Advanced Diploma (Power Engineering Technology)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus
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Field of Study:
CA$14,150/Yr
CA$14,150 /Yr
- Advanced Diploma in Power Engineering Technology at Georgian College is offered as 2 years (5 semesters), plus 1 work term program.
- It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
- In this program, students develop the skills and knowledge to operate high-energy processes found in power plants such as steam production and use, refrigeration, and gas compression.
- Students learn to operate and maintain equipment such as high-pressure steam systems, boilers, turbines, compressors, chillers, pumps, and condensers.
- Additionally, students benefit from experiential learning in an on-campus Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) registered power plant, a power plant simulator, and co-op learning experiences.
- The requirement of the program is:
- 32 Program Courses
- 2 Communications Courses
- 3 General Education Courses
- 1 Field Placement
- 1 Co-op Work Term
- The program follows the Standardized Power Engineers Examination Committee (SOPEEC) 4th and 3rd class syllabus.
- It prepares students to write TSSA examinations required for both the 4th and 3rd Class Power (Operating) Engineer certifications.
- Georgian College offers awards, scholarships, and bursaries to students of all walks of life-domestic, international and Indigenous, full-time and part-time, first years, upcoming graduates, and everyone in between.
- Students may find careers as power or operating engineers in a wide variety of industries or at electrical power generating plants, as well as heating and cooling plants, schools, hospitals, and other commercial buildings.
- The average salary goes up to 45,000 USD after completion of the program.
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Important Dates
Applications will be accepted throughout the year after the 1 Feb deadline for all three intakes.
| Event | Application Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline For 2023 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | CA$14150 (CAD 14150) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing | CA$7200 (CAD 7200) |
| Food | CA$3600 (CAD 3600) |
| International differential fee | CA$4074 (CAD 4074) |
| Other Fees | CA$9112 (CAD 9112) |
| Total Cost | CA$23986 (CAD 23986) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2022 | CA$7075 (CAD 7075) |
| 2021 | CA$13783 (CAD 13783) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
- And one of:
- Grade 12 Physics (C or U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (C or U)
- Grade 11 Chemistry (C or U)
- Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school students may also be considered for admission.
- Students who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing also get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- Application form: All international student applications must be submitted through the International Application System (IAS), where program availability is located.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic Documents: Students need to show proof of graduation, subjects are taken and grades received.
- Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
- Clinical and field placement forms: Students have to submit documents required prior to the start of registration in order to ensure students' placement and to allow participation in clinical and field placement facilities.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit original or certified copies of English language proficiency test scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Operating Engineers
- Electrical Engineer
- Power Engineer
- Technical engineer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentCA$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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Comments
Georgian College accepts PTE Academic as one of the ELP tests required for international admissions. The minimum PTE Academic score requirement for Graduate Certificate admission is 61.
Georgian College offers an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Students seeking admission in this program must have Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with English and Mathematics. International students must have a valid ELP test score as well.
Yes, the program requires IELTS or any other equivalent English language proficiency test score for admission. The language of instruction at Georgian College is English. In addition to the academic admission requirements, if English is not your first language and/ or you are coming from a country where English is not an official language, you must provide proof of language proficiency.