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

Achieve success as a certified RSA, IFO, or RO! Led by experienced instructors, our courses will equip you with the essential theory and knowledge needed to excel when taking Technical Safety BC (TSBC) examinations. As well, you will learn the skills to become an asset to facilities and operations in this unique industry where refrigeration plays a fundamental role.

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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.

Learn From The Best

Glenn McQuarrie and his team of excellent Instructors are known throughout Western Canada as having one of the highest success rates in the instruction of all three Refrigeration course training programs. We take great pride in what we do, and it shows in the classroom.

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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

Choose The Course That Is Right For You

Achieving certification to enhance your skills and career prospects is crucial in specialized fields such as refrigeration and ice facility management. Our comprehensive offerings include the Refrigeration Safety Awareness Course, the Ice Facility Operator Course, and the Refrigeration Operator Course. Each level of ticket is meticulously designed to cover essential theoretical knowledge, ensuring that you are well-prepared to pass the exam. Additionally, we share skills that meet and exceed the industry standards, taking you above and beyond in your professional journey. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of refrigeration systems or advance your capabilities in all operations, our courses will provide a robust foundation for your success.

We strive, whenever & wherever possible, to do everything we can to provide a course that is convenient for you, near you! This saves you money in travel and time away from your job and family.

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Our No-Obligation Online Form

If you’re on this website, YOU are working in refrigeration, and the more contact we have from the industry the more courses we can provide. So please complete our online form to indicate your interest in registering. We will follow up to assess your needs together with a simple phone call.

There is no obligation to pay to complete our online form; it merely gives us your contact information. We will contact you to verify your course needs prior to any payment.

90% of our courses are booked with the aid of a student or workplace staff, as together we round-up the minimum numbers, set a location and a date. Early Bird DISCOUNTS with great savings do come into effect often! We strive to offer each course as soon as we can!!!

Fill out our request form today and we’ll contact you!

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Registration Steps

Our process is designed to be simple and straightforward.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!

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Read What Our Clients Say

Glenn is the best Instructor I have had, including University Professors. If you want to learn about Refrigeration Systems, Glenn is your man.

Aaron, Langley

Glenn’s technical expertise is substantial, and his student pass rate is among the best in the Refrigeration Operator Certification field!

Ross DeBoer

Without your knowledge, helpfulness and dedication, our exam would have been more challenging. It is comforting to know that whenever I have a question, you answer right away. I like that you refer to your personal work-related situations as examples when teaching a lesson along with regular course outline. I have learned so much from you, and sometimes I just needed that little extra. Thank you for being a remarkable teacher. I am very grateful to have had you as a teacher.

Chad, Oliver

If anyone is currently thinking about getting their Refrigeration Plant Operator’s certification then look no further than Glenn McQuarrie Enterprises. Having struggled with trying to complete the course via correspondence I felt immense stress in preparing myself for writing the Safety Authority provincial examination. The weight that my job was hinging on my success or failure of that exam was immense and either by luck or chance I ran into Glenn at a tournament at my local arena. From there we exchanged contact information and began tutoring over the phone.

I wasn’t sure what to expect on my first session but before I knew it, I had pages and pages filled with things the other course simply never taught and facts I had simply missed while taking the online course. I felt a weight lift off me the more material Glenn and I tackled together. I knew this exam was not impossible, but Glenn gave me an extra boost and the stress relief I needed.

Glenn’s professional, calm attitude and excellent knowledge was able to help me sort through the ‘junk’ in textbooks and find the nuggets of gold that ended up being on my safety authority exam. Glenn’s insight to his own personal arena helped show the practical use of the theory in the material and how it actually pertains to arena maintenance workers. I would say that without a shadow of a doubt Glenn was a huge factor to my success in passing my government exam first try.

Glenn sticks out over other Refrigeration Plant Operator course providers as he actually sticks with you before and after your exams to make sure you’re on the ball. I could only smile as I was writing my exam as I saw questions I was able to answer with confidence because of what Glenn taught me. It was a massive stress relief to receive my passing grade in the mail and I have Glenn to thank for being a great mentor through this process. Thank you for doing what you do Glenn. GO GLENN OR GO HOME!

Alex C, Courtenay/Comox

I had the honour of attending Glenn’s course in Kelowna. I and my fellow students found Glenn to be a superb communicator, thoroughly knowledgeable of the subject matter, and completely professional in his presentation and instruction. He arrived every day perfectly prepared, with an excellent lesson plan that combined sound theory, anecdotal discussions, drawings, pictures, videos, and demonstrations. I personally had never had experience with ANY of the material and had come from a completely different employment background. Yet Glenn’s calm, personable, enjoyable way of instruction was the reason I comfortably passed the R.O. exam on my first attempt. The time and effort that he spent away from the classroom in preparing the best way to present each and every segment, each and every day, shone through in his conduct during the course, and is reflected in the success of his students.

I have had a lifetime of teachers, coaches, instructors, professors, and mentors, and can honestly put Glenn McQuarrie at the top of the list. He has worked in this industry for decades, he clearly is very good and successful at his job, he enjoys it, and he wants new operators to be the very best they can be. This all shows through in his teaching. Glenn has traveled far and wide to tour many facilities and learn all he can about this business, and he passes it on to his students in a practical, fun, enjoyable way. He is an utterly decent, instantly likeable man, and enrolling in his course is the smartest decision you can make for your career. He is the very best.

Greg, Kelowna

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