Power Engineer – Overview

Power engineering is not an apprenticeship trade. Power engineering has four classes (fourth class = entry level; first class = highest level). Power engineering requires a combination of approved work experience and training, by full-time or correspondence studies, to write standardized examinations to achieve certification.

Individuals intending to work as a Power Engineer, Refrigeration Operator or Compressor Operator in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador must hold a certificate of competency issued by the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division.

Training

Fourth and third class training is offered by College of the North Atlantic.  For more information, visit: cna.nl.ca

Second and first class training is offered only through correspondence or online courses from training institutions outside of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Examinations and Certification

  • Power engineering examinations must be written in the province where an individual is employed.
  • If the individual is unemployed they must write in the province where they reside.
  • Individuals must meet the regulatory requirements for the examination in the province where they make application to write.

clipboard imageProcedures for writing power engineering examination: click here.

Certificate Renewal or Replacement

If a certificate needs to be renewed, or has been lost/damaged, the power engineer may apply for a renewal or replacement by submitting an application form. A fee is also required. CLICK HERE to pay the fee.

Legislation

The power engineering occupation in Newfoundland and Labrador is governed by the Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Compressed Gas Regulations under the Public Safety Act.

Organizations and Links

The Provincial Power Engineering Advisory Committee, with representatives from industry, the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division, Service NL and the College of the North Atlantic, has been established to address issues specific to power engineering training and certification in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Standardization of Power Engineering Examinations Committee (SOPEEC) is responsible for power engineering syllabai, curriculum and examination development; and is comprised of one member from each participating province and territory.

The Interprovincial Power Engineering Curriculum Committee (IPECC) is an open membership committee that advises SOPEEC on matters related to syllabi, curriculum and examination development. Members of IPECC include training providers of power engineering programs, chief provincial examiners, and interested industry representatives.

question mark image Inquiries contact: James Brake, Program Development Officer at (709) 637-2333 or  jamesbrake@gov.nl.ca