Special oilwell Operator (SOW) &

Special Boiler Operator (SBO)

Upcoming Dates:    April 26, 2023

Application Forms must be submitted 21 days prior to the exam date

Why Choose Safety Buzz Campus:

• We offer a 1 day intensive exam prep course followed by ABSA SOW & SBO exam at 3pm.  (Participants can choose to arrange to write the exam at a later day)
• Our prices are competitive, you will save both time and money. 
•  We have locations throughout Alberta for the SOW & SBO exam prep course. 
•  We've been offering the SOW & SBO exam prep course and exam for over 30 years.  (Previously operated as F&S Safety Services)
• Upon successful approvals and payment, you receive a pre-study package. 
• School with the highest passing rate in Alberta

Exam prep course overview:

• Course will review boiler design & operation
• Regulatory codes and acts
• Thermodynamics and combustion
• Mechanical properties of metals
• Basic boiler construction
• Boiler fittings
• Feedwater treatment
• Boiler maintenance 

Special Oilwell Operator (SOW)

Complete form AB-144

 

Special Boiler Operator (SBO)

Complete forms 66 and 66a. 

*ABSA recommends completing this fillable word document over handwriting.

 Safety Buzz Campus will submit your form for approval by ABSA. Forms must be completed in full including Boiler A #, chief engineer and student signature.

 

Exam Instructions:

Examination will be facilitated and certified through ABSA.  Safety Buzz Campus does not have any authority over the examination.

Special Oilwell Operator (SOW)

The exam consists of  100 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours duration.

A  grade of 65% will be required to pass.

Detailed information in regard to this examination can be found in the Special Oilwell Reference Syllabus (AB-56).

Special Boiler Operator (SBO)

The exam consists of  50 multiple-choice questions, 3 hours duration.

A grade of 65% will be required to pass 

Detailed information in regard to this examination can be found in the Special Boiler  Reference Syllabus (AB-57).