This page lists (and gives homepage links to) the Colleges and private companies that offer training in the certification levels for Power Engineering and Refrigeration Plant Operation in each of the provinces and territories in Canada. Using various delivery methods (full-time day programs, evening courses, or distance learning via correspondence or online), these programs use the learning materials provided by Power Engineering Training Systems.
Alberta
Grande Prairie Regional College, Grande Prairie, AB
- 4th Class Day Program (2-semester program; includes 3rd Class, Part "A")
Fairview College Campus. Fairview, AB
- 4th Class Day Program (Certificate program; includes 3rd Class, Part "A")
Keyano College***, Fort McMurray, AB
- Two year Co-op program comprised of 6-month semesters for 4th Class and 3rd Class, each followed by a 6-month semester of work experience. Extensive pre-evaluation done of potential students.
- 2nd Class distance courses
- 3rd Class day program and distance courses
- 4th Class day program and distance courses
Lakeland College, Lloydminster, AB
Lethbridge Community College, Lethbridge, AB
- 4th Class day Program
- 5th Class Day Program
Medicine Hat College, Medicine Hat, AB
- 2-Year Engineering Technology Diploma covering 4th, 3rd and 2nd (Part A) of ABSA examinations.
- 4th and 5th Class Evening course when sufficient interest is expressed.
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)***, Edmonton, AB
- Two Year Technology Diploma program (4th + 3rd + 1/2 of 2nd Class)
- 2nd Class distance courses
- 3rd Class day program, evening and distance courses
- 4th Class day program, evening and distance courses
- 5th Class day program, evening and distance courses
- Special Boiler Operator (Oilwell) evening course
- Special Boiler Operator (Dry Cleaning) evening course
Northern Lakes College***, Slave Lake, AB
- 4th Class distance program
- 5th Class distance program
Portage College, Lac La Biche, AB
- 4th Class day program
- 3rd Class day program
Red Deer College, Red Deer, AB
- 3rd Class evening Program
- 4th Class evening Program
SAIT Polytechnic (SAIT)***, Calgary, AB
- Two Year Technology Diploma (4th + 3rd + 1/2 of 2nd Class)
- 1st Class distance course
- 2nd Class distance course
- 3rd Class day program, evening and distance courses
- 4th Class day program, evening and distance courses
- 5th Class evening and distance courses
- Special Boiler Operator (Oilwell) distance course
- Refrigeration Plant Operator distance course
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British Columbia
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)***, Burnaby, BC
- Two Year Technical Diploma (4th + 3rd Class)
- 1st Class distance and tutorial programs
- 2nd Class distance and tutorial programs
- 3rd Class day, distance and tutorial programs
- 4th Class day, and distance programs
- 5th Class (Boiler Endorsement) distance course
- 5th Class (Refrigeration Endorsement) evening course
College of New Caledonia, Prince George, BC
- 4th Class day program (One year)
- Power Engineering upgrading (all classes, on demand)
Kitimat Valley Institute of Industrial Education, Kitimat, BC
- Private training company providing tutorial services for all Classes (on demand)
- 3rd Class day program
- 4th Class day program
Northern Lights College, Fort St. John, BC
- 4th Class day program (1-year program includes 3rd Class, Part "A")
TFM Consultants, Black Creek, BC
- Private training company providing concentrated seminars, at various locations, for 3rd, 4th and 5th Class learners.
- Tutorial services for 1st, 2nd & 3rd Class learners.
- Review courses, at various locations, for 4th and 5th Class learners.
Selkirk College, Nelson BC
- 5th Class (Refrigeration Endorsement) distance course
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Manitoba
Assiniboine Community College, Brandon, MB
- 3rd Class evening courses
- 4th Class day program (split-week practicum in place with local industry), evening courses
- 5th Class Evening Program
Red River College, Winnipeg, MB
- Two-Year Diploma Program (4th Class, 3rd Class, and 2nd Class Part A materials)
- 2nd Class evening courses*
- 3rd Class evening courses*
- 4th Class evening courses
- 5th Class evening course
- Co-op placement may be available upon request.
*denotes single papers on a sequential schedule, through Continuing Education. Not all courses run every year; check for availability.
Winnipeg Technical College, Winnipeg, MB
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New Brunswick
New Brunswick Community College, St. John Campus
- Two Year Technology Diploma (CTAB accredited, Technician level. Graduates are eligible to write 2nd Class, Part "A". Block release on demand.)
- 3rd Class day program
- 4th Class day program
- Co-op Program in place
New Brunswick Community College, Bathurst Campus (in French)
- Please visit site for details
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Newfoundland and Labrador
College of the North Atlantic, *** St. John's, NL
- Three Year Day Program (to 3rd Class)
- 3rd Class Distance Education
- 4th Class Distance Education
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Northwest Territories
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Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Community College, Akerley Campus, Dartmouth, NS
- 3rd Class day program
- 4th Class day program
Nova Scotia Community College, Strait Area Campus, Port Hawkesbury, NS
- 3rd Class day program
- 4th Class day program
Nova Scotia Community College, Virtual Campus***, Halifax, NS
- 2nd Class distance program
- 3rd Class distance program
- 4th Class distance program
- 2nd Class Refrigeration Plant Operator distance program
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Nunavut
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Ontario
Cambrian College, Sudbury, ON
- 2nd Class day program (3rd year of a 3 year program)
- 3rd Class day program (2nd year of a 3 year program)
- 4th Class day program (1st year of a 3 year program)
Confederation College, Thunder Bay, ON
- 3rd Class day program (2nd year of a 2 year program)
- 4th Class day program
Durham College, Whitby, ON
- 3rd Class day program (2nd year of a 2 year program)
- 4th Class day program
InterProvincial Teaching, Iroquois Falls, ON
- Private training company, providing distance mentoring for 3rd and 4th Class learners.
- Offering includes instruction regarding TSSA Refrigeration A, Refrigeration B, and Compressor operator Courses.
- HRDC licensed trainer.
Lambton College, Sarnia, ON
- Three Year Certified Engineering Technologist (Chemical Engineering Technology program includes 4th, 3rd & 2nd Class studies integrated to a 9 month practicum)
Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON
Power Engineering Training Services***, Mississauga, ON
- Private training company providing distance mentoring services for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Class self-study students.
St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology, Windsor, ON
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Prince Edward Island
Holland College
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Quebec
Commission Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys, Lachine, QC
- 2 year Co-op Program (French language program, 1800 hours)
Commission Scolaire René-Lévesque, Carleton, QC
- 2 year Co-op Program (French language program, 1800 hours)
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Saskatchewan
Great Plains College, Swift Current, SK
- 3rd Class day program (beginning August '07)
- 4th Class day program
- Evening tutorial sessions for 5th, 4th and 3rd Class
- Special Provisional Boiler Operator program (part-time, Fall & Spring sessions)
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, Meadow Lake, SK
- 4th Class day program over two years (Process Operations Technician)
Sask. Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), Saskatoon, SK
- Two Year Day Program ( 4th + 3rd with subsequent option for 2nd Part "A" or Process Operator. Graduates get a provincial 3rd Class, with no interprovincial seal until the required experience time is completed)
Sask. Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), Regina, SK
- 4th Class evening course
- 5th Class evening course
- Refrigeration Plant Operator evening course
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Yukon Territory
