2nd Class Part B (2B) power engineer practice exam — Ontario
Studying for the 2nd Class Part B (2B) power engineering exam in Ontario? 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 Standards and Safety Authority, SOPEEC, or any regulator.
The 2nd Class Part B (2B) exam in Ontario
In Ontario, power engineering certification is administered by Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). 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). Ontario uses the standardized SOPEEC papers, so a question bank keyed to the national SOPEEC syllabus applies directly.
Regulator: Technical Standards and Safety Authority. Last verified 15 June 2026 — confirm current requirements with Technical Standards and Safety Authority before you register.
Is the 2nd Class Part B (2B) right for you in Ontario?
The 2nd Class is a senior operating-engineer certification — advanced plant theory and management for large, complex facilities.
- Arenas & ice rinks: Refrigeration Operator Class B is the arena/cold-storage ticket; plants over 22 kW register with TSSA.
- Pools & aquatic centres: Pools are regulated under O. Reg. 565 (public health), not TSSA; Lifesaving Society Pool Operator or CPO are the standard credentials.
- Requirements vary by plant size and facility — confirm what your role needs with Technical Standards and Safety Authority.
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 Ontario
Approximately $225–285 all-in per exam paper (TSSA fee + Prometric test-centre fee); fees rose 3.8% May 1, 2025.
You register and write through Technical Standards and Safety Authority. SteamTicket is the independent practice bank you study with first — a one-time $99 purchase, separate from any regulator fee. Fees last verified 15 June 2026; verify with Technical Standards and Safety Authority.
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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