineer – Exam Preparation
4th Class Power Engineer
- 4th Class Power Engineer – Part A Exam Preparation
- 4th Class Power Engineer – Part B Exam Preparation
This course supports learners preparing for the Ice Facility Operator Exam by building foundational knowledge and applying it in an exam context. Learners will explore relevant regulations and site hazards and the responsibilities of operators to maintain the safe operation of ice facilities. They will build familiarity with terminology, components, and processes associated with floor cooling and subfloor heating systems, basic electricity, and plant safety equipment, and emergency response. Learners will also apply mathematics and trade science to various facility scenarios. By the end of this course, students will develop proficiency in applying trade knowledge to multiple-choice exams to support their success on the Ice Facility Operator Exam.
For information regarding oversight and certification
exams, refer to the following links:
· Fire Commissioners Office of Manitoba and Province of Manitoba | Labour and Immigration for information on the trade governing bodies
· Reference Syllabus for Ice Plant Operator Certificate of Competency Examination for an outline of the SOPEEC exam objectives.
· Province of Manitoba: Trades Examinations, Certification and Licensing for exam details and contact information.
· Application for Power Engineer Examination for the application form to write the Ice Facility Operator certification exam.
This course supports learners preparing for the Refrigeration Plant Operator Exam by building foundational knowledge and applying it in an exam context. Learners will explore refrigeration regulations and site hazards and the responsibilities of operators to maintain the safe operation of plants. They will build familiarity with terminology, components, and processes associated with compressors, controls, condensers, cooling towers, evaporators, electrical circuits, and HVAC systems. Learners will also apply mathematics and trade science to various plant scenarios. By the end of this course, students will develop proficiency in applying trade knowledge to multiple-choice exams to support their success on the Refrigerator Plant Operator Exam.
For information regarding oversight and certification
exams, refer to the following links:
· Fire Commissioners Office of Manitoba for information on the trade governing body
· Reference Syllabus for Refrigeration Operator Certificate of Competency Examination for an outline of the SOPEEC exam objectives.
· Province of Manitoba: Trades Examinations, Certification and Licensing for exam details and contact information.
· Application for Power Engineer Examination for the application form to write the Refrigeration Operator certification exam.
This course is designed to prepare 5th Class Power Engineers for the Interprovincial 4th Class Power Engineering Certification Exam – Part A. Students will follow the Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee (SOPEEC)- approved curriculum, with a focus on the acts, regulations, and codes as they pertain to the role of a Power Engineer. They will study mathematics, mechanics, thermodynamics and chemistry to develop a basic understanding of the physics involved in refrigeration, steam production and the operation of auxiliary support systems. Through exploration of basic electricity, instrumentation, controls, and boiler construction, students will become familiar with the safe and efficient operation of steam plants.
This course is designed for 5th Class Power Engineers interested in challenging the Interprovincial 4th Class Power Engineering Certification Exam – Part A 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 (4th Class) program.
Online learning is a critical component of course delivery in all Red River College programs. To ensure each student has the tools they need to achieve their academic goals, all Red River College students require, at a minimum:
1. Off-campus access to a current computer with a webcam
2. A high-speed internet connection
• Recommended minimum speed: 10 mbps for download, 3 mbps for upload
• Slower internet connection speeds may result in audio and video issues. Please keep in mind that if others in your home are using the same internet connection at the same time as you are, you may also experience audio and video issues.
• Please refer to https://www.rrc.ca/future-students/computer-requirements/ for further information on Computer Requirements for Students.
Please note that any anticipated costs are not included in Books and Supplies estimates.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
Opportunities will exist in environments such as industrial plants, school divisions, and corporate and private buildings.