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To practice as an electrical engineer in B.C., you must register with Engineers and Geoscientists B.C. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited program, 4 years of work experience as an Engineer-In-Training, and successful completion of the National Professional Practice Examination.

Electrical and electronics engineers

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This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result demonstrates you have met the national standard for your trade in Canada will allow you to practice your trade outside of B.C. in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.


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To work as a powerline technician in B.C., you will need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program.

Electrical power line and cable workers

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To work as a first class power engineer in B.C., you will need Technical Safety B.C. certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience. 


First class power engineer

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To work as a second class power engineer in B.C., you will need Technical Safety B.C. certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience. 

Second class power engineer

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To work as a third class power engineer in B.C., you will need Technical Safety B.C. certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience. 


Third class power engineer

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To work as a fourth class power engineer in B.C., you will need Technical Safety B.C. certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience.


Fourth class power engineer

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To work as a fifth class power engineer in B.C., you will need Technical Safety B.C. certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience. 

Fifth class power engineer

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to plan electrical systems and modify existing electrical systems that generate and use large amounts of electricity required for distribution networks that are economical, safe, and functional. These programs include courses in alternative/renewable energy systems, calculus, circuit analysis, electrical power systems and industry practices, electrical system design, microprocessor architecture, motor control systems, programmable logic controllers, and project management; and power electronics operation, planning and protection.

Power plant engineering

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the operation and maintenance of electricity generating power plants. These programs include courses in basic electricity, electrical power, generator operations, industrial controls, power plant instrumentation, power plant theory, pollution control, reactor theory, thermodynamics, turbines, and water chemistry.

Power plant technology/technician

Power and Electrical Engineering Micro-credentials

Electrical and electronics engineers design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and by a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries and government.

Electrical power line and cable workers construct, maintain and repair overhead and underground electrical power transmission and distribution systems. They are employed by electric power generation, transmission and distribution companies, electrical contractors and public utility commissions. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Power engineers operate and maintain reactors, turbines, boilers, generators, stationary engines and auxiliary equipment to generate electrical power and to provide heat, light, refrigeration and other utility services for commercial, institutional and industrial buildings and other work sites. Power systems operators monitor and operate switchboards and related equipment in electrical control centres to control the distribution of electrical power in transmission networks. They are employed by power generation plants, electrical power utilities, manufacturing plants, hospitals, universities and government and commercial establishments.  Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

The Distribution Design for Electrical Utilities Microcredential program was created to meet the increasing need for distribution design specialists. This program will provide students with the industry-specific knowledge needed to start a career in electrical utility distribution design.

Based on basic knowledge of electrical technology, the program will develop students’ knowledge and skills so they can design simple overhead or underground distribution systems using industry standards and guidelines. These courses will provide critical skills related to the design of equipment, which will allow Canada to move towards the electrification of transportation and inclusion of small wind and solar resources in the grid. Topics may include electrical equipment, utility design standards, voltage drop, cable tension calculations, protection device selection and coordination, project management, conductor sizing, voltage levels, pole types, grounding, and more. Software may be used to demonstrate examples of distribution design techniques used in industry.

Distribution Design for Electrical Utilities Micro-credential

The Introduction to Power Systems Protection Design Microcredential program was created to meet the increasing need of the industry for protection design specialists. This program focuses on concepts in the design of power system protection equipment.

Traditional electromechanical relays protection systems are being replaced with digital relays, improving the reliability of the system and allowing more functionality. There are ongoing projects across the province that are undergoing relay and substation upgrades. The need for protection knowledge is on the rise to implement these projects and to accelerate acquiring a skill set which usually takes many years of work. This microcredential will enable students to acquire a sought-after skill in a reasonable amount of time, making them more employable.

Introduction to Power Systems Protection Design Micro-credential

**This is a StrongerBC future skills grant eligible program.** 

Visit our [StrongerBC future skills grant page](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/future-skills-grant) to learn about grant eligibility and how to apply.

For information and to apply visit the institution's website:

[Thermal Power Plant Simulation Proficiency](https://www.bcit.ca/programs/thermal-power-plant-simulation-proficiency-microcredential-part-time-0855cm/)

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