GRADES
A. Energy Program Grade Strip
Lakeland College has adopted a system of letter grades with numeric values for reporting final grades. Final marks will be submitted to the Office of the Registrar by your instructor in the form of a letter grade. This grade will be assigned according to your achievement in a course.
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) is the measure of performance for courses at Lakeland. Students must achieve a minimum of 2.3 GPA (65 % overall) in each course within their respective program. All students must achieve a minimum of 50% on all final semester exams. If less than a 2.3 GPA (65% grade) is achieved on any course, a 0 GPA (F grade) will be earned.
Example: A 1st year, 1st semester GPA calculation with success in all courses.
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Energy Programs Percent Grade Conversion LETTER F *C+ B- B B+ A- A A+ Percent Range 0-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85-89 90-94 95-100 POINTS 0.00 2.30 2.70 3.00 3.30 3.70 4.00 4.00
Course No. Course Name Total Credits Letter Grade GPA Value from energy school grade strip Total Credits x GPA Value EN_115 Introduction to power engineering mathematics, physics & chemistry 3 B- 2.7 8.1 EN_116 Introduction to electrical theory & instrumentation 3 C+ 2.3 6.9 EN_138 Elementary 4th Class power engineering lab 4 A- 3.7 14.8 EN_150 Introduction to boilers 3 B 3.00 9.0 EN_151 Materials, welding & communication 2 B+ 3.3 6.6 EN_152 Safety & the environment 2 C+ 2.3 4.6 CO_109 Technical communications & computers 3 B 3.00 9.0 Total 20 59.0 Combined GPA = (Total credits x GPA value) ÷ total credits = 59.0 ÷ 20 = 2.95.
Example: A 1st year, 2nd semester GPA calculation with one(or more) courses failed.
Combined GPA = (Total credits x GPA value) ÷ total credits = 39.8 ÷ 19 = 2.095. This would be a fail as the GPA is below the 2.3 required.
*Note: An overall grade in an individual course that is less than 65 %, receives an F grade which is counted as 0. Failure of a single course massively impacts ones overall GPA.
**Note: EN_277 is a pass (P) or fail (F) course. Successful completion of the practicum does not count toward the overall GPA.
A minimum overall GPA of 2.3 is required to fulfill the requirements for program completion.
B. Additional Grading Symbols
AC (Advance Credit)
AU (Audit)
CC (Challenge Credit)
CF (Challenge Fail)
IN (Incomplete)
IP (In Progress)
Awarded to students with informal learning experience.
Student attended course on a regular basis. Performance not evaluated. No credit earned. Not calculated inGPA.
Credit earned for successfully challenging an examination. Not calculated in GPA.
Student failed to demonstrate a satisfactory level of achievement. No credit earned. Not calculated in GPA.
Academic performance satisfactory but course requirements not completed. A temporary grade awarded inspecial circumstances to students who require a specified amount of extra time (maximum six months) to complete course requirements. No credit earned. Not calculated in GPA. Incomplete will be changed to failing grade of F if course work not completed by prescribed deadline.
A permanent grade awarded when course instruction continues after the prescribed end date for the term.No credit earned. Not calculated in GPA.
MD (Mark Delayed) Awarded as an interim grade in situations where marks submission is delayed.
P/F (Pass/Fail)
Awarded as final grade in specially designated courses as stated in the course outline. Credit earned forPass grade. Not calculated in GPA.
RW (Required to Withdraw) Suspension from a course. No credit earned. Calculated as failing grade in GPA.
TC (Transfer Credit) Awarded to students with prior formal learning experience.
W (Withdrawal)
Student officially withdrew from the course prior to the prescribed deadline No credit earned.Not calculated in GPA.
WF (Withdrawal with Failure) Student withdrew from the course after the prescribed deadline. No credit earned. Calculated as a failinggrade in GPA.
Refer to Procedure
ACA 38.0-2 of the Student Policies & Procedures manual on D2L
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Course No. Course Name Total Credits Letter Grade GPA Value from energy school grade strip Total Credits x GPA Value EN_139 Advanced 4th class power engineering lab 2 A 4.00 8.00 EN_211 Heating, ventilation & air conditioning 3 C+ 2.3 6.9 EN_212 Refrigeration 2 F 0* 0 EN_213 Water treatment & plant configurations 2 B 3.00 6.00 EN_216 Advanced boilers 3 C+ 2.3 6.9 EN_217 Prime movers 2 B- 2.7 5.4 EN_218 Auxiliary maintenance 2 B+ 3.3 6.6 EN_277 4th class practicum 3 P 0** 0 Total 19 39.8
C. Satisfactory and Unsatisfactory Performance
We expect you to take charge of your own learning. This will require some adjustments on your part. In postsecondary institutions, students are expected to learn the material which is presented by their instructor. This means pre-reading material and re-reading material covered. If you do fall behind, Lakeland College offers peer tutoring at no charge to you (total of 16 hours) as well as many other options for adjusting to college life. This service is found in the Learning Commons Centre located at the back of the library. Be sure to access the resources available and ask for help before things fall apart
D. Academic Probation and Suspension
In accordance with Procedure ACA 39.0-1 of the Student Policies & Procedures manual, Lakeland College students must satisfy minimum standards of academic performance, behaviors, and attendance. Energy students will have their grades and attendance audited after every assessment by their instructors with the purpose of alerting students that they are not meeting academic and attendance standards and improvement is necessary. Failing students may be placed on academic probation.
The PET and PPE programs are approved by ABSA and require students to attain a minimum of 65% in lectures (>2.3 GPA). To keep our accreditation, the Energy Department has the following academic policies that are closely monitored.
The following chart shows the progression from warnings to suspension.
• Will be issued when GPA in any course falls below 2.3 <65%)
• Students are required to meet with department Chair and discuss their progress. A target date for improvement will be set by the department Chair
• Students are required to meet with the Academic Advisor and generate an academic learning plan
• Will be issued when GPA has not been achieved by target dates
• Considered “not in good academic standing”
• Ineligible for awards
• May not be eligible to write ABSA with classmates
• Attending practicum is at the discretion of the Chair
• Effective for a minimum of one academic term
• Students may be released by the Chair, continue with probation, or suspended at the end of the probationary period
• See Procedure ACA 39.0-1 of the Student Policies & Procedures manual for more information on Academic Probation
• Students who do not meet the 2.3 GPA standard on the last day of classes for the semester may be suspended
• No academic appeals will be granted
• Suspension is active for subsequent semester
• See Procedure ACA 39.0-2 of the Student Policies & Procedures manual for more information on Academic Suspension
NOTE:
2nd Year students who fail any course (GPA<2.3) will be placed on academic probation and will not receive their steam credit or program completion letter until that student completes the failed course. If a student fails more than one course per semester, the student may be suspended.
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Warning
#1 Probation Suspension
Students who have concerns about their academic performance are encouraged to speak to their lead instructor, the academic advisor, or department chair and to use the resources available such as tutorials, peer tutoring, or the Learning Commons. To avoid academic penalty, students must officially withdraw themselves from courses within the stated deadlines, please see Page 3
E. Dean’s Honor Roll
Full-time students who achieve a GPA of 3.50 and above at the end of a term will be recognized by the dean of the academic school and will have their name published on the "Dean's Honor Roll" which will be displayed by each school. This is truly an honor!
F. Official Transcripts
Official transcripts bear the Lakeland College seal and the signature of the registrar or designate and are available at the request of the student and on payment of the current fee. You should note that most educational institutions and employers prefer that the transcript be mailed directly to them by the educational institution. To obtain an official transcript, complete the Transcript Request Form and submit to the Registrar’s Office (contact information provided on the form). Until you have completed a course at Lakeland College, you will not have any courses to bear on a Lakeland College Transcript.
G. Final Grades
Final grades are typically posted in the week following the end of the semester. Final grading progress shall be available in D2L.Students may view their final marks on-line by accessing their MyLakeland account.
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H. 2nd Year PPE Qualification Guidelines
The PET and PPE 1st year programs prepare students to write the Alberta Boilers Safety Association 4th Class exams.
To qualify for second year, students must have a valid 4th Class ABSA certificate by August 1, otherwise they will be put on a waiting list for second year entrance. ABSA does not permit students who do not possess a 4th Class certificate to accumulate lab time or practicum time toward a 3rd Class certificate.
Students who are enrolled in PET and would like to transfer into 2nd year of PPE must meet the following requirements by August 1:
1. Must meet the entrance requirements for first year PPE. This means Physics 20 or a suitable alternative.
2. Must have a valid 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate.
3. Must obtain a minimum GPA of 2.30 (65 %) in the first year.
4. Have the approval of the Chair.
PET acceptance into second year will depend upon seats being available through withdrawals or suspensions.
I. Graduation Requirements
A student must achieve a GPA of 2.3 to graduate.
You must complete an Application for Credential through your My Lakeland account to graduate and receive your parchment. Even if you do not plan to attend the convocation, an Application for Credential must be submitted to receive your credential. Student Services will send notification to you once the Application for Credential opens.
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ENERGY PROGRAM GUIDELINES
Students who register at Lakeland College agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the institution and are expected to conduct themselves in a forthright and honest manner.
Refer to the Procedure ACA 16.0 Lakeland College Student Code of Conduct for more information.
A. Roles and Responsibilities
The College experience works best when we communicate and work together. Here are some tips on how to do that:
Students and Advisors
Academic advisors provide information and resources that help students make informed decisions about their program options. Your academic advisor can help you weigh the pros and cons of making changes to your program plan. Talk to your advisor if you need additional learner supports. Advisors can refer students to the Learning Commons and other resources when necessary
Students and Faculty
A good working relationship between instructor and student is important to student success. Part of the responsibility for achieving this relationship rests with you, the student. What can you do?
The answer is not, of course, simply to try to always please the instructor without considering the quality of the teaching offered or its relation to your individual needs. You should feel free to respond positively or negatively to an instructor and be active in your own learning. Courtesy and frankness are necessary to the maintenance of a satisfactory and productive relationship.Your instructors are approachable and welcome constructive feedback from students. If you are dissatisfied with the explanations you receive on an assignment, you should certainly request clarification. Instructors need feedback from you about both the successful and unsuccessful aspects of their teaching. To this end, you will be asked to complete course evaluations.
You can expect your instructor:
• to provide and review the course outline at the beginning of the course.
• to provide students with the course syllabus.
• to give a clear schedule of material to be covered and assignments to be completed.
• to state the learning outcomes and objectives.
• to explain assignments fully and clearly.
• to specify evaluation procedures within the course outline.
• to evaluate students fairly, according to the stated evaluation procedures.
• to mark tests and papers and provide constructive feedback in a timely fashion.
• to be available for consultation.
• to treat students with respect.
• to refer students to the Learning Commons and other resources as necessary.
• to establish and maintain a safe and positive learning environment in the classroom/lab.
Your instructor can expect you:
• to stay up to date, keep good notes, and do all your work in a timely fashion.
• to attend all classes regularly and punctually.
• to come to class prepared to participate.
• to hand assignments in on time.
• to seek clarification of what you do not understand in classes, assignments, policies & procedures, etc. and to ask for further information as needed.
• to review returned work.
• to treat your instructors, college staff, and fellow students with respect.
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• to find out from other students what you have missed when you have been unable to attend a class. Instructors cannotgive individual catch-up classes.
• to be prepared to deal with a variety of instructional styles. Enjoy the variety; the flexibility to cope with this variety is a life skill and will prepare you for further education in other institutions.
• to see the department chair if you have an extended illness or absence.
• to take exams at times specified.
• to adhere to course work standards laid out in the course syllabus.
• to respect the learning environment by not causing distractions to others in the classroom.
• to observe all health and safety procedures outlined for classrooms, laboratories, field trips, and practicums.
• to adhere to standards of academic integrity
If an academic issue arises:
• keep in mind that your first step is to talk to your lead instructor. Problems can usually be solved by doing so. If necessary,your department chair or academic advisor can also help you find solutions to academic problems.
• if a dispute cannot be resolved informally, you have recourse to a formal appeal procedure. However, do be aware that deadlines and guidelines are in place. Refer to Procedure ACA 41.0-1 Student Appeal for more information.
• learn how to address concerns and utilize the proper channels; this is a skill that will be of benefit to you as you further your education and as you enter the workplace. Consult the Department Chair or Academic Advisor if you are uncertain of the proper procedure.
B. Energy Program Policies & Academic Regulations
i. Energy Attendance Policy
The PET and PPE programs are approved courses by ABSA and require students to attend a minimum of 80% classroom lectures and 100% power-labs. To keep our accreditation, the Energy Department has the following attendance policies that are closely monitored. All planned or unplanned absences must be accounted for. It is the student’s responsibility to email the department Chair with a valid explanation regarding their missed attendance, preferably before missing. It will be at the Chair’s discretion to implement possible accommodations or consequences.
PLEASE NOTE: POWER LABS REQUIRE 100% ATTENDANCE.
Program Attendance
All Students are required to attend classes; if a student misses too many classes, Lakeland College will proceed with the following:
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Warning Probation Suspension
YEAR 1
Sem 1
• Issued when a student misses 19 hours of combined lecture
Sem 2
• Issued when a student misses 22 hours of combined lecture
YEAR 1
Sem 1
• Issued when a student misses 29 hours of combined lecture
• Learning plan required
Sem 2
• Issued when 33 lecture hours are missed
• Learning plan required
YEAR 2
Sem 1 and Sem 2
• Issued when a student misses 10 lecture hours each semester
Power-lab Attendance
YEAR 2
Sem 1 and Sem 2
• Issued when 15 lecture hours missed
YEAR 1
Sem 1
• Student may be suspended if missed 38 hours of combined lecture for the remainder of the academic year
Sem 2
• Student may be suspended if missed 44 hours of combined lecture for the remainder of the academic year
YEAR 2
Sem 1 and Sem 2
• Student may be suspended if missed 20 hours of lecture for the remainder of the academic year
To comply with ABSA requirements, 100 % attendance is required in all power-lab classes, without exception. Missed labs must be made up with the same lab lesson. In accordance with student Procedure ACA 38.0-4 Supplemental Evaluation, the cost of an additional five-hour make-up lab will be a minimum of $540.00, shared equally by the students involved, and not less than $100 per student. If it is possible to make up a missed lab by joining another lab group, the cost to the student will be $100, unless granted an exemption by the chair for sickness accompanied with a doctor’s note or for compassionate reasons only.
Oil Lab Attendance
Even a few minutes late for an oil lab might result in missing the entire lab. Second year: 10 % will be deducted from the final course grade for each lab missed
Academic Integrity (Procedure ACA 15.0)
It is expected that each student honor the principles of truth and honesty in all academic matters. Dishonesty in academic matters include cheating and indirect aiding and abetting to do so. Students misrepresenting their work and not citing or giving credit to the original author, may be subject to disciplinary actions. Plagiarism is the taking and using of other peoples’ ideas, thoughts, pictures, writings, inventions etc. as your own. Paraphrasing is putting ideas into your own words without changing the author’s intention.
Cheating or plagiarism in any form is unacceptable. The Energy department has a position on this contained in our Academic Honesty Policy document. As part of the orientation process, students will be informed about this
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policy and the document must be signed and submitted by all students at the beginning of the year.
ii. Examination Policies and Regulations
A final examination is held in each course, unless otherwise stated in the official course outline. During an exam, students are expected to follow these department rules:
▪ Items not allowed in examination area are backpacks, jackets, hats, pencil cases and electronic devices (including cell phones, laptops, smart watches, calculators, iPads, etc.) unless authorized by your instructor Students are to leave these items at the frontof the examination room at their own risk.
▪ Only one unmarked water bottle will be permitted no food unless permission is given by the instructor.
▪ No student will be allowed into the exam room more than 30 minutes after the exam has begun, without acceptable andlegitimate reason for the lateness.
▪ Do not touch the exam or exam papers until instructed to do so.
▪ You may communicate only with the instructor. Copying or exchanging materials between students is not allowed.
▪ Only books and resources that are permitted by the instructor are allowed in the exam room.
▪ Once you complete the exam and leave the room, you are not permitted to re-enter the room until all other students arefinished the exam.
▪ You may not leave the room during the examination period without permission of the instructor.
▪ Any student may be asked to leave before completing the exam if suspected by the instructor of dishonesty in the exam.
▪ Violation of any of the above rules will lead to expulsion from the exam, with a mark of zero on that exam, and possibleexpulsion from the College.
▪ Scheduled dates and times for all exams will be adhered to.
▪ Failure to attend a scheduled exam without a legitimate excuse will result in a zero grade.
In accordance with Procedure ACA 38.0-5, final examinations are retained by the College for a period of one year.
iii. Marked Exams
Exams will be marked in a timely fashion, and marks will be posted in your D2L shell for the course you are attending. Students and instructors will review exams in class; however, those exams will be returned to the instructor immediately after reviewing them. Students are forbidden to leave the classroom with the exam or take electronic copies of it (this includes pictures). Failure to comply may result in being put on probation as per Code of Conduct. If a student would like to see their exams after class, they are encouraged to make an appointment with their instructor.
iv. Final Exams and Reassessments
A student must earn a minimum of 50 % on each final exam AND a final calculated overall grade of 65 % on all courses to earn credits for the program. If a student falls below either of these pass benchmarks, they may be provided a re-sit of the final exam to demonstrate new learning. The instructor may or may not grant the privilege of a re-sit.
Student Procedure ACA 38.0-4 Supplemental Evaluation
FINAL EXAM
-must achieve 50 % on the final exam.
-must achieve 65 % overall in the course.
RE-SIT (no cost)
- If you need a re-sit exam, and achieve 50 % or higher on the exam mark, you will only obtain a 65 % passing grade.
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SUPPLEMENTAL EXAM
- If you still require an additional exam to obtain a passing grade of 65 %, you can complete the supplemental exam form and pay the $200 supplemental exam fee. If you achieve a passing grade of 50 % or higher, you still will only obtain a 65 % passing grade
v. Labs
Personal Protective Equipment - PPE
To participate in all PET/PPE labs, students are required to wear a minimum of CSA approved hard hat, clear safety glasses, work gloves, CSA approved steel toe boots (6” minimum boot is recommended), FR clothing or coveralls
Lab regulations
▪ NO short sleeve shirts
▪ NO tobacco/vaporizers
▪ NO shorts or skirts of any kind
▪ NO open-toed shoes are allowed in the working areas of the lab
▪ NO Jewelry
▪ NO cell phones
▪ Hair must be trim and tied back.
▪ Any physical limitations must be identified prior to entering and participating in the PET and PPE labs. This can be as simple as being colorblind, but still must be mentioned.
▪ Orientation for all offsite visits is mandatory.
If a student is found under the influence of drugs or alcohol, student will be removed from the lab, and it will be up to the student to make up this lab, as per student procedure 5.9, with a cost of $540 at their own expense or student may be suspended from the program.
Performance
Our goal is to provide plant experiences in our lab so that students will be able to trouble shoot, operate, and maintain various pieces of equipment found in industry.
▪ Students will engage in hands on operations and are expected to perform routine, start up, operate, and shut down of lab equipment.
▪ Site specific safety parameters will apply for lab/practicum. Performance in the lab will be graded If the student’s performance of any exercise is unsatisfactory, it will have to be repeated until satisfactory to obtain a passing grade of at least 65 % overall. Failure to hand in lab assignments may be graded as “incomplete” for that lab 50 % is required for written exams in power lab. If you fall below this benchmark, the re-sit and supplemental exam guidelines from point e) above, “Final Exams & Reassessments” will apply.
Electronic Device Restriction in Lab
Cell phones or other devices, that may cause distractions to focused operation of lab equipment, are not permitted. You are being trained in a plant environment and must become accustomed to industry practice. Cell phones or other devices are not to be brought into power labs or the control room. An instructor shall carry a cellphone for emergencies but shall not use this device for personal reasons.
vi. Safety Tickets
Students are required to obtain an H2S Alive safety course certificate valid for the duration of their program at Lakeland College. This must be obtained before their orientation day. H2S must be completed in a classroom setting and cannot be taken through an online format.
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WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (W.H.M.I.S. 2015)
Lakeland College provides an online 2 Year Certificate W H M I S course which the first-year students will be given access to within their D2L Prior to being permitted into the lab class, students must complete and pass this course. In accordance with the Federal Government Chemical Hazards Regulation, Section 17, all students enrolled in a six-week or longer course will be required to successfully complete a College W.H.M.I.S. 2015 awareness course.
vii. Cell Phone, Computer, and Other Messaging Equipment Use (Procedure ACA 31.0)
To provide an opportunity for students to practice proper decorum and courtesy, and to prevent distractions in the class, the use of cell phones, computers, and other messaging machines, the School of Energy follows the Lakeland College policy below to restrict their use:
▪ The use of cell phones, smartphones, and other messaging equipment is prohibited in the lab, classroom and exam rooms unless expressly authorized.
▪ Students will keep messaging equipment turned off and, in their backpacks/book-bags in the classroom and examrooms.
▪ Students will restrict their computer work to only authorized use in the classroom and exam rooms. Authorized use is dictated by coursework and instructor guidance. Unauthorized use includes checking email messages, playing games,blogging, and opening software that is not required at the time for the class or the exam.
Disciplinary Action:
▪ Any student who violates this policy may have his or her phone or other messaging equipment confiscated.
▪ On subsequent violations, the student may be removed from the course and will receive an RW (Required toWithdraw), a failing grade, in the course.
▪ Students who are caught with message machines in a test situation will be given a “0” grade on the exam or course if it is a repeat offense.
viii. Travel in Inclement Weather
Absences due to weather and road conditions will be reviewed by the instructor. Students should use discretion and can call the department. Class cancellations may be posted on D2L under announcements.
ix. Assignment Submission
Emailing of assignments to instructors is allowed ONLY if your instructor has given the student prior approval. Instructors are not responsible for lost e-mails, e-mails ending up in junk folders, e-mails incorrectly deleted, or otherwise missed.
x. Formal Re-Evaluation of an Assigned Mark
You have five working days from the assignment of a mark to question or report discrepancies to the instructor.
xi. Student Fees
Financial Holds If you have an outstanding account or have failed to return College equipment, your examination results, official transcripts diplomas/certificates/degree and other information and services will be withheld. Applications and registrations for students with accounts outstanding will not be processed. Non-payment of fees by posted deadlines will result in cancellation of your registration at Lakeland College.
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C. Provincial Exams
Students may obtain a copy of the SOPEEC Power Engineering 4th Class and 3rd Class Syllabus from the ABSA (http://www.absa.ca/) or SOPEEC (http://www.sopeec.org/) websites. All Power Engineering examinations are based on these syllabi.
On these web sites you will also find general information about writing ABSA examinations. The SOPEEC website and the IPECC web site (http://www.ipecc-net.com/) provide a list of recommended reading material for power engineers. Most of this material is available in the College library.
There are two exams for 4th Class; Part A and Part B; and four exams for 3rd Class; A1 and A2 and B1 and B2. To be eligible to write Provincial exams:
▪ First year students must pass ALL the following courses (with a minimum grade of 65 % and a minimum grade of 50 % on final exams for all courses) to be eligible to write ABSA part 4A exam.
EN_115, 116, 138, 150, 151, 152, and CO_109
Students must pass ALL the following courses (with a minimum grade of 65 % and a minimum grade of 50 % on all final exams for all courses) to be eligible to write ABSA part 4Bexam.
EN_139, 211, 212, 213, 216, 217, and 218
▪ Second year students must have obtained a valid 4th class certificate of competency by the start date of the second year of their program. You do not have to pass EN 310, EN 320, EN 410, EN 420, EN 345, EN 346, EN477 or any HL course to write the ABSA exam, however, if you fail these courses, you will not obtain steam time reduction for labs, practicum, or theory courses towards your 3rd Class. Any failures to these courses will prevent you from graduating from the PPE program.
You must earn a minimum grade of 65 % to pass ABSA exams.
Accommodations for ABSA Exams
Please note that obtaining accommodations through the Lakeland College Learning Commons for assignments and exams does not grant accommodations with ABSA. It is a student’s responsibility to follow the ABSA requirements. Exams with approved ABSA accommodations are written at the ABSA location in Edmonton, Alberta. Further information can be found on the ABSA website. Microsoft Word - D0924648.DOC (absa.ca)
Note: When ABSA applications are being completed, please advise the energy admin staff member if current Accommodations are in place with ABSA.
ABSA
Penalties
for Failing Power Engineering
Examinations - 3-strike rule. Students should be aware of the ABSA Penalties for failing power engineering examinations. Please see link for further information. Penalties for failing Power Engineer Examinations - 3 strike rule
What to bring to an ABSA Exam
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D. ABSA Pathway
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E. Practicum
The practicum coordinator and support member are responsible for all practicum placements and arrangements. Placement location is at the practicum support’s discretion. Students are encouraged to provide preferred locations to complete their practicum. If students have a potential placement, they should contact the practicum support member to make the necessary arrangements. Lakeland College provides the required liability insurance and Workman’s Compensation for unpaid practicum placements. A signed practicum agreement between Lakeland College, the host and the student, will detail the obligations of each. Lakeland College is responsible that practicum placements meet ABSA requirements. Practicum students must follow all rules of the practicum host company. The host has the right to terminate any practicum by giving practicum termination notice to the college. If a practicum has been terminated by the host, the student will be responsible for finding replacement steam time. Students are responsible for transportation to and from the practicum site. In some cases, rides may be offered to the student.
Students must be capable of wearing PPEs properly as specified by the host. Some hosts might require students to be clean shaven while others might not allow head gear for safety reasons.
Students should assume they will have a pre-job medical and drug testing prior to practicum placement. Criminal record checks for certain placements are also required. Failure or refusal of a drug test will result in practicum disqualification. To re-qualify for a practicum placement, the students must pass a drug test at their expense. After a second failure or refusal, the student is responsible to find their own steam time practicum.
International students must have a work visa and a student visa to qualify for industry practicum placement. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the student work permit.
First Year Students
To meet the ABSA 4th class steam time requirements at Lakeland, the student must complete 100 hours of lab time and the practicum course, EN 277. This course duration is 6 weeks and consists of 240 hours (based on normal shift rotations) of steam practicum time with an industry partner.
To be allowed to participate in a practicum placement, the student must be in good academic standing in the PET or PPE program.
Second Year Students
Qualifying time towards 3rd Class Certification will not begin to accumulate until the student possesses a 4th Class certificate. To obtain steam time for a 3rd class certificate, a student must complete all the following:
a) 200 hours of steam lab during PPE 2nd year. (This is the maximum allowed by ABSA)
b) EN 477-Minimum of 3 months, 480 hours of industry practicum steam experience. This course’s fees must be paid before the start of the practicum. This is currently $1,128.00 or $2,475 for international students. This fee is part of the total 2nd year fees but must be paid prior to commencement of the practicum. The remainder of 2nd year tuition must be paid before the start of the second year.
c) Pass all accredited courses in the 2nd Year Program
Note: The 2nd year practicum (EN 477) can be a paid summer placement but must be in a 3rd class or higher rated steam plant. Students are responsible for finding & applying for paid summer placements. They are still required to register in & complete the assignments of the EN 477 course Out of province steam time will require students to transfer their ABSA license to the provincial license they do their practicum in The student is responsible to obtain the proper licensing to operate in the province where they are gaining steam time.
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WHERE TO GO FOR HELP
A. Computer Access
Computers and computer labs are available for student use across campus. Open access computers are available in the student lounge and library, for example. Computers may be available in computer labs, depending upon scheduled classes. Please refer to posted schedules BEFORE occupying a workstation.
When using a Lakeland computer, please remember to save all your work to either your Microsoft OneDrive or to external storage, such as a USB stick. Anything saved to the computer’s hard drive is erased when you log off the computer. This includes areas such as the C: drive and Desktop.
Please note: We recommend you use your Lakeland.edu email address for all college-based communications and to access college-related materials including D2L. Check out all the benefits of your Lakeland edu email
B. MyLakeland
Lakeland students can access their student records online to verify enrolment in classes, pay tuition and residence fees with a credit card, check grades and update personal information in real time-and on their own time-with the launch of the self-serveportal, MyLakeland. Visit the My Lakeland webpage for more information about the self-serve portal.
If you have difficulty activating your account or have forgotten the password, email the Help Desk at MyLChelp@lakelandcollege.ca.
C. Desire2Learn (D2L)
Desire2Learn (D2L) is Lakeland College’s learning management system. You will use D2L to access course content, post to discussions, submit assignments, complete online quizzes, email instructors and students, and check grades.
If your instructor is using D2L, you will have access to the course on the first day of the course, and up to 30 days after the last day of the course. You will access D2L at lakelandcollege.ca/campus-life/get-connected/d2l/
D. Commonly asked Technology Questions
Where can I save files? Your .edu email address provides access to 1TB of cloud storage on OneDrive. When using a Lakeland computer, please remember to save all your work to either your Microsoft OneDrive or to external storage, such as a USB stick. Anything saved to the computer’s hard drive is erased when you log off the computer. This includes areas such as the C: drive and Desktop.
What is the cost of printing? The cost of printing is 10 cents a sheet. Each student will initially have a $20 credit in their account toprint for the academic year. Additional printing can be purchased at a minimum of $5 at Student Services.
Need IT help?
IT is available to assist you Monday to Friday 8:15am to 4:30pm in office 2067 beside the library, at 780.853.8599 or by email at client.support@lakelandcollege.ca
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FACULTY AND STAFF
The energy department faculty and staff welcome you to Lakeland College. We look forward to our educational partnership throughout your journey. We encourage you to seek our assistance and support as well as other College resources in achieving your goals.
Please contact each of your instructors individually, as he/she advises in each class, your academic advisor, or contact the administrative assistant in the Energy department at 780.871.5485
Regular office hours are 8:15am 12:00pm and 12:30pm 4:00pm, Monday to Friday. Statutory holidays are observed.
2023–2024 Energy Department Staff and Faculty
Melanie Mutter – Communications Instructor
Paul Taylor - Instructor
Reg Lee - Instructor
Rob Collins – Instructor
Andre Workman – Instructor
208 andre.workman@lakelandcollege.ca
Instructors – Instructors are the first line of academic support. Personal contact makes the instructors aware of your concerns and interests, allowing him/her to help you succeed.
Academic Advisor – Amanda Bohay-Graf (for program planning/academic issues and transferring).
Department Chair – Simon Stilgoe (for course, program and general academic issues and concerns).
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Phone Office E-Mail address
Angela Minish 780.871.5756 2043 angela.minish@lakelandcollege.ca
Chair: Simon Stilgoe 780.871.5497 EC 216 simon.stilgoe@lakelandcollege.ca
Advisor: Amanda Bohay-Graf 780.871.5498 EC 210 amanda.bohaygraf@lakelandcollege.ca Administrative Support: Colleen DeKoning 780.871.5485 EC 208 colleen.dekoning@lakelandcollege.ca
Chief: Tim Brochu 780.871.5463 EC 114 Tim.brochu@lakelandcollege.ca Faculty Phone Office E-Mail address Brad Wuitchik-Practicum Support/ Instructor 780.871.5794 EC 208 brad.wuitchik@lakelandcollege.ca
Dean:
Program
Academic
Steam
780.871.5490
2053 Melanie.mutter@lakelandcollege.ca
780.871.5499 EC
208 paul.taylor@lakelandcollege.ca
780.871.5481 EC
208 Reg.lee@lakelandcollege.ca
780.871.5469 EC
208 robert.collins@lakelandcollege.ca
780.871.5771 EC
780.871.5497 EC
Education Phone Office Email address
Simon Stilgoe - Chair
216 simon.stilgoe@lakelandcollege.ca Continuing
780.871.5527 EC
Michelle Armstrong
214 michelle.armstrong@lakelandcollege.ca
Lakeland College www.lakelandcollege.ca 23 SERVICES FOR STUDENTS Lakeland College in Lloydminster has many resources to assist you. Please make use of them! Our toll-free number is 1.800.661.6490. LAKELAND COLLEGE SERVICES FOR STUDENTS COLLEGE NURSE Kim Dary 1116 780.853.8432 Alternate number: 780.853.1053 (text only) COORDINATOR LEARNER PATHWAYS - Academic prep modules, dual credit and invigilation of exams from other institutions (online courses) Carley King 1018A 780.853.8651 FINANCIAL AID OFFICER - financial assistance, student loan application, scholarship information and budgeting Deryk Leschinski 1048 780.871.5475 Located in the Student Services (financialaid@lakelandcollege.ca) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - account information or general technical problems and services Jomel Boltron Adam Davis 2067 780.853.8599 LIBRARY - provides a range of services and resources to meet the teaching and learning needs of the Lakeland College community Kristine Bertoia Ben Harrison 2071 2074 780.871.5731 780.871.5797 library@lakelandcollege.ca RECREATION CENTRE - physical fitness and recreational sports CC103 780.853.8472 WELLNESS ADVISOR Sarah Popil 2074B 780.871.3013 sarah.popil@lakelandcollege.ca RESIDENCE - visit residence office at Residence Village Christie Wolanuk lloydres@lakelandcollege.ca Chelsea Ortmann 1058 780.871.5535 Residence Life Facilitator ACCESSIBILITY ADVISOR Contact Kristine Bertoia at 780.871.5731 for more information STUDENT ASSOCIATION - peer student support and student activities, extramural and fun activities Lloydminster SA 1022 780.871.5733 CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Online Job Board Visit the Career and Employment Services webpage LEARNER SUCCESS STRATEGIST Karen Harris 2074C 780.808.9623 Karen.harris@lakelandcollege.ca COUNSELLORS Chantel Walker Laurie Mears Redden 2074A 2074B 780.214.2687 780.872.1061 To book an appointment, please contact Kristine Bertoia at 780.871.5731 or book online Lakeland Wellness (office365.com) INDIGENOUS SUPPORT SERVICES Tinisha Young 2023 780.871.5444 indigenous@lakelandcollege.ca SECURITY Security Officer 780.871.5531 Alternate number: 780.808.1265
Important Information
Alberta Boilers Safety Association - ABSA
780.437.9100
9410 20th Ave (Exams only)1.888.454.3926
Edmonton, AB
T6N 0A4
Website: www.absa.ca Email: exams@absa.ca
Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan - TSASK 306.798.7111
2202 2nd Ave 1.866.530.8599
Regina, SK
S4R 1K3
Website: www.tsask.ca Email: exams@tsask.ca
To assist you in further understanding of your career choice, please visit the following web sites:
www.absa.ca
https://www.sopeec.org/
www.lloydminsterheavyoil.com
www.cps.gov.sk.ca/Licensing/boiler.shtml
Please be familiar with the following:
ABSA
Alberta Boilers Safety Association
APECC Alberta Power Engineering Curriculum Committee
IPECC Interprovincial Power Engineering Curriculum Committee
PERCC Power Engineering & Related Course Cooperative
SOPEEC Standardization of Power Engineering Examination Committee
IPE Institute of Power Engineers
TSASK Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan
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