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Quality First™ Heat Loss / Heat Gain Courses

The TECA Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculator is not included in the course price. A valid license of the TECA HLHG Calculator is required to participate in the course. Please visit this link to purchase the calculator and ensure that it is downloaded prior to the start of the course. TECA Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculator.

Please note that Microsoft Excel 2010 or newer is required to run the HLHG calculator.

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. 

The course is intended to help participants perform accurate and code-compliant heat loss and heat gain calculations. The BC Building Code calls for CSA F280-12 for calculation of heat loss and heat gain, for Part 9 buildings. The TECA Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculator has been designed to give users an accurate and simple way to calculate heating and cooling loads by the CSA F280-12 calculation methods.

The training manual elaborates on the dynamics of heat loss and heat gain. It is critical that users of the calculator understand what inputs are required by the calculator. The TECA Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculator comes with a users manual and tutorial videos to assist with the creation of accurate load calculations.

Features Include:

  • Perform room-by-room heating and cooling load calculations in compliance with CSA F280 guidelines.
  • Increased customization options for weather data.
  • Select from common building assemblies, save libraries of assemblies.
  • Faster user interface, more input control for dimensions of rooms and buildings.
  • Define up to 40 rooms.
  • More comprehensive and customizable building area and volume calculation.
  • Estimate radiant back-losses.
  • Reference standards and calculators for ventilation requirements.
  • Save up to 10 different types of building elements (walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors), and up to 4 foundations.
  • Import drawing data from PDF platforms, such as BlueBeam Revu.
  • Available on MacOS (no partition required).
  • Heating and cooling loads can be easily transferred to the TECA Hydronics or Forced Air software

Participants of this course will receive a Certificate of Completion. There is no exam.

The BC Housing, Licensing and Consumer Services recognizes and approves TECA's Quality First courses for Professional Development Points.

PHOTO ID is required for all examinable courses.

Identification must be current and one of the following:

  • Valid Canadian Driver's License
  • Canadian Passport
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • Citizenship Card
  • Secure Certificate of Indian Status

ON-LINE TRAINING - MORNING

Dates: October 22, 2024, October 23. 2024, October 25, 2024

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 14, 2024

Instructor: Andrew Byker

Course Overview: Read it

Course Fees

TECA Members: $335.00
Regulators / Inspectors: $200.00
Non-Members: $385.00

Oct 22, 2024 (Tuesday) Orientation (Attendance Required) - 60 Minutes - 6:00p.m. 

Oct 23, 2024 (Wednesday) 5 Hours - 8:30am - 1:30pm

Oct 25, 2024 (Friday) 5 Hours - 8:30am - 1:30pm

Orientation Quiz Only. No Final Exam for this Class / Participants receive a Certificate of Completion

Times are in PST (Pacific Standard Time)


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. 

11 seats still available REGISTER

Registration Closes in:


ON-LINE TRAINING - MORNING

Dates: October 28, 2024, October 30, 2024, October 31, 2024

Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 20, 2024

Instructor: Christopher Dawe

Course Overview: Read it

Course Fees

TECA Members: $335.00
Regulators / Inspectors: $200.00
Non-Members: $385.00

October 28, 2024 (Monday) Orientation (Attendance Required) - 60 Minutes - 6:00 p.m. 

October 30, 2024 (Wednesday) 5 Hours - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

October 31, 2024 (Thursday) 5 Hours - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Orientation Quiz Only. No Final Exam for this Class / Participants receive a Certificate of Completion

Times are in PST (Pacific Standard Time)


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. 

This course is full.

ON-LINE TRAINING - MORNING

Dates: October 29, 2024, October 30, 2024, November 4, 2024

Registration Deadline: Monday, October 21, 2024

Instructor: Andrew Byker

Course Overview: Read it

Course Fees

TECA Members: $335.00
Regulators / Inspectors: $200.00
Non-Members: $385.00

Oct 29, 2024 (Tuesday) Orientation (Attendance Required) - 60 Minutes - 6:00p.m. 

Oct 30, 2024 (Wednesday) 5 Hours - 8:30am - 1:30pm

Nov 4, 2024 (Monday) 5 Hours - 8:30am - 1:30pm

Orientation Quiz Only. No Final Exam for this Class / Participants receive a Certificate of Completion

Times are in PST (Pacific Standard Time)


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. 

This course is full.

ON-LINE TRAINING - MORNING

Dates: November 4, 2024, November 5, 2024, November 7, 2024

Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 27, 2024

Instructor: Andrew Byker

Course Overview: Read it

Course Fees

TECA Members: $335.00
Regulators / Inspectors: $200.00
Non-Members: $385.00

Nov 4, 2024 (Monday) Orientation (Attendance Required) - 60 Minutes - 6:00p.m. 

Nov 5, 2024 (Tuesday) 5 Hours - 8:30am - 1:30pm

Nov 7, 2024 (Thursday) 5 Hours - 8:30am - 1:30pm

Orientation Quiz Only. No Final Exam for this Class / Participants receive a Certificate of Completion

Times are in PST (Pacific Standard Time)


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. 

11 seats still available REGISTER

Registration Closes in:


ON-LINE TRAINING - MORNING

Dates: November 4, 2024, November 5, 2024, November 6, 2024

Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 27, 2024

Instructor: Christopher Dawe

Course Overview: Read it

Course Fees

TECA Members: $335.00
Regulators / Inspectors: $200.00
Non-Members: $385.00

November 4, 2024 (Monday) Orientation (Attendance Required) - 60 Minutes - 6:00 p.m. 

November 5, 2024 (Tuesday) 5 Hours - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

November 6, 2024 (Wednesday) 5 Hours - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Orientation Quiz Only. No Final Exam for this Class / Participants receive a Certificate of Completion

Times are in PST (Pacific Standard Time)


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. 

14 seats still available REGISTER

Registration Closes in:


ON-LINE TRAINING

Dates: Nov 19, 2024, Nov 20, 2024, Nov 22, 2024

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Instructor: Andrew Byker

Course Overview: Read it

Course Fees

TECA Members: $335.00
Regulators / Inspectors: $200.00
Non-Members: $385.00

November 19, 2024 (Tuesday) Orientation (Attendance Required) - 60 Minutes - 6:00 p.m. 

November 20, 2024 (Wednesday) 5 Hours - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

November 22, 2024 (Friday) 5 Hours - 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Orientation Quiz Only. No Final Exam for this Class / Participants receive a Certificate of Completion

Times are in PST (Pacific Standard Time)


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. 

15 seats still available REGISTER

Registration Closes in: