Program Information

• Train to become a versatile plant operator
• Global and local applications and relevance
• Practical training provided to reinforce theoretical concepts

• Hydrogen is an energy carrier, not an energy source, and it can deliver or store a tremendous amount of energy.² 
• Reaching net zero emissions means removing an equal amount of CO₂ from the atmosphere as we release into it.
• Hydrogen production globally was valued at over US$120 billion and is expected to grow over 5% annually through 2028.³
• Some analysts expect hydrogen could meet 24 per cent of world energy demand by 2050.⁴ 

1. Demonstrate the practical skills necessary for a 4th Class, Power Engineer.
2. Prepare for a provincial examination in Power Engineering 4th Class part "A" and "B".
3. Demonstrate safety procedures required in hydrogen, ammonia, fuel, and steam-based plant environments.
4. Demonstrate problem solving skills and team-based work practices to optimize hydrogen production.
5. Utilize essential skill training to enhance their career experience and opportunities.
6. Utilize control documentation and reporting systems in Power Engineering and Process Operation environments.
7. Develop and practice mechanical and electrical diagnostics, installation, calibration, repair, and replacement of instruments, controls, output devices, in start up, idle, shut down, decommissioning and commissioning within a processing environment.  
8. Develop and employ standardized operating procedures using technology integrated preventative maintenance procedures for reliability utilizing performance data, monitoring, production indicators, and quality tracking.
9. Develop a comprehensive familiarity for safe processing of cryogenic based fuel cells, electrolysers, cooling systems, transportation systems, handling, maintenance, storage, and electrolysis.

Mandatory Fees

• Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
  Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
• The following fees are due during confirmation of acceptance to each program at the college:
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Deposit fee - First semester tuition of which $1500 is non-refundable
• Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
• Technology Fee (per semester) - $79.00

Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Sustainable Development (per semester) - $4,462.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Sustainable Development (per semester) - $2,232.00

Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $337.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $337.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $298.00

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
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Regulations Governing Payment of Materials & Fees

1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Dates. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of the confirmation fee and tuition.
8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).