REFA-9005Heat Pump Fundamentals
New Construction Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) for HomeownersBuilding a Comfortable, Energy-Efficient Home for Manitoba's Future.
Planning a new home in Manitoba and considering an air source heat pump? As energy cost rises and building requirements become more rigorous, understanding how your heating and cooling system affects comfort, operating costs and long-term home value is essential. This course introduces homeowners to modern cold-climate air source heat pump technology, explains what Net Zero Ready means and outlines how evolving energy code requirements may influence your project.
Designed for homeowners at the planning stage, this course highlights the importance of proper system design and installation. Participants will learn how sizing, installation and commissioning impact performance, and what questions to ask builders and HVAC contractors before construction begins. By the end of the course, you will be better equipped to make informed decisions and support the development of a comfortable, energy-efficient home that performs as intended for years to come.
Total Learning Time: 20 hours
Delivery: Online Synchronous
Credential: Acknowledgment of participation
Cost: Free
Who should apply:
This program is intended for industry, employers and organizations involved in building design, construction and code compliance.
This includes:
- Building code professionals
- Architect, engineers and geoscientists
- Technologists and technicians
- Trades and trade apprentices
- Building officials and municipal governments
- First Nations governments
- Educators and trainers
Textbooks and Booklists
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
This course is presently not being offered by this program. Please check back later.
