5th Class power engineer practice exam
The 5th Class is the entry-level ticket for the people who run the plant behind buildings, arenas, and pools. Practise with 421 original exam-style questions, sit unlimited mock exams in the real format, and walk in knowing exactly where you stand.
Original questions, written objective-by-objective to the public ABSA/SOPEEC syllabus — not copied from any textbook or secured exam. One-time purchase, lifetime access. Independent; not affiliated with SOPEEC, ABSA, Technical Safety BC, TSSA, or PanGlobal.
The 5th Class exam format
The 5th Class is a single paper. SteamTicket’s mock exams match the real format exactly — no surprises on exam day.
| Parameter | 5th Class |
|---|---|
| Papers | 1 paper |
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice |
| Time limit | 3 hours |
| Pass mark | 65% |
| Choices per question | 4 |
Last verified 14 June 2026 — see the exam-format facts and sources.
Is the 5th Class right for you?
The 5th Class is usually the entry ticket for facility operators. It might be your class if you recognise yourself below.
The 5th Class fits if…
- You operate or want to operate a low-pressure heating or comfort plant
- You work in a building, arena, rec centre, or pool facility
- You want a recognised first credential to start a power-engineering path
- You’re in a jurisdiction where the 5th Class is offered (see below)
Look at the 4th Class instead if…
- Your jurisdiction doesn’t offer a 5th Class (4th is the entry ticket there)
- Your role requires a higher class for the plant size you run
- You want to go deeper into mechanics, thermodynamics, and boiler systems
Requirements vary by jurisdiction and plant size — verify which class your role needs with your provincial regulator before you register.
What’s included
421 original questions
Original, exam-style multiple choice written objective-by-objective to the public ABSA/SOPEEC 5th Class syllabus (AB-055). Worked explanation on every answer.
Real-format mock exams
Timed 100-question mocks matching the real 3-hour format. Sit as many times as you like; review every answer after.
Adaptive SMART Quiz
Every session is built from your own results — weak units first, spaced re-asks on questions you missed.
Works offline
Study on any device, with or without signal — handy on a job site or in a plant. Progress syncs when you reconnect.
Keyed to the syllabus
Every question carries its exact AB-055 objective reference, so you always know which objective you’re drilling.
One-time, lifetime
Pay $79 once. No subscription. Lifetime access includes future updates to the 5th Class bank, plus a 30-day refund.
Where the 5th Class is offered
5th Class certification exists in six Canadian jurisdictions. Elsewhere the 4th Class is the entry-level certificate. Pick yours for local regulator, fee, and eligibility details — and always confirm current requirements with your regulator before you register.
Alberta
ABSA · 5th Class offered
British Columbia
Technical Safety BC · 5th Class offered
Saskatchewan
TSASK · 5th Class offered
Manitoba
Manitoba regulator · 5th Class offered
Northwest Territories
GNWT · 5th Class offered
Nunavut
Chief Inspector · 5th Class offered
Not listed? Your jurisdiction likely starts at 4th Class. See the full province directory or the 4th Class course.
Start with 20 free questions
Run a real slice of the 5th Class bank — no account, no card. When you’re ready, it’s $79 once for the full 421-question bank, mock exams, and lifetime access.