In this workshop calendar, you will find training for both HVAC Installers and Energy Advisors(EAs). 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.
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 Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
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 Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
This 3-day workshop will provide information that is designed to enhance your knowledge of Building Science. It will provide an overview of the latest technologies required to build an energy-efficient house for today’s energy-efficient conscious consumer.
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.
February 1, 2023
Registration Deadline January 27, 2023
6:00 PM Atlantic Standard Time
Free for New Brunswick Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
This 3-day workshop will provide information that is designed to enhance your knowledge of Building Science. It will provide an overview of the latest technologies required to build an energy-efficient house for today’s energy-efficient conscious consumer.
Residential Ventilation using Section 9.32 of the National Building Code
Participants will use simple worksheets in conjunction with detailed design procedures to quickly select equipment, and size ducts, and specify installation and control details necessary to design ventilation systems. All content complies with Section 9.32 of the NBC (National Building Code). Participants will also clearly understand when the circumstances fall outside the scope of 9.32, which will require the use of a more comprehensive standard such as CSA F326. A digital “Residential Ventilation using Section 9.32 of the National Building Code” Course Manual is included with your registration fee. For a Hard Copy Manual, a $35 fee is added to your registration fee to assist with the shipping charges.
February 1-2, 2023
Registration Deadline January 30, 2023
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time
Free for New Brunswick Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
Understand the proper methods of residential air distribution systems designs through a series of theoretical and practical exercises. This includes layouts and design of duct systems, sizing of supply and returns air ducts and grills. Walk away with real-world installation options including worksheets to ease the design process.
February 7-10, 2023
Registration Deadline February 3, 2023
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time
Free for New Brunswick Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
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. A digital “Residential Heat Loss/Heat Gain Calculations” Course Manual is included with your registration fee. For a Hard Copy Manual, a $35 fee is added to your registration fee to assist with the shipping charges.
February 7-March 2, 2023
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
Registration Deadline February 3, 2023
7:00 PM – 10:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time
Free for New Brunswick Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
Participants will receive the skills and knowledge to balance the airflows of Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators (HRV/ERVs). They will also have an overview of the installation and measurement requirements. An HRAI checklist for the installation and servicing of HRVs and ventilation systems will be made available, for use when on the job. After an instructor-led demonstration participants will be divided into two groups to complete a hands-on assessment of balancing and a brief exam on installation requirements and the theory and application of airflow measurement. Participants are encouraged to bring their own measuring equipment and use it in a comfortable learning environment. A digital “HRV/ERV Installation & Balancing Fundamentals” Course Manual is included with your registration fee. For a Hard Copy Manual, a $35 fee is added to your registration fee to assist with the shipping charges.
February 9, 2023
Registration Deadline February 6, 2023
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time
Free for New Brunswick Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
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.
February 21-23, 2023
Registration Deadline February 17, 2023
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time
Free for New Brunswick Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
The participant will receive the necessary skills and knowledge to do a depressurization test to one of the three national standards as referenced in the National Building Code and elsewhere; CSA F326, CSA F300, and CSGB 5171. We start with a comparison of the standards and depressurization limits and then, a discussion of the necessary testing equipment. Included in the manual is a depressurization worksheet with an extensive setup checklist and test procedures. A digital “Depressurization Testing of Residential Systems” Course Manual is included with your registration fee. For a Hard Copy Manual, a $35 fee is added to your registration fee to assist with the shipping charges.
March 1, 2023
Registration Deadline February 27, 2023
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time
Free for New Brunswick Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
This 3-day workshop will provide information that is designed to enhance your knowledge of Building Science. It will provide an overview of the latest technologies required to build an energy-efficient house for today’s energy-efficient conscious consumer.
This 4-day workshop is a comprehensive treatment of Canada’s 2020 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.
March 7-8 & 21-22, 2023
In-person in Sussex, NB
Registration Deadline February 13, 2023
Free for New Brunswick Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
This 3-day workshop will provide information that is designed to enhance your knowledge of Building Science. It will provide an overview of the latest technologies required to build an energy-efficient house for today’s energy-efficient conscious consumer.
Residential Ventilation using Section 9.32 of the National Building Code
Participants will use simple worksheets in conjunction with detailed design procedures to quickly select equipment, and size ducts, and specify installation and control details necessary to design ventilation systems. All content complies with Section 9.32 of the NBC (National Building Code). Participants will also clearly understand when the circumstances fall outside the scope of 9.32, which will require the use of a more comprehensive standard such as CSA F326. A digital “Residential Ventilation using Section 9.32 of the National Building Code” Course Manual is included with your registration fee. For a Hard Copy Manual, a $35 fee is added to your registration fee to assist with the shipping charges.
March 16-17, 2023
Registration Deadline March 14, 2023
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time
Free for New Brunswick Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
Participants will receive the skills and knowledge to balance the airflows of Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators (HRV/ERVs). They will also have an overview of the installation and measurement requirements. An HRAI checklist for the installation and servicing of HRVs and ventilation systems will be made available, for use when on the job. After an instructor-led demonstration participants will be divided into two groups to complete a hands-on assessment of balancing and a brief exam on installation requirements and the theory and application of airflow measurement. Participants are encouraged to bring their own measuring equipment and use it in a comfortable learning environment. A digital “HRV/ERV Installation & Balancing Fundamentals” Course Manual is included with your registration fee. For a Hard Copy Manual, a $35 fee is added to your registration fee to assist with the shipping charges.
March 21, 2023
Registration Deadline March 16, 2023
9:30 AM – 5:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time
Free for New Brunswick Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
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. A digital “Residential Heat Loss/Heat Gain Calculations” Course Manual is included with your registration fee. For a Hard Copy Manual, a $35 fee is added to your registration fee to assist with the shipping charges.
March 28-31, 2023
Registration Deadline March 24, 2023
10:30 AM – 6:30 PM Atlantic Standard Time
Free for New Brunswick Energy Advisors
For Non-New Brunswick Energy Advisors the fees are:
All cancellations must be received prior to the registration deadline to receive a refund. All cancellations received after the deadline will not be eligible for a refund.
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