Electrical Technology Required as Pre-Requisite

Many Techs struggle with proper heating diagnosing techniques costing extra time and money. Technicians become frustrated over time because they want to solve the customer's problem quickly and do it right the first time. Along with the frustration comes a lack of confidence that “haunts” the technician keeping them from reaching their optimum potential. UTA’s Heating Technology course enables students to gain not only theory behind heat pump systems but the confidence for proper diagnosing

This course teaches a systematic approach to understanding, inspecting, and diagnosing gas heating systems with a focus on the safety concerns related to gas heating equipment. Techs will learn troubleshooting skills for ignition controls, circuit boards and airflow. UTA has a large selection of “Live” operational gas furnaces for Student education.

Students work individually so regardless of experience, they progress at their own rate. A low student to instructor ratio allows each technician to receive adequate “one on one” training necessary for the best lab experience. Students will spend approximately 1/3 of their time in Lecture learning theory and 2/3 of their time in lab performing hands-on projects. When Technicians return to work they are able to put what they have learned into action resulting in an increase in productivity and efficiency.

Topics Covered in Course:

1.Heat exchanger testing using “state of the art” cameras.

2.The combustion process & the requirements to ensure a safe & clean burning system.

3.Different types of heat exchanger designs & venting systems.

4.Improper combustion air and inadequate venting systems.

5.The 17 most popular ignition systems and the 5 most popular furnace system controls.

6.Principals of Airflow and basic duct system design. Techs will diagnose duct system problems using Static Pressures.

7.Determine the sequence of operation for different types of gas or LP heating unit.

8.Set-up and adjust heat anticipators, blower speeds and fan cycling.

9.Conduct flue gas carbon monoxide test as well as measuring combustion efficiency.

10.Properly and thoroughly inspect heat exchangers.

11.Proper methods for explaining the dangers related to cracked chambers to clients.

12.Creation and application of complete wiring diagrams for gas furnaces.

13.Fundamentals and application of oil heating/burning for set up and adjustment.

14.Application of Fundamental Hydronics.

15.Heating Tune-Ups

All students are given the opportunity to take the NATE Core and Heating Exam.

The education and performance expectations listed below are based on each student’s individual knowledge, experience and dedication to learning.

Beginning (Novice) Techs:

1. Furnace inspections including:
   1. 1. Heat Exchanger 
      2. Maintenance Procedures  
2. Light Service Diagnostics

Note: New and intermediate Techs should attend UTA’s Electrical Technology course or have other prior electrical training.

Intermediate Techs:

1. 1. 1. Furnace inspections including: 
         1. 1. Heat Exchanger 
            2. Maintenance Procedures
      2. Diagnosing Heating and electrical problems including:
   1. 1. 1. 1. Ignition Circuit Boards
            2. Electrical Relay
            3. Syatem Controls  

Note: New and intermediate Techs should attend UTA’s Electrical Technology course or have other prior electrical training.

Skilled Techs

1.     Easily cut diagnostic times in half

2.     Reduced recalls & warranty work

3.     Increased billable hours

4.     Accurately diagnose difficult problems without replacing unnecessary parts.

    Note: Skilled Techs should have several years of service experience with reasonable electrical skills.

Cost per week:

Tuition:                                           $1199.00

Material/Lab/Lunch Fee:            $198.00

                         Total:           $1397.00