REFERENCE SYLLABUS
For
FIFTH CLASS
POWER ENGINEER’S
CERTIFICATE of COMPETENCY
EXAMINATION
October 2012
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For October 2012
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POWER ENGINEER’S
CERTIFICATE of COMPETENCY
EXAMINATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction:
This syllabus has been approved by the Standardization of Power Engineers Examinations Committee
(SOPEEC) and the Association of Chief Inspectors (ACI).
This Syllabus is intended to assist candidates studying for the Fifth Class Engineer’s Certificate of
Competency Examination.
The requirements to qualify for a Fifth Class Engineer’s examination are outlined in the local jurisdiction’s Act
and Regulations pertaining to Power Engineers.
Recommended Study Program:
It is recommended, that before undertaking a Fifth Class Engineer’s examination, the candidate completes a
Fifth Class Power Engineering course offered through a technical institute.
In addition to the foregoing course, it is recommended that the candidate becomes familiar with the
publications listed in the reference material for Power Engineering Students and Examination Candidates
posted on the SOPEEC and IPECC web sites.
Application to Undertake Examination:
A candidate must submit an application according to the rules in effect for their jurisdiction.
Examination Instructions:
The examination consists of one (1) examination paper with 150 multiple-choice questions, 3 ½ hours
duration.
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To pass a 5 Class Power Engineer’s certificate of Competency examination, a candidate must obtain at least
65% of the total marks allotted.
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CERTIFICATE of COMPETENCY
EXAMINATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
A candidate is allowed to use, and may be provided, the following items in the examination room:
• A non-technical English language dictionary provided by the local jurisdiction;
• Handbook of Formulae and Physical Constants, Steam Tables and Refrigeration Tables are
normally provided;
• ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes except for Sections VI and VII;
• The 2007 (or newer) ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Academic Extract and Supplement
produced by PanGlobal Training Systems;
• ASME/ANSI B31.1 Pressure Piping Code and B31.3 Process Piping Code;
• CSA B51, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code;
• CSA B52, Mechanical Refrigeration Code;
• Extract for CSA B51 and CSA B52 Codes;
• Act and Regulations for the examining Jurisdiction;
• Pens and pencils;
see important note
• Non-programmable calculator and
(Normally, the above items are useful for all classes of examination.)
• Drawing instruments and drawing templates.
Note
• The candidate must provide picture ID to the Examiner prior to the examination.
• No cell phone or any electronic communication devices are allowed to be brought into the
examination room.
• The items referenced above must be shown to the examiner for approval.
• No other reference material is allowed.
• Important: If your calculator is programmable, you must reset it in the company of the
examiner so that the examiner is sure that all memories are clear. Or the examiner may
request that you remove the battery to erase all memory. This may be done during your
examination time, so be aware that you may have less time to complete your exam. If the
memories do not clear by resetting the calculator or by removing the battery, the calculator
shall not be used. Also, if your calculator fails to function after reset or battery removal, the
examiner is not responsible and you may be at a significant disadvantage.
Contact your local jurisdiction to find out the details.
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CERTIFICATE of COMPETENCY
EXAMINATION
3½ Hours
Multiple Choice Examination
A. Administration and Mechanical Drawing
i. Log Books, technical communication and plant diagrams
B. Act and Codes
i. An understanding of the applicable Jurisdictional Legislation and applicable regulations.
ii. Introduction to CSA and ASME Codes for Power and Heating Boilers
C. Applied Science
i. Areas and volumes of solids
ii. Simple machines
iii. Introduction to mechanics
iv. Introduction to thermodynamics
v. Thermodynamics and properties of steam
vi. Thermodynamics and properties of refrigeration
D. Safety
i. Fire safety: classes of fires, types and operation of extinguishers
ii. Building and occupant safety
iii. Confined space entry
iv. Safe storage of flammables
v. WHMIS classification of controlled products
a. Labeling of Controlled Products
b. Material Safety Data Sheets
vi. Personal safety equipment
vii. Occupational health and safety legislation
viii. Housekeeping
ix. Artificial respiration/acceptable methods; CPR; treatment for electric shock
x. Safe work systems
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3½ Hours
Multiple Choice Examination
E. Welding and Plumbing
i. Welding terms and inspection
ii. Hot water heaters: operation and maintenance
iii. Building water supply systems: operation, maintenance, safety
iv. Sanitary drainage systems: repair, safety
F. Pumps, Piping and Valves
i. Types of Pumps
ii. Pump components
iii. Pump operation and maintenance
iv. Piping materials and connections
v. Piping: expansion, support, insulation and drains
vi. Types and operation of steam traps
vii. Introduction to valves: types and applications
G. Boiler Details
i. Materials used in construction
ii. Basic boiler terminology
iii. Watertube, tubular, firetube, cast-iron sectional and modular heating boilers
iv. Electric boilers
v. High pressure boilers: components, operation, maintenance, repair, inspections, knowledge
of power plant auxiliary equipment
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3½ Hours
Multiple Choice Examination
H. Boiler Fittings
i. Basic fittings for steam heating boilers
ii. Operation and testing of boiler safety valve, boiler gauge glass and water column
iii. Basic fittings for hot water boilers
I. Fuels and Combustion
i. Types of fuels, combustion principles, draft and flue gas analysis
ii. Gas burners for boilers
iii. Oil burners for boilers
iv. Draft: natural, induced and forced
v. Boiler and furnace explosions
J. Boiler Controls
i. Low water fuel cutoffs; operation and testing
ii. Heating boiler feedwater controls
iii. Heating boiler operating controls
iv. Heating boiler combustion controls
v. Boiler programmable controls and safety interlocks
K. Boiler operation, maintenance and water treatment
i. Hot water heating boilers: start-up, operation and shut-down
ii. Steam heating and power boilers: start-up, operation, shut-down
iii. Testing safety devices
iv. Cause and prevention of boiler explosions
v. Boiler maintenance and preparation for inspection
vi. Replacement of tubes and stays
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3½ Hours
Multiple Choice Examination
vii. Boiler cleaning
viii. Boiler lay up
ix. Boiler water treatment basic chemistry, monitoring and testing
x. Boiler hydrostatic testing and safety precautions
L. Heating Systems and Human Comfort
i. Heat gains and losses
ii. Steam heating equipment
iii. Steam heating systems and operation
iv. Hot water heating systems equipment and operation
v. Steam to hot water convertor
vi. Ventilation fans and air filters
vii. Infrared and electric heating
viii. Humidification
ix. Electric controls for heating systems
M. Refrigeration and Air conditioning; Systems and Auxiliaries
i. Refrigerants; CSA B-52, safety
ii. Compression Refrigeration Systems
iii. Refrigeration compressors
iv. Heat exchangers for refrigeration systems
v. Cooling towers
vi. Refrigeration system auxiliaries
vii. Elementary air conditioning systems and auxiliaries
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CERTIFICATE of COMPETENCY
EXAMINATION
3½ Hours
Multiple Choice Examination
N. Refrigeration and Air conditioning Controls
i. Refrigeration cycle controls
ii. Compression refrigeration system pre start-up checks
iii. Compression refrigeration system operation and shut-down
iv. Refrigeration system metering devices and capacity controls
O. Air Compression
i. Types of air compressors
ii. Components of air compressors
iii. Auxiliaries used with air compressors
iv. Operation and maintenance of air compression systems
v. Thermoil Systems
vi. Micro-turbine Co-generation
P. Electricity
i. Emergency generators: start-up, operation, shut-down, safety
ii. Introduction to electricity
iii. Lighting systems: incandescent, fluorescent
iv. Electrical safety, simple circuits, switches and fuses
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