THE NORTHWEST HVAC/R ASSOCIATION TRAINING CLASSES
Classes updated on 2/3/2012
Industry and CEU - Class Descriptions
(Email staff@inwhvac.org or call (800) 786-3148 for a registration form)
Classes below are CEU's for Washington State Electrical & Plumbing Credit, Gas Codes & HVAC/R single course offerings. See bottom of page for upcoming Heating Mechanics I and II class dates. Register today!
Specialty Wiring of Mechanical Equipment for Trainees & Electrician 8 hours:
Spokane, Feb 7th and 9th evenings- call for start time
"Electricians and Trainees" receive 8 hours LNI credit. $95.00 members & $115.00 non-members.
NEC Code Update - 8 hours-No trainee credit available: Special Prices starting at $65.00
Spokane- Feb 13th & 15th- call for start time
This class provides the knowledge and skills necessary to use the National Electric Code. The course will cover the content changes of the of the NEC 2005, which include: Services, Feeders, Branch Circuits, Grounding and Bonding, Conductors and Cables, Motors, Raceway and Boxes, Special Occupancies, Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, and a Brief Overview of Washington Laws and Rules. Required for all electricians by L & I.
WAC/RCW - 4 hours- No trainee credit available: Special Prices starting at $35.00
Spokane- Feb 27th evening- call for start time
This class covers the contents and updates of Chapter 296-WAC and Chapter 19.28 RCW. At the end of the course there will be a comprehensive quiz. Required for all electricians by L & I.
Services & Overcurrent Protection- 8 hours for trainees and electricians:
Spokane- March 6th & 8th evenings- call for start time
"Electricians and Trainees" receive 8 hours of LNI credit. $95.00 for members and $115.00 for non-members
HVAC Low Voltage Wiring and Electrical Safety for Trainees & Electricians- 4hours:
Spokane- March 14th evening- call for start time
"Electricians and Trainees" receive 4 hours of LNI credit. $45.00 for members and $75.00 for non-members
Fired Rated Assemblies- 4 hours for trainees and electricians:
Spokane- March 20th evening- call for start time
"Electricians and Trainees" receive 4 hours of LNI credit. $45.00 for members and $75.00 for non-members.
Electrical Practical Basics for Trainees & Electricians- 8 hours:
TBA
"Electricians and Trainees" receive 8 hours LNI credit. $95.00 for members and $115.00 for non-members.
Specialty Electrical Prep Course - 16 hours: *Not applicable for CEU credits
TBA and soon to be approved for 16 hours of trainee and electrician LNI credit
This class is beneficial for anyone attempting to take the specialty electric licensing tests through LaserGrade. Required materials: NEC, Uglys, & Tom Henry's keyword Index. WAC/ RCW is provided. $185.00 members & $285.00 non-members.
TBA
Conductor Insulation & Application of NEC Chapter Nine Tables- 4 hours for trainees and electricians:
Motors, A/C & Refrigeration Equipment for Trainees & Electricians- 8 hours:
Hazardous Locations- 4 hours: No trainee credit available:
Grounding & Bonding- 4 hours-No trainee credit available
Call for wait list for additional Electrical and Plumbing CEU credit
Comp/ Controls for Fuel-Gas Appliances - 8 hours:
Single Phase Induction Motors - 8 hours:
Limited Energy Systems - 8 hours:
Basic Electrical Theory Course - 4 hours:
National Electric Code Calculations - 4 hours:
National Electric Code Review - 4 hours:
Electrical Basics for Plumbers- 4 hours:
Uniform Plumbing Code - 8 hours:
HVAC/R Classes below are non-CEU's for Electrical & Plumbing.
Heat Mechanics II - 36 hours evening:
Spokane- Feb 21st thru March 29th, 2012 evenings- call for start time
(this class is only scheduled once a year) Successful completion of this course prepares the student to test for the Heating Mechanics II license with the City of Spokane. This course covers installation and service of gas heating equipment over 400,000 BTU’s. Includes venting and combustion air codes, flame safeguard, lighting off and setting up of burners and boiler safety. Basic electrical knowledge is extremely important to the student. Course Materials: Each student needs to bring their Gas Codes and Standards Handbook, Flame Safeguard Controls manual, and “CSD-1 Controls and Safety Devices” manual. The NW HVAC/R Training Center has these books on hand if you would like to purchase one. We recommend that you bring a copy of the International Fuel Gas Code and the International Mechanical Code for classroom reference on state adopted codes. (License Prep Course).
Heating Mechanics I - Gas Codes and Installation Course - 60 hours evenings:
Spokane- March 5th thru April 23rd, 2012, twice a week at night from 5:30PM to 9:30PM
This class covers the HVAC gas installation codes required by the local authority, including safety issues and proper installation, introduction to repairing and servicing of gas burning appliances with gas pressures not in excess of 1/2 psig and under 400,000BTU inputs. Successful completion of this course prepares the student to test for a Heating Mechanic I License. Required textbook: International Fuel Gas Codes included in cost. Standards are subject to change per Washington State codes. (License Prep Course)
Oil Service - 32 Hours:
Spokane- TBA.Troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for selected oil heating units. Development of charts, proper use of tools and equipment, inspection and repair of combustion chambers, system burner and control system servicing. Students should already be familiar with Oil Codes and/or hold the Oil Mechanics license.
EPA Refrigeration Certification - 16 Hours:
Spring 2012- call for datesThis class includes the CFC 608 Refrigerant test given in the final two hours of the class. The text covers the rules and regulations necessary for EPA Refrigeration Certification. The instructor and materials will present the types, physical properties and applications of refrigerants and EPA specifications for the safe handling of refrigerants and procedures for purchase, storage, and transportation. The course covers EPA requirements for the core section and Types I, II, III Refrigeration Certification.
System Design- 32 hours daytimne
Spokane- Spring 2012
This 32-hour System Design course is to provide an introductory understanding of air and its properties for the consideration of heat loss and gain calculations, as well as proper duct-sizing procedures. Specific topics are heat transfer modes, U Factors, temperature differences, ventilation, and factors in duct design. Manual J, Manual D, and duct calculators will be required. Content includes a brief overview of blueprints, their components, lines and symbols.
A/C & Heat Pump Components and Troubleshooting Refresher Course - 8 hours:
Call for more information & group discounts. This class is recommended for HVAC/R technicians with at least two years of field experience and/or
classroom experience. This six-hour refresher class will identify components and their functions within
common residential A/C split systems; A/C installations vs. heat pump installations; thermostat functions; electrical wiring; outdoor units; troubleshooting and heat pump coils vs. A/C coils. A test of the student's knowledge will be provided at the end of the class. (Refresher Class)
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