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Winter 2024
*Updated as of March 27, 2024
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In this workshop calendar, you will find training for HVAC Professionals. All workshops will be delivered virtually unless otherwise indicated. Registration will be limited to one individual per company. If you have others from your company who would like to take the training, they will be added to a wait-list, and then if space permits, registered for the workshop.

Please note: There will be a $50 admin fee to be paid for each workshop to hold your space. Upon completion of the workshop, you will be refunded the $50.
MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP SOLUTIONS
Strategies for sizing, quoting and installing better solutions for your customers
Homeowners across New Brunswick are upgrading to heat pumps: whether you're starting with a furnace, baseboards, or other fossil fuel heating systems; heat pumps are a cost-effective choice for many different homes across the province. Get the edge on your competition by learning best practices to better size, control, and select mini-split systems to maximize homeowner cost savings and showcase how your systems reduce environmental footprints for homeowners. This half-day workshop will walk you through a case study home covering the following topics of interest.
 
·      New innovative methods to get your load calculation faster and at lower cost enabling competitive right sizing of heat pump systems.
·      Control strategies that enable better control of back baseboard heaters
·      NRCan’s ASHP sizing and selection tool tools help communicate the cost and environmental benefits of the systems you sell.
 
Avoid the trap of running your baseboards while your heat pump sits idling on a mild winter day and join NRCan’s Local Energy Efficiency Partnerships (LEEP) program, CHBA NB, and leading mini split manufacturers in this half-day workshop. This is a chance to network with your industry peers and discuss key issues on sizing and controls of these market-dominant heat pump systems.

April 9, 2024
In-person in Saint John
-or-
April 11, 2024
In-person in Fredericton
Registration Deadline April 4, 2024
8:30 AM - 12:15 PM Atlantic Standard Time

Free for New Brunswick HVAC Professionals
For Non-New Brunswick HVAC Professionals the fees are:
$100+ HST
Click on the photo below for the agenda
MINI SPLIT HEAT PUMP SOLUTIONS
Strategies for sizing, quoting and installing better solutions for your customers
Les propriétaires de maison du Nouveau-Brunswick optent pour les thermopompes : que le système existant soit une chaudière, des plinthes ou d'autres systèmes de chauffage à combustible fossile; les thermopompes constituent un choix rentable pour de nombreuses maisons à travers la province. Devancer vos concurrents en apprenant les meilleures pratiques pour mieux dimensionner, contrôler et sélectionner les systèmes mini-split afin de maximiser les économies de coûts pour les propriétaires et de montrer comment vos systèmes réduisent l'empreinte leurs environnementale. Cet atelier d'une demi-journée vous guidera à travers une étude de cas local en abordant les sujets d'intérêt suivants.
 
• De nouvelles méthodes innovantes pour obtenir un calcul de charge plus rapidement et à moindre coût, permettant un dimensionnement plus compétitif des systèmes thermopompe.
• Stratégies de contrôle permettant un meilleur contrôle des plinthes chauffantes
• Un outil de dimensionnement et de sélection TPAir publier par RNCan qui aident à communiquer les coûts et les avantages environnementaux des systèmes que vous vendez.
 
Évitez le piège de faire fonctionner vos plinthes pendant que votre thermopompe tourne au ralenti par une douce journée d'hiver et rejoignez le programme de partenariats locaux en efficacité énergétique (LEEP) de RNCan, le CHBA NB et des fabricants de système thermopompe bibloc invité dans cet atelier d'une demi-journée. C'est l'occasion de réseauter avec vos pairs du secteur et de discuter des questions clés liées au dimensionnement et aux contrôles des systèmes de thermopompe dominants le marché Nouveau Brunswickois.

10 avril, 2024
en français
En personne à Moncton
Date limite d'inscription 4 avril 2024
8 h 30 à 12 h 15, heure normale de l'Atlantique

Gratuit pour les professionnels CVC du Nouveau-Brunswick

Pour les professionnels en CVC hors du Nouveau-Brunswick, les frais sont :
100$+ TVH
Cliquez sur la photo ci-dessous pour l'agenda
Online Basic Principles of Residential Ventilation
Through this online course, participants are introduced to the basic principles of residential ventilation. We start by defining the concept known as “House as a System”; the flow of air, heat, and water and how these impact natural ventilation (aka air leakage). Then we move on to describing the theory of mechanical airflow including air pressure, duct resistance, and fan ratings. A review of the impact on combustion appliances, humidity levels, and indoor air quality is also provided.

There are lots of visuals and periodic quizzes to reinforce the learning objectives!s.
Ongoing - Self-paced

Free for New Brunswick HVAC Professionals
For Non-New Brunswick HVAC Professionals the fees are:
$89 + HST

Online Basic Principles of Residential Air Systems
Through this online course, participants are introduced to the basic principles of the residential air system.  A combination of mathematical skills is reviewed to assist in basic calculations of airflow dynamics. Participants then move on to learning basic concepts including covering house construction components, basics of heat loss/heat gain, pressures, ducts & fittings, and an overview of different types of residential forced air systems. The course also covers basic air system selection and regulatory topics. 

This online course is a must-have for the HVAC Professional wanting to build their basic knowledge of air system design, and this session is a pre-requisite prior to the full 4-day HRAI Residential Air System Design course.
Ongoing - Self-paced

Free for New Brunswick HVAC Professionals
For Non-New Brunswick HVAC Professionals the fees are:
$89 + HST

Residential Commissioning
This 2-day course will instruct participants on the proper commissioning (start-up) of residential HVAC air and water systems. The course will cover the following topics: flows and pressures within a forced air or hydronic system, ventilation system commissioning and house depressurization. HRAI recommends that individuals interested in attending this course have prior training in residential Mechanical Ventilation, Heat Loss & Heat Gain and Air System Design. The Best Part: This course will be invaluable to those installing, servicing and commissioning new or existing residential mechanical systems.
April 9-10, 2024
Registration Deadline April 3, 2024
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time

Free for New Brunswick HVAC Professionals
For Non-New Brunswick HVAC Professionals the fees are:
$955 + HST

Residential Air System Design
This revised 4-day course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired in the Residential Heat Loss & Heat Gain course. HRAI recommends that individuals interested in attending this course have prior knowledge of residential Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculations. Participants are taken through a series of theoretical and practical exercises to understand the proper methods of residential air distribution systems designs. This includes layouts and design of duct systems, sizing of supply and return air ducts, and grills. Walk away with real world installation options including worksheets to ease the design process. The Best Part: This course is invaluable to persons installing and designing new or modifying existing air distribution systems in residential buildings.
April 16-19, 2024
Registration Deadline April 9, 2024
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time

Free for New Brunswick HVAC Professionals
For Non-New Brunswick HVAC Professionals the fees are:
$1,360 + HST
Residential Ventilation using CSA F326
Participants will use extensive worksheets in conjunction with detailed procedures to select equipment, size ducts and specify installation and control details necessary to design ventilation systems that satisfy building code requirements throughout Canada based on the National CSA F326 standard. CSA F326 allows for much greater flexibility and has no scope restrictions compared to local building codes.
April 23-25, 2024
Registration Deadline February 16, 2024
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time

Free for New Brunswick HVAC Professionals
For Non-New Brunswick HVAC Professionals the fees are:
$1,225 + HST
Residential Heat Loss Heat Gain Calculations
This 4-day course is based on the new CSA standard F-280-12 “Determining the Required Capacity of Residential Space Heating and Cooling Appliances” a nationally recognized standard that is referenced by all Canadian Building Codes. This course takes students through step-by-step calculations to help them determine the required or appropriate appliances after understanding the heat loss and heat gain in the building envelope. The calculation includes examining above and below-grade HLHG, air leakage and ventilation, and the influence that people, appliances, and window shading have on the system. The Best Part: With the successful completion of this course, participants will be recognized by municipal building officials and plan examiners for having the technical competency needed to perform residential load calculations and select the appropriate HVAC appliances.  
April 30 - May 3, 2024
Registration Deadline April 23, 2024
10:30 AM - 6:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time


Free for New Brunswick HVAC Professionals
For Non-New Brunswick HVAC Professionals the fees are:
$1,360 + HST
National Building Code (NBC) Update
The changes made to the National Building Code between the 2015 and 2020 editions will be reviewed. An opportunity will be given to participants for questions or comments, with respect to these changes.

*Only one NBC Update or the full NBC Workshop is required.
Wait List

Free for New Brunswick HVAC Professionals.
This session is delivered in both official languages.
The French date is to be determined based on registrations.

For Non-New Brunswick HVAC Professionals the fees are:
$150 + HST AHW/CHBA Members
$200 + HST Non-Members

4-Day Full National Building Code (NBC)
This 4-day workshop is a comprehensive treatment of Canada’s 2015 Objective-Based National Building Code, Part 9: The House (NBC). The NBC is recognized in most of Canada as the minimum standard for technical provisions in the design and construction of new buildings. The Code also applies to the demolition, renovation, and alterations of existing buildings. This course will guide the student through the new Objective-Based approach, providing opportunities to use the Code in practical exercises and discussions. A final exam will be administered after 2 days of study and again on the last day.

Wait List
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time

Free for New Brunswick HVAC Professionals
This session is delivered in both official languages.
The French date is to be determined based on registrations.

For Non-New Brunswick HVAC Professionals the fees are:
$750 + HST AHW/CHBA Members
$850 + HST Non-Members
WORKSHOP CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations must be received prior to the registration deadline to receive a refund.
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