Special Boiler Operator’s Certificate of Competency
This is a non-standardized certificate of competency issued by Alberta. It is a site-specific
certificate of competency that certifies the operator to supervise a power plant of
a capacity not exceeding 250 kW.
It is important to note that a person who has earned this certificate is eligible
to operate the boiler at one specific site only. Currently, this certificate of competency
is not subject to annual renewal.
Requirements for this certificate are:
Previous Certificate: None
Educational Prerequisites: None
Exam Qualifications:
To qualify to take a Special Boiler Operator’s Certificate of Competency examination,
a candidate must currently be employed in the operation of a power plant that has
a capacity not exceeding 250 kW.
Exam Instructions:
A Special Boiler Operator’s Certificate of Competency examination consists
of questions relating to the subjects contained in the current reference syllabus
established by the Administrator for the Special Boiler Operator’s Certificate of
Competency examination.
The examination consists of one (1) examination paper
with 50 multiple-choice questions, 1.5 hours duration.
To pass a Special Boiler Operator's Certificate of Competency examination, a
candidate must receive at least 65% of the total marks alloted for the
examination.
Temporary Certification:
An
ABSA Safety Codes Officer may issue a temporary SBO certificate to an applicant
for up to six months. The applicant must demonstrate adequate knowledge
regarding the safe operation of a specific boiler through oral examination. The
temporary certificate allows the applicant to supervise operation of the boiler
while preparing to challenge the written examination above.
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Updated Feb 03, 2011