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3rd Class Part B (3B) power engineer practice exam — Alberta

Studying for the 3rd Class Part B (3B) power engineering exam in Alberta? Practise with 808 original, syllabus-mapped questions, sit unlimited mock exams in the standardized SOPEEC exam format, and walk in knowing exactly where you stand.

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Original questions written to the public ABSA/SOPEEC syllabus (AB-053) — not copied from any secured exam or textbook. Independent; not affiliated with ABSA, SOPEEC, or any regulator.

808
Exam-style questions
100 MCQ
Mock exam format
3 hr
Per paper
65%
SOPEEC pass mark

The 3rd Class Part B (3B) exam in Alberta

In Alberta, power engineering certification is administered by ABSA (Alberta Boilers Safety Association). The 3rd Class exam is written as separate papers (Part A and Part B), each 100 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours, 65% to pass. This course covers Part B (3B). Alberta uses the standardized SOPEEC papers, so a question bank keyed to the national SOPEEC syllabus applies directly.

Regulator: ABSA. Last verified 15 June 2026 — confirm current requirements with ABSA before you register.

Is the 3rd Class Part B (3B) right for you in Alberta?

The 3rd Class is a shift-engineer-level certification — for operating larger, higher-pressure plants and supervising junior operators.

  • Arenas & ice rinks: Heating plants 750 kW–3,000 kW require a 5th Class; over 3,000 kW a 4th Class.
  • Pools & aquatic centres: 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.
  • Requirements vary by plant size and facility — confirm what your role needs with ABSA.

What the 3rd Class Part B (3B) covers

All 808 questions are mapped to the 13 units of the SOPEEC 3rd Class syllabus (ABSA AB-053), each with a worked explanation.

§13Boilers
§14Boiler Control Systems
§15Feedwater Treatment
§16Pumps
§17Welding Procedures and Inspection
§18Pressure Vessels
§19Prime Movers
§20Cogeneration
§21Compressors
§22Refrigeration
§23Special Industrial Equipment
§24Wastewater Treatment
§25Plant Maintenance and Administration

Exam fees & registration in Alberta

$113.10 per exam paper (4th Class = $226.20 for both), $37.75 annual certificate renewal — effective March 1, 2026.

You register and write through ABSA. SteamTicket is the independent practice bank you study with first — a one-time $89 purchase, separate from any regulator fee. Fees last verified 15 June 2026; verify with ABSA.

What you get — and what you don’t pay

Most exam prep is a subscription that bills until you cancel. The 3rd Class Part B (3B) bank is one payment, then it’s yours.

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3rd Class Part B (3B) in Alberta — FAQ

Is SteamTicket affiliated with ABSA?
No. SteamTicket is an independent study tool — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to ABSA, SOPEEC, or any regulator. We are the practice bank you study with; ABSA administers and certifies the exam.
Are these real 3rd Class exam questions?
No. Every question is original, written objective-by-objective to the public ABSA/SOPEEC 3rd Class syllabus (AB-053) — the same style, scope, and difficulty as the exam, without copying any secured exam or textbook.
Does this match the Alberta (ABSA) 3rd Class exam?
Yes. Alberta uses the standardized SOPEEC 3rd Class exam — 100 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours, 65% to pass — the same papers written across SOPEEC provinces, so SteamTicket's syllabus-mapped bank applies directly. Always confirm current requirements with ABSA before you register.
What does the 3rd Class exam cost in Alberta?
$113.10 per exam paper (4th Class = $226.20 for both), $37.75 annual certificate renewal — effective March 1, 2026. Fees are set by ABSA and can change — verify the current amount with ABSA before registering. SteamTicket's question bank is a separate one-time purchase of $89.
Where do I register for the 3rd Class exam in Alberta?
You register and write through ABSA. SteamTicket is not a registration or certifying body — we are the independent practice bank you use to prepare first.
SteamTicket is an independent study tool. Not affiliated with or endorsed by ABSA, SOPEEC, or any provincial regulator. Exam, fee, and eligibility details are general information — verify current requirements with ABSA before applying.

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