15000 - Commercial HVAC Training
Course Description
HVAC Training Program
The Commercial HVAC Certificate Program is a unique
partnership between BOMA Georgia and
Chattahoochee Technical College. The program offers
building engineers a five-semester HVAC program.
Semester courses are topic-specific and advance
their knowledge of commercial heating, ventilation
and air conditioning systems.
Module 1
This class begins with an overview of thermodynamics, and understanding the HVAC system. Additional topics include: chilled water systems; air cooled chillers; specifying and buying chillers; air handling system operation and maintenance; water source heat pump systems; components, operation and maintenance of heating systems; gas fired, combustion system operations; hot water systems; and steam heating and electric heating systems. The EPA exam is administered at the end of the course.
Module 2
In course 2 of the Commercial HVAC Program, topics include: air cooled chillers, specifying and buying chillers, and air handling systems. There will also be a site visit.
Module 3
In course 3 of the Commercial HVAC Program, topics include: fans and direct expansion (CS) systems. There will also be a site visit.
Module 4
In course 4 of the Commercial HVAC Program, topics include: heating systems (including boilers), electric heat, and water source heat pumps. There will also be a site visit.
Module 5
In course 5 of the Commercial HVAC Program, topics include: pneumatic controls; electromechanical controls; direct digital codes; building energy savings from controls; energy metering and monitoring; rules, regulations, standards and laws; electricity, power and efficiency