PART-TIME | PORTAGE CAMPUS POWEP-NA Power Engineering

Program Outline

We offer Power Engineering certification preparation courses to support individuals preparing to write the Government of Manitoba’s Inspection and Technical Services (ITS) certification exams: 

All Power Engineering exam preparation courses are typically offered during the Winter term, with the following delivery pattern:

  • 5th Class Power Engineer – Exam Preparation
    Offered once per year, typically in the Winter term. 

  • 4th Class Power Engineer – Exam Preparation
    Delivered in two sequential parts that alternate by year:
    • Part A: Winter term in odd-numbered years
    • Part B: Winter term in even-numbered years
Students planning to complete the full 4th Class exam preparation sequence should anticipate a two-year timeline to complete both parts. 
  • Ice Facility Operator – Exam Preparation (Coming Soon)
    Planned for delivery in the Fall term. 
  • Refrigeration Plan Operator – Exam Preparation (Coming Soon)
    Planned for delivery in the Spring term.

Important Notes 
  • Courses require a minimum enrolment to proceed.
  • While the schedule above represents our intended delivery pattern, courses may be changed or cancelled due to low enrolment or operational considerations.  
  • Early registration is encouraged, ideally 2-3 weeks before the course start date, to help support course viability. 

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