Online Basic Principles of Residential Ventilation

What is the cost?

Member Price:  $79.00 + tax   Non-Member Price: $99.00 + tax

HRAI Training may be eligible for partial fee reimbursement under the Canada Job Grant Fund Program (HRAI Registration #R108084138).  Check with your provincial job grant body for more details.

For any assistance, please call 1-800-267-2231 ext 241.

Who would benefit from this course?

HVAC Designers, HVAC Installers, Builders, Architectural Designers, Energy Advisors, Building Inspectors, Plans Examiners, Wholesaler Counter Staff

What you will learn

Through this online course, participants are introduced to the basic principles of residential ventilation. We start by defining the concepts known as “House as a System”; the flow of air, heat and water and how these impact natural ventilation (aka air leakage). Then we move on to describing the theory of mechanical airflow including air pressure, duct resistance and fan ratings. A review of the impact on combustion appliances, humidity levels and indoor air quality is also provided.

There are lots of visuals and periodic quizzes to reinforce the learning objectives!

 

Major Takeaways

Understand the basic building science principals that are the foundation for ventilation design and commissioning.

For the student:
  • Understand the principals of airflow as it impacts ventilation systems
  • Explain humidity and indoor air quality issues to your customers
  • Position yourself as an expert in ventilation

Note: Successful completion of this course (including a short exam), is a pre-requisite for the following HRAI in-person Residential Ventilation courses:

Residential Ventilation using Section 9.32 of the Building Code

Residential Ventilation using CSA F326

Depressurization Testing of Residential Systems

 

  HRAI is an approved education provider with BC Housing – Licensing and Consumer Services. 

 

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When and where is the course?

General Information  

This introductory course is a self-directed online course. You can move through the modules at your own pace.

Presented through an interactive, electronic textbook, you complete the modules and finish off the course with a final quiz.

PURCHASE

Cancellation Policy

  • Registration fees will be refunded in full if cancellation is received by HRAI at least 30 days prior to the training date.
  • Cancellations received 15 to 29 days prior to the training date are subject to a $150 cancellation fee.
  • Registrants who do not attend the training or who cancel less than 15 days prior to the training date are liable for the entire registration fee.
  • A substitute registrant may be enrolled at any time by contacting us at training@hrai.ca, or by phone at 1 800 267 2231 ext 230.

Recording and Intellectual Property Policy

By purchasing this course, you acknowledge and agree that you are strictly prohibited from recording, copying, reproducing, or distributing any portion of a lecture, lesson, presentation, class discussion, or other learning activity without the prior knowledge and explicit written consent of HRAI’s Training Department. Where consent is granted, any authorized recording may be used solely for your personal review and may not be shared, shown, distributed, or made accessible to any other individual. This includes posting or uploading it to any platform, media, or website. All course content, including any recordings made with permission, remains the exclusive intellectual property of HRAI. Unauthorized use, duplication, or distribution may result in removal from the course, forfeiture of exam attempts, or further administrative action.

You might also like to check out these courses:

HRV/ERV INSTALLATION AND BALANCING FUNDAMENTALS

RESIDENTIAL VENTILATION USING CSA F326

DEPRESSURIZATION TESTING OF RESIDENTIAL SYSTEMS

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