Running an arena's refrigeration plant needs a Technical Safety BC certificate. Ammonia plants in rinks must be under constant supervision by a 4th Class Power Engineer, Refrigeration Operator, or Ice Facility Operator (plants ≤1,000 kW with a qualified chief engineer). Driving the ice resurfacer itself has no separate licence.
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| Summary | Running an arena's refrigeration plant needs a Technical Safety BC certificate. Ammonia plants in rinks must be under constant supervision by a 4th Class Power Engineer, Refrigeration Operator, or Ice Facility Operator (plants ≤1,000 kW with a qualified chief engineer). Driving the ice resurfacer itself has no separate licence. | source |
| Issuing body · Url | Official page | source |
| Credential | REQUIRED for plant operation: Ice Facility Operator CoQ (or Refrigeration Operator / 4th Class Power Engineer) | source |
| Licence status | required | source |
| Requirements | Approved ice facility operator course; at least 30 days employed operating an ice facility plant; 100-question 3-hour exam, 65% pass, 3 attempts | source |
| Refrigeration operator | Approved course or refrigeration mechanic credential + 6 months assisting a qualifying plant; can be person in charge of any plant | source |
| Safety order | Ammonia rink plants >50 kW must be under constant supervision by a qualified person (since Jan 19, 2018) | source |
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REQUIRED for plant operation: Ice Facility Operator CoQ (or Refrigeration Operator / 4th Class Power Engineer)
Technical Safety BC.
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