Other Courses of Interest
Heating, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Institute
Residential Mechanical Ventilation Design
This three-day course is based on the National Building Code and the CAN/CSA-F-326-M91 Standard Residential Mechanical Ventilation Systems. This course expands on the material in the "Residential Mechanical Ventilation Installation" course. It covers detailed design methods for depressurization, design and testing, duct design (ventilation systems) and outdoor air intakes to forced air systems. Participants will learn how to design mechanical ventilation systems that meet the R-2000 technical requirements including: systems for baseboard-heat; forced air heat, exhaust-only systems and systems for houses with spillage-susceptible combustion appliances.
Residential Heat Loss and Heat Gain Calculations
This three day course is based on the nationally recognized
CAN/CSA F-280-M90 Standard Determining the Required Capacity of Residential
Space Heating and Cooling Appliances. This course shows participants
how to properly calculate residential heat losses and heat gains.
It covers the following topics:
- principles of heating and air conditioning
- heat loss of a structure and its calculations
- heat gain of a structure and its calculations
- solar heat effects
- humidity as latent heat
- outside air infiltration
- ventilation requirements
This course is invaluable for individuals installing new or retrofit residential heating and air conditioning systems.
Residential
Air System Design
This three-day course builds on the HRAI "Residential Heat Loss, Heat Gain Calculations" course. The course shows participants how to properly design residential air distribution systems. It covers the following topics:
- layout and design of duct systems
- sizing of supply and return air ducts including the proper selection of supply and return registers and grilles
- air flow calculations
- external static pressure
- sheet metal fittings
This course is invaluable for individuals designing and installing new, or modifying existing, residential forced air distribution systems.
Residential Integrated Combo Systems
This two-day course takes the student through basic theory,
design selection, installation and commissioning of integrated combination
systems that use domestic hot water heaters in conjunction with pre-packaged
air handlers for residential space heating and potable hot water. HRAI
recommends that individuals interested in attending this course have
prior knowledge of residential heat loss/gain and residential air system
design.
Residential Commissioning
This two-day course instructs participants on the proper commissioning
(start-up) of residential HVAC air and water systems. The course covers
the following topics:
- flows and pressure within a forced air or hydronic system
- ventilation system commissioning
- house depressurization
This course is invaluable to individuals installing, servicing and commissioning new or existing residential mechanical systems. HRAI strongly recommends that individuals interested in attending this course have prior training in residential mechanical ventilation, residential heat loss/gain and residential air system design.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Indoor Air Quality Technician Level 1
This course is offered by CMHC and teaches the basic principles of healthier indoor environment. This course provides an excellent background for R-2000 Builders, Plan Evaluators and Inspectors interested in having a better understanding of indoor air quality issues.
Let's Clear the Air
CMHC offers this one-day seminar covering building science principles and their impact on indoor air quality, basic principles of good indoor air quality and types of pollutants and their control.
Wood Energy Technical Training
Code Compliance
This three-day plus evening study course provides an overview of the solid-fuel regulatory structure and regulations and a thorough review of the range of solid-fuel burning appliances that are commonly used in Canada. The course covers the details of safe appliance installation, including clearances, shielding systems and flue pipe installations. In addition, the course covers basic venting, chimney types, including masonry and factory built chimneys, chimney liners, relining for fireplace inserts and pellet appliance venting.
Wood Burning
This three-day plus evening study course introduces participants to wood burning skills and concepts such as systems design and problem diagnosis, confirms skills and knowledge acquired through field experience and supports on-the-job and in-store training. The course includes:
- A case study on space heating system design, meeting customer objectives, installation planning and installation.
- A case study on inspection and remedial measures for an existing masonry chimney and uncertified cook stove
- A case study on the installation of a fireplace insert.
- A case study on the installation of a factory built fireplace
- A case study on the installation of a chimney
Successful
completion of this course and the WETT code compliance course, when combined
with the necessary declaration of eighty weeks of field experience, results
in WETT certification as a Technician/Advisor.
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More Information about R2000
CHBA R2000 Website - www.r2000.chba.ca