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2nd Class Part A (2A) power engineer practice exam — New Brunswick

Studying for the 2nd Class Part A (2A) power engineering exam in New Brunswick? Practise with 668 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-052a) — not copied from any secured exam or textbook. Independent; not affiliated with Technical Inspection Services, SOPEEC, or any regulator.

668
Exam-style questions
100 MCQ
Mock exam format
3 hr
Per paper
65%
SOPEEC pass mark

The 2nd Class Part A (2A) exam in New Brunswick

In New Brunswick, power engineering certification is administered by Technical Inspection Services (NB Department of Justice and Public Safety). The 2nd 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 A (2A). New Brunswick uses the standardized SOPEEC papers, so a question bank keyed to the national SOPEEC syllabus applies directly.

Regulator: Technical Inspection Services. Last verified 23 June 2026 — confirm current requirements with Technical Inspection Services before you register.

Is the 2nd Class Part A (2A) right for you in New Brunswick?

The 2nd Class is a senior operating-engineer certification — advanced plant theory and management for large, complex facilities.

  • Arenas & ice rinks: New Brunswick uses a four-class system; most arenas need at least a 4th Class as chief engineer.
  • Pools & aquatic centres: Pool heating plants follow the same four-class system if they meet registration thresholds.
  • Requirements vary by plant size and facility — confirm what your role needs with Technical Inspection Services.

What the 2nd Class Part A (2A) covers

All 668 questions are mapped to the 9 units of the SOPEEC 2nd Class syllabus (ABSA AB-052a), each with a worked explanation.

§1ASME Code, Sections I & VIII, Calculations
§2Industrial Administration
§3Applied Mechanics
§4Thermodynamics
§5Metallurgy
§6Testing of Materials
§7Boilers
§8Pumps
§9Water Treatment

Exam fees & registration in New Brunswick

$40 per exam (or rewrite); $50 licence renewal; $50 interprovincial interchange issuance.

You register and write through Technical Inspection Services. SteamTicket is the independent practice bank you study with first — a one-time $99 purchase, separate from any regulator fee. Fees last verified 23 June 2026; verify with Technical Inspection Services.

What you get — and what you don’t pay

Most exam prep is a subscription that bills until you cancel. The 2nd Class Part A (2A) bank is one payment, then it’s yours.

SteamTicket 2nd Class Part A (2A) — $99 once

  • All 668 original exam-style questions
  • Worked explanation on every answer
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2nd Class Part A (2A) in New Brunswick — FAQ

Is SteamTicket affiliated with Technical Inspection Services?
No. SteamTicket is an independent study tool — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Technical Inspection Services, SOPEEC, or any regulator. We are the practice bank you study with; Technical Inspection Services administers and certifies the exam.
Are these real 2nd Class exam questions?
No. Every question is original, written objective-by-objective to the public ABSA/SOPEEC 2nd Class syllabus (AB-052a) — the same style, scope, and difficulty as the exam, without copying any secured exam or textbook.
Does this match the New Brunswick (Technical Inspection Services) 2nd Class exam?
Yes. New Brunswick uses the standardized SOPEEC 2nd 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 Technical Inspection Services before you register.
What does the 2nd Class exam cost in New Brunswick?
$40 per exam (or rewrite); $50 licence renewal; $50 interprovincial interchange issuance. Fees are set by Technical Inspection Services and can change — verify the current amount with Technical Inspection Services before registering. SteamTicket's question bank is a separate one-time purchase of $99.
Where do I register for the 2nd Class exam in New Brunswick?
You register and write through Technical Inspection Services. 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 Technical Inspection Services, SOPEEC, or any provincial regulator. Exam, fee, and eligibility details are general information — verify current requirements with Technical Inspection Services before applying.

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