TECA Quality First™ $200 Training Subsidy Available to New Students†

The LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program, which is administered and funded through a partnership between the Ministry of Energy, BC Hydro Power Smart, and FortisBC, is pleased to offer a $200 subsidy toward the registration cost for new participants in the Quality First™ Forced Air Guidelines, Hydronics Design and Ventilation courses. The LiveSmart BC program and the partner utility companies understand the importance of advancing installation expertise for energy efficient HVAC systems in BC.

The subsidy is being offered on a first come, first served basis, and will be available to at least 100 registrants. The subsidy is part of a larger initiative by the utility partners and LiveSmart BC to work with contractors and their professional organizations to provide training, information and assistance to make their jobs easier and help them prosper in the growing green economy.

LiveSmart BC is a partnership between the Province of BC’s Energy Efficiency Branch, BC Hydro’s PowerSmart and FortisBC programs.

Due to funding parameters, the subsidized spots will be divided on a per capita basis around the province to ensure equal access. Note that the subsidy is for NEW students ONLY. Renewals and expiries are not eligible to access this subsidy.

Subsidy is available for contractors taking Quality First training on Vancouver Island and the Okanagan region of British Columbia.  Please register at the full price and the subsidy will be deducted on our end. You will receive an e-mail from the TECA office with respect to confirmation of this.

The subsidy for the Lower Mainland has been fully utilized.

TECA's Quality First™ Forced Air Guidelines course includes room-by-room heat loss & heat gain for systems with A/C coils and heat pumps; equipment selection to heat loss requirements for furnaces, A/C coils, and heat pumps; and duct sizing & layout to selected equipment capacity for standard and low pressure systems. Successful participants of the 24-hour course receive a registered number on a certificate and wallet card.

Development of the new heat gain/heat pump material was funded in part by the BC Ministry of Energy, Mines & Petroleum Resources under the Energy Efficient Buildings program. The development of minimum standards for the correct sizing, design and installation of high efficiency equipment and systems is the basic building block to the achievement of the government's target reductions in energy consumption.

Manuals include technical information and documents necessary to meet requirements of municipal inspection authorities. TECA's Quality First™ Forced Air Guidelines databases are made available to inspection authorities on request for purposes of confirming successful completion and issued number. Registered Forced Air Guidelines numbers must be renewed every two years.

NOTE: Course fees include 22 hours of instruction, the 2-hour exam, and the Quality First™ Forced Air Guidelines Manual (provided at the start of class). Software is not included. In some locations for intensive sessions, lunch may be provided. Course fees will be adjusted accordingly.

Forced Air Guidelines courses for new participants are scheduled for the following times and locations. To register, select a session from the schedule below and click on one of the registration options – a PDF fax form or online registration form – to submit your registration with payment. Please note the registration deadlines. Courses fill quickly, so register early to avoid disappointment.

• Location: PRINCE GEORGE
  January 27, 28, & 29, 2012 (Intensive)
  Course Fee: Members - $525.00     Others - $625.00
  Friday - Sunday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 18, 2012
  
  This course is FULL. (Seats Available: 0)
  
  
• Location: BURNABY
  February 2, 3 & 4, 2012
  Course Fee: Members - $525.00     Others - $625.00
  3 days, Thursday, Friday & Saturday (Intensive) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Registration Deadline: Friday, January 27, 2012
  
  This course is FULL. (Seats Available: 0)
  
  
• Location: KAMLOOPS
  March 2, 3 & 4, 2012
  Course Fee: Members - $525.00     Others - $625.00
  3 days, Friday & Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Registration Deadline: Friday, February 24, 2012
  
  

  Register to this Course Now Seats Available: 16
  PDF Fax Form	ONLINE Form

  
  
  
• Location: KELOWNA
  April 27, 28 & 29, 2012
  Course Fee: Members - $525.00     Others - $625.00
  Friday, Saturday & Sunday (Intensive) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Registration Deadline: Friday, April 20, 2012
  
  

  Register to this Course Now Seats Available: 10
  PDF Fax Form	ONLINE Form

  
  
  
• Location: DUNCAN
  April 27, 28 & 29, 2012
  Course Fee: Members - $525.00     Others - $625.00
  3 days, Friday & Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Registration Deadline: Friday, April 20, 2012
  
  

  Register to this Course Now Seats Available: 8
  PDF Fax Form	ONLINE Form

  
  
  
• Location: LOWER MAINLAND (To be Advised)
  May 4, 5 & 6, 2012
  Course Fee: Members - $525.00     Others - $625.00
  3 days, Friday, Saturday & Sunday(Intensive) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
  Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 25, 2012
  
  

  Register to this Course Now Seats Available: 15
  PDF Fax Form	ONLINE Form

  
  
  

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