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Overview
This course will provide the supplemental education you may need to successfully write your Government A4 exam.
Topics covered will include:
- electrical energy management
- plant and equipment management
- power plant construction
- commissioning and decommissioning
- retrofitting
This course cannot be used as a credit towards work experience or as a credit towards a SAIT certificate, you must complete all eight sections to receive work experience credit and a certificate for your learning: A1, A2, A3, A4 and B1, B2, B3, B4.
If you are seeking credit in place of work experience, please contact your provincial boiler branch to ensure our courses are accepted. You'll have four months to complete this course, with a final exam at the end.
To be eligible to register for this course, you must:
- be a holder of a valid Provincial Power Engineering Second Class Certificate.
- complete all second-class power engineering courses - proof of completion is required.
To be successful in this program, it is recommended you have a minimum of Grade 12 Math, Physics and English. If you have not completed these courses, consider taking an Academic Upgrading course.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be issued an official result letter, which you can submit with your ABSA exam application. SAIT's passing grade is 50%, while the ABSA Certificate of Competency exams require 65%.
Power engineering certification requirements and transfer provisions vary by province and territory across Canada. Check with the regulatory authority in your desired work location for details.
Upcoming dates
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Registration for this course closes two days prior to the start date.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this non-credit course, you can self-print your unofficial completion document from your Continuing Education student account.
Costs
Textbook and reading list
You are required to purchase reading materials for this course. Visit SAIT’s Bookstore's website to purchase the following.
If you obtain a copy of a used textbook, you'll not have access to the additional resources.
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements.
- Internet access
Financial support
Financial opportunities are available to help pay for your course fees. Learn more about how to reduce your education or training costs with available awards, bursaries, loans and grants including the Canada Alberta Job Grant.
Applicable certificates
This course applies to the following certificate programs:
- Certification type
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Certificate of Achievement
Train your team
Interested in group training opportunities for this course? Tell us about your organization's needs, and one of our training consultants will contact you within one business day.
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