Undergraduate academic requirements
- Secondary Diploma equivalent to a Saskatchewan Grade 12 - minimum 60% average, no marks less than 50%
Some programs may have different requirements.
Program
Undergraduate certificate
Key facts
- Duration1 year
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee20,200CAD
- Start dateSep
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What Suncrest College says about their program:
Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Power Engineering Technician program will give you the tools and knowledge you need to start out in this complex and exciting field. Power Engineers keep the heat on in winter and the lights on at night. They operate hospital fridges, industrial coolers, all types of boilers, compressors, generators, motors and more.
You’ll learn the basics of power generation with practical training in boiler operations, electrical controls and instrumentation, maintenance and tool use. You’ll develop troubleshooting skills in practical labs, get boiler firing time in the power lab and industry work experience in your second term.
Although power engineering isn't classified as a trade, it is government regulated and certified by the province where you live and work. It is divided into four levels of skills and training (First Class is the highest). A combination of work experience and course completions followed by rigorous interprovincial examinations allows an engineer to progress from one class to another.
Admission requirements
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- IELTS
6.5 (no band below 5.5)
- CAEL
60 (no band below 50)
- Duolingo
105
- PTE
63 (no band below 50)
- TOEFL iBT
81 (no band below 19)
- TOEFL PBT
550 (TWE of 3.5 and a minimum TSE of 50)
English proficiency waivers
- Successful completion of at least two years of study at a recognized school or institution where English is the primary language of instruction
- Student comes from English native speaking country
- A minimum grade of 70% in Grade 12 provincially examined or state examined English courses as part of one successful full-time year of study; OR successful completion of Grades 10, 11 and 12 English courses or their equivalents, in sequence, as part of three full time years in a high school using provincially accredited Canadian or state-accredited U.S. curriculum
- Successful completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma, including higher level English with a minimum grade of 4
Documents required
- Application form
- Application fee
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Copy of passport
- Proof of English proficiency
Fees and funding
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
From CAD$17,000 to CAD$24,500 per year
Funding
Students who are graduating high school and/or will be entering their first year of full-time studies in university or skills training (trades, health, business, emergency services, etc.) at Suncrest College in the fall are invited to apply for Entrance Scholarships. Students must meet the requirements specified for each scholarship in order to be eligible.
The Entrance Scholarships offer over 25 Awards with around CAD$50,000 available.
What is the cost of living near Suncrest College?
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,821 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,599 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $211 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $85 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $103 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $58 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Suncrest College
Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.