SteamTicket vs PanGlobal / PG Focus: what’s different now

PanGlobal has wound down operations and PG Focus access has ended, so the practical question is what to use next. This is a factual comparison for candidates deciding where to practise, not a verdict on anyone’s former product.

For full status and dates, see PanGlobal has wound down. In short: PanGlobal announced its wind-down on 6 March 2025, and PG Focus subscriptions ended 31 May 2025 (Institute of Power Engineers notice); PanGlobal concluded operations on 5 November 2025, per the closure notice published by PanGlobal. Last verified 14 June 2026: confirm current status with the providers.

The former PanGlobal textbooks are being posted free to read as well. BCIT’s Power Engineering library guide says: “BCIT, SAIT, and NAIT are in the process of making all Power Engineering-related texts formerly published by PanGlobal free to access online, this will take time, but materials are added to BCIT’s Institutional Repository (IR) as soon as they’re available.” The materials already there are in BCIT’s Institutional Repository, and the process is ongoing rather than complete. Last verified 16 September 2026. See the full free textbook list →

At a glance

	SteamTicket	PanGlobal / PG Focus
Status	Available now	Operations wound down; PG Focus access ended
Pricing model	One-time purchase, lifetime access	n/a
Questions	Original, written to the public ABSA/SOPEEC syllabus	n/a
Worked explanations	On every question	n/a
Full-length mock exams	Yes: 100-question papers for 5th–3rd Class; 2nd/1st set by SOPEEC	n/a
Adaptive study (SMART Quiz)	Yes, builds sessions from your results	n/a
Free no-signup sample	Yes: 20 questions per bank	n/a
Signal drops	Keeps working if your signal drops mid-session (needs a connection to open a course)	n/a
Affiliation	Independent	n/a

This table reflects publicly available information about PanGlobal and PG Focus as of 14 June 2026 and SteamTicket’s current product. “n/a” means we don’t have a documented public detail to state, not a claim either way. Confirm specifics with the original providers.

The practical difference for you

One-time vs subscription

SteamTicket is a single payment with lifetime access, including future updates to the bank you bought. There’s no renewing meter while you study.

Original, syllabus-mapped questions

Every SteamTicket question is written objective-by-objective to the public ABSA/SOPEEC syllabus, written to the same public objectives as the SOPEEC exam, with a worked explanation on every question.

Try before you buy

A free, no-signup sample for every bank (20 questions, or 50 on each 3rd Class paper) lets you judge the questions yourself before paying anything.

Built for the current format

Mock exams match the 100-question / 3-hour / 65% standard for 5th, 4th, 3rd and 2nd Class. Seven First Class papers remain long-answer; paper 1B4 became 100 MCQ / 3 hours on January 1, 2026. Confirm the current format with your regulator.

Try the class you’re studying

Free 20-question samples, no signup: 5th · 4A · 4B · 3A · 3B · 2A · 2B · 1B · RPO · RPO A

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Common questions

Is this comparison fair?

It reflects publicly available information about PanGlobal and PG Focus as of the date shown, and SteamTicket’s current product. We keep to documented facts and don’t judge anyone’s former product. If you think something is out of date, email support@steamticket.ca and we’ll review it.

Why one-time pricing instead of a subscription?

Studying takes as long as it takes. A subscription charges more the longer you study; a one-time purchase doesn’t. You pay once and keep access: including future updates to the bank you bought.

Are SteamTicket questions from PanGlobal or PG Focus?

No. They are original, written objective-by-objective to the public ABSA/SOPEEC syllabus. We did not acquire, copy, or reproduce any PanGlobal or PG Focus content.

Can I move my PanGlobal or PG Focus account to SteamTicket?

No, they are separate products with no shared accounts or data. With SteamTicket you start fresh, with a free sample available before you buy.

SteamTicket is an independent study tool. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to SOPEEC, ABSA, Technical Safety BC, TSSA, or PanGlobal. This comparison reflects publicly available information as of the date shown, verify product details with the original providers and exam requirements with your provincial regulator.