This training program will help contractors perform Manual J load calculations properly. This information is vital for residential customers to be eligible for rebates on high efficiency HVAC equipment (Form B is no longer required, however, a load calculation consistent with ACCA Manual J still is).
All newly installed high efficiency equipment should be sized within fifteen percent of the calculated loads as estimated in accordance with the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Manual J (or an equivalent estimation procedure). This course will help you do just that, and will include, as time allows, a brief demonstration of full-version 8th edition software currently available.
Technicians earn 6 NATE CEHs toward recertification in all specialties except Refrigeration Installation and/or 3 BPI continuing education credits.
Current requirements for the NJ Clean Energy HVAC rebates include a load calculation consistent with ACCA Manual J as well as an ACCA Manual S (Residential Equipment Selection) calculation. Manual S shows you how to select and size cooling and heating equipment to meet Manual J loads based on local climate and ambient conditions at the building site. Some of the more popular software programs will automatically do this calculation for you, so users of those products are already prepared to meet these requirements. If you’re using a handwritten form or program that does not do the calculation for you, however, you need to ensure your equipment selection is based on the manufacturer’s engineering data. Be certain you cover both your sensible gain and latent gain; if raising or lowering airflow is required to meet the sensible or latent gain, do so. These procedures are spelled out in Manual S.
Technicians earn 4 NATE CEHs (except Refrigeration specialties) and/or 2 BPI continuing education hours.
This course will provide an overview of air conditioning fundamentals and includes topics such as saturation charts, condenser and evaporator operation, superheat and subcooling, compression ratio and charging by weight, as well as reading schematics for both split systems and packaged units. The class will also explore the sequence of operations for air conditioning systems in order to create a more logical method for diagnostic procedures. Through the use of computer simulation programs, technicians will learn to diagnose common operating and mechanical defects. This approach will allow technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose R-22 as well as R-410A air conditioning system problems faster and more accurately.
Technicians earn 6 NATE CEHs toward recertification in all specialties except Hydronics and/or 3 BPI continuing education credits.
This four-hour seminar is designed for the entry-level and seasoned service technician alike. It will provide the technician with a basic understanding of how a variable speed motor works and how to diagnose and troubleshoot various issues.
Topics will include the differences between a motor problem compared to a control circuit problem, utilizing the “Go or No Go” method and the solid-state control method. The class will also explore some duct designs and airflow issues that are problematic with today’s duct systems.
Technicians earn 4 NATE CEHs toward all specialties for completing this course and/or 2 BPI continuing education credits.
This seminar provides the student with an understanding of electricity as it applies to basic HVAC equipment operation. Topics include how electricity is made and how electrical current moves within a circuit. The class will explore the operation of different types of electrical equipment utilized in HVAC systems.
Students will also learn how to use diagnostic tools including a voltmeter, ohmmeter and ammeter as a basis for understanding how to learn to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical problems in HVAC systems.
Technicians who attend this course will earn 6 NATE CEHs toward recertification for all specialties.
This certification is essentially a “license to work” as an HVAC service technician, since it is required for all technicians who want to purchase, transport or handle refrigerants. The preparation session is a comprehensive yet concise review and will cover all topics of knowledge necessary to pass the Universal Exam. All four parts of the exam will be offered: CORE, TYPE I, TYPE II and TYPE III. The CORE section must be taken by anyone that is seeking Section 608 certification. Technicians can choose to test in any or all phases of this exam. Passing all four parts of the test will certify the candidate as a “Universal Technician”.
Technicians who attend will earn 4 NATE CEHs toward recertification in Air Conditioning and/or Heat Pump specialties.
This is a valuable course for learning basic gas furnace operation as well as improving troubleshooting skills. Technicians will learn to diagnose the two most common gas furnaces they are likely to encounter in the field – high-efficiency condensing furnaces and standing pilot-type furnaces. The class will explore the sequence of operation for these different types of furnaces in order to create a faster and more logical method for diagnostic procedures. This approach not only helps technicians on future service calls, but also allows them to share new diagnostic methods with other employees. This course will teach the technician not to be a “parts swapper” by exploring how to diagnose electrical parts using a voltmeter, an ohmmeter and an ammeter.
Technicians earn 6 NATE CEHs toward recertification in all specialties except Oil, Hydronics and Refrigeration and/or 3 BPI continuing education credits.
This training seminar is designed for the technician who is expanding his/her education into the heat pump field. The technician will receive an overview of the heat pump’s operation fundamentals. Learning this will provide the technician with a greater understanding of the heat pump system and provide a more logical method of diagnostic procedures.
Technicians will learn to diagnose common operational and mechanical defects to troubleshoot and diagnose heat pump system problems faster and more accurately.
Technicians earn 6 NATE CEHs toward recertification in all specialties except Hydronics and/or 3 BPI continuing education credits.
This class is for those just getting started in the vast field of using water to heat a structure. It is a comprehensive course for learning the fundamental operation and troubleshooting of boilers, piping and circulator pumps. The class will explore how the thermodynamics of water will affect flow, how to zone a structure properly, and why pressure is so important to the system. The technicians will learn how to remove air from different systems, and why air removal is vital to the system. This class will teach the technician all of the basics of the most popular hydronic systems that are used in our industry, including low-pressure water systems as well as steam systems. When the technician completes this course, he or she should be able to start installing and troubleshooting most hydronic systems.
Technicians who attend this course will receive 6 NATE CEHs toward their Hydronics re-certification and/or 3 BPI continuing education credits.
Proper preparation is key in achieving NATE certification. This course was designed to translate the knowledge technicians already use in the field into test-taking readiness. By reviewing the basics of electricity, the refrigeration cycle, and troubleshooting, this course is an excellent preparation for the Core, Air Conditioning and/or Heat Pump exams.
Many rewards come from successful completion of the NATE exam. Not only will it enhance public perception of the HVAC trade as a whole, NATE certification generally translates into increased marketability, higher pay and improved job security for the individual. Your participation in the NATE certification program says a lot about how you feel about your career in the HVAC industry and will demonstrate your commitment to professionalism.
Technicians who complete this course will earn 6 NATE CEHs toward recertification in any specialty certification they already hold.
This is a valuable course for technicians preparing to take the Core and/or Gas specialty NATE exam. Becoming NATE certified will demonstrate your commitment to professionalism and will say a lot in relation to how you feel about your career in the HVAC industry.
A review that includes electrical concepts and gas furnace troubleshooting will aid technicians in successfully becoming NATE certified, which generally leads to increased marketability, higher pay and increased job security.
Candidates for any exam type are welcome to attend the testing session, however the review is designed for candidates interested in becoming NATE certified in Gas Heating.
This seminar is designed for technicians with limited knowledge of oil burners. It is a comprehensive course for learning the basic operation of oil burners as well as how to troubleshoot them. The technician will become more proficient at the art of troubleshooting.
This course will walk students through a logical, sequential method of repairing oil burners. This approach will help technicians to learn different techniques used in the field and prevent them from becoming ‘parts swappers’. This course will also touch on combustion testing to keep the oil burner running at its maximum level of efficiency.
Technicians who attend this course will earn 6 NATE CEHs toward recertification for Oil and Oil Hydronics specialties and/or 3 CEUs toward BPI recertification.
EHCC has developed this combined training session to address airflow and system charging procedures and standards. Approximately two-thirds of all systems are not properly charged, and most technicians lack a sufficient understanding of airflow.
In this course, students will learn correct charging procedures and airflow measurement using a method that is easy to understand. Attendees will receive an air duct calculator and will be taught the correct way to use it.
Technicians who complete this course will earn 6 NATE CEHs toward all re-certifications except Hydronics and 3 BPI continuing education credits.
This is a comprehensive course that will deal with proper installation procedures of newly constructed ductwork, as well as pre-existing ducts. Technicians will learn how to spot problems with leaking ducts. The class will also discuss how sealing a duct run can adversely affect not only the airflow, but also the static pressure inside a duct. We will explore the total effective length of ductwork in a house.
Students will discover some of the performance problems that may occur when using duct board and flex duct. Also, by utilizing ACCA Manual D, the technician will understand the importance of proper duct design. This approach of selecting the proper size and sealing ductwork can reduce a multitude of air related problems that most houses are faced with today.
Technicians earn 6 NATE CEHs toward recertification in all specialties except Oil Hydronics and Refrigeration and/or 3 BPI continuing education credits.
This seminar will provide field service personnel with the necessary training and practical knowledge for the safe performance of service on systems containing R-410A and R-407C.
In addition, technicians will learn about the R-22 phase-out, appropriate refrigerant and oil applications, service techniques and safe handling of R-410A.
Technicians who attend will earn 4 NATE CEHs toward recertification in Air Conditioning and/or Heat Pump specialties and/or 2 BPI continuing education credits.