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Examinations

2nd Class Power Engineer

Overview

To write your 2nd Class exam you must hold a valid 3rd Class Power Engineer certificate, please see the certification page for more information.

The examinations consist of six exam papers. The 2A1, 2A2, 2A3, 2B1, 2B2 & 2B3 exams are multiple choice exams consisting of 100 questions. You will be allowed 3 hours to complete the multiple choice exam.

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


Exam Papers

Part A

Paper 1: ASME Code Sections I &VIII Calculations, Industrial Administration & Applied Mechanics

Paper 2: Thermodynamics, Metallurgy & Testing of Materials

Paper 3: Boilers, Pumps and Water Treatment

Part B

Paper 1: Heat Engines & Prime Movers, Lubrication, Piping and Mechaical Drawing

Paper 2: Power Plant Systems, Control Instrumentation, Fuels & Combustion, & Environmental Protection

Paper 3: Electrotechnology, Principles of Air & Gas Compression, & Industrial/Commercial Refrigeration


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.