TECA's Quality First Air-to-Air Heat Pump Design (Residential) Course

Limited Time Only

Registration fee is fully paid! Offer ends on courses starting after March 31st. Limited number of seats available!

Regular Member Price: $1265.00 + GST (5%)

Regular Non-Member Price: $1650.00 + GST (5%)

Your Price: $0.00

TECA is proud to offer the Quality First Air-to-Air Heat Pump Design (Residential) Course, a state-of-the-art virtual training program designed to equip HVAC professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to design, install, and maintain efficient residential air-to-air heat pump systems.

Thanks to a recently signed Contribution Agreement with Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) under the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities Program (TNZ), we are now offering this course at a subsidized rate, making it more accessible to professionals across Canada.

This course is a TECA-led initiative, developed by industry experts to meet the growing demand for sustainable HVAC solutions.

Key Highlights

Industry-leading virtual training program
Subsidized course fees thanks to NRCan funding
Special discounts for equity seeking groups (first-come, first-served)
TECA certification upon successful completion

Eligibility Criteria & Prerequisites

To ensure participants are prepared for the course, the following TECA prerequisites (or equivalent knowledge) are required:

TECA – Quality First Heat Loss & Gain Calculations
TECA – Quality First Principles of Moving Air
Participants who have not completed these prerequisites may demonstrate equivalent industry courses or by passing a competency exam

Course Fee

A limited number of seats will be provided at no cost for all applicants. Offer expires at the end of March, 2026 or until the limited number of seats are consumed. Please contact Todd Backus at tbackus@teca.ca for additional details.

Certification

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a TECA Certification, recognized across the HVAC industry.

What You'll Learn

Equipment Selection and Design:

How to select appropriate models and styles of air-to-air heat pump equipment for residential applications
How to make critical design decisions for new and retrofit installations
How to select and develop control strategies for efficiency, thermal comfort, and code compliance.
Properly locating equipment and controls
Sizing and controlling auxiliary heater
Selecting system accessories

Installation Best Practices:

Proper techniques for installing system components in both new construction and retrofit applications
How to minimize the impact on the building envelope with penetrations
Safe and efficient installation practices to ensure system reliability
Best practices for commissioning systems to ensure they operate as intended
General maintenance practices to ensure long-term, reliable operation of heat pump equipment

Refrigerant and Environmental Considerations:

An overview of refrigerant types and their environmental impact
Best practices for handling refrigerants safely and responsibly

Technical Documentation and Justification:

How to justify design decisions and generate technical documents that verify correct installation and system performance.

How to Apply

Steps to Enroll:

Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the prerequisites listed above.
Register Online: Click here to register online.
Submit Documentation: Provide proof of prerequisite completion or schedule a competency exam.
Confirm Enrollment: Once approved, your spot will be reserved.

About NRCan Funding

Funding Support from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

TECA has been awarded a grant from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) under the Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities (TNZ) program. This funding enables us to deliver high-quality, subsidized heat pump training to professionals across Canada, supporting the transition to energy-efficient homes and communities.