Fired Process Heater Operator

QTRA 350 - Fired Process Heater Operator

This online course is paperless. There are:

• 30 modules
  • includes basic math, elementary thermodynamics, combustion, legislation, piping and valves, thermal liquid heating systems, fired heater parts and fittings, operation, safety, and pressure, temperature, flow and level measurement.
• 30 quizzes
• 7 tests
• 1 midterm (must be proctored)
• 1 final examination (must be proctored

Proctored exams

• You require a proctor for the midterm and final examinations.
• More details and forms will be available through the online course.
• Your proctor must be approved before the exams. Please allow at least 5 business days for proctor confirmation and exam set up.

After the course

You will be emailed a completion letter after you successfully complete the course.

Once you have successfully completed the course and have your completion letter, you are ready to challenge the ABSA exam.

Follow these steps:

1. Check the detailed description of requirements on ABSA's fired process heater operator page.
2. This page also includes a link to form AB-66. Download this form.
3. The application included verifying your work experience.
4. Also include your Letter of Completion with your application.

Please note:

• There is a fee to write the ABSA exam.
• ABSA recommends submitting your application in advance of your examination. Please check the ABSA requirements and deadlines.
• The exam has 100 multiple choice questions. You have 3 hours to write it.
• 65% is the passing grade.
• If you require a replacement completion letter, there is a form to complete and a $30 replacement fee.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the requirements of your province's safety authority.

Course length: 5 months to complete. You may request a one-time 3 month extension if needed. The extension request is $500.
Cost: $1,340 + student fees and textbooks & resource materials  Fees are subject to change.
Delivery: online
Prerequisite: none