PART-TIME | WINNIPEG LOCATIONS TRAQP-NA Trades Qualification

Courses and Descriptions

Courses and Descriptions

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
In addition to Transfer of Credit from a recognized post secondary institution, other RPL processes are available for RPL courses. Click here for more information. For courses with no RPL, please check www.rrc.ca/rpl for additional contact information.
ENGI-9012Ice Facility Operator
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This course is designed to prepare students to challenge the Province of Manitoba's Ice Facility Operator certificate exam. A knowledge of Provincial and Federal acts, regulations, and applicable codes (CSA B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code) is necessary. Plant safety, fire safety, handling of dangerous materials, and ammonia safety are considered. Plant administration, communications, sketching, logbooks, and maintenance management systems are reviewed.

Fundamental sciences consider mathematics, applied mechanics and thermodynamics, chemistry and water treatment, and electricity.
Principles of refrigeration includes refrigerants, refrigeration cycles, as well as direct and indirect refrigeration systems. Refrigeration equipment and components include compressors, evaporators, condensers, receivers, pumps and plant piping.
Refrigeration plant control discusses control devices and indicators, HMI stations and operating controls.

ENGI-9013Refrigeration Plant Operator
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This course is designed to prepare students to challenge the Province of Manitoba's Refrigeration Plant Operator certificate exam. A knowledge of Provincial and Federal acts, regulations, and applicable codes (CSA B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code) is necessary. Plant safety, fire safety, handling of dangerous materials, and ammonia safety are considered. Plant administration, communications, sketching, logbooks, and maintenance management systems are reviewed.

Fundamental sciences consider mathematics, applied mechanics and thermodynamics, chemistry and water treatment, and electricity.
Principles of refrigeration includes refrigerants, refrigeration cycles, as well as direct and indirect refrigeration systems. Refrigeration equipment and components include compressors, evaporators, condensers, receivers, pumps and plant piping.
Refrigeration plant control discusses control devices and indicators, HMI stations and operating controls.

Prerequisites:
PIPE-1007Cross-Connection & Backflow
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Designed for Journeyperson Plumbers, Steamfitters and Sprinkler fitters involved with planning, design, installation, maintenance and inspection of plumbing, piping systems or water-supplied equipment that connects to the potable water system, either inside or outside buildings.

Cross Connection & Backflow Prevention is a duel stream program.  One stream of students from all walks of life can take this course to increase their basic knowledge of recognizing cross connection and recommending proper cross connection devises to protect the occupants in the building as well as the public water supply.  These students will write the Red River College exam.  The other stream of students consisting of Journeyperson Plumbers, Steamfitters and Sprinkler Fitters may go on to write the AWWA sanctioned exam to become a AWWA certified Cross Connection Control Specialist and later apply to the City of Winnipeg for a City of Winnipeg Cross Connection Control Testers License.

PIPE-1009Cross Connect Re-Certification
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Gain hands-on skills with testing procedures and exercises. This course will prepare you to challenge the AWWA Testers Refresher Written and Practical Examination. 
Note: This course is ideal for certified individuals with credentials that will expire.

TRAD-9060Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - Red Seal Exam Preparation
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Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) exam challengers will be guided through how to apply their trade knowledge and support their preparation for the Red Seal exam. Students will explore trade and exam-related resources and develop a study plan to support their exam preparation. 

They will reflect on the scope of the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) trade and refresh their trade-related math and science skills, focusing on following procedures and the prioritization of safety. 

Through completing multiple-choice tests, participating in discussions, and analyzing responses, students will develop proficiency in applying trade knowledge to multiple-choice exams and support their success on the Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Red Seal Exam. 

For further information on the industrial mechanic (millwright) trade and certification process, refer to the Red Seal Program, the Red Seal Occupational Standard for Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) and Apprenticeship Manitoba. 

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