1st Class Power Engineer

To write your 1st Class exam you must hold a valid 2nd Class Power Engineer certificate, please see the certification page for more information.

You will need to write a total of 8 exams:

All 8 are currently long answer essay style questions (1A1, 1A2, 1A3, 1A4, 1B1, 1B2, 1B3, 1B4). Each consist of 7 questions of which 5 must be answered. You will be allowed 3 ½ hrs to complete these exams.

As of Jan 1, 2026, the 1B4 is changing to a multiple-choice exam consisting of 100 questions. You will be allowed 3 hrs to complete this exam.

To pass, you must obtain a mark of at least 65% on each exam.

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Exam Papers

Part A

Paper 1: Applied Thermodynamics & Plant Cycles

Paper 2: Principles of Applied & Fluid Mechanics

Paper 3: Applied Engineering Technologies

Paper 4: Power Plant Operations

Part B

Paper 1: Legislation & Codes for Industrial Equipment

Paper 2: Safety, Loss & Environmental Program Management

Paper 3: Inspection, Maintenance & Repair Practices

Paper 4: Business & Workforce Management

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Please note:

• Power Engineering exams are scheduled for specific dates and times in both Regina and Saskatoon. There will be no exceptions made.
• All exams are NON-REFUNDABLE.
• All exams are NON-TRANSFERABLE – once you are booked in for an exam, you will not be able to move it to a different date.
• In order to write an exam in Saskatchewan, you must reside in the province of Saskatchewan.
• There are a LIMITED number of seats available each exam sitting and all applications will be booked on a first come, first serve basis.
• If you fail an exam, you must wait 30 days before rewriting.
• If you apply for an exam and your application is denied, a refund will not be issued.
• TSASK reserves the right to refuse any application if we feel that the applicant may jeopardize the health and safety of our staff or clients.

Please submit your completed application at least 14 days prior to the date of the exam. Note: This application fee is non-refundable/non-transferable.

Syllabus Materials

• For all information regarding the exam syllabus please visit www.SOPEEC.org.