For a detailed course description, click the ‘+’ on any course title below. To register online, visit our Training Schedule page and select the class(es) you want to attend. You can also register postal mail or email using our printable registration form.

Except where noted, course fees are $250 ($200 for members). Ask about our special in-house training rates!

ACCA Manual J Training

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.

This course will help you to:

  • Properly perform and document required Manual J load calculations
  • Qualify customers for utility HVAC rebates
  • Offer better HVAC performance and energy efficiency
  • Increase customer satisfaction and comfort
  • Reduce customer complaints and callbacks

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Certificate of Attendance
  • ACCA J 8AE Manual
  • Practice worksheets
  • Lunch

Participants need to bring a calculator!

ACCA Manual S Training

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.

Course Topics Include:

  • Estimating airflow based on calculated heat gain
  • Equipment selection using manufacturers’ engineering data
  • Calculating BECOP (Break-Even Coefficient of Performance) for dual fuel applications

These are just the highlights; we have left plenty of time for Q&A during and after the planned materials are covered. Class size is limited, so be sure to reserve your seat right away!

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Certificate of Attendance
  • ACCA S Manual
  • Lunch

Air Conditioning Troubleshooting Training

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.

Course Topics Include:

  • Refrigerant Diagnostics
  • Start Relay Coil
  • High Pressure Switch
  • TXV Power Element
  • Fan Motor Capacitor
  • Control Transformer
  • Compressor Windings
  • Thermostat Fan Switch
  • Start Relay Contacts
  • Low Pressure Switch
  • Compressor Locked Rotor
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Contactor Coil
  • Indoor Fan Relay
  • Basic Electricity
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Superheat
  • Subcooling

Course Fee Covers:

  • Lunch
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Troubleshooting Manual

ECM Motors Training

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.

Course Topics Include:

  • Constant Airflow
  • Static Pressures
  • Pressure Limitations
  • Filter Loading
  • PWM Frequency
  • RMP
  • Torque
  • Electronic Inverter
  • Power Shedding
  • Back or Counter EMF

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Troubleshooting Manual
  • TECMate Diagnostic Tool (a $49.95 value – FREE!!)
  • Dinner

HVAC TRaining: ElectricityThis 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.

Course Topics Include:

  • Alternating Current
  • Conductors
  • Insulators
  • Switches
  • Reading Schematics
  • Motor Operation
  • Motor Wiring
  • Series Circuits
  • Parallel Circuits
  • Transformer Operation
  • Inductance
  • Counter EMF
  • Capacitance
  • Electrical Circuits
  • Voltmeter
  • Ohmmeter
  • Ammeter

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Course Manual
  • Lunch

EPA 608 Preparation and TestingThis 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. 

Course Topics Include:

  • Ozone Depletion
  • Leak Detection
  • Leak Repair Requirements
  • Recovery Techniques
  • Recovery Requirements
  • Safety

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Preparation Manual
  • Lunch

The exam fee is $40. Registrants have the option of attending for TESTING ONLY, in which case they would be required to pay only the exam fee. Applicants should be prepared to present photo ID.

Gas Furnace Troubleshooting TrainingThis 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.

Course Topics Include:

  • Ignition Diagnostics
  • Burner Flame Flashback
  • Failure of Safety Shutoff Circuit
  • Defective Fan Limits
  • Heat Relay Contacts
  • Thermostat Troubleshooting
  • Blower Relay Coil
  • Blower Motor Capacitor
  • Vent Pressure Switch
  • Blower Relay Contact
  • Rollout Switch
  • Gas Pressure Regulator
  • High Limit Switch
  • Gas Valves
  • Heat Relay Coils
  • Control Transformer
  • Condensing & Non-Condensing Gas Furnaces

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Lunch
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Troubleshooting Manual

HVAC Training: Heat Pump TroubleshootingThis 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.

Course Topics Include:

  • Compressors
  • Condensers
  • Evaporators
  • Metering Devices
  • Reversing Valves
  • Check Valves
  • Pressure/Temperature Charts
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Defrost Circuit
  • Heating Mode
  • Cooling Mode
  • Supplementary Heat
  • Balance Points
  • Thermostats
  • Superheat
  • Subcooling

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Troubleshooting Manual
  • Lunch

HVAC Training: HydronicsThis 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.

Course Topics Include:

  • Compression Tanks
  • Flow controls
  • Zone valves
  • Water Supply Controls
  • Air Vents
  • Piping Configurations
  • Booster Pumps
  • Hartford Loop
  • Tankless Systems
  • Low Water Cutoffs
  • Expansion Tanks
  • Relief Valves
  • Pressure Reducing Valves
  • Reverse Systems

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Manual
  • Lunch

NATE Certification Review Course and ExamProper 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. 

Course Topics Include:

  • Compressor
  • Condenser
  • Evaporator
  • Metering Device
  • Electrical Schematics
  • Reversing Valve
  • Check Valve
  • Defrost Circuit
  • Heating Mode
  • Cooling Mode
  • Supplementary Heat
  • Thermostats
  • Ohm’s Law
  • Basic Refrigeration
  • Superheat
  • Subcooling
  • Static Pressure

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Review Handbook
  • Lunch

In addition to the course fee, NATE exam fees are $150 for the Core and $150 for each Specialty.

NATE Certification Review Course and ExamThis 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.

Course Topics Include:

  • Ignition Diagnostics
  • Burner Flame Flashback
  • Failure of Safety Shutoff Circuit
  • Defective Fan Limits
  • Heat Relay Contacts
  • Thermostat Troubleshooting
  • Blower Relay Coil
  • Blower Motor Capacitor
  • Vent Pressure Switch
  • Blower Relay Contact
  • Rollout Switch
  • Gas Pressure Regulator
  • High Limit Switch
  • Gas Valves
  • Heat Relay Coils
  • Control Transformer
  • Condensing & Non-Condensing Gas Furnaces
  • Ohm’s Law

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Course Manual
  • Lunch

In addition to the course fee, NATE exam fees are $150 for the Core and $150 for each Specialty.

HVAC Training: Oil Furnace TroubleshootingThis 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.

Course Topics Include:

  • Combustion Theory
  • Smoke Prevention
  • Atomization
  • Combustion Testing
  • Draft
  • Ignition Transformers
  • Oil Tanks
  • Burner Motors
  • Fuel Pumps
  • Nozzles
  • Stack Controls
  • Primary Controls
  • Understanding a Schematic
  • Fuel Oil Types
  • Venting
  • Troubleshooting
  • Solenoid Valves
  • Cad Cells

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Troubleshooting Manual
  • Lunch

HVAC Training: Airflow & System ChargingEHCC 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.

Course Topics Include:

Airflow:

  • Volume-Velocity-Pressure
  • Duct System Performance
  • Measuring System Pressure w/Instruments
  • Troubleshooting

Charging:

  • Refrigeration Circuit
  • Understanding Saturation
  • Charging Methods
  • Troubleshooting
  • Do’s & Don’ts

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Lunch
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Course Manual

HVAC Training: Duct Design & SealingThis 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.

Course Topics Include:

  • Components of a Duct System
  • Types of Ducts
  • Energy Loss
  • Thermal Regain
  • Health & Safety Issues
  • Comfort
  • Testing Ducts
  • Pressure Drops
  • Mastics and Tapes

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Certificate of Attendance
  • ACCA D Manual
  • Lunch

HVAC Training: Universal R-410A Training & SafetyThis 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.

Course Topics Include:

  • Condensing Pressure
  • Evaporating Pressure
  • Vapor Pressure
  • Superheat
  • Subcooling
  • Refrigerant Chemistry
  • System Charging
  • Refrigerant Oils
  • Personal Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Safe Refrigerant Handling
  • Environmental Considerations

Registration Fee Covers:

  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Training Manual
  • Lunch