Ice Facility Operator – IFO

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Ice Facility Operator (IFO)

This 40-hour course provides comprehensive training in refrigeration and ice facility operations and prepares participants to write the Technical Safety BC (TSBC) Provincial IFO Exam.

The Ice Facility Operator certificate allows you to operate an ice facility plant that:

  • Does not exceed a 1,000 kW prime mover nameplate rating
  • Has a Refrigeration Operator or a Fourth Class Power Engineer as the chief engineer of the plant

Designed for those working or planning to work in the ice rink industry, the course combines technical knowledge, safety practices and operational fundamentals needed to build a strong foundation in ice facility operations.

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What You’ll Learn

  • BC refrigeration safety requirements and operator responsibilities
  • Refrigeration principles, calculations, and plant components
  • How to monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot refrigeration systems
  • Arena floor cooling systems and basic electrical safety
  • Safe work practices and emergency procedures

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Prerequisites

Participants should:

  • Have completed Grade 12 or an acceptable equivalent, particularly in math and English
  • Have sufficient English language proficiency to participate in verbal and written course work
  • Work or intend to work in the ice rink industry, as refrigeration work experience is required to obtain the final qualification

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IFO Certification

Completing the RFABC IFO course is one part of the pathway toward Technical Safety BC IFO certification.

Participants must also meet TSBC requirements, including being employed at, and have experience in the operation of, an ice facility plant for a period of no less than 30 days and successful completion of the TSBC Provincial IFO Exam.

For current certification requirements and information about writing the provincial IFO exam, visit the Technical Safety BC website or call 1-866-566-7233.

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Course Materials

Participants receive:

  • IFO Course Manual
  • Academic Supplement
  • CSA B-52:23 Mechanical Refrigeration Code
  • Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel & Refrigeration Safety Regulation
  • Ice Facility Operator’s Logbook
  • TSBC exam-approved calculator

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Continuing to Refrigeration Operator (RO)

Participants interested in pursuing their TSBC Refrigeration Operator (RO) certification may use the IFO classroom training as the first of the three weeks of classroom instruction required by TSBC to qualify to write the Provincial RO Exam. 

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ℹ️ Funding Information

Did you know that this RFABC course is eligible for the B.C. Employer Training Grant? You could receive up to 80% of the course cost. Click here to learn more.

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