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 otherwise on the registration form MCAS cancellation policy states that 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.
Hydronics
Instructor: Jerry Boulanger
Saskatoon - January 16 & 17, 2024
Registration Deadline: January 3, 2024
Location: SaskEnergy Training Centre
1301 Quebec Ave., Saskatoon
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Regina - January 23 & 24, 2024
Registration Deadline: December 22, 2024
Location: University of Regina
Room CW113 (College West Building)
3903 Wibazuką Road, Regina
Course Overview
This course is two days of theory and practical instruction in the lab. Students will have their new knowledge tested through quizzes, worksheets, classroom written assignments, and hands-on lab assignments. They will receive a Certificate of Completion from MCAS. This course covers:
Day 1: Advantages of Hydronic Systems
- Boilers, venting, and combustion air
- Pumps, air control, expansion tanks
- Valves, emitters (terminal units), controls, balancing
- Primary to secondary piping connections
- Heat loss calculations
A working hydronics board and computer software will be used to visually demonstrate many of the principles presented. Attendees will leave with a good understanding of how all the pieces in hydronics systems function and interact, be able to lay out these components in the correct order for proper operation, and be able to look at existing systems that have issues and correctly diagnose problems.
Day 2: Hydronic System Design
- Defining requirements, piping layout
- Selecting equipment, pipe/pump sizing
- Operating temperatures, control strategies
- Primary to secondary piping, pumping, and control
- Analyze temperature relationships
- Boiler controls, including code requirements for safety devices
- Variable speed pumping
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Basic electrical trouobleshooting
The group will design a system from scratch and receive Excel spreadsheet programs to do routine calculations for hydronic system design/analysis.
Fees
MCAS/Merit Member: $1.000.00 + GST
Non-Member: $1,200 + GST
Registration - SASKATOON
Registration - REGINA
Supervision in a Results Driven Construction Environment
Instructor: Robert Mattia
Date: January 22 - 25, 2024
8:30 - 12:00 (3.5 Hours each day)
Location: Virtual Training
Class maximum: 25 people
Course Overview
This 4 day course will enable the participants to acquire organizational skills critical to the supervisory level of management to implement necessary changes in the workplace effectively.
This course is highly participative and deliverd in a seminar format through short participative lectures followed by discussions organized around case studies, questionnaires and small group activities.
At the end of the session, you will be able to:
- Identify their unique accountabilities and differentiate their role from others on the construction managementteam
- Assure that the right work is being accomplished at the desired levels
- Create an environment in which participation, empowerment and employee development are integrated into day to-day operations
- Develop an "operational" job description through clarification of supervisory duties
- Identify and implement critical payoff duties
- Create and sustain a productive work environment
- Obtain greater pay off from support functions and increase the utilization of current resources
What you will learn:
Day 1 & 2:
Organizational Role of the Supervisor
- The construction supervisor's unique role on the construction team
- Make sure the work is efficiently accomplished-creating a productive environment
- What supervisors should expect from their managers
Head Work of Group
- "Really wants "v s. "hope fors" - true communications
- Key duties - the supervisor's '.job description"
- Multiplying results through critical "payoff duties
- Causing the right things to happen the right way at the right time
- The construction supervisor's methods and tools for success
Day 3 & 4:
Organization Leadership
- Supervising in a construction environment
- Empowerment-what does it really mean? and how to do it
- Developing people-whose job and how
- Staff resources-how to use them effectively
The Supervisor as a Member of Management
- The "sandwich theory'- and where the supervisor fits
- The image of influence and its critical importance
- Ensuring management support of supervisory decisions
- The "new leadership" -what it means to today's supervisors
- How to be the supervisor the crew wants to work hard for
DISPATCHER TRAINING
Instructor: Richard Worr
Date: February 13 & 14, 2024
Time: 8am to 5pm
Location:
SaskEnergy Training Centre (Lower Level Classroom)
1301 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon.
The Construction Education Council is pleased to present this exclusive 2-Day Dispatcher Training Program. A contracting firm’s dispatchers serve as the nerve center of the entire company. The more knowledgeable and capable they are at serving customers and communicating with field personnel, the better they can contribute to the success of the business. The training is designed to enhance your dispatcher’s skill set through group exercises, self-assessment tools and discussion groups.
Module 1: The Dispatcher and the Service Organization
The Dispatchers Influence in the Organization and their Impact on Profitability
Module 2: Communication Skills for the Dispatcher
Communication Skills for Interfacing with all Types of People
Four Styles of Communication
Module 3: Partnering with the Service Technician
The Life of a Service Call/Walking in the Technicians’ Boots
Prioritizing Service Calls/Matching Technician Ability to Customers and Problems
What Technicians Need from their Dispatchers
The Art of Asking the Right Questions
Module 4: Servicing the Customer
Levels of Customer Satisfaction/How to Turn No’s into Yes’s
Handling Difficult Customers/Steps to Rapid Service Recovery
Applying the Finishing Touches with Correct Follow-up
Module 5: Managing the Service Manager
Managing Upward/Benchmark Self-Evaluation
Interpersonal, Self-Management, and Technical Skills
Taking Charge of Your Job and Career
Module 6: Working with the Rest of the Team
A Day in the life of a Dispatcher/Getting Rid of Stress/ Personal Action Plan
A/C Theory and Labs
Instructor: Greg Scrivener
Date: March 11 - 14, 2024
Time: 8:00am to 5pm
Location:
SaskEnergy Training Centre
1301 Quebec Avenue · Saskatoon, SK
Class maximum: 16 people
Course Overview
The two days of theory will cover the following:
- Refrigerant
- Basic refrigeration cycle
- Air movement and fans
- Duct sizing and installation
- Psychrometrics
- Economizers and mixing air
- Installations
The lab session (one day) includes hands-on training for residential air conditioning systems. The participants will work on a variety of different air conditioning systems and will learn how to safely use gauge sets, recovery machines, and vacuum pumps. The main topics include:
- Measurements of system parameters including superheat and sub-cooling
- Refrigerant charging and recovery
- Nitrogen purging and evacuation
| Day 1 (1-hour Discussion) | |
| Section 1: Overview of Air Conditioning Systems (1 hour) |
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| Section 2: Basic Refrigeration Cycle and Components (3 hours) |
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| Section 3: Introduction to Psychrometrics (3 hours) |
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| Section 4: Fans and Air Movement (2.5 hours) |
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| Section 5: Split System Installation (3.5 hours) |
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| Section 6: Basic controls (1 hour) |
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| Day 3 (0.5-hour Discussion) | |
| Lab 1: Residential AC Operation (1.5 hours) |
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| Lab 2: Residential AC Refrigerant Charging and Recovery (3 hours) |
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| Section 3: Nitrogen Purging and Evacuation (two stations) (3 hours) |
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Fees
MCAS/Merit Member: $1800 plus GST
Non-Member: $2000 plus GST
Registration Form
Registration deadline: February 28, 2024
Cross Connections Control Course (Saskatoon)
Instructor: Gerald Murray
Date: April 2 - 5, 2024
Time: 8am to 5pm
Location:
TSASK Saskatoon
2213 11th Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7M 1J4
Class maximum: 10 people
Course Overview
Learn to effectively combat the hazards of contaminated or polluted fluids impacting the quality of potable water. The course is designed for those already involved with the planning, design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of plumbing and piping systems or water-supplied equipment that connects to potable water systems, either inside or outside of buildings. It is 32 hours over four days of theory and practical instruction and qualifies for the Canada Saskatchewan Job Grant. Recertification students only attend the first two days.
Successful completion of both the written and practical exam (minimum of 75%) is required to receive your AWWA Cross Connection Control Specialist Tester Certificate. AWWA will send the certificate directly to the attendee.
Course Objective
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Fees
MCAS/Merit Member: $1800 plus GST
Non-Member: $2000 plus GST
Recertification: $800 plus GST
Registration deadline: March 20, 2024
HVAC Level 1
Time: 8:00am to 5pm
Location:
SaskEnergy Training Centre
1301 Quebec Avenue · Saskatoon, SK
Course Overview
This course is three days of theory and practical instruction in the lab. Students will have their new knowledge tested through quizzes, worksheets, classroom written assignments, and hands-on lab assignments. They will receive a Certificate of Completion from MCAS. Topics to be covered are:
- Understanding electricity
- Series and parallel circuits
- Wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams
- Measuring voltage, current, and resistance
- Transformers
- Fuses
- Relays
- Temperature controls
- Safety controls
| Day | Topic | Hours |
| 1 | Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Electricity | 3.5 |
| 1 | Lesson 2: Series and Parallel Circuits | 2.25 |
| 1 | Lesson 3: Conductors and Relays | 1.5 |
| 2 | Lesson 4: Transformers | 1 |
| 2 | Lesson 5: Electrical Diagrams | 3.75 |
| 2 | Lesson 6: Multimeter | 1.5 |
| 2 | Lesson 7: Ladder Diagrams | 3 |
| 3 | Lesson 7: Ladder Diagrams continued | 3.5 |
| 3 | Lesson 8: Troubleshooting and Labs | 4 |
HVAC Level 1 is recommended prior to taking HVAC Level 2.
Fees
MCAS/Merit Member: $1500 plus GST
Non-Member: $1800 plus GST
Registration deadline: Aprili 10, 2024
Cross Connections Control Course (Regina) FULL
Instructor: Gerald Murray
Date: November 28 - December 1
Time: 8am to 5pm
Location:
Neighbours Mechanical Ltd.
1427 Scarth Street, Regina
Class maximum: 10 people
Course Overview
Learn to effectively combat the hazards of contaminated or polluted fluids impacting the quality of potable water. The course is designed for those already involved with the planning, design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of plumbing and piping systems or water-supplied equipment that connects to potable water systems, either inside or outside of buildings. It is 32 hours over four days of theory and practical instruction and qualifies for the Canada Saskatchewan Job Grant. Recertification students only attend the first two days.
Successful completion of both the written and practical exam (minimum of 75%) is required to receive your AWWA Cross Connection Control Specialist Tester Certificate. AWWA will send the certificate directly to the attendee.
Course Objective
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Fees
MCAS/Merit Member: $1800 plus GST
Non-Member: $2000 plus GST
Recertification: $800 plus GST
REGISTRATION FORM
Registration deadline: November 14, 2023
Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Training
Instructor: Blake Gustilov
Date: TBD
Time: 8am to 5pm
Location: Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan
SASKATOON - 2213 11th Street W, Saskatoon
Course Overview
This environmental awareness training program, based on Environment Canada's Code of Practice for Elimination of Fluorocarbon Emissions in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems, deals with environmentally-correct equipment design, proper handling of refrigerants, and will prepare participants for complying with federal and provincial regulations covering refrigeration and air conditioning systems.
Topics covered are: science of ozone depletion; leak detection methods; system charging procedures; special maintenance provisions; and refrigerant recovery, reuse, recycle, and reclamation equipment.
Participants who get 75% or higher on the exam will receive certification and get an Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) card.
This course 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. This certification is not a trade license or trade qualification.
Spaces are limited.
Fees
MCAS/Merit Member: $275 plus GST
Non-Member: $275 plus GST
REGISTRATION FORM
Registration deadline: TBD
HVAC Level 2
Instructor: Greg Scrivener
Date:TBD
Time: 8:00am to 5pm
Location:
SaskEnergy Training Centre
1301 Quebec Avenue · Saskatoon, SK
Course Overview
This course is three days of theory and practical instruction in the lab. Students will have their new knowledge tested through quizzes, worksheets, classroom written assignments and hands-on lab assignments.They will receive a Certificate of Completion from MCAS. This course will cover the following:
- A/C electricty
- Capacitors
- Drawing and reading intermediate wiring diagrams
- Motor theory
- Troubleshooting motors
- Thermostat and control wiring
- Troubleshooting heating and cooling control circuits
| Lesson 1 | Level 1 Review |
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| Lesson 2 | Induction and Capacitance |
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| Lesson 3 | Thermostat |
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| Lesson 4 | Heating and Cooling Control Circuits |
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HVAC Level 1 must be completed prior to registering for HVAC Level 2.
Fees
MCAS/Merit Member: $1500 plus GST
Non-Member: $1800 plus GST
Registration Form -Coming Soon
Registration deadline:TBD
Gas and Plumbing Technologies Review - Presented by TSASK
Instructors: Jules Chenard, Jesse Abdai, and Kurt Reiber
Date: May 3, 2023 - REGINA
June 7, 2023 - SASKATOON
Time: 8am to 5pm
Location: Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK)
REGINA - 2202 2nd Avenue, Regina
SASKATOON - 2213 11th Street W. Saskatoon
Course Overview
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 (in Regina) and Kurt Reiber (in Saskatoon) 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.
Fees: $25
Registration Form - REGINA
Registration Form - SASKATOON
Cross Connections Control Course (Saskatoon)
Instructor: Gerald Murray
Date:
Time: 8am to 5pm
Location:
Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK)
2213 11th Street West
Saskatoon, SK · S7M 1J4
Class maximum: 10 people
Course Overview
Learn to effectively combat the hazards of contaminated or polluted fluids impacting the quality of potable water. The course is designed for those already involved with the planning, design, installation, maintenance, and inspection of plumbing and piping systems or water-supplied equipment that connects to potable water systems, either inside or outside of buildings. It is 32 hours over four days of theory and practical instruction and qualifies for the Canada Saskatchewan Job Grant. Recertification students only attend two days. June 20 and 21, 2023.
Successful completion of both the written and practical exam (minimum of 75%) is required to receive your AWWA Cross Connection Control Specialist Tester Certificate. AWWA will send the certificate directly to the attendee.
Course Objective
| Introduction |
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| Objective 1 |
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| Objective 3 |
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Fees
MCAS/Merit Member: $1800 plus GST
Non-Member: $2000 plus GST
Recertification: $800 plus GST
Registration Form - Coming Soon
Registration deadline: TBD
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About MCAS Courses and Training
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
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.