Understanding Our Courses
The courses we offer teach the theory component of refrigeration and they are one part of the total mandatory requirements and preparation prior to anyone challenging a Technical Safety BC (TSBC) – formerly known as the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) -examination. These courses are designed to prepare personnel wishing to work in British Columbia (and Inter-Provincially where observed) with Industrial Refrigeration equipment at various plants and facilities. These include Ice Arenas, Curling Clubs, Cold Storage Facilities, Process Plants and others. Courses are designed for Operators, Mechanics and Maintenance persons, Zamboni drivers, Arena Attendants, and staff in the Janitorial fields.
Our courses are approved by TSBC and a prerequisite to writing TSBC examinations. There are other prerequisites, such as Qualifying Time and In-house training, that are required before obtaining the final TSBC certificate. It is best to STEP from the RSA to the IFO, and then to the RO, but that approach is not mandatory. You may begin with either of the courses without taking the previous courses. Qualifying Time (Firing Time) requirements increase with each technology.
Schedule
Ice Facility Operator (IFO) Course
LANGLEY (Greater Vancouver), B.C.
January 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2025
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Langley Sportsplex, 20165 91A Ave #100, Langley Twp, BC V1M 3A2
Price: $1200 plus Exam Reference Material + GST
Note: Can be combined with the RSA course starting Jan 2025!
Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA) Course
Kelowna, BC
2025 TBD (1 day)
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: UBC Okanagan Campus, 333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
Price: $499.69 + GST
Classroom: sent on confirmation
Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA) Course
LANGLEY (Greater Vancouver), B.C.
January 11, 2025 (1 day)
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Langley Sportsplex, 20165 91A Ave #100, Langley Twp, BC V1M 3A2
Price: $499.69 + GST
Ice Facility Operator (IFO) Course
Osoyoos, BC
December 9-13, 2024
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Sun Bowl Arena, 9301 Hummingbird Lane, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0
Price: $1200 plus Exam Reference Material+ GST
Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA) Course
Powell River, BC
February 8, 2025 (1 day)
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: TBD
Price: $499.69 + GST
Classroom: sent on confirmation
Ice Facility Operator (IFO) Course
Kelowna, BC
April 28 – May 2, 2025 – See RPO below for taking the following 2 more weeks
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: TBD
Price: $1200 plus Exam Reference Material+ GST
Note: Can be combined with the RSA course starting May 5!
Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA) Course
Kelowna, BC
May 5, 2025 (1 day)
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: UBC Okanagan Campus, 333 University Way, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7
Price: $499.69 + GST
Classroom: sent on confirmation
Refrigeration Plant Operator (RPO) Course
Kelowna, BC
May 5 -16, 2025 (10 days) See IFO above for the 1st week
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: TBD
Price: $2400 (2 weeks) plus Exam Reference Material (can take for 2 weeks if you had an IFO course)+ GST
International Locations
Contact us at 604-223-7575 to let us know you are interested.
Do I have to pay to register:
There is no obligation to pay to complete our online form; it merely gives us your contact information. We will contact you to verify your course needs prior to any payment requirements. Early Bird DISCOUNTS come into effect often!!! Fill out our form today and we’ll contact you for some great savings before the deadline expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price for these courses?
The RSA course is $525, the IFO course is $1200, and the RPO course is $1200 per week. Depending on whether you already have the textbooks, these may be slightly cheaper.
Do I have to take the courses in order?
We recommend taking the RSA one-day course first, then the IFO and RPO courses. You can schedule these courses over a period of time that works for you. We are already scheduling into 2025 so please fill out our form today and we will give you a call to better understanding your date preferences.
What if I forgot the information I had learned in a past course before I sign up for the exam?
We highly recommend taking these courses more than once so that you are fully prepared for the exam.
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