Program Overview

Program Overview

The Power Engineer/Process Operator 4th Class program is offered at the Nanaimo Campus of Vancouver Island University.

Program Details

Subject Areas Covered in the Assessment

The assessment for the Power Engineer/Process Operator 4th Class program covers the following subject areas:

• Reading Comprehension: 30 questions, including multiple choice, true/false, and short answer, with a minimum score of 23/30, and a time limit of 45 minutes.
• Math: 40 questions, including converting units, reading a ruler, using Pythagorean Theory, ratio and proportion, decimals, fractions, percent, exponents and square roots, word problems, algebra, and geometry, with a minimum score of 30/40, and a time limit of 60 minutes. A calculator is allowed, and a basic formula table is provided.
• Combined Reasoning: 30 multiple choice questions that assess the ability to recognize abstract, spatial, and mechanical concepts, with a minimum score of 21/30, and a time limit of 30 minutes.
• Personal Profile: A 30-minute writing sample describing why the candidate is a good fit for the Power Engineering program.

Resources to Help Prepare for the Assessment

Resources are available to help candidates prepare for the assessment, including:

• Reading Skills study guides for various topics
• Trades Math practice and study guides, covering topics such as:
  • Decimal review
  • Adding and subtracting fractions
  • Converting fractions to decimals and vice versa
  • Units of measurement
  • Calculating area, perimeter, and volume
  • Exponents and square roots
  • Percentages
  • Using imperial and metric rulers
  • Using Pythagoras
  • Basic algebra
  • Transposing formulae
  • Ratio and proportion
• Reasoning review and practice
• Additional online resources
• Personal Profile guidance

Program Outline

The Power Engineer/Process Operator 4th Class program outline is available for viewing.