Location
PINNACLE WEST Head Office
Our Spray Foam Training Course is held at our head office in Abbotsford, BC, providing in-class and hands-on instruction in a professional training environment. With expert instructors, real-world demonstrations, and access to top-tier spray foam equipment, this course is the perfect opportunity to enhance your knowledge.
Address: 339 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S 8E5
What to Bring
For Day 2, students should wear work-appropriate clothing. Steel-toe shoes or boots are strongly recommended. Pinnacle West provides all necessary PPE, including fresh air masks, spray suits, disposable gloves, and classroom materials.
Agenda
Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the course begins to get settled and ready for the day. Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided to keep you fueled and focused!
If you have successfully completed the online training or are registering for Re-certification, you are only required to attend Day 2 (Evaluation Day).
Day 1: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Classroom training using multimedia tools
Day 2: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Review of material
- Practical evaluations
- Written test
- Hands-on training
Ready to become a certified spray foam installer?
To confirm your attendance, please use the button below to register and indicate the number of attendees in your group. Don’t delay, our training sessions often reach full capacity quickly. Reserve your spot today to ensure your team doesn’t miss out!
↶Enter number of attendees
Course Curriculum
1. Introduction to Spray Foam
- History of spray foam
- Spray foam overview & benefits
- Spray foam types
2. SPF Storage & Handling
- Drum storage and temperature
- Viscosity & cavitation
3. Chemistry & Processing
- The components
- Mixing & reaction
- Physical properties
4. Calculating Yield & LTTR
- Calculating yield
- Long term thermal resistance
5. SPF Handling & Safety
- Health hazards & safety
- First aid
- Handling of spills
- Fire safety
- Disposal of drums
6. Building Code & Building Science
- Building science
- Building code
7. Equipment Overview
- Equipment & material flow
- Proportioner
- Proportioner maintenance
- Spray gun
- Feed systems
- Power & compressed air
- Spray rig
8. Application Overview
- Limitations, notifications & pre-inspection
- Substrate prep
- Material selection
- Climatic factors
- Job site setup, scaffolds, lifts & ladders
- Equipment settings & spray technique
- Spray foam application
- On-site testing
- Application troubleshooting
9. CAN/ULC Requirements
- CAN/ULC S705 & CAN/ULC S712
- QAP Provider & Manufacturer
- Licensed Contractor
- Licensed Installer
- Documentation
Frequently asked questions
What does this training course provide?
Led by expert instructors, our spray foam training provides essential knowledge for job site success. Ideal for new applicators and businesses, it equips you with the skills and credentials needed in Canada’s spray foam industry. Once you have successfully completed this training course which includes a field test evaluation and written examination you will be issued a full certification card that is good for 5 years.
What is a Field Test Evaluation?
The field test evaluation process shall confirm the hands-on skills of the candidate. The hands-on evaluation is intended to assess the applicators knowledge and ability to apply, in a practical way, the information presented in the classroom and will include but will not necessarily be limited to; the ability to perform substrate conditions check, safely startup the proportioner and related equipment ensuring all settings are correct for the environmental conditions, perform the mandatory site testing for density, adhesion and cohesion, record visual observations, and foam application techniques.
What is in the Written Examination?
The written examination will be a multiple choice format test evaluating the candidates knowledge and skills in the following areas: Spray foam product knowledge, equipment knowledge, application knowledge, quality control, daily work recording, and identification of sub-standard foam.
How long does the certification last?
Once you have successfully completed the training course, along with the field test evaluation and written examination you will be issued a full certification card that is good for 5 years. The licensed installers certification status will be reviewed annually to ensure compliance with the Quality Assurance Program. If the Certified Installer has fulfilled all his/her obligations the Certification Card will be re-issued. Once every 5 years the installer must successfully complete and pass a written examination and practical evaluation to maintain certification.
Why do I have to be certified?
The National Building Code of Canada (NBC) and the installation standard for the spray polyurethane foam product, CAN-ULC-S705.2 and CAN/ULC S712.2, mandates that polyurethane foam installers be certified in order to install the product.
Is the certification program accredited?
Certified installers are monitored under a third-party site quality assurance program (SQAP) operated by Urethane Foam Consultants (ISO/IEC 17024 accredited). Urethane Foam Consultants has developed an industry-leading process to ensure installers know, understand and follow best practices and procedures to produce quality insulation in a safe and effective manner.
Still have questions? We’re here to help.
Whether you need more details about the certification process, training requirements, scheduling, or what to expect during the course, our team is ready to assist you every step of the way. Simply complete the form below or give us a call at 1-800-901-0088. One of our knowledgeable team members will be happy to provide the answers you need and help guide you through the registration and certification process.
