2nd Class Part B (2B) power engineer practice exam — Nova Scotia
Studying for the 2nd Class Part B (2B) power engineering exam in Nova Scotia? Practise with 733 original, syllabus-mapped questions, sit unlimited mock exams in the standardized SOPEEC exam format, and walk in knowing exactly where you stand.
Original questions written to the public ABSA/SOPEEC syllabus (AB-052a) — not copied from any secured exam or textbook. Independent; not affiliated with Technical Safety Division, SOPEEC, or any regulator.
The 2nd Class Part B (2B) exam in Nova Scotia
In Nova Scotia, power engineering certification is administered by Technical Safety Division (Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration). 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 B (2B). Nova Scotia uses the standardized SOPEEC papers, so a question bank keyed to the national SOPEEC syllabus applies directly.
Regulator: Technical Safety Division. Last verified 23 June 2026 — confirm current requirements with Technical Safety Division before you register.
Is the 2nd Class Part B (2B) right for you in Nova Scotia?
The 2nd Class is a senior operating-engineer certification — advanced plant theory and management for large, complex facilities.
- Arenas & ice rinks: 2nd Class Refrigeration Plant Operator Licence is the standard arena ticket; RFANS/NSCC run a dedicated Second Class Refrigeration Arena Course.
- Pools & aquatic centres: No Technical Safety pool licence — public pools fall under NS Environment and Climate Change.
- Requirements vary by plant size and facility — confirm what your role needs with Technical Safety Division.
What the 2nd Class Part B (2B) covers
All 733 questions are mapped to the 11 units of the SOPEEC 2nd Class syllabus (ABSA AB-052a), each with a worked explanation.
Exam fees & registration in Nova Scotia
$39.80 per exam paper; $132.70 certificate + licence issuance; $66.35 annual licence renewal.
You register and write through Technical Safety Division. 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 Safety Division.
What you get — and what you don’t pay
Most exam prep is a subscription that bills until you cancel. The 2nd Class Part B (2B) bank is one payment, then it’s yours.
SteamTicket 2nd Class Part B (2B) — $99 once
- All 733 original exam-style questions
- Worked explanation on every answer
- Unlimited mock exams in the 100-question / 3-hour exam format
- Adaptive SMART Quiz — weak units first
- Works offline, on any device
- Lifetime access, including future updates
A typical subscription app
- Bills monthly — auto-renews until you cancel
- Access stops when you stop paying
- Costs more the longer you study
- Often locks mock exams behind a higher tier
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