MTT Course Descriptions and Text Books

Primary Texts: Texts are available for purchase at the training center and used editions may be available.

Course #1103    Intro to HVAC/Trade Tools    Refrigeration & A/C

An introduction to the general requirements for human comfort in buildings, as well as heating

fundamentals, types and designs of furnaces, along with procedures for servicing and installing.

Trade tools includes the selection, inspection, use and maintenance of tools used in the HVAC trade.

Recommended prior to tool purchase.

Course #1105    HVAC Mathematics             Practical Problems in Math       

Students review and build on basic math skills by analyzing and solving HVAC trade math problems

using standard formulas utilized in the trade. Involves calculating area, volume, weights, angles,

pressure,

vacuum and temperature.

Course #1102   HVAC Safety & Rigging          (No text)

(Preparation for Industrial First Aid and CPR Certifications) Offers awareness of safety rules,

procedures, equipment and safe rigging techniques necessary for working on construction job sites

and in a confined space. Testing for the Industrial Safety Card (meets OSHA requirements) and

CPR training is included.

Course #3401   Cooling Series                     Refrigeration & A/C

Covers mechanical refrigeration cycle and basic cooling principles; examines function of

refrigeration components and psychometric charts and application of pressure/temperature charts.

Includes tubing fabrication and brazing, evacuation procedures, use of manifold gauges and

system analysis, wiring diagrams, refrigerant piping and refrigerants to troubleshooting residential

cooling systems. 

Course #3406   Refrigerant Certification        Refrigeration Transition Manual

 (EPA Required Refrigerant Certification) Covers the types, physical properties, and

applications of refrigerants and EPA specifications

Course #1209   Electricity Series                 Electricity for Refrigeration, Heat, A/C

Covers Ohm’s Law and concepts of AC electrical circuits. Solid state, electromechanical, and

pneumatic controls.  Reading and tracing wiring diagrams and schematics. 

Course #1210   Electrical Heat                    Electricity for Refrigeration, Heat, A/C

Covers the basic operation of an electric furnace, controls and components. Information provided

for measuring resistance.  Includes a sequence of operations for a typical heating unit and

troubleshooting electrical circuits and furnaces.

Course #3407   Heat Pumps/ Alternative Energy     Refrigeration & A/C

Covers the principles of reverse cycle heating and cooling. Identifies the uses, types and

components along with procedures for maintenance, troubleshooting, and service. Applications

and installation of air-to-air, ground-source and water-source heat pumps, refrigerant flow controls,

reversing valves, defrost cycle controls and indoor air distribution design. Also includes theory

of alterative energy sources in the fuel cell technology, geothermal energy, ground source,

water source and air source heat pumps, active and passive solar system design, wind energy,

and water energy.

Course #0150   Gas Codes and Installation         International Fuel Gas Codes Text

(Gas Fitter’s License Course) Prepares the student for the City of Spokane Heating Mechanics

I test. Covers HVAC gas piping and appliance installation codes and safety issues. The dual

focus of proper sizing and installation of gas piping along with sizing and installation for

venting of fuel burning appliances. Covers appliances with gas pressures not in excess of ½psig

and under 400,000 BTU inputs. Fees for city test, if desired, are not included with tuition.

Course #2250  Gas Service & Troubleshooting     Gas Codes & Standards               

A step-by step approach to analyzing and diagnosing problems in gas furnaces. An overview of

the combustion process, ignition systems, fuel gases and skills necessary to service residential

gas heating equipment and appliances. Extensive hands-on is included to familiarize students

with troubleshooting techniques and processes. Prerequisites:  Electricity Series & Gas Codes &

Installation is required.

Course #2305   Boilers (Residential)    Gas Codes & Standards Book, Refrig. & A/C

An introductory course in hydronic heating systems.  Includes: operations, components, types

of fluid systems, installation, servicing, inspections and seasonal maintenance.

Prerequisites: Electricity Series and Gas Service or authorization of instructor.

Course #2113   Business Skills                Business Management

An overview of the business environment including  licensing, taxes, insurance, inventory, and

other overhead costs.  Also includes resume writing software; presentation skills and

customer relationships; business accounting, including reading and understanding profit and

loss statements and balance sheets; business management concerns including staffing, employee

relationships and making a profit.  The creation of a “mock” company helps explain the dynamics

of small business operations and decision making processes.

Course #0151   Basic Oil and Codes   Residential Oil Burners, Gas Codes & Standards

(Preparation for Oil Burner’s License) Prepares students for the Oil Burner Installer and Service

License exam proctored by the City of Spokane.  Covers oil burner design, combustion chambers

and efficiency.  The codes for installation of tank piping and oil heating equipment are discussed in

detail.  Includes an introduction to troubleshooting and servicing. Familiarization with the oil burner

and furnace parts and operations are included in the hands-on portion of the class. Fees for city

test, if desired, are not included with tuition.

Course #2218   Oil Service, Advanced          Residential Oil Burners

Troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for selected oil heating units. Development of a

troubleshooting chart; proper use of tools and equipment; inspection and repair of combustion

chambers; system burner and control system servicing. Students must hold a current oil license

to attend this class. Prerequisites: Electricity Series and Basic Oil Codes

Course #3214   HVAC Accessories               Refrigeration & A/C

Covers the installation and operation of automatic vent dampers, electronic control systems,

humidifiers and filters. Emphasis on the use of these accessories as energy saving devices

and indoor air quality issues. Troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for selected zone

control systems and economizers, water tanks, setback controls and electronic air cleaners.

Course #3226   HVAC System Design/ Air Properties & Blueprints    Air Duct Calculator,

Manuals D & J

Provides  an elementary understanding of air and its properties as a background for consideration

of heat loss and gain calculation and proper duct sizing procedures using Manuals D and J

and/ or manuals of equivalent procedures. Specific topics are heat transfer modes,

conductivity, temperature differences, ventilation,  and factors in duct design. Use of duct

calculators and their application to specific building design problems are included in the hands-on

portion. Includes blueprint information found on site plans, plan views, sectional and detail drawings.

Course #1000      Exploratory Internships  (no text required)

Course #2000    Technical Internships     (no text required)

***Do not purchase books for use in the MTT program without first contacting the school,

editions and formats may change.

Practical Problems Math:          ISBN 1-4018-4177-5

Refrigeration and AC:                ISBN 1-4018-3765-4

Electricity and Refrigeration:    ISBN 0-7668-7337-4

Residential Oil Burners:            ISBN 0-8273-5013-9

Manual D:                                  ISBN 1-892765-00-4

Manual J:                                  ISBN 1-892765-01-2 

Refrigerant Certification:          ISBN 1-892765-24-1

Last modified: January 02, 2008