Upcoming review and exam sessions
Exact dates to be confirmed
- February 2027 — Edmonton (date TBD)
- June 2027 — Calgary (date TBD)
Review and exam sessions are for students enrolled in a CPCA Home Study course. Space is limited, and students must register separately for a session.
Home Study Course Info
The CPCA Home Study program provides the theoretical training needed to prepare for Petroleum Mechanic course examinations. Students purchase a course package, study the material, then attend a one-day instructor-led review and exam session.
Visit the main CPCA training page for more information about the program.
Course Fees and Registration
| Registration type | Digital workbook | Hardcopy workbook |
|---|---|---|
| Member | $600.00 | $640.00 |
| Non-member | $800.00 | $840.00 |
Prices shown are for one course. Digital workbooks have no shipping charge; hardcopy prices shown include shipping. The registration form displays the total for two, three, or four courses before payment. The course fee includes the selected textbook format, access to the online learning platform, and a review and exam session.
Member course registration Non-member course registration
Member eligibility
Member pricing is available to companies that belong to a CPCA member association. Check the Member Directory. If your company is missing from the directory, contact your provincial association:
- British Columbia: BCPCA — British Columbia Petroleum Contractors Association
- Alberta: APSSCA — Alberta Petroleum Storage System Contractors Association
- Saskatchewan: SRPCA — Saskatchewan Retail Petroleum Construction Association
- Manitoba: MPCA — Manitoba Petroleum Contractors Association
- Ontario: OPCA — Ontario Petroleum Contractors Association
- Quebec: AEPQ — Association des Entrepreneurs pétroliers du Québec
Registering for a Review and Exam Session
- Enrol in a CPCA Home Study course.
- Register separately for a review and exam session after session registration opens.
Do not wait for a session date to be announced before enrolling in a course. Early course registration helps CPCA plan its schedule. Session places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions depend on demand and minimum attendance; CPCA may reschedule a session if minimums are not met.
CPCA sends session details after a student is registered and confirmed. For current session registration instructions, contact CPCA at 1-866-360-6722 or info@cpcaonline.com.
Typical Session Agenda
- 8:30 am – 12:00 pm: Instructor-led review, with short breaks
- 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Exam period
Times are estimates and may change with class size and course material. The PMH exam includes written and practical components, so space is limited.
What to Bring
Download the CPCA review and exam session checklist
- Photo ID
- Pencil and pen
- CPCA course material or coursebook
- National Fire Code 2020
- CCME Environmental Code of Practice for Above Ground & Underground Storage Tank Systems Containing Petroleum and Allied Petroleum Products
CPCA course material may be used digitally on a tablet or laptop; phones are not permitted. Check your session confirmation for the accepted format of reference publications. CPCA does not supply the codebooks.
The National Fire Code PDF is available from the National Research Council. CPCA identifies Division A, Part 1; Division B, Part 4; and the Index as the sections used in the exam. The CCME booklet is also available to download.
Exam Re-Writes
Students who do not pass their first examination may re-write after 30 days. The CPCA re-write fee is $200.00.
- Attend the next CPCA review and exam session, including the instructor-led review.
- Write at an approved testing centre nearby; an additional fee may apply.
To schedule a re-write, contact CPCA at 1-866-360-6722 or info@cpcaonline.com.
Cancellations and No-Shows
A no-show fee may apply to cancellations or missed sessions. Contact CPCA for the current policy and fee details.