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Overview
Complete your theory foundation with this Fourth Class Part B course, which prepares you to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA) Fourth Class Part B certification exam. This course builds on the knowledge gained in Part A and completes the theoretical requirements for Fourth Class certification.
Learn part-time online with instructor support on your schedule. The curriculum covers advanced topics including lubrication systems, pumps and compressors, boiler safety devices, plant operations, maintenance procedures, water treatment, prime movers, and industrial plant configurations to deepen your theoretical knowledge and practical understanding for career advancement. Your learning experience combines textbook study with interactive online chapter assessments that reinforce key concepts, while instructor consultation ensures you fully understand the material. The course concludes with a final proctored online exam taken at a physical testing centre of your choice.
This course is ideal if you:
- have completed Part A and are ready to finish your ABSA Fourth Class theory certification requirements
- want to build your knowledge in plant operations, maintenance, and energy systems management
- seek comprehensive knowledge of boiler safety systems and industrial plant configurations
- need flexible online learning that works with your schedule.
- You must complete PWEN 002 Fourth Class Power Engineering Part A before registering for this course.
- We will also accept completion of Fourth Class Part A theory course from another ABSA-recognized educational institution, provided it aligns with the current IPECC curriculum. An official result letter showing your final grade from the education provider is required. Contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca for more information.
Upon successful completion of this course, you'll be able to:
- explain the basics of lubrication and bearings
- discuss pumps and compressors
- explain the fundamentals of boiler safety devices
- describe boiler plant operation and management
- discuss energy plant maintenance
- discuss water treatment
- describe design and operation of various types of prime movers and heat engines
- explain plant auxiliary systems
- explain basic concepts of compression and absorption refrigeration
- discuss HVAC fundamentals for facility operators
- discuss building environmental systems and control
- discuss typical industrial plant configurations.
To request a course outline, contact ConEdAdvising@sait.ca.
Successful completion of PWEN 112 Fourth Class Part B prepares you to write ABSA's Fourth Class Part B exam.
To receive the ABSA Fourth Class Certificate of Competency (license to work as a Fourth Class Power Engineer), you'll also require operational experience/steam time in a power or heating plant. If you cannot obtain this supervised experience through current work/employment, consider taking our PWEN 005 Fourth Class lab course, which will qualify you for ABSA’s six-month experience requirement.
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 where you plan to work:
- Planning to work in Alberta? Contact ABSA.
- Planning to work elsewhere in Canada? Contact the local boiler branch in that jurisdiction.
Upcoming dates
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Registration closes seven days before the start date for on-campus, online scheduled, and blended courses, and one day before the start date for online self-paced courses.
After you've completed this course
Upon successful completion of this course, SAIT will issue you an official result letter for you to submit with your ABSA Fourth Class certification exam application.
Costs
Textbook and supplies
Included in the purchase of this course, you'll receive access to online course content in Brightspace (D2L).
You are required to purchase the following reading material from the SAIT Bookstore website:
- Power Engineering Fourth Class Textbooks Part B, Ed. 3.5
It is optional to purchase:
- Academic Supplement, Ed. 2.0
Technology
To be successful in this course, you’ll need:
- Access to your own computer or laptop with standard hardware/software requirements
- Internet access
Additional information
An additional proctoring fee applies to write the final exam at your chosen testing centre.
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
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