Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan Inc.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan offers a varied range of training courses for its members. Our goal is to offer members a selection of courses that will meet a variety of training needs throughout the year.
Note: Unless specified otheriwse on the registration form MCAS cancellation policy states:If you are not able to attend, you may send someone else in your place. If you need to cancel, please send written notification to MCAS at least seven business days prior to the course start date for a full refund.
WCSAWWA SPECIALIST CROSS CONNECTIONS CONTROL COURSE
Venue: Briarwood Community Centre 602 Briarwood Road
Date: September 20 - 23, 2022
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Instructor: Gerald Murray & Quinn La Valley
This course is 32 hours over 4 days of theory & practical instruction and qualifies for the Canada-Saskatchewan Job Grant. Recertification applicants attend September 20 & 21 only.
Learn to effectively combat the hazards of contaminated or polluted fluids impacting the quality of potable water. It is designed for those already involved with the 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 of buildings.
There is both a written and practical exam that once successfully completed you’ll receive the AWWA Cross Connection Control Specialist Tester certificate.
COST
MCAS Member Fee $1800 + GST
Non-Member Fee $2000 + GST
Recertification Fee $800 + GST
Registration Closes: September 2, 2022
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MEDICAL GAS INSTALLATION TRAINING
Venue: Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan - 2213 11th Street West, Saskatoon -THEORY
VP Mechanical Contractors Inc. - 314 Lauriston Street
Date: August 29 - September 2, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jim Cameron
Upon successful completion of this CSA-recognized course, the journey-person plumber or steamfitter/pipefitter will be eligible to challenge the CSA Medical Gas Piping Installer’s Exam for certification to install, commission, and maintain medical gas piping systems. This course consists of the required 32 hours of classroom theory plus the required 4 hours of practical hands-on application.
Students will learn to:
• Determine the overall concept of the CSA Z7396.1 Standard and the requirements for installer certification, common trade practices and protocol for hospital shutdowns.
• Determine the correct materials to be used for the installation of medical gas systems.
• Determine installation procedures for distribution pipelines systems and terminal units in accordance with the Standard.
• Install and maintain master and local alarms.
• Install and maintain the supply sources for medical gas systems.
• Test piping systems in accordance with the Standard and accompany the testing agency with their testing requirements.
Students are required to bring:
Deadline to register is July 15, 2022
REGISTRATION FORM
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GEIS REVIEW - presented by TSASK
Online: Teams Session
Date: July 21st, 2022
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Presenters: Pat Nast & TSASK Administration Representative
In this online Teams program, participants will review the Administration side of both the Gas and Plumbing technologies. A full over-view of the GEIS system including permit entries, viewing file attachments, permit status updates and locations of inspectors contact information will take place.The Gas and Plumbing Fee Schedules will also be reviewed. Clarifications on terms in the Schedule as well as proper selections of Job type, Equipment, Application, BTUs, and Fee requirements will follow.
COST
MCAS Member Fee No charge
Non-Member Fee No charge
Registration Closes July 7, 2022
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GAS AND PLUMBING TECHNOLOGIES REVIEW - REGINA (2 dates)
Venue: Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan - 2202 2nd Avenue, Regina
Date: June 15th, 2022
June 16th, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Jules Chenard & Jesse Abdai
The Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan inspectors will present a 1 day review on Gas and Plumbing Technologies.
Jules Chenard will provide a comprehensive review of the National Plumbing Code including sizing and drainage and venting, interpretations, rural water supply and material residential and commercial settings. Jesse Abdai will focus on key technical areas of the B.149.1 and Saskatchewan Codes of Practice including gas appliances, vent sizing and materials, piping, clearances, access, and walkways.
Registration Closes: June 2nd, 2022
REGISTRATION FORM - JUNE 15th - FULL -
REGISTRATION FORM - JUNE 16th
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GEIS REVIEW - presented by TSASK
Online: Teams Session
Date: June 14th, 2022
Time: 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Presenters: Pat Nast & TSASK Administration Representative
COST
MCAS Member Fee No charge
Non-Member Fee No charge
Registration Closes June 3rd, 2022
REGISTRATION FORM -FULL-
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OZONE - REGINA CANCELLED
Date: June 7th, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Blake Gustilov
Venue: TBD
This 1 day course covers the science of ozone depletion, leak detection methods, system charging procedures, special maintenance provisions and refrigerant recovery, reuse, recyle and reclamation equipment.
1.5 hours is allotted to the final exam. Participants who get 75% or higher on the exam will receive certification and an Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Card. This certification is NOT a trade license or trade qualification.
It is for those who require the ODP/ODS Certification for the purchasing and/or handling of refrigerants throughout Canada, to fulfill provincial and federal regulations
COST
MCAS Member Fee $275 + GST
Non-Member Fee $275 + GST
Registration Closes May 20th, 2022
REGISTRATION FORM
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HYDRONICS - SASKATOON
Date: June 1st & 2nd, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Boulanger
Venue: SaskEnergy / MCAS Training Centre
Day 1 will provide attendees with a good understanding of how all the pieces in hydronics systems function and interact, lay out components in the correct order for proper operation and diagnose problems in existing systems.
Day 2 will focus on Hydronic System design with students defining requirements, piping layout, selecting equipment, pipe / pump sizing, operating temperatures and control strategies.
The group will design a system from scratch while using an Excel program designed to do routine calcultions for hydronic design / analysis.
COST
MCAS Member Fee $1000 + GST
Non-Member Fee $1200 + GST
GAS AND PLUMBING TECHNOLOGIES REVIEW - SASKATOON - SOLD OUT -
Venue: Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan - 2213 11th Street West, Saskatoon
Date: May 17th, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Jules Chenard & Jesse Abdai
The Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan inspectors will present a 1 day review on Gas and Plumbing Technologies.
Jules Chenard will provide a comprehensive review of the National Plumbing Code including sizing and drainage and venting, interpretations, rural water supply and material residential and commercial settings. Kurt Reiber will focus on key technical areas of the B.149.1 and Saskatchewan Codes of Practice including gas appliances, vent sizing and materials, piping, clearances, access, and walkways.
Registration Closes: May5th, 2022
Date: May 16 – 18, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Greg Scrivener
- Understanding electricity
- Series and parallel circuits
- Wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams
- Measuring voltage, current, and resistance
- Transformers
- Fuses
- Relays
- Temperature Controls
- Safety Controls
COST
MCAS Member Fee $1200 + GST
Non-Member Fee $1500 + GST
Registration Closes May 6, 2022
REGISTRATION FORM
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HYDRONICS - REGINA
Date: April 26th & 27th, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Jerry Boulanger
Venue: University of Regina
3903 wįbazuką Road, Regina
College West Building
Rm 113
Day 1 will provide attendees with a good understanding of how all the pieces in hydronics systems function and interact, lay out components in the correct order for proper operation and diagnose problems in existing systems.
Day 2 will focus on Hydronic System design with students defining requirements, piping layout, selecting equipment, pipe / pump sizing, operating temperatures and control strategies.
The group will design a system from scratch while using an Excel program designed to do routine calcultions for hydronic design / analysis.
COST
MCAS Member Fee $1000 + GST
Non-Member Fee $1200 + GST
Registration extended to April 15th, 2022 -
REGISTRATION FORM
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GAS AND PLUMBING TECHNOLOGIES REVIEW - MEMBER EXCLUSIVE -FULL-
Venue: Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan - 2213 11th Street West, Saskatoon
Date: April 19th, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructors: Jules Chenard & Jesse Abdai
The Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan inspectors will present a 1 day review on Gas and Plumbing Technologies.
Jules Chenard will provide a comprehensive review of the National Plumbing Code including sizing and drainage and venting, interpretations, rural water supply and material residential and commercial settings. Jesse Abdai will focus on key technical areas of the B.149.1 and Saskatchewan Codes of Practice including gas appliances, vent sizing and materials, piping, clearances, access, and walkways.
Registration Closes: April 8th, 2022
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A/C THEORY & LABS - SOLD OUT -
Date: March 21 – 24, 2022
Time 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Greg Scrivener
The A/C Theory and Lab course is a 3 day course. There are 2 days of instruction followed by 1 day of hands-on training in the lab.
The theory wil cover:
- Refrigerants
- Basic refrigeration cycle
- Air movement and fans
- Duct sizing and installation
- Psychrometrics
- Economizers and mixing air
- Installations
With the lab session covering how to safely use gauge sets, recovery machines and vacuum pumps while working on a variety of different air conditioning systems. Participants must have AC Level 1 or AC Theory before enrolling in the lab session.
Please make sure to select your lab day preference on the registration form. We will try to accomodate all lab day requests but due to class size cannot quarantee your choice.
COST
MCAS Member Fee $1500 + GST
Non-Member Fee $1800 + GST·
Registration closes March 4, 2022
REGISTRATION FORM
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VIRTUAL LUNCH & LEARN
Prompt Payment Legislation
Presenter: Misty Alexandre
Zoom Webinar
February 7th, 2022
Misty will review the procedures and protocols that are part of the new Saskatchewan Prompt Payment legislation that comes into practise on March 1st, 2022. If you have any questions you are invited to submit them in advance with your registration.
Misty Alexandre is a partner with Robertson Stromberg LLP, where her practice focuses primarily on construction law and commercial debt recovery. She advises and represents suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, owners and consultants on all aspects of a construction project, including competitive bidding and procurement issues, contract drafting/interpretation/enforcement, builders’ liens, debt recovery and dispute resolution/arbitration.
Misty is the past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association Construction Law Section (Saskatchewan Branch) and she is currently listed as a Best Lawyers in Canada, a peer review publication, in the area of Construction Law. She remains current with the industry as a regular seminar and conference presenter for a number of industry organizations, including the Saskatchewan Construction Association, the Saskatoon Construction Association, the Prince Albert Construction Association, the General Contractors Association of Saskatchewan, the Electrical Contractors Association, the Canadian HealthCare Engineering Society and Construction Specifications Canada.
REGISTRATION FORM
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Training is held at the SaskEnergy / MCAS Joint Training Centre located at 1301 Quebec Avenue in Saskatoon unless otherwise stated.
If there is something specific that you are looking for please feel free to contact the office and we would be happy to help you.
Past Courses
- Growing and Developing Service Supervisors
- Small Projects Management
- Making the Numbers Work
- Managing Your Cash Flow
- Financial Statement: What You Always Wanted to Know
Training Testimonials:
"We always believed in ongoing training, and prior to my involvement with the MCAS, was never able to find affordable, quality and trade specific training for my employees. Through the availability of MCAS training programs, we have been able to offer our employees the training required to keep us up to date and become industry leaders in our community. Thank you MCAS."
Luc Kadziolka Owner/President
Mr. Plumber
Prince Albert, SK
The Technical Training Center
The Technical Training Center was developed in partnership with SaskEnergy and the Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan. This provincial natural gas trades training centre was designed to provide a facility for technical training to both SaskEnergy and the Mechanical Contractors Industry.
This facility is available for rent to our members interested in hosting their own training.
Call the office at (306) 664-2154 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.
Cancellation Policy
Once registered, if you are not available to attend, you may send someone else in your place.
If you need to cancel all together, please send written notification to MCAS at least seven business days prior to the course start date for a full refund.