Students gain a fundamental understanding of trade-related calculations. Throughout the course, students solve problems using fractions, decimals and algebraic equations.  In addition, they solve geometric calculations involving area perimeter volume, trade-related problems using Pythagorean Theorem and right-angled trigonometry.

This subject exposes the student to the fundamentals of thermodynamics, concentrating on the production of steam for use in power plants.  Students will study concepts of heat, heat transfer, expansion of materials, properties of water, latent and sensible heat and the use of steam tables.  SI units, conversions, Work, Energy, fluid flow, and heat will also be studied.

This course introduces students to the theory, operating principles, and plant procedures commonly used by boiler operators for the safe and efficient operation of low pressure boilers.

Communication skills have been identified as a key ability required by industry. This course will focus on employment, academic and business communication skills. Essay writing, grammar, presentations, resume writing, and effective job searching will be the central focus of this course.

Students learn about electricity fundamentals and relationships of DC. This includes voltage, current, resistance, power, work and circuit calculations. The students will learn about the construction and operation of conductors and insulators, electrical meters, generators and motors.

This course exposes students to techniques used to deciper the information used on various types of mechanical drawings. The piping and main components used in a conventional steam turbine plant are also covered.

Students learn to how to identify various mechanical components, wire and test simple electrical circuits and devices, hand and power tools are used for pipe fittings and pipe connections. Emphasis is placed on personal and workplace safety skills.

Technical communication focuses on practical writing situations, such as manuals, instructions, and internal company communications. This hands-on course will give the student an opportunity to practice reading and writing with a purpose. Throughout the course there will be several applications that will provide the students with realistic situations as they apply to their field.

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Students demonstrate their ability to solve problems using ratios and proportions.  They cover systems of equations in two and three variables as well as polynomials and factoring as they relate to rational expressions. There is emphasis placed on problem solving with trade-related materials.

This course will provide students with the basic knowledge of instrumentation and process measurement, as well as the basics of how to use instrumentation to measure temperature, flow, pressure and level.  An introduction to electrical power distribution systems, and the various type of electrical drawings and diagrams will also be covered.

This course is comprised of high pressure boilers, boiler types and high pressure boiler design and operations commonly found in high pressure boiler installations.  The other topics covered are associated with boiler systems, such as draft, water treatment, and boiler operation safety.

Students learn about bearings, seals and lubrication, the components and operation of internal combustion engines, steam engines, steam turbines and combustion turbines and pumps and compressors.

This subject exposes the student to the fundamentals of physics regarding dynamics. The student will study basic terminology, scalar and vector quantities, calculation of velocity, acceleration, force, weight, work, energy, moment of forces, simple machines, friction, pressure and power transmission.

This course is designed to continue reinforcing personal and shop safety from the first semester as well as introducing the student to mechanical equipment including; internal combustion engines, an impulse steam turbine, pumps and compressors, refrigeration and hydraulic systems and an introduction to oxy-acetylene and arc welding.

Students learn about the history, modern elements, trends and standards of workplace legislation in Ontario. Specific areas of study include human rights, workplace health and safety, and labour legislation.

Students interpret and analyze practical problems. Topics include systems of equations in two and three unknowns; polynomials (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and equations); rational expressions and equations; and radical expressions and equations.

Students will apply concepts of trigonometry to solve mechanics problems with displacement, velocity, acceleration and forces. Motion in two dimensions, rotational and projectile motion, motion on inclined planes, concepts of work, energy, power and efficiency will be studied. The students will study heat transfer, heat quantities, gas laws and the production of steam, fluid flow concepts and how they apply to power production systems.

This course expands the student’s basic knowledge from the 1st year program in the following areas of study:  Bearings, Seals and Lubrication, Valve, Pumps and Compressors

This course utilizes the knowledge gained in heat transfer and thermodynamics and applies it to plant equipment such as Steam Generators and Heat Exchangers, Condensers and Feedwater Heaters.  It also applies to the condensate and feed water within those systems.  The course also studies the utilization of steam in a steam turbine.

This course furthers the student’s knowledge of steam turbines, as well as introduces operation problems, maintenance issues of the steam turbines and associated steam piping systems.

Students will examine Pipe and Tubing and Piping Connections, Hangers and Snubbers, Filters and Strainers, Steam Traps, and Plant Support Systems.

The students will use LabVolt instrumentation trainers to connect sensing, comparison and final control instrumentation equipment, creating systems for the measurement of flow, level and pressure.

This is a one semester course covering various aspects of, and differences between, quality control and quality assurance.  Focussing on the fact that qualtiy has become a priority for many companies and many are certified to some type of quality standard.  A brief history of the development of qualtiy concepts will be covered, various quality standards will be studied along with quality measurables, problem solving techniques and contiunuous improvement.

This overview course is designed to provide participants with a beginning level understanding of management and leadership styles, and an opportunity to develop personal management skills. In today’s changing economic and political climate, the role of a manager/supervisor is extremely demanding and complex. In addition to managing the many practical aspects of a business operation, he/she must provide leadership by motivating, empowering, and supporting staff. Topics include types of organizations, ethics, diversity, innovation, problem solving and team building skills.

Students learn about quadratic equations, relations and functions, exponential and logarithmic functions and trigonometry. Problem solving is stressed through appropriate examples from technology. 

The student should have an understanding of the inter-atomic bonding and crystalline structures of different materials in order to recognize their application and limitations. Also the student will obtain an understanding of basic and advance chemistry theory

The study of rules and regulation pertaining to design, construction, inspection and operation of large industrial heating and cooling systems. These different rules require the study of A.S.M.E. codes, the Boiler Pressure Act, and CSA codes.

Students will learn about single and three phase AC theory. Also discussed will be the construction and operation of various electrical equipment such as single and three phase transformers, motors and alternators, protective devices, grounding and bonding and power supplies.

Students learn about diesel and combustion turbine engines used as drivers for back-up power generation and boiler combustion controls.

The information in the course covers the control of instrumentation systems and components. This includes, temperature systems, PID control, pH, combustion analysis, boiler and make-up water.

The topics in the subject cover the workplace and personal safety requirements used in industry.

This course will focus on the practical side of electrical theory. Students will connect and measure single and three phase circuits to analyze the values and compare to the theoretical. Students will study the construction and theoretical operation of single and three phase transformers and motors. They will connect these devices to compare the actual, (practical) values and observations with the theoretical in the lab environment. Motor control will be studied and lab experiments will be performed to demonstrate various methods.