Overview
To write your 1st Class exam you must hold a valid 2nd Class Power Engineer certificate, please see the certification page for more information.
The examination consists of eight exam papers, each paper has seven questions of which five should be attempted, all questions are long answer essay style. You will be allowed 3 ½ hours to complete each exam paper.
To pass you must obtain a mark of at least 65% on each exam.
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
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.
How to Apply
Please view the exam dates page to select an exam date before applying.
You will receive an email from our office confirming the date, time and location of your exam. Please make sure that you provide us with a current email address on your application form.