Do CANETCO HVAC modular courses count toward PEO PEAK requirements?

Yes. All five modules are PEO PEAK compliant. CPD hours: Psychrometry - 11 hours, Cooling and Heating Load Calculations - 6 hours, Air-Handling Equipment and Systems - 11 hours, Hydronic Systems - 6 hours, Comfort Conditions and Air Quality - 2 hours.

HVAC Training Modules: Find the One That Fills Your Gap

Each module stands on its own. No prerequisites beyond basic engineering knowledge. Take one, take several, or combine all five - they add up to the complete Fundamentals program.

Not every engineer needs a five-day course. Sometimes the gap is specific: you need to understand psychrometry to troubleshoot a system, or you need to run load calculations for one project, or you have been assigned responsibility for a hydronic system and need that one piece of knowledge - not the full program.

Use this page to identify which module matches your situation.

The Five Modules

HVAC Modular Courses

Psychrometry of HVAC Systems

2 days 11 CPD Hours PEO PEAK compliant

You need this if

You are troubleshooting an HVAC system and need to understand what the psychrometric chart is telling you
You keep encountering psychrometric terms and charts you don't fully understand
You need to interpret field measurements - dry-bulb temperature, wet-bulb, relative humidity - in the context of system performance
You want to cover psychrometry as a foundation before taking the full Fundamentals course

What the module covers

Moist air properties: dry-bulb temperature, humidity ratio, relative humidity, enthalpy, specific volume
The psychrometric chart: how to read it and how to use it
Moist air processes: sensible cooling, dehumidification, heating, humidification, mixing
Air conditioning cycles on the psychrometric chart
Control strategies at part-load conditions

$995 per attendee View course details

Cooling and Heating Load Calculations

1 day 6 CPD Hours PEO PEAK compliant

You need this if

You have been asked to size HVAC equipment and need the calculation methodology
You need to verify whether a contractor's proposed capacity is justified
You have been using rules of thumb and need to understand proper load calculations
You are supporting an HVAC design project and need to understand what drives equipment sizing

What the module covers

Outdoor design conditions: selecting design temperatures using ASHRAE data
Cooling load calculation guidelines and procedures
Heating load calculation guidelines and procedures
Workshop: perform load calculations for a conditioned space using industry methods

$495 per attendee View course details

Air-Handling Equipment and Systems

2 days 11 CPD Hours PEO PEAK compliant

You need this if

You are designing or reviewing an air distribution system and need the duct sizing methodology
You have been assigned responsibility for air handling equipment and need to understand selection
You are experiencing air distribution problems - uneven temperatures, noise, pressure complaints
You need to understand how to select and place supply diffusers and return grilles

What the module covers

Fan types, performance characteristics, and selection procedures
Air filter fundamentals and selection criteria
Duct design, layout, and sizing methods
Selection of supply diffusers and return grilles

$995 per attendee View course details

Hydronic Systems - Design and Equipment Selection

1 day 6 CPD Hours PEO PEAK compliant

You need this if

You are working on a chilled water or hot water system and need piping layout, sizing, and pump selection
You have been asked to review or verify a hydronic system design
A pumped system is not performing as expected and you need to diagnose flow, pressure, or temperature problems
You are transitioning into building mechanical systems work and need to understand the water-side of HVAC

What the module covers

Water piping layout, design, and sizing guidelines
Pump types, performance characteristics, and selection procedures
Systematic procedures for pump selection and performance evaluation
Layout and sizing calculations for water piping systems

$595 per attendee View course details

Comfort Conditions and Air Quality of Conditioned Spaces

1 day 2 CPD Hours PEO PEAK compliant

You need this if

You need to understand what ASHRAE 55 and 62.1 require and how they apply to your building
You are receiving occupant comfort complaints and need to understand what criteria the system should be meeting
You need to verify your design meets minimum comfort and air quality requirements under the Ontario Building Code

What the module covers

Fundamentals of thermal comfort: the factors that determine whether a space feels comfortable
ASHRAE Standard 55: thermal environmental conditions for human occupancy
Indoor air quality fundamentals
ASHRAE Standard 62.1: ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality
Ontario Building Code requirements for conditioned spaces

$495 per attendee View course details

Not sure which module? Or is your gap broader than one topic?

The complete Fundamentals, Sizing, Selection, and Operation of HVAC Systems course covers all five topics in sequence over five days - with workshops that integrate the full design process. Attendees who have taken individual modules find the full course builds directly on what they already know.

View the Full Fundamentals Course

Who Takes These Modules

Mechanical engineers who have the broader design background but need to build depth in one specific area
Out-of-discipline engineers who need one piece of applied HVAC knowledge for a project they're working on
Facility managers and operators who want to understand one aspect of the systems they manage without committing to a full technical course
Engineers preparing for the full Fundamentals course who want to work through psychrometry or load calculations in advance
Engineers building CPD hours efficiently who need specific credit hours rather than a full program

WSP Canada KFR Engineering HH Angus and Associates IFAB Engineering Fortec Engineering Limited LCI Engineering Inc.

What Attendees Say

"Needed to improve my knowledge on sizing. Best part: not just technical cases but also appropriate practical areas of knowledge."

Course Attendee

"All materials were insightful and well presented."

Course Attendee — Bell Canada

"Very organized, provided lots of examples and case studies."

Course Attendee — Ottawa

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take individual modules without taking the full Fundamentals course first?

Yes. Each module is designed to stand on its own. You do not need to have taken the full course first. The only prerequisite is basic engineering knowledge - the modules assume you understand fundamental concepts but are learning the applied HVAC methodology for the first time.

Do the modules count toward the full Fundamentals course?

The five modules together cover the same content as the full Fundamentals, Sizing, Selection, and Operation of HVAC Systems course. If you complete all five, you will have covered the full program. Each module provides its own CPD hours independently.

How do I know whether to take a single module or the full course?

If your gap is one specific topic - psychrometry, load calculations, duct design, hydronic systems, or comfort and air quality - take the module. If your gap is broad and you need to design complete HVAC systems from scratch, the full five-day Fundamentals course is the more efficient path.

Do these modules count toward PEO PEAK requirements?

Yes. All five modules are PEO PEAK compliant. CPD hours per module: Psychrometry 11 hrs, Cooling and Heating Load Calculations 6 hrs, Air-Handling Equipment and Systems 11 hrs, Hydronic Systems 6 hrs, Comfort Conditions and Air Quality 2 hrs. Read our PEO PEAK CPD Hours Guide →

You Don't Need the Full Program. Find the One Module That Fills Your Gap.

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Who Takes These Modules

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