Understanding Our Courses
The courses we offer teach the theory component of refrigeration and they are one part of the total mandatory requirements and preparation prior to anyone challenging a Technical Safety BC (TSBC) – formerly known as the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) -examination. These courses are designed to prepare personnel wishing to work in British Columbia (and Inter-Provincially where observed) with Industrial Refrigeration equipment at various plants and facilities. These include Ice Arenas, Curling Clubs, Cold Storage Facilities, Process Plants and others. Courses are designed for Operators, Mechanics and Maintenance persons, Zamboni drivers, Arena Attendants, and staff in the Janitorial fields.
Our courses are approved by TSBC and a prerequisite to writing TSBC examinations. There are other prerequisites, such as Qualifying Time and In-house training, that are required before obtaining the final TSBC certificate. It is best to STEP from the RSA to the IFO, and then to the RO, but that approach is not mandatory. You may begin with either of the courses without taking the previous courses. Qualifying Time (Firing Time) requirements increase with each technology.
Please note:
In our Program, the Ice Facility Operator (IFO) course is also the “WEEK 1” of the Refrigeration Operator’s course. It is approved by Technical Safety BC (TSBC) and conforms to their standards and syllabus. In the IFO & RO courses, we study Reference Material that is Open Book and permitted in the TSBC exam. Our quotes have line items showing both Reference Materials. If you already have any of the proper current Reference Materials let us know and we’ll remove those line items.
Get in touch with us at coastal3@telus.net or 604-223-7575
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For potential funding of our three courses:
https://www.workbc.ca/find-loans-and-grants/industry-and-employers/bc-employer-training-grant
No obligation to pay when you register/inquire
TO REGISTER :
Please select “Inquire or Register” and complete the form to begin the process for a detailed quote pertinent to your individual needs.
We will contact you for an Assessment (phone chat) to ensure we meet your needs.
TECHNICAL SAFETY BC (tsbc) EXAMINATIONS and their fees ARE A SEPARATE ENTITY AND NOT INCLUDED
Refrigeration Courses, RSA, IFO, & RO
At your location?
Contact us at 604-223-7575 to let us know you are interested.
Pricing & Attendance options - WE OFFER THE MOST OPTIONS FOR TAKING THESE COURSES
We give you many options to obtain the Student manuals, textbooks, and reference material.
Our specially designed IFO (RO Week1) manual, the four PanGlobal 4.0 Refrigeration Plant Operator (RO) manuals, the Reference Material: the PanGlobal Academic Supplement 2.0 and the proper CSA B52-13 Code book are required for this course as per our policy and the TSBC Approval.
Through careful planning, we at GLENN MCQUARRIE ENTERPRISES are the only “Approved Course Provider” with the ability to give the most options to our students to obtain their Manuals and Reference Material, of which the latter must always be in pristine condition as TSBC checks all reference material prior to exam room entry.
Our important Assessment/Phone Chat determines which of these options work best for you to obtain this important material:
1.) BORROW from a friend or coworker. Any of these materials can be borrowed from a friend or coworker saving you money.
2.) PURCHASE the material from our Inventory: If you do not have access to these manuals we will add them to your detailed quote for transparency on all costs.
3.) LOANER SERVICE is provided by us for any, or all the required material. The cost is identical to the purchase options, however, upon shipping the material back to us (at your own expense) and providing the material is in identical condition, you may receive a refund.
The next steps:
1. Read over the Quote Values, Client Message, and Disclaimer.
2. Sign the Quote, acknowledging your approval to the details.
3. Read the Attached “Getting Ready” document with its details about times and TSBC
4. Inform us that you have read the “Getting Ready” document.
Then:
5. Receive the INVOICE
6. Submit immediate payment. THIS IS THE ONLY PROCESS THAT SAVES YOUR SEAT. Our high success rate & options mean our classes are quick to fill.
7. Request a receipt if you would like one.
KELOWNA 2026
REfrigeration Safety Awareness (RSA) Course
2026 CONFIRMED 2026
Taking Registrations now
Kelowna, BC
Saturday – May 2, 2026
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Kelowna Curling Club
551 Recreation Ave
Kelowna, B.C.
Price: $671 includes gst
Classroom: UPPER FLOOR – STAIRS TO THE RIGHT
Ice Facility Operator (IFO) Course
2026 CONFIRMED 2026
Kelowna, BC
April 27 – May 1, 2026 – See matching RO for taking the next 2 more weeks
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Kelowna Curling Club
Price: Course dependant plus Gov’t Materials, Exam Reference Material + GST
Note: Can be combined with the RSA course.
Classroom: UPPER FLOOR – STAIRS TO THE RIGHT
Refrigeration Plant Operator (RPO) Course
2026 CONFIRMED 2026
Kelowna, BC
May 4 – 8, 2026 (Week2) AND
May 11 – 15, 2026 (Week3)
(10 days – Your Week1 is the IFO) See IFO 1st week
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Kelowna Curling Club
Price: Course dependant plus Gov’t Materials, Exam Reference Material + GST
Classroom: UPPER FLOOR – STAIRS TO THE RIGHT
LANGLEY 2026
Ice Facility Operator (IFO) Course
2026 In-Person Instruction – Lower Mainland
Greater Vancouver – Langley, BC
TBD
Time: 8 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Langley Sportsplex
Price: Includes In-Class Instruction, Practice Tests, taxes, PLUS 3 hours No-Charge Tutoring. Manuals’s pricing as per your individual needs. Call for assessment.
Classroom: Upper Floor Classroom
Also Langley 2026
__________________And now for something completely different _________________________________________
TROUBLE GETTING THE FULL WEEK TIME OFF WORK?
WEEKEND COURSES ARE BEING OFFERED FOR FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS 10 HOUR DAYS
TROUBLE GETTING TIME OFF WORK ???????
in this design you only have to take 4 days off work instead of 15.
choose your course preference from these 2 choices
In-Person Instruction – Lower Mainland
Greater Vancouver – Langley, BC
10 hour days conducted over weekends – call for dates and details
October & November Weekend course hours [Friday 10 hours] [Saturday 10 hours] [Sunday 10 hours]
Choice 1: Just the IFO course:
IFO Week1 of the RO – 40 hours [Friday 10 hours] [Saturday 10 hours] [Sunday 10 hours] [Friday 10 hours]
Choice 2: Continue for 80 more hours to complete the RO
RO Week2 (Carry on for 80 more hours to obtain the RO)
RO Week3
Time: 8 am – 6:00 pm
Location: Langley
Price: includes In-Class Instruction, Practice Tests, taxes, PLUS 3 hours No-Charge Tutoring. Manual’s pricing is dependant upon the individual’s needs. Call for an Assessment.
Classroom: Upper Floor Classroom
VICTORIA 2026
CHOOSE YOUR COURSE PREFERENCE FROM THESE 3 CHOICES
Choice #1 - Just the IFO IFO Week1 of the RO - Nov 16 to 20th
Choice #2 - 2 week RO course (IFO recently taken within 4 months)
Choice #3 - 3 week RO course November 16 to December 4th
choose your course preference from these 3 choices
2026 CONFIRMED In-Person Instruction – Victoria
Greater Victoria – Langford, BC
Choice #1 – Just the IFO
IFO Week1 of the RO – Nov 16 to 20th
Choice #2 – 2 week RO course (IFO recently taken within 4 months)
(Carry on for 2 more weeks to obtain the RO)
RO Week2 November 23 -27
RO Week3 November 30th – December 4th
Choice #3 – 3 week RO course
November 16 to December 4th
Time: 8 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Westhills Arena
Price: Includes In-Class Instruction, Practice Tests, taxes, PLUS 3 hours No-Charge Tutoring. Manuals/Text book’s pricing is dependant upon the individual’s needs. Please call for an Assessment.
Classroom: Upper Floor Classroom
Choice #1
1 week IFO course
Ice Facility Operator (IFO) Course
2026 CONFIRMED In-Person Instruction – Greater Victoria
Greater Victoria – Langford, BC
November 16th – 20th
Time: 8 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Westhills Arena
Price: Includes In-Class Instruction, Practice Tests, taxes, PLUS 3 hours No-Charge Tutoring. Manual’s and Text book pricing is dependant upon the individual’s specific needs. Call for an Assessment.
Classroom: Upper Floor Classroom
Choice #2
2 week ro course
rEFRIGERATION OPERATOR course – ifo must have been taken recently
2026 CONFIRMED In-Person Instruction – Greater Victoria
Greater Victoria – Langford B.C.
November 23 – December 4th (Week2 & Week3 of the RO) (IFO pre-requisite must have been taken in the last 4 months)
Call for details as seats are restricted.
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Westhills Arena
Price: Includes In-Class Instruction, Practice Tests, taxes, PLUS 3 hours no-charge Tutoring. The Manuals and Textbook’s pricing is dependant upon each individual’s needs. This needs a phone chat/Assessment. Please call for pricing details.
Classroom: Upper Floor Classroom
Choice #3
3 week RO Course
2026 CONFIRMED In-Person Instruction – LANGFORD
Greater Victoria – Langford, BC
November 16th – 20th and
November 23 – 27th and
November 30 – December 4th
Time: 8 am – 5 pm
Location: Westhills Arena
Price: Includes In-Class Instruction, Practice Tests, taxes, PLUS 3 hours no-charge Tutoring. Manual and Textbook’s pricing is dependant upon the individual’s needs. Call for an Assessment.
Classroom: Upper Floor Classroom
Refrigeration Courses, RSA, IFO, & RO
At your location?
Contact us at 604-223-7575 to let us know you are interested.
International Locations
Contact us at 604-223-7575 to let us know you are interested.
Fun Question
What is the difference between an RO course and an RPO course.
Answer: Nothing. RO stands for Refrigeration Operator and RPO stands for Refrigeration Plant Operator and they are both the same and can be used mutually or interchangeably.
Do I have to pay to register:
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 requirements. Early Bird DISCOUNTS come into effect often!!! Fill out our form today and we’ll contact you for some great savings before the deadline expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price for these courses?
The RSA, IFO, and the RPO courses’s prices are dependant upon a candidate’s inventory of manuals. If you can borrow them from a friend you can save $$$. The Assessment (phone chat) by our staff can assist with providing a proper Quote for you to Approve. Then we can Invoice you for the amount. We have a No Refund policy.
Do I have to take the courses in order?
We recommend taking the RSA one-day course first, then the IFO and RPO courses. You can schedule these courses over a period of time that works for you. We are already scheduling for future dates so please fill out our form today and we will give you a call to better understanding your date preferences.
What if I forgot the information I had learned in a past course before I sign up for the exam?
We highly recommend taking these courses more than once so that you are fully prepared for the exam.
Can I organize a course with Glenn McQuarrie Enterprises in my city or facility?
Absolutely! Glenn McQuarrie currently provides courses across Western Canada. A course at any location can be offered to organizations, municipalities, or even individuals working in groups, looking to certify multiple employees or outside candidates without the added cost or time of sending them or traveling to another city. If you’re interested, simply contact us to discuss your group size, location, and preferred course dates. We can send you a Quote. We’ll coordinate a convenient schedule and ensure the necessary course materials are ready for everyone. Hosting a course locally ensures everyone gets certified efficiently and affordably.
Why do employers require refrigeration certifications for their staff?
Employers require certifications for legal compliance, workplace safety, and operational reliability. In British Columbia, Technical Safety BC (TSBC) mandates specific certifications for anyone working in or around industrial refrigeration. Certified staff understand emergency shutdown procedures, equipment safety protocols, and how to minimize risks in refrigeration environments. These credentials not only protect the public and employees, but the facilities as well. This demonstrates due diligence and professionalism to insurers and regulatory bodies also. Persons outside of an organization can add this asset to their resume as a viable reason for hire.
What kind of facilities and staff benefit from your courses?
Facilities such as ice arenas, curling clubs, food processing plants, and cold storage warehouses may benefit. Ideal participants include arena attendants, building operators, maintenance personnel, and warehouse employees responsible for safe facility operations.
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