Skills Training Classes & Calendars
WHOLESALE HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION AND CONTROLS

Our Skills Training Courses are aimed at the intermediate to advanced technicians. They’re designed to address a specific skill area where a tech would like more information, or field assistance.
These classes are held in the evenings, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. They are State of Ohio approved for OCILB, or state license certification. In addition, they are NATE-approved as well.
A light supper is served between 5:00pm and 5:30pm. We offer a variety of food selections so as to not become repetitive.
A select few of the courses are held in the daytime, after which we provide lunch. Please click on the link below for schedules and more information about locations, topics, dates, and times.
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Descriptions for the classes held during the Fall term follow. Check the calendars to see the classes which are being conducted at our different locations. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Carlin at 216-525-8236 or Jack Tobik at 216-525-8232.
Training Class Descriptions
R-410A Certification – Topics include the Montreal Protocol, proper refrigerant handling, piping,
oils, service techniques, and safety requirements. Test certification administered at class conclusion.
Class is state license and NATE certified for 3 hours.
ECM Motor Technology – Learn how to accurately, and efficiently troubleshoot ECM-driven motors.
Become familiar with ECM versions 2.1, 2.5, 3.0, and x-13. Topics include motor identification,
module replacement, identifying failures, and tech tips.
Course is state license and NATE certified
for 3 hours.
EPA Refrigerant Certification – Course prepares attendees to take the EPA Section 608 Refrigerant
Certification Test. Subject material includes core, small appliances, high pressure appliances,
and low pressure machines, such as chillers. EPA test concludes second half of session.
Course is
state license and NATE certified for 3 hours.
Brazing & Coil Repair – This class enables students to repair copper coils without destroying
them. Covers oxy/acetylene, acetylene-only, nitrogen propane, soft solder, and silver solder techniques. Hands-on practice for maximum effectiveness.
Course is state license and NATE certified for 3 hours.
Wiring Diagrams – The ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams is essential for a technician.
This course covers types of diagrams and familiarization, wiring diagram reading, and troubleshooting.
Course is state license and NATE certified for 3 hours.
Rooftops – Covers the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of Carrier/Bryant rooftop package
units from 3 to 25 tons with R-410a refrigerant. Subjects include the IGC board, compressor
lockout, accutrol metering device, and economizer logic controls.
State license and NATE certified
for 3 hours.
NATE Training: Core & Gas Heating – Preparation for both the NATE Core and Gas Heating Exams.
Core session is soft skills, trade tools, safety, heat & matter, and electrical. Gas Heating is installation,
service, system components, combustion, and venting.
State license and NATE approved
for 3 hours.
Heat Pump Troubleshooting – Understand and troubleshoot heat pumps with confidence. Reviews
the fundamentals, as well as reversing valve operation, operational sequences, installation
concerns, electrical circuitry, defrost, and troubleshooting techniques.
State and NATE approved for
3 hours.
Furnace Troubleshooting – Addresses troubleshooting techniques for standing pilot, natural
draft, draft-induced, and condensing furnaces. Topics are: sequence of operation, combustion air
and venting, gas & ignition controls, electrical, and troubleshooting.
State and NATE approved for
3 hours.
Heat Exchanger Inspection Methods – There just isn’t one way to test all heat exchangers.
Using the proper equipment will increase testing proficiency. Class covers: heat exchanger ID, designs, problem areas, failures, and different testing methods.
State license and NATE approved for
3 hours.
Economizers – This class will cover the initial set-up, controls, operation, and troubleshooting of
Carrier factory installed and Micrometal economizers. Also addresses the operation and troubleshooting
of Johnson and Honeywell logic controls.
State license and NATE approved for 3 hours.
Commercial Split Systems – Reviews the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of Carrier
commercial split system equipment. Subjects are: system plusses/ minuses, piping, oil return,
TXV’s, capacity control, low ambient , and hot gas bypass.
State license and NATE approved for 3
hours.
Venting & Combustion Air – This class will provide an understanding of combustion analysis
testing location and proper interpretation of the test results to insure safe, efficient, and reliable
heating system operation.
State license and NATE approved for 3 hours.
48PG/PM Rooftop Units – This class will focus on the features and benefits of Carrier/Bryant’s
top of the line rooftop units with R-410A refrigerant. Subjects to be covered: unit design, operating
sequences, controls, airflow, and troubleshooting.
State license and NATE approved for 3
hours.
Oil Heating – This class will guide participants through a proper set-up for clean, efficient operation.
Topics addressed are component familiarization, oil delivery system, venting & combustion
air, start-up and check-out, and troubleshooting techniques.
State license and NATE approved for
3 hours.
Air Properties and Measurement – Focus is on understanding air and its properties via a sychrometric
chart. Topics include system air flow calculations, system capacity calculations, and
air side problems which cause poor system performance.
State license and NATE approved for 3
hours.
Tips, Tricks, & Rules of Thumb – This class is a self-help guide to Carrier furnaces. The class
manual provides the quickest methods for diagnosis on over 20 units. This program spans 20
years, covering the most common problems of Carrier’s popular furnaces.
State license and NATE
approved for 3 hours.
It’s In The Can – Do you know what’s going on inside a compressor? What should be happening?
What are the operating characteristics, safety considerations, and effective troubleshooting techniques? All of these will be covered, plus how to condemn a compressor.
State license and NATE
approved for 3 hours.
Combustion Efficiency & CO Awareness – All heating equipment is designed to operate within
a specific range of combustion air, carbon monoxide, and stack temperatures. This class will provide
an understanding of the importance of regular combustion analysis of fossil fuel equipment;
how to conduct the testing and the interpretation of results. Carbon monoxide and CO alarm issues
will also be covered.
State license and NATE approved for 3 hours.
Electrical Troubleshooting Fundamentals – For those with a basic understanding of wiring diagrams,
this course will provide skills needed to solve heating/cooling problems. Topics addressed:
troubleshooting strategies, schematic diagrams, troubleshooting aids, diagnosing faults and motor
circuit testing.
State license and NATE approved for 3 hours.
Geothermal – This class is designed to aid the experienced technician in the installation, operation,
maintenance, and service of geothermal equipment. Topics covered are: install overview,
system start-up, pressure drop calculations, heats of extraction & rejection, controls, desuperheaters,
and troubleshooting. Geothermal demo unit to be operated.
State license and NATE approved
for 3 hours.
Residential Load Estimating – This seminar will cover load estimating using both the REVS
method and a short form Manual J. Several sample houses will be assigned to assure understanding
of the material. Proper airflow for each room will also be calculated, enabling the salesperson
to know beforehand which rooms are candidates for poor heating/cooling
problems.
Approved for 12 hours of state license credit.
Semi Hermetic Compressor Tear Down – Flooding, high temperature, flooded starts, and slugging
can cause a compressor to fail… and each causal effect leaves a trail of evidence. This handson
class involves the teardown and inspection of a failed semi-hermetic compressor; with the goal
of determining the nature of the failure.
State and NATE certified for 3 hours.