Energy and Power 9

Name: Bailey Shea

HR: 9-1

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

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Career #2
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Petroleum Engineering Technology

Oil and gas exploration and development to supply Canada's
growing industrial and domestic requirements has increased
rapidly during the past decade. The sustained discoveries of oil
and gas along the East Coast coupled with continued oil and gas
discoveries on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland and Labrador in
the Arctic Regions renews Canadas commitment to become selfsufficient in its fossil energy needs.
Grade 12
Ridge Road
Three Years
Graduates of this program may obtain employment in all aspects
of the petroleum industry. These opportunities include but are not
limited to oil and natural gas exploration, production and
processing, refining, oil and gas pipeline construction, gas
utilities, as well as a variety of related activities associated with
refining and transportation.
C$59,496 - C$139,558

Welding Engineering Technician

Welding engineering technicians create and manage quality
control and quality assurance systems associated with welding
processes and procedures that are governed by industry
standards and codes. This program is designed to develop
learners' skills and knowledge associated with this profession.
Grade 12
Burin
Two Years
The learner, upon graduation, may find employment with
contractors, metal fabricators, quality assurance/quality control
consultants, welding inspection firms, suppliers, oil & gas
exploration/production/processing facilities and any other group
that must comply with standards associated with the welding

industry.
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Career #3
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C$83,424 per year.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Mechanical Engineering Technologists develop a diverse technical
background, good "hands-on" skills, and excellent people skills.
These attributes make them well suited to employment in a wide
variety of industries in both field and management related roles.
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
Ridge Road
Three Years
The broad base of competencies acquired through this program
of study prepares graduates for careers in a wide variety of
industries including the petroleum sector, mining, electrical
power generation, food processing, manufacturing, and
engineering consulting.
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.

Earning Potential

$80,930

Credit for this activity :Wiseman.