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START DATE

Tuesday, May 5, 2026
8:30am - 3:30pm

LENGTH

6 days
May 5, May 7, May 12, May 14, May 19, May 21

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CLASS IS FULL!

START DATE

Monday, Jun 1, 2026
8:30am - 3:30pm

LENGTH

6 days
Jun 1, Jun 3, Jun 8, Jun 10, Jun 16, Jun 18

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7


START DATE

Tuesday, Jun 2, 2026
4:30pm - 8:00pm

LENGTH

12 days
Jun 2, Jun 4, Jun 9, Jun 11, Jun 16, Jun 18, Jun 23, Jun 25, Jun 30, Jul 2, Jul 7, Jul 9

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START DATE

Monday, Jun 15, 2026
5:30pm - 9:00pm

LENGTH

12 days
Jun 15, Jun 17, Jun 19, Jun 22, Jun 24, Jun 26, Jun 29, Jun 30, Jul 3, Jul 6, Jul 8, Jul 10

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19


START DATE

Monday, Jul 13, 2026
8:30am - 3:30pm

LENGTH

6 days
Jul 13, Jul 15, Jul 20, Jul 22, Jul 28, Jul 30

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17


START DATE

Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026
5:30pm - 9:00pm

LENGTH

12 days
Aug 11, Aug 13, Aug 18, Aug 20, Aug 25, Aug 27, Sep 1, Sep 3, Sep 8, Sep 10, Sep 15, Sep 17

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25


START DATE

Monday, Sep 14, 2026
8:30 am - 3:30pm

LENGTH

6 days
Sep 14, Sep 15, Sep 16, Sep 17, Sep 18, Sep 19

SEATS AVAILABLE

22

About this Course


Course Details

This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the theory and practical design of small residential air-to-air heat pump systems, including dual fuel, ducted, and ductless configurations. Students will gain an understanding of heat pump technology, focusing on the refrigerant cycle, modern refrigerants, system performance, and cold climate operating considerations such as defrost cycles. System design training addresses identification of appropriate system types, equipment selection, controls, zoning strategies, and addressing auxiliary or supplemental heating and ventilation in both new construction and retrofit applications.

Through applied exercises, learners will use best practices, calculations, and design tools to develop and document system designs suitable for quotation, installation, and verification. The course will introduce installation and verification methods to support quality design and system operation. The course leverages students’ prior experience in heat loss and heat gain calculations, forced-air system design, and overall system performance assessment. Instruction is supported by industry experts and collaborative class discussions to help students justify design decisions and solve common challenges in residential heat pump systems.

This course is a TECA Quality First training offered at BCIT. Successful learners will earn a Certification from TECA in Quality First Air to Air Heat Pump Design (Residential).

Course Learning Outcomes/Competencies:

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:

  1. Explain refrigeration principles in the context of a heat pump and the function of each component.
  2. Compare the types and performance characteristics of various air-source heat pump systems for small residential use.
  3. Design residential air to air heat pump systems in new construction or retrofit applications while addressing specific design requirements of a given dwelling.
  4. Select residential air to air heat pump equipment using information from heating and cooling load calculations, manufacturers data, and the design parameters.
  5. Design a practical control strategy for system including control of auxiliary heat.
  6. Plan the design details for installation of a residential air to air heat pump system in new construction and retrofit projects.
  7. Explain commissioning requirements for installed residential air to air heat pump systems using manufacturers guides and good practices based on industry standards.
  8. Explain design allowances to support system maintenance requirements by referencing manufacturer’s manuals and good practice.

Are you ready to take this course?

PREREQUISITES:

  • Heat Loss & Gain Calculations
  • Principles of Moving Air


Review

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April 25, 2025


Eddie is passionate about what he teaches. He cares about his students and answers all questions we have. He is very professional instructor.

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Course Materials


Included in Course Fee

Air to Air Heat Pump Design (Residential) course manual


Not Included, but Recommended

Duct Sizing Forced Air Guidelines software

$140.00

TECA's Quality First duct sizing software was developed as a companion to our training courses and is designed to produce the same Quality First documentation found in our manuals, increase legibility and accuracy, and greatly reduce the time required to perform calculations.


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