Have you taken the first step into your new and exciting career? You’ve earned your 5th class power engineering certification, and you’re likely wondering where to go next. When you’re ready to start advancing your career, 4th class power engineer training is where you want to go.
As a 4th class power engineer, your qualifications include operating and managing industrial and commercial plants. If this is your ideal career advancement, TFM offers the training you need to achieve your goals. You’ll be trained to have the necessary skills to operate equipment across Canada.
If you’re not sure yet how becoming a 4th class power engineer will benefit you in your career, keep reading for practical advice for any 5th class certified power engineers ready to take the next step.
You’re A Certified Power Engineer, Now What?
As a 5th class engineer, you are qualified to be the chief engineer of a 5th class plant and the shift engineer of a 4th class plant. Your scope of work is limited to small plants, lower-pressure systems, and the basics. When you complete your 4th class certification, your scope of job possibilities expands; you’re qualified to be the chief engineer of a plant with a corresponding or lower class. Shift engineer of a plant up to one class higher or a person in charge of any type or size of refrigeration plant.
Taking the next step to becoming a 4th class power engineer has big career benefits. As a power engineer, career progression is laid out for you if you want to take it. Moving up in your qualifications broadens your job opportunities across provinces and increases your pay. The average wage range for a 4th class power engineer is 53k – 83k /year. 4th class certification sets you up for a solid foundation for higher certifications in the future.
Knowledge Building: Your Next Steps In Training
There are several ways to qualify for power engineering certifications. According to TSBC, to be considered for 5th class evaluations, marine engineers or people with approved technical education, training, and equipment experience can be certified. If you’ve gone this route, you may not know the next step to level up your training. TFM is here to help you build from the basic foundation. As a 5th class power engineer, you are:
- Comfortable with boiler operation basics
- Familiar with logbooks and safety practices
- Basic thermodynamics, combustion and systems knowledge
You can build on that knowledge with TFM’s 4th class training. TFM instructors are equipped with real-world industry experience, which puts them in the position to teach students what to expect when they enter the workforce. In our training program, you will learn:
4th Class Power Engineer (Part A)
- Applied Mathematics
- Elementary Mechanics & Dynamics
- Elementary Thermodynamics
- Mechanical Drawing & Administration
- The Safety Code Act
- Workplace Hazardous Materials
- Plant Safety
- Plant Fire Protection
- Environment
- Material & Welding
- Piping & Valves
- High-Pressure Boiler Design
- High-Pressure Boiler Parts & Fittings
- High-Pressure Boiler Operation
- Feedwater Treatment
4th Class Power Engineer (Part B)
- Prime Movers & Engines
- Pumps & Compressors
- Lubrication
- Electricity
- Controls, Instrumentation & Computers
- Heating Boilers
- Heating Systems
- Heating Boilers & Heating System Controls
- Environment
- Material & Welding
- Piping & Valves
- High-Pressure Boiler Design
- Auxiliary Building Systems
- Absorption Refrigeration
- Air Conditioning
- Air Conditioning Systems
Level up your knowledge in our 4th class engineer program and earn your steam time with our work experience program.
The Benefits of TFM’s Work Experience Program
You won’t find the same level of education just anywhere. With TFM, you’ll experience a training program designed to advance your career in power engineering. We’re not here to churn out students like other institutions.
Our students have the opportunity to join the work experience program for 5th and 4th classes. This program is for students who have completed a full-time training program and want hands-on experience to complete their interprovincial certificate or qualification. Prior to operating the boiler, students must pass a basic boiler safety test.
Take the opportunity to learn alongside industry professionals who want to see you succeed! TFM’s work experience program provides the technical knowledge and skills needed to attain steam time in the field of power engineering. This educational experience is unique to TFM and not easy to find in the industry.
You can expect daily work and valuable hands-on experience operating a high-pressure steam boiler, using repair/maintenance equipment, operating a refrigeration system, and various other equipment found in all plants. Before you know it, you’ll be ready to take the 4th class power engineering certification exam.
Plan For Your Future with TFM
Are you ready to take the next step to become a 4th Class Power Engineer? We offer easy online registration and have several sessions every year, but they fill up quickly.
TFM’s training programs cover everything from studying to certification. Call us or view our schedule online for more course information, outlines, and registration.