Hello everyone! As promised here are the discount codes for 40% off practice exams and 15% off courses. Remember this promo ends April 1st at 6 pm MST. Courses: 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝟭𝟱 Practice Exams: 𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝟰𝟬 H͟o͟w͟ ͟T͟o͟ ͟C͟l͟a͟i͟m͟ 1️⃣ Visit the Power Engineering 101 website. Choose the practice exam or course you would like to take and add it to your cart 2️⃣ Apply the discount code and continue to checkout. Additional Info: - You will have to create an account separate from your community account on the website - your logins will not work from this group. - These discounts are not applicable to already discounted bundled products. - The 15% course discount applies to the total course fee if paid in full. For purchases on a payment plan, the discount is applied to the first payment only. - Practice exam subscriptions will renew automatically at the regular price on the next billing date. You may cancel your subscription at any time through the 'My Account' page on our website. Happy Easter from the PE101 team!

🚨 Calling all Power Engineers in BC & across Canada! 🚨 We all know the traditional path to certification: working your way up through plant roles (assistant → shift → assistant chief → chief engineer) and writing the exams. But did you know there are other recognized ways to gain qualifying experience toward your 5th through 1st Class Power Engineering Certificates? Technical Safety BC (and other Canadian regulators under SOPEEC standards) recognize a variety of experiences beyond just plant operation. From commissioning projects to consulting, there are multiple ways to demonstrate competency and meet certification requirements. 👉 I’d love to hear from this community: What alternative paths have you taken (or seen others take) to meet certification requirements? Let’s share knowledge and help the next generation of engineers understand all the options available. ⚙️🔥

As I reflect on 20 years in the oil & gas production industry, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude—and a little awe—at how far I’ve come. It all started when I was just 19 years old, as green as grass, riding a Greyhound bus to Fort St. John, BC, with nothing but ambition and curiosity. I was part of the very first intake of the original Oil & Gas Field Operator program at Northern Lights College back in 2005—and I graduated with top marks. But school was only the beginning. I didn’t wait for opportunity to knock—I knocked on doors, shook hands, and built my own path. With my first contract offer in hand, I marched it to a 3rd-party operating company. Then I did something bold: For a week straight, I showed up uninvited at 5:00 AM to a local maintenance company’s morning meeting, and every morning, contract in hand, I told them, 👉 “I need a truck and some tools—I’m ready to work.” Eventually, they gave me that chance—and I’ve been earning my place in this industry ever since. 💡 What’s Carried Me Through: 🔹 Grit—I never took “no” or "can't" as the final answer. 🔹 Tenacity—I kept showing up, always ready to improve myself. 🔹 Curiosity—I continue to look for the next thing to learn and the next way to grow. 🔹 Respect for the Craft— From day one, I understood this work matters. 🌍 Today, I Look Back With Pride The industry has changed a lot since 2005, and so have I. But my belief in resilience, integrity, and earning your way in remains stronger than ever. 💬 To anyone just getting started: show up, stay curious, and be relentless. This industry still rewards those who go the extra mile. Here’s to the journey—and everything that still lies ahead. #OilAndGas #PowerEngineering #FieldOperatorLife #CareerJourney #NorthernLightsCollege #TenacityWins #OperationsExcellence #FromTheGroundUp #Gratitude #20YearsStrong

Have anyone else here experienced this intake process? A few times now I have been invited to complete an online video interview. During this interview, I was asked a series of written questions and recorded a response through video, multiple-choice, or text-based answers. I'd like to know your experience and opinions about this process.

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