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
For potential funding of our three courses:
https://www.workbc.ca/find-loans-and-grants/industry-and-employers/bc-employer-training-grant
PricING DEPENDANT ON MATERIALS YOU NEED
Please submit a REQUEST ONLINE for a detailed quote pertinent to your individual needs.
We will contact you for an Assessment (phone chat) to ensure we obtain the materials you need
Government Manuals are not included in our pricing.
Exam Reference material is not included in our pricing: Academic Supplements & B52 Code book.
GST is not included in our pricing.
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Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA) Course
CONFIRMED
Kelowna, BC
April 28, 2025
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Kelowna Curling Club
551 Recreation Ave
Kelowna, B.C.
Price: Price change Feb 1, 2025
Classroom: UPPER FLOOR – STAIRS TO THE RIGHT
Ice Facility Operator (IFO) Course
CONFIRMED
Kelowna, BC
April 28 – May 2, 2025 – See matching RO for taking the next 2 more weeks
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Kelowna Curling Club
Price: Course dependant plus Gov’t Materials, Exam Reference Material + GST
Note: Can be combined with the RSA course.
Classroom: UPPER FLOOR – STAIRS TO THE RIGHT
Refrigeration Plant Operator (RPO) Course
CONFIRMED
Kelowna, BC
May 5 – 9, AND
May 12 – 16, 2025 (10 days) See IFO 1st week
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Kelowna Curling Club
Price: Course dependant plus Gov’t Materials, Exam Reference Material + GST
Classroom: UPPER FLOOR – STAIRS TO THE RIGHT
Refrigeration OPERATOR (RO) COURSE – 2 Weeks
IFO (week1) must have been acquired
within 4 months previous
CONFIRMED 8 seats available
Cowichan Valley Regional District, BC
Date: May 26, 2025 to June 6, 2025 TWO WEEKS RO
Time: 8am – 5pm Daily Monday to Friday
Location: Cowichan Community Centre, 2687 James Street, Duncan, BC
Price: Course dependant plus Gov’t Materials, Exam Reference Material + GST
Classroom: Quamichan Room – Course I.D. 00094714
Refrigeration SAFETY AWARENESS – RSA
CONFIRMED
Langford, Greater Victoria, BC
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 8-5:00 PM – 1 DAY
Location: Westhills Arena.
Call for pricing
Classroom: Upper floor Board room
Refrigeration Courses RSA, IFO, & RO
CONFIRMED for the IFO & RO
(call if you’re needing the RSA) potential date July 5th
Tumbler Ridge, BC
Date: IFO (Week1) June 23rd – June 27
Date: RO (Week2) June 30th – July 4th
Date RO (Week3) July 7th – 11th
Times: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Tumbler ridge Community Centre
Price: Course dependant plus Gov’t Materials, Exam Reference Material + GST
Classroom: sent on confirmation
Ice Facility Operator (IFO) Course
Osoyoos, BC
The Summer of 2025
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Sun Bowl Arena, 9301 Hummingbird Lane, Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0
Price: Course dependant plus Gov’t Materials, Exam Reference Material + GST
Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA) Course
Powell River, BC
TBD (1 day)
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Powell River CE Building
Price: $571.00 + GST
Classroom: sent on confirmation
Ice Facility Operator (IFO) Course
Langley, BC
TBD (1 week)
2 possible sessions / oppurtunites June 23 – 27 or July 7 – 11
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Langley Sportsplex
Price: Dependant upon which manuals you require, call please + GST
Classroom: Upper Floor
Refrigeration Courses, RSA, IFO, & RO
At your location?
Contact us at 604-223-7575 to let us know you are interested.
International Locations
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Refrigeration Courses, RSA, IFO, & RO
At your location
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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