Course Description
This 30-hour course is designed to assist students in preparing for the Provincial Examination to obtain a provisional ticket related to oilfield boilers, dry steamers and drilling rig boilers. This course will cover the basic principles of design, operation and maintenance of high-pressure boilers such as those found in the oilfield. The Provincial Exam is not included in this course which allows students to book their exam at a location and date suitable to each individual.
Click this link to reach the TSASK Oilfield Boiler Operator course syllabus.
Click this link to reach an overview of TSASK requirements to obtain and Oilfield A Boiler Operator and Oilfield B Operator certificate in Saskatchewan.
Click this link to reach an overview of TSASK’s Oilfield A and B exam requirements
Click this link to reach TSASK’s Upcoming Boiler Operator Exam sittings schedule and their online application to write your provincial exam.
*Students from other jurisdictions are responsible to ensure this course meets requirements.
Our Course
No travel required! Attend our classes from the comfort of your own home or office! Our course is in real time, led by a real instructor. These live, web-based classes allow for interaction with the instructor and other students. Classes include lectures, videos, quizzes, assignments, discussion, study strategies, and other presentations that are designed to best prepare students to write the provincial exam.
We provide students with credentials and directions to participate in the classes and access the course resources, including access to the course manual, practice quizzes and exams, and other course study resources. If using a computer on your employer’s network, please check with your IT department to arrange for access to our network. Due to some companies’ network security, an off-network device may be necessary to access course resources.
We are dedicated to the success of our students! Extra help, additional review sessions, and support to students is available at the instructor’s discretion over and above scheduled course hours.
Upcoming Courses
Schedule to come.
Technical Requirements
- Computer (laptop or desktop), or wireless device with a camera and stand such as a newer smartphone or tablet. *Chromebooks will not support the software required for participation in this class
- Webcam, speakers, and microphone (can be built-in or USB connected)
- Ability to access the Great Plains College computer network
- Printer and/or larger-capacity flash drive
- Reliable Internet access and connection
Other Requirements
- Course Manual
- Free access to course manual will be made available to all students
- Those who obtain an un-used or used paper-copy of the latest PanGlobal textbook are welcome to utilize it. The version you would need is the Non-Standardized Certificate PanGlobal Special Oilfiled Operator Edition 2.0
- Calculator
- Intermediate computer skills
- Writing supplies such as notebook, highlighters, Post-It page flags or small sticky notes
- Quiet place to join the live sessions
Group Participation
Multiple students from one organization may participate in the same course “as a group” with the following caveats:
- The group’s camera must capture all students at all times during course hours. The instructor must be able to easily identify each individual.
- Each student will require their own computer and log-in information to complete the daily quizzes, assignments, mock exams, etc. (as these are provided online and are graded in real-time and must be completed individually).
- Each student will require their own computer and log-in information to access review and study materials when studying outside of course hours.
- Should any of the above guidelines not be followed, at the instructor’s discretion, students will be required to participate in remaining course hours on individual devices.
To register, contact the Kindersley Campus with payment by no later than each session’s Registration Deadline at:
Phone: (306) 463-6431
Questions? Contact the Program Coordinator: @email