Alberta Power Engineer Certification
Alberta uses the SOPEEC standard for power engineer certification. The 4th Class requires two papers (4A and 4B), 100 questions each, 3 hours, 65% pass. 5th Class certification is also available in Alberta.
✓ SOPEEC standard exam 🏪 ABSA (Alberta Boilers Safety Association)Exam format in Alberta
Alberta uses the SOPEEC 4th Class standard — the same format used across 12 Canadian provinces and territories.
| Parameter | SOPEEC 4th Class (4A / 4B) |
|---|---|
| Format | Multiple choice |
| Papers | 2 (4A / 4B) |
| Questions per paper | 100 |
| Duration per paper | 3 hours |
| Pass mark | 65% |
| Papers independent? | Yes — each paper must be passed separately |
Exam fees
$113.10 per exam paper (4th Class = $226.20 for both), $37.75 annual certificate renewal — effective March 1, 2026.
Arena & pool operators
Ice rinks: Heating plants 750 kW–3,000 kW require a 5th Class; over 3,000 kW a 4th Class.
Pools: Pools are Alberta Health territory (AARFP Swimming Pool Operator Level 1); a power engineer ticket applies only if the facility's heating plant exceeds 750 kW.
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4th Class Part A
584 questions across 12 units. Elementary mechanics, thermodynamics, boiler systems, electrotechnology, and more.
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706 questions across 12 units. Plant operations, maintenance, water treatment, HVAC, refrigeration, and more.
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