Unlock Your Career Potential with Our Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA), Ice Facility Operator (IFO) and Refrigeration Operator (RO) Courses

Enroll now to begin the process of becoming certified in such areas as the Refrigeration Safety Awareness Certificate, which ensures you understand the critical safety protocols, and the Ice Facility Operator Certificate, which prepares you to efficiently manage ice facilities, and the Refrigeration Operator, to potentially be the Chief Engineer of any Refrigeration Plant.

Whether you are looking to advance your current career or embark on a new professional journey, our three courses all provide the foundation for success. Complete our form today to take the next step in your professional development.

In industries where precise control is critical, having qualified and trained refrigeration operators is essential. Our courses cover Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA), Ice Facility Operator (IFO), and Refrigeration Plant Operator (RO) theory that includes safety, energy-efficient system management, and full regulatory compliance. Certified staff are essential for you to reduce plant or ice downtime, prevent product loss, improve system reliability, and above all, ensure a safe working environment.

For food and pharmaceutical operations, maintaining strict guidelines for quality control will ensure reliable production and safe manufacturing. For recreational facilities, trained operators keep the public safe, and ice conditions optimal while caretaking and ensuring multi-million-dollar buildings hold their value. Staff in cold storage and grocery distribution centers with this refrigeration knowledge can help to reduce energy costs and increase operational efficiency while protecting product.

Investing in refrigeration training ensures the maintenance of your facility’s “risk assessment”. These exercises may reduce staff and save you money safely. These courses are an investment in you as a manager, your department, your facility, and your future. Our Refrigeration theory is designed to meet the highest industry standards.

With the courses offered by It’s Cool To Learn, we’re committed to helping your staff build confidence, competence, and compliance—so your operations run smoothly, your standards remain high, and your systems perform at their best.

Train Your Team. Protect Your Facility.

Introducing Instructor Glenn McQuarrie

For over 22 years, Glenn McQuarrie has been a qualified Refrigeration Course instructor in British Columbia. Graduating from high school, immediately enrolling into Vancouver Community College’s Power Engineering program, and then continuous training was just the beginning. His on-the-job training came from a diverse background working in a winery, as an Assistant Chief at a Lithium-ion Battery Plant, various processing plants, a chemical plant, and as Chief Engineer for 27 years at a Recreation Complex.

As Chief Engineer of a multiplex recreation facility, who better to teach you what you need to know than someone who runs and maintains this facility? Since 2002, Glenn has developed and taught three highly successful, TSBC/BCSA-Approved courses: the Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA), Ice Facility Operator (IFO), and Refrigeration Operator (RO). Glenn and his team are available to travel to Host Communities throughout BC to provide the courses conveniently near you, reducing your travel expenses, and lost time away from work and home.

Experience Counts:

• Founded in 1999
• 1750+ Students Completed Our Courses
• 40+ Years of Industry Experience

Where We Teach

Glenn McQuarrie has been delivering the Refrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA), Ice Facility Operator (IFO), and Refrigeration Plant Operator (RO) theory courses and Industrial Refrigeration Training at many host communities throughout Western Canada for nearly fifteen years. Courses are scheduled well in advance (click here for the Schedule), making it easy for you to plan your participation and arrange time off. The courses are not limited to these areas but can be conveniently booked in the following cities:

If you are upgrading your skills or ensuring compliance, we bring the course right to you. Click here to view our scheduled refrigeration courses now and book your seat today!

Registration Steps

Our process is designed to be simple and straightforward.

1. Begin by looking here on this site for the dates of the courses you are interested in, at a location convenient to you. If you don’t find one, we may be able to work together to make it happen nearest you at the best time. Keep in mind, many people travel to us because they know it’s definitely worth the trip.
2. Click here to fill out the online form indicating your interest. There are 3 courses offered: the Refrigeration Safety Awareness Course, Ice Facility Operator Course, the Refrigeration Operator Course, as well as Tutoring options. During this initial submission, you have the flexibility to choose multiple courses if desired. Please note you are not obligated to take the course by submitting this form – it is only to indicate you are interested.
3. Once you’ve made your selection, the pricing information will be displayed, allowing you to see the BASE cost of your choices. Please note that while the base amount for tuition remains constant, pricing may vary depending upon whether or not you already possess the necessary course manuals. Borrowing current up-to-date manuals from a friend is a great way to save money.
4. Next, select your preferred location and decide how you might like to take the final BC government exam. Our preparation resources, classroom training, and instructor support throughout the process are focused on helping students excel on the exam.
5. Submit the online form and we will contact you. Again, submitting your form does not automatically confirm you’re in the course – it lets us know your interested.
6. Payment is due once the course is confirmed, and we send you an invoice. We will email you to remind you if we have not received your payment.
7. If required, please call us if you are close to the start date of any course. We will be happy to confirm availability in any course.

NOTE: All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars, and subject to GST. One-on-One Tutoring from the Instructor is also available at a nominal fee.

NOTE2: Our instructors travel to your location and instruct you and others.

NOTE3: Would you like to host a course for your company and save money? We can work with you to plan and conduct a course that best suits your facility’s budget year and operational requirements. Please contact us for more information.

Seats in these classes are in high demand! Apply today and reserve your seat!