Refrigeration Operator for Recreation Facilities Course

Level 1

The Refrigeration Operator for Recreation Facilities course (formerly known as the Arena /Curling Rink Operator Course) helps prepare students to successfully pass the Province of Manitoba Power Engineer Refrigeration Class exam. 

Course Overview

The course follows the SOPEEC (The Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee) Syllabus, which includes chapters on welding, air conditioning and electricity have been added. The course syllabus provides more detail on the new course material.

The course manual we will be using is the PanGlobal Power Engineering- Refrigeration Plant Operator textbook. Not only will these textbooks be used during both Level I and Level II but they will be a good resource for both facilities and facility operators. Registered Students will have access to the ebook (online) version through the online learner management system.

Students need to pass both the Levels I & II in-course assessments to receive the 900 credit hours towards the required 1,800 hours to attain the Power Engineer's License. 

The course tests and final exams are designed to prepare students to write the provincial exam. Administration of the Province of Manitoba Power Engineer Refrigeration Class exam is the responsibility of the Office of the Fire Commissioner, Inspection and Technical Services Branch. Additional information regarding the provincial examination process is available online. All inquiries regarding the provincial exam should be forwarded to Inspection and Technical Services Manitoba.   

            Download the Course Syllabus

Course Materials:

The following items will be referenced throughout the course:

• Pan Global Refrigeration Operator 4th Edition Books 1-4 - ebook provided. 
• Pan Global Academic Supplement 2.0 - employer should provide, limited copies available on loan from Recreation Manitoba. 
• CSA Standards B51/B52 - employer should provide, limited copies available on loan from Recreation Manitoba.
• Manitoba Power Engineers Act – provided in course binder – also available online
• Manitoba Steam and Pressure Plants Act – provided in course binder – also available online
• Manitoba Workplace Health and Safety Act – provided in course binder – also available online

New this year: Students will be provided with an ebook (Pan Global Refrigeration Operator 4th edition books 1-4) and additional online learning resources. 

Organizations are encouraged to purchase a copy of Pan Global's Academic Supplement 2.0 and CSA Standards B51/B52for their facility, and should be provided to your staff attending this course. A limited number are available for loan during courses, but must be reserved upon registration. 

Pre-requisite: 

• Participants will be sent a pre-course assignment which must be completed in advance of the first day of classes. 

Recommended: 

• To be successful in this course it is advised that students have an understanding of basic mathematics and physics. 
• Familiarity with refrigeration plants

Upon successful completion of Level 1 & 2 courses, students will receive 900 credit hours towards the 1800 experiential hours required for ITS licensing. For more information on licensing please explore the Pathways to Refrigeration.

Instructor: TBA

Course Rates:

2025 Rates will be posted when approved.