About CANETCO · Est. 1997

The engineering training program built for practice, not just theory.

CANETCO, the Canadian Engineering Training Company, has delivered applied professional development for practicing engineers since 1997. Based in Hamilton, Ontario.

What sets us apart

CANETCO does one thing well: applied thermal and mechanical systems training, taught by a practicing P.Eng. with 40+ years of industry and teaching experience. Every course is built around real calculations, real equipment, and real design problems.

40+
Years of Experience
Dr. Mohamed Hamed has been teaching and practicing mechanical thermal engineering for over four decades, including as a Professor at McMaster University.
16
Specialized Courses
Every course targets a specific applied skill gap - from HVAC design and equipment selection to refrigeration system design to energy optimization, piping and heat exchangers.
28
CPD Hours Maximum
All courses are PEO PEAK compliant. A single 5-day course can fulfill a significant portion of your annual CPD requirement with core engineering learning hours.

Five engineering disciplines. One focused training provider.

The CANETCO engineering training program covers the applied skills that practicing engineers need across five technical areas. Every course combines fundamental theory, practical calculation methods, and real-world application.

HVAC

HVAC Systems Training

Equipment selection, sizing and design, codes and standards, commissioning, energy optimization, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The complete HVAC knowledge base for engineers and facility managers.

Refrigeration

Refrigeration and Chiller Plants

Fundamentals of refrigeration, component selection, system design, piping, refrigerant management, chillers, diagnostics, and energy conservation for industrial and commercial systems.

Energy

Industrial Energy Management

Energy saving opportunities in boilers, steam distribution, waste-heat recovery, HVAC, lighting, pumps, and fans. Up to 40% energy cost reduction through systematic analysis.

Thermo-Fluid Systems

Piping and Heat Exchangers

Design, sizing, and selection of gas piping, liquid piping, and all major heat exchanger types. Applied fluid mechanics and thermodynamics for practicing engineers.

Mechanical Systems

Mechanical Systems in Buildings

Sustainable design and operation of plumbing, fire protection, illumination, and noise and vibration control systems. Applied training for engineers, architects, owners, and facility managers who deliver high-performance building environments.

Who we have trained

Engineers and technologists from organizations across Canada have completed CANETCO training, including:

WSP Canada Tetra Tech HH Angus and Associates Suncor Energy Enbridge Gas Distribution Ontario Power Generation Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Atomic Energy Canada Limited Natural Resources Canada Nav Canada Bell Canada GlaxoSmithKline Cameco Corporation Vancouver Airport Authority Calgary Board of Education University of Lethbridge Oxford Properties Group TransCanada EPCOR London Hydro KFR Engineering Magnum Mechanical Earth Fire Energy Inc. AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd. Mondelez International Quelliq Energy Corp. CORBO Engineering LANXESS Inc.

Custom training programs

CANETCO also builds custom training programs tailored to the equipment and knowledge gaps of a specific company, institution, or facility. Past programs span petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food processing (Mondelez), telecommunications, and institutional facilities (McMaster University Facility Services).

To discuss a custom program, contact us or visit the Custom Training page.

Your instructor

Dr. Mohamed Hamed, Canetco founder and lead instructor

Dr. Mohamed Hamed

Ph.D. mechanical engineer with 40+ years across industry practice and university teaching. Designed HVAC and refrigeration systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities. Every example, calculation, and case study in a CANETCO course comes from a real project.

Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering P.Eng. (Ontario) 40+ Years Experience University Professor Industry Consultant

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