Energy and Power 9

Name: Zoey Thornhill

HR:

Please complete the Aptitude test prior to completing this sheet.

Choose 3 possible careers which interest you from the various post-secondary
school. It should
centre on energy and power but you may find other suitable areas.
Career #1

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

This two-year Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technician
program offers training in the inspection, maintenance, and
repair of aircraft and aircraft components. Some of the duties
include:

Description Of
Program

Pre-Requisite To
Program

-Perform aviation safety and airworthiness inspections

-Troubleshoot and repair fixed wing aircraft and helicopters
-Safely perform ground handling and routine inspections
-Perform power plant and structural repairs
-Troubleshoot and repair aircraft systems and avionics
1. High School
High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% average in nine
level 3000 credits, or equivalent, including Mathematics (4
credits) chosen from:
i. Advanced: 2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
ii. Academic: 2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
2. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Transition) Certificate with
MA1040 (Math Fundamentals 1) and MA1041 (Math
Fundamentals II).
3. Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a Degree and
Technical Profile (or Business Related College Profile), including
the following courses (or equivalent):
i. Mathematics: 1104A, 1104B, 1104C, 2104A, 2104B, 2104C,
3104A, 3104B, 3104C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a
different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program
provided the appropriate selection of courses, including those
outlined above, have been completed.
4. Mature Student Status
Applicants who do not meet the educational prerequisites, are 19
years of age or older, and have been out of school for at least
one year, may be considered on an individual basis under the
Mature Student Clause.

Where Is Program
Offered
Length Of Program

Opportunities

Earning Potential

Career #2

Description Of
Program

College of the North Atlantic- Gander, NL

Two Years
-Fixed wing airlines
-Helicopter operators
-Rotary commercial airlines
-Aircraft manufacturers
-Repair and overhaul companies
-Private operators
-Flying schools
-Government departments
C$63,406

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (POWER & CONTROLS)

CO-OP
Electrical Engineering Technology (Power and Controls) Co-op is a
three-year cooperative education program providing a
comprehensive coverage of the electrical power discipline with
emphasis on power systems, control systems and electrical
design. The theoretical aspects of this program are
complemented by extensive practical components that allow
learners to gain invaluable experience with installation, operation
and maintenance practices. This is further supplemented with
real-world experience provided by two work terms.
Graduates completing this program are automatically eligible for
membership in the Association of Engineering Technicians and
Technologists of Newfoundland and Labrador (AETTNL), as well as
any similar association in Canada.
Upon completion of this program graduates may choose to
further their education by completing a bachelor degree in
technology or engineering at one of several institutions that have
articulation agreements with College of the North Atlantic.

Pre-Requisite To
Program

1. High School
High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% overall average in
the following (or equivalent):
i. English (2 credits) (minimum 60%) from: 3201 or 3202
ii. Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
Advanced: 2200, 3200 (50% minimum in each course)
Academic: 2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum)
iii. Science (4 credits) two of which must be selected from:
Biology: 3201
Physics: 3204
Chemistry: 3202
Earth Systems: 3209
Note: The remaining two Science credits to be chosen from the

highest Science mark in level 1, 2 or 3.

2. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Transition) Certificate with the
following courses:
i. Math (60% MINIMUM) MA1040, MA1041
ii. Two Science courses chosen from one of the following three
combinations:
a. Introductory Biology: BL1020, BL1021
b. Introductory Chemistry: CH1030, CH1031
c. Introductory Physics: PH1050, PH1051
3. Adult Basic Education (ABE)
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with Degree and
Technical Profile including the following courses (or equivalent):
i. English (60% minimum) 3101A, 3101B, 3101C or 3102A,
3102B, 3102C
ii. Mathematics (60% minimum) 1104A, 1104B, 1104C, 2104A,
2104B, 2104C, 3104A, 3104B, 3104C
iii. Science from one of the following sections:
a. Biology 1101, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
b. Chemistry 1102, 2102A, 2102B, 2102C, 3102A, 3102B, 3102C
c. Physics 1104, 2104A, 2104B, 2104C, 3104A, 3104B, 3104C
Applicants with Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with a
different Profile may be eligible for admission to the program
provided the appropriate selection of courses including those
outlined above have been completed.

Where Is Program
Offered
Length Of Program

Opportunities

Earning Potential

4. Mature Student Status

Applicants who do not meet the entrance requirements, are 19
years of age or older, and have been out of school for at least
one year may be considered on an individual basis under the
Mature Student Clause.
College of north Atlantic- Ridge road
Three years
A graduate of the Electrical Engineering Technology (Power and
Controls) Co-op program can find employment with a wide
variety of companies involved in the electrical industry. Typical
employers include production plants, oil and gas exploration
production companies, refineries, offshore servicing companies,
power utilities, pulp and paper mills, electrical sales and service
groups, shipyards, provincial and federal government
departments and consulting engineering companies.
Graduates with two years of progressive work experience may be
eligible to receive the designation of Professional Technologist (P.
Tech) upon completion of a Professional Practice and Ethics Exam.
C$55,195 a Year

Career #3

Description Of
Program

Pre-Requisite To
Program

Steamfitter/Pipefitter
Steamfitter/Pipefitters repair and maintain pipe and steam
systems. Some of the duties include:
-Determine required pipe and tools necessary to complete a
layout and sequence of tasks
-Create detail sketches for pipe and equipment fabrication and
installation
-Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, assemble and install metal,
plastic and fiberglass pipes, valves and fittings and join sections
-Perform performance leak tests and pipe securement
-Perform maintenance and replacement of worn components
-Perform pipeline construction
-Safely layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping
systems
-Perform blueprint reading for piping and tubing
-Perform maintenance on low pressure steam and heating and
cooling systems
1. High School
High School Graduation
2. Adult Basic Education
Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College
Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and
Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses
include the following:
i. Mathematics MA3107A, MA3107B, MA3107C
ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
3. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate
4. Mature Student Status
Applicants who do not meet the educational prerequisites, are 19
years of age or older and have been out of school for at least one
year, may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature
Student Clause.

Where Is Program
Offered
Length Of Program

Opportunities

College of North Atlantic-Clarenville,NL

Nine Months
Graduates may find employment in the following areas:
-Construction contractors
-Manufacturing Plants
-Utility Companies
-Oil and Gas Refineries
-Industrial Plants
-Pulp and Paper Mills
-Thermal and Steam Generating Plants
-Chemical Plants

Earning Potential

C$33.00 a year

Credit for this activity :Wiseman.