Course Overview
The course provides an opportunity for residential HVAC installers with a Trade Qualification or a final-level apprentice to practice hands-on installation skills required for small heat pumps (< 5kW prime mover rating) in residential dwelling units. In this lab course, students will practice trade skills for installation of ducted and ductless heat pump systems. This course is delivered in the BCIT Residential Heat Pump Installation Lab which hosts small residential equipment commonly used for single family homes including two different central heat pumps, a dual fuel system, and a multi-zone heat pump with a wall-mounted mini split, a slim duct indoor unit, a ceiling cassette, and a vertical central air handling unit. Students will gain practical experience in all aspects of residential air source heat pump product types and their installation, including ductwork modification, refrigerant handling – including latest refrigerants, system controls, commissioning, and troubleshooting. The hands-on focus ensures participants build on their existing trade skills to deliver safe, high-quality installations and system handovers in line with current industry standards. The course builds on the experience and theoretical knowledge of residential HVAC contractors, who are predominantly plumbers, gas fitters, and sheet metal workers. In addition to training completed in their original Trade Qualification (600-960 technical training hours and 3000-6300 work-based training hours), students in this course will already have knowledge and skills for understanding measurement and assessment of forced air systems, basic refrigeration theory applied to heat pump systems.
Domestic fees
$2,237.87 - $2,251.01 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Recall the policy, regulatory, and industry practices for installing air source heat pump systems in residential buildings
- Assess air distribution systems in existing residential buildings for effective retrofit with air source heat pump systems
- Explain certifications and work requirements for decommissioning and removing gas equipment
- Interpret design documents, technical reports and manuals related to energy efficiency and equipment including but not limited to EnerGuide home assessment reports, F280-12 load calculations, mechanical drawings or schematics, equipment sizing specifications.
- Explain installation details and approaches to optimize ducting system performance
- Install heat pump equipment (including code-compliant and best practices for mounting, condensate pumps and drains, etc.)
- Install refrigerant linesets (calculate maximums for lines, installation of a site glass, liquid line drier, brazing and purging, insulation installation, sealing of penetrations through envelope, pressure testing, leak troubleshooting)
- Test and charge various system(s) with refrigerant (weigh in of refrigerant charge for a lineset, vacuum pump and gauge installation, charging of system based on super heat, subcooling and lineset length, and recovery of refrigerant)
- Install and test system controls (interpret manufacturer wiring and controls manuals, install wired and wireless thermostats, install electrical control circuit, and communicate wiring requirements between indoor and outdoor units to an electrician)
- Start-up, troubleshoot, and commission the system (including functional testing and troubleshooting to achieve manufacturers requirements and optimized performance.)
- Explain homeowner handover requirements and best practices.
Effective as of Winter 2026
Related Programs
Residential Air to Air Heat Pump Installation Skills (MZEB 3110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Construction and the Environment
- Residential Air to Air Heat Pump Specialist
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below are nine offerings of MZEB 3110 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 52385
Dates
Oct 26 - Oct 30 Loading
- CRN 52385
- $2251.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26 - Oct 30 | Mon - Fri | 07:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
Eddie Calder
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 53107
Dates
Nov 02 - Nov 06 Loading
- CRN 53107
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
Mehran Shariati
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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CRN 53108
Dates
Nov 09 - Nov 13 Loading
- CRN 53108
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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CRN 52386
Dates
Nov 16 - Nov 20 Loading
- CRN 52386
- $2251.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16 - Nov 20 | N/A | 07:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
0 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 53109
Dates
Nov 23 - Nov 27 Loading
- CRN 53109
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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CRN 52387
Dates
Nov 30 - Dec 04 Loading
- CRN 52387
- $2251.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 - Dec 04 | Mon - Fri | 07:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 53110
Dates
Dec 07 - Dec 11 Loading
- CRN 53110
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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CRN 52795
Dates
Dec 14 - Dec 18 Loading
- CRN 52795
- $2251.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14 - Dec 18 | Mon - Fri | 07:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 53106
Dates
Oct 19 - Oct 23 Loading
- CRN 53106
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
Lance Ogden
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
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Winter 2027
Below are 14 offerings of MZEB 3110 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93467
Dates
Jan 04 - Jan 08 Loading
- CRN 93467
- $2251.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Jan 08 | Mon - Fri | 07:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93913
Dates
Jan 11 - Jan 15 Loading
- CRN 93913
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93914
Dates
Jan 18 - Jan 22 Loading
- CRN 93914
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93915
Dates
Jan 25 - Jan 29 Loading
- CRN 93915
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93468
Dates
Feb 01 - Feb 05 Loading
- CRN 93468
- $2251.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 01 - Feb 05 | Mon - Fri | 07:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93917
Dates
Feb 01 - Feb 05 Loading
- CRN 93917
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93918
Dates
Feb 08 - Feb 12 Loading
- CRN 93918
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93919
Dates
Feb 22 - Feb 26 Loading
- CRN 93919
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93920
Dates
Mar 01 - Mar 05 Loading
- CRN 93920
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93469
Dates
Mar 08 - Mar 12 Loading
- CRN 93469
- $2251.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 08 - Mar 12 | Mon - Fri | 07:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93921
Dates
Mar 08 - Mar 12 Loading
- CRN 93921
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93922
Dates
Mar 15 - Mar 19 Loading
- CRN 93922
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93470
Dates
Mar 29 - Apr 02 Loading
- CRN 93470
- $2251.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29 - Apr 02 | Mon - Fri | 07:00 - 16:30 | Burnaby |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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CRN 93923
Dates
Mar 29 - Apr 02 Loading
- CRN 93923
- $2237.87 Domestic fees
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- MZEB 3110 builds on existing trade competencies. Following registration, students must email proof of journeyperson or final-level apprentice status in Plumbing, Pipefitting/Steamfitting, Gasfitting, Sheet Metal, or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trades, as well as a valid ODP/ODS Certificate, to soce-heatpump-microcredential@bcit.ca. Failure to provide both documents before the course start date will result in removal from the course. Refunds will not be issued after the refund deadline.
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