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3rd Class Part A (3A) power engineer practice exam — Northwest Territories

Studying for the 3rd Class Part A (3A) power engineering exam in Northwest Territories? Practise with 791 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 GNWT Department of Infrastructure, SOPEEC, or any regulator.

791
Exam-style questions
100 MCQ
Mock exam format
3 hr
Per paper
65%
SOPEEC pass mark

The 3rd Class Part A (3A) exam in Northwest Territories

In Northwest Territories, power engineering certification is administered by GNWT Department of Infrastructure (Electrical/Mechanical Safety). 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 A (3A). Northwest Territories uses the standardized SOPEEC papers, so a question bank keyed to the national SOPEEC syllabus applies directly.

Regulator: GNWT Department of Infrastructure. Last verified 23 June 2026 — confirm current requirements with GNWT Department of Infrastructure before you register.

Is the 3rd Class Part A (3A) right for you in Northwest Territories?

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

  • Arenas & ice rinks: Standard operating engineer classes apply by plant size; most NWT arenas fall under 4th or 5th Class requirements.
  • Pools & aquatic centres: Pool mechanical plants follow the general operating engineer class thresholds.
  • Requirements vary by plant size and facility — confirm what your role needs with GNWT Department of Infrastructure.

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

All 791 questions are mapped to the 12 units of the SOPEEC 3rd Class syllabus (ABSA AB-053), each with a worked explanation.

§1Applied Mathematics
§2Applied Mechanics
§3Thermodynamics
§4Applied Science
§5Industrial Legislation and Codes
§6Code Calculations, ASME Section I
§7Fuels and Combustion
§8Piping
§9Electrotechnology
§10Electrical Calculations
§11Control Instrumentation
§12Industrial Safety and Fire Protection

Exam fees & registration in Northwest Territories

$35 per exam paper for all classes; one-sitting fees by class — 5th $47, 4th $69, 3rd $140, 2nd $209, 1st $279 — among the lowest exam fees in Canada.

You register and write through GNWT Department of Infrastructure. SteamTicket is the independent practice bank you study with first — a one-time $89 purchase, separate from any regulator fee. Fees last verified 23 June 2026; verify with GNWT Department of Infrastructure.

What you get — and what you don’t pay

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3rd Class Part A (3A) in Northwest Territories — FAQ

Is SteamTicket affiliated with GNWT Department of Infrastructure?
No. SteamTicket is an independent study tool — not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to GNWT Department of Infrastructure, SOPEEC, or any regulator. We are the practice bank you study with; GNWT Department of Infrastructure 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 Northwest Territories (GNWT Department of Infrastructure) 3rd Class exam?
Yes. Northwest Territories 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 GNWT Department of Infrastructure before you register.
What does the 3rd Class exam cost in Northwest Territories?
$35 per exam paper for all classes; one-sitting fees by class — 5th $47, 4th $69, 3rd $140, 2nd $209, 1st $279 — among the lowest exam fees in Canada. Fees are set by GNWT Department of Infrastructure and can change — verify the current amount with GNWT Department of Infrastructure before registering. SteamTicket's question bank is a separate one-time purchase of $89.
Where do I register for the 3rd Class exam in Northwest Territories?
You register and write through GNWT Department of Infrastructure. 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 GNWT Department of Infrastructure, SOPEEC, or any provincial regulator. Exam, fee, and eligibility details are general information — verify current requirements with GNWT Department of Infrastructure before applying.

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