New Brunswick Power Engineer Certification
New Brunswick uses the SOPEEC standard for power engineer certification. The 4th Class is the entry-level certificate in this jurisdiction; no 5th Class exists here.
✓ SOPEEC standard exam 🏪 Technical Inspection Services, NB Department of Public SafetyExam format in New Brunswick
New Brunswick 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
$40 per exam paper; $50 licence issuance; $50 annual renewal.
Arena & pool operators
Ice rinks: New Brunswick uses a four-class system; most arenas need at least a 4th Class as chief engineer.
Pools: Pool heating plants follow the same four-class system if they meet registration thresholds.
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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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