Program Overview

POPR160 Work Practicum

Overview

The POPR160 Work Practicum is a 70-contact-hour program designed for students in the Power Engineering Program (PWENG1). The program provides students with hands-on experience in an industry setting, where they will be exposed to operating terminology and daily routine and duties performed by a Power Engineer.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 weeks
• Practicum Hours: 70
• Restrictions: Must be in the Power Engineering Program (PWENG1)

Program Objectives

• Provide students with hands-on experience in an industry setting
• Expose students to operating terminology and daily routine and duties performed by a Power Engineer
• Offer students a variety of tasks in line with their learning objectives

Program Structure

• Practicum placements will be arranged only upon recommendation of the Instructor
• Efforts will be made to provide placements in line with student preferences
• Employers will be requested to provide a variety of tasks in line with the student’s learning objectives
• If a practicum placement with an actual employer cannot be offered, students will complete their practicum in the Northern Lights College lab under supervision of their Instructor

Admission Criteria

• Must be in the Power Engineering Program (PWENG1)

Tuition Fees

• Not specified

Research Areas

• Not specified

Additional Information

• Northern Lights College serves the communities of Northern British Columbia that are located on the territories of the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za, Kaska, Saulteau, Tse’khene, Tahltan, and Tlingit.
• We also recognize Metis Nation BC members who live in this area of our beautiful province.
• We acknowledge our hosts and honour their gracious welcome to those seeking knowledge.