General Information
The OPCA Home Study Course consists of a blended learning format including:
- Home Study course
- Online learning tools
- In-class review / exam session
All participants must be registered in a Home Study course, allowing sufficient time to complete the course before registering for a review/exam session. Each course is approximately 35-40 hours in length (suggested times, course completion depends on the individual’s study habits). These times are based on theoretical training only. The individual is responsible for completing the practical requirement by arranging to work with a licensed petroleum mechanic. Students can start logging their practical experience/hours once they obtain their PMH certification.
TSSA Exam / Application fee
TSSA application/exam fee is $212.50 including for no shows. This fee is incurred by the OPCA for each student and must be reimbursed by the student prior to the review/exam session. Fees are forfeited if student cancels their exam less than 11 days prior to the session, otherwise the fees are kept as a credit for six months (as per TSSA’s policy).
Please click here to view the exam policies and instructions
2017 Liquid Fuels Handling Code
The 2017 Liquid Fuels Handling Code can be purchased through CSA’s online store at THIS LINK.
All Petroleum Mechanic course participants must have a 2017 Codebook when attending the in-class review sessions. Codebooks are not included in OPCA course packages and must be purchased separately.
Pre-requisites
The PMH course is the pre-requisite to the PM1, PM2 and PM3 courses – Individuals must hold a valid PMH license in order to register for PM1, PM2 or PM3 classes.
Online Learning Tools
Enrolled students are provided access to OPCA’s online learning platform including video tutorials and quizzes. To ensure students are prepared for the review/exam session they must complete the on-line quizzes before attending the session. If you have not received your OPCA Learning account information, contact the OPCA at 1-866-360-6722
To Register for Home Study Courses
Please review OPCA’s Home Study Course Policies before registering for any courses.
To Register: Online registration is available for members and non-members. Please click the appropriate link below.
OPCA Course Registration – Members Only
OPCA Course Registration – Non-Members
Classes are scheduled based on demand. It is recommended you register for courses to help us determine our schedules.
Students must pre-register to attend any review/exam sessions.
Home Study Course fees
PMH – OPCA Members: $325.00 Non-Members: $525.00
PM1 – OPCA Members: $500.00 Non-Members: $700.00
PM2 – OPCA Members: $500.00 Non-Members: $700.00
PM3 – OPCA Members: $500.00 Non-Members: $700.00
Not included in the above fees:
GST/HST
TSSA Fee – $212.50 exam / license application fee, including no shows. TSSA documents must be received in advance.
Exam Rewrite Fees
OPCA students can rewrite on the day of regularly scheduled review/exam session for the course they are taking. It is recommended the student attend the review session.
Fee is $412.50 – Paperwork must be received in advance
($200 exam fee to OPCA & $212.50 application fee to TSSA)
UPCOMING REVIEW/ EXAM SESSIONS
Before registering in a session, you must be enrolled in a home study course.
You can register for the session by following the links below. Students must register no later than 18 business days prior to the session
SPRING 2025 SESSIONS
June sessions to be posted soon!
Space is limited. Classes are scheduled based on demand. Applicants must be registered in an OPCA Home Study Training Course to enroll in review/exam sessions.