Our Programs
Refrigeration Operator Training Systems
Our programs:
Refrigeration Operator Training Systems use Zoom or Google Classroom in conjunction with BCIT POWR 1210 and/or POWR 1211 curriculum to deliver an exceptional educational experience, highlighting value, knowledge, and shared mutual understanding. We take the lead in your BCIT online program, so that you are never alone, or have any doubt as to clear understanding or concise direction.
Our Refrigeration Plant Operator and 5th Class Power Engineering training programs are based on British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Power Engineering courses: POWR 1210, 5th Class Power Engineering, and POWR 1211, Refrigeration Plant Operator, providing essential knowledge about Safety, Legislation, Refrigeration Principles, Systems, Equipment and Operation, Applied Electricity, Maintenance and Problem Solving.
Required program books:
PanGlobal’s Power Engineering 5th Class textbook set:
FAQ's ( Frequently Asked Questions)
Are these programs accredited?
Yes. The BCIT online POWR 1210 and POWR 1211 are fully recognized by Technical Safety BC as an approved course provider. POWR 1210 and POWR 1211 follow IPECC and SOPEEC guidelines regarding recommended material that is essential must have knowledge by jurisdictional exam candidates. Students are expected to have covered or learned this recommended information to a sufficient degree.
BCIT is officially recognized by the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training of British Columbia. BCIT is provincially chartered through legislation in the College and Institute Act. BCIT is a member of: Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE), and Polytechnics Canada.
Do I acquire a Canadian college credential when I successfully complete POWR 1210 and/or POWR 1211?
Yes. Upon successful completion of POWR 1210 and/or POWR 1211, BCIT will issue a recognized Canadian college certificate.
Are there any prerequisites for enrollment to POWR 1210 or POWR 1211?
It is recommended that students have a good understanding of math, English, chemistry, science, and physics above the grade 10 level. If you lack confidence in any of these subjects, Refrigeration Operator Training Systems instructors will fortify your understanding and ability in these subjects, so that you can succeed.
How long does it take to complete the program and what is the cost?
POWR 1210 or 1211 40 hours online, one week full time; or 5 weeks online part-time.
$4,997
Refrigeration Operator Training Systems students must register with BCIT directly on the BCIT College website for POWR 1210 or POWR 1211. Refrigeration Operator Training Systems students must secure the necessary required program books/literature from the BCIT bookstore, or from PanGlobal.org, or from Refrigeration Operator Training Systems directly.
What are the program hours?
Online, Monday to Friday, 6 AM to 3 PM, 7 AM to 4 PM, 8 AM to 5 PM or 9 AM to 6 PM, total 40 hours.
Also available online, evening sessions 5 PM to 7 PM, 6 PM to 8 PM, 7 PM to 9 PM, 8 PM to 10 PM, or 9 PM to 11 PM.
Is there any hands-on training?
Yes. If you are currently working in a refrigeration plant and studying toward challenging your jurisdictional exam, likely your employer is providing hands-on training.
By successfully passing your jurisdictional exam, you will be in an excellent position to obtain employment and hands-on training in a registered/certified refrigeration plant.
Hands-on training may also be acquired by volunteering at your nearest local community recreational ice plant facility.
Hands-on training for POWR 1210 may be acquired by obtaining part-time or full time work where there is a heating boiler or heating boilers in aggregate rating below 50 HP, or 500 kW.
Heating boilers may also exist in local community ice rinks where there is also refrigeration equipment responsible for freezing the ice surface.
1440 hours (9 months) of practical qualifying time is available at a variety of companies for $10,000 (CAD) per person.
Do I need a computer in order to take the program?
Yes. Preferably, you have access to a computer with at least a 250 GB hard drive or higher. 4 GB RAM or higher. 2.0 GHz or higher AMD processor. Microsoft Edge. Firefox 48 or later. Safari 11 or later. Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10. Google Chrome. Internet Explorer 10 or higher. Anti-virus program (updated regularly). Have a good computer microphone and speakers, web camera, and high-speed Wi-Fi Internet connection.
Is there any program support for students, and for how long can I count on that support?
Yes. 12 months program support provided for BCIT POWR 1210 and POWR 1211 by e-mail, fax, and/or telephone. Online discussion forums are integrated into the D2L Learning Management System for daily communication. In person assistance for distance education students is available at the BCIT Burnaby campus. Students enrolled in distance education are allowed to visit the Power Engineering Resource Centre and access all available resources. Resources include assistance from the tutorial instructors, an extensive library of books, videos and a variety of instructional media.
12 months program support provided by PanGlobal online for access to end-of-chapter questions; with answer guides, self-assessments, chapter tests, comprehensive Part 1 and Part 2 tests and learning media.
12 months program support provided by Refrigeration Operator Training Systems. Extra tutorial assistance is provided via telephone, e-mail, MS Teams, Zoom or WhatsApp at no additional charge.