THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY BEING DELIVERED ON-LINE.
This is not a self-paced course – it is online synchronous delivery. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content.
TECA's Updated Quality First™ Forced Air Guidelines course includes basic Heat Loss Heat Gain theory, appliance selection, duct layout and sizing. Appliance selection is done using a printout of "Results Pages" from an example calculated by Teca's new heat loss, heat gain software. The course covers requirements for furnaces, A/C coils, and heat pumps including a new appliance selection sheet for Variable capacity Heat Pumps without auxiliary heat. Duct layout & sizing to selected equipment capacity for standard and low-pressure systems. The updated manual includes instructions for checking External Static Pressure, checking pressure drop across fittings and preferred furnace room duct configurations. A "Best Practice" installation chapter has been added and graphics have been updated including common culprit fittings found in systems. Successful participants of the 16-hour course receive a registered number on a certificate and wallet card.
PLEASE NOTE: All those certified in Forced Air with an "HP" at the end of their certification number are still current and are NOT required to take the revised Forced Air class. Example of certification number 2019-0101-HP. It is important, however, to renew your Forced Air number with TECA every 3 years.
PHOTO ID is required for all examinable courses.
Identification must be current and one of the following:
The BC Housing, Licensing and Consumer Services recognizes and approves TECA's Quality First Forced Air course for Professional Development Points.
28 CPD points BC Housing
2 Tuesdays & 2 Thursdays /
April 4, 6, 11 - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m
April 13 - 8:30am - 11:30am
Total 16 hours
Review & exam on April 13
You will be required to show Picture ID
Successful registrants will receive a Forced Air Certification & Wallet Card.
NOTE: Take special note of Registration Deadline. Manuals need to be shipped to each participant from TECA's printing house prior to class start date. It is important when you register to supply the CORRECT mailing address for each registrant.
Manual and courier charges included in registration fees.
2 Thursdays & 1 Friday - 4:00pm - 9:00pm / Last Friday - 4:00pm - 7:00pm last day (review & exam)
4 days / 5 hours 3 days / 3 hours last day / Total 16 hours
Exam on May 5
You will be required to show Picture ID
Successful registrants will receive a Forced Air Certification & Wallet Card.
NOTE: Take special note of Registration Deadline. Manuals need to be shipped to each participant from TECA's printing house prior to class start date. It is important when you register to supply the CORRECT mailing address for each registrant.
Manual and courier charges included in registration fees.
2 Tuesdays & 1 Wednesday - 4:00pm - 9:00pm / Last Wednesday - 4:00pm - 7:00pm last day (review & exam)
4 days / 5 hours 3 days / 3 hours last day / Total 16 hours
Exam on May 31
You will be required to show Picture ID
Successful registrants will receive a Forced Air Certification & Wallet Card.
NOTE: Take special note of Registration Deadline. Manuals need to be shipped to each participant from TECA's printing house prior to class start date. It is important when you register to supply the CORRECT mailing address for each registrant.
Manual and courier charges included in registration fees.
2 Tuesdays & 1 Wednesday - 8:30am - 1:30pm / Last Wednesday - 8:30 - 11:30am last day (review & exam)
4 days / 5 hours 3 days / 3 hours last day / Total 16 hours
Exam on May 31
You will be required to show Picture ID
Successful registrants will receive a Forced Air Certification & Wallet Card.
NOTE: Take special note of Registration Deadline. Manuals need to be shipped to each participant from TECA's printing house prior to class start date. It is important when you register to supply the CORRECT mailing address for each registrant.
Manual and courier charges included in registration fees.