Overview
There are no prerequisites to challenge your 4th Class exam as it is considered entry level, please see the certification page for more information.
The examination consists of two exam papers, each with 100 multiple choice questions. You will be allowed 3 hours to complete each exam paper.
To pass you must obtain a mark of at least 65% on each exam.
Exam Papers
Part A
Elementary Mechanics & Dynamics, Elementary Chemistry & Thermodynamics, Jurisdictional Legislation, Codes and Standards, Power Plant/Heating Plant Safety, Environment, Material and Welding, Piping and Valves, Electricity, Energy Plant Instrumentation & Controls, Plant Communication, Boilers, Boiler Systems
Part B
Lubrication, Pumps & Compressors, Boiler Safety Devices, Plant (Boiler) Operations, Power Plant/Heating Plant Maintenance, Water Treatment, Prime Movers & Engines, Auxiliary Building Systems, Refrigeration, Heating Ventilating & Air Conditioning, Heating & Cooling Systems, Types of Plants
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.
Great Plains College students must fill out the Exam Application Form for GPC Students below.