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Examinations

5th Class Power Engineer

Overview

There are no prerequisites to challenge your 5th Class exam as it is considered entry level, please see the certification page for more information.

The examination consists of one exam paper, with 100 multiple choice questions. You will be allowed 3 hours to complete the exam.

To pass you must obtain a mark of at least 65%.


The exam topics are as follows:

Act & Codes, Applied Science, Safety, Welding & Plumbing, Pumps, Piping & Valvees, Boiler Details, Boiler Fittings, Fuels & Combustion, Boiler Controls, Boiler Operation, Maintenance & Water Treatment, Heating Systems & Human Comfort, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Controls, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Systems & Auxilaries, Air Compression, and Electricity


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.