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SUMMARY:PPATEC NORA Bronze - Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program
DESCRIPTION:After 10 days of concentrated fundamental classroom theory\, coupled with practical laboratory work\, including hands-on experience on a variety of live-fire equipment\, you will acquire a solid foundation of knowledge. This training\, along with field experience\, will help build careers as installation and service technicians that will become an asset to you and your customers. \nThe final day of training is a test day. The test takes place in the morning. Standard test times range from 30 minutes – 3 hours depending on the individual student. In nearly all cases\, students are completed prior to 12:00 PM. \nBronze Certificate of Training will be awarded to each student who completes the course and passes the examination. The test is based on the NORA Oil Heat Technician’s Manual\, which is used for Silver Certification. \nRequirements: There are some study assignments required to be done by the students in the evening during the course. Therefore\, students should consider this in fulfillment of the program. \n***Registration includes FREE bleeder wrench\, multimeter\, and coupler popper*** \nInstructor: \nMike Elmer\, a PPATEC instructor\, has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC\, plumbing\, and electric. \n\nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members\, PPATEC members\, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.\nMar 21\, 2025\n\n\n$2\,200.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members\, PPATEC members\, or petroleum marketers who do not deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.\nMar 21\, 2025\n\n\n$2\,750.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-nora-bronze-two-week-basic-oil-heat-program-2/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPATEC Intro to Air Conditioning
DESCRIPTION:This program will feature hands-on training with recently installed units in the PPATEC Training Center! The extended four-day course is designed to teach the basics to technicians who have limited field experience with air conditioning and heatpumps with fossil fuel backup. \nPlease note: the EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test is a separate class on Friday. If you are interested in getting your certification\, you need to sign up for the EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test as well. \n\n\n\nThe course provides hands-on training in the following areas: \n• Refrigerant Handling \n• Proper Tool Use & Care \n• Preventative Maintenance \n• Low Voltage Wiring & Troubleshooting \n• Line Set Sizing \n• Checking Air Flow of Equipment & Duct System\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fees include: Lunch is provided each day \nOur Instructor: \nMike Elmer\, a PPATEC instructor\, has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC\, plumbing\, and electric. \n\nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nMar 28\, 2025\n\n\n$880.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nMar 28\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,100.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-intro-to-air-conditioning-3/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPATEC EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test
DESCRIPTION:Taking the EPA Section 608 certification is a crucial step for anyone who wants to work in the HVAC field. Successfully passing this test gives you a lifelong license. It’s also good across the country – so if you decide to move to another state\, you’re still covered. The program will feature a morning preparation along with an afternoon test. Attendee has the opportunity to attended a future EPA 608 Test if they do not initially pass during the first two test attempts. Scheduling will be contingent on PPATEC instructor and class availability. \nIt is expected that attendees read the manual before attending the class to increase the likelihood of passing the test. The manual will be sent as a PDF two weeks before the start of the class. \nCost Structure \n\nPPATEC Members – Discounted Registration ($150): For PPATEC Members who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training\nPPATEC Members – Normal Registration ($250): For PPATEC Members who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test\nNon Members – Discounted Registration ($250): For Non Members who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training\nNon Members – Normal Registration ($400): For Non Members who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test\n\nLunch is provided for attendees at no additional cost. \nOur Instructor: Mike Elmer\, a PPATEC instructor\, has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC\, plumbing\, and electric. \n\nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted Bundle Registration – For attendees who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training; Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 03\, 2025\n\n\n$175.00\n\n\n\nMember Price – Normal Registration – For attendees who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test; Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 03\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00\n\n\n\nNon Member Price – Discounted Bundle Registration – For attendees who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training; Non-Member Discounted ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC member\nApr 03\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00\n\n\n\nNon Member Price – Normal Registration – For attendees who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test; Non-Member Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.\nApr 03\, 2025\n\n\n$450.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-epa-608-certification-prep-test-4/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPATEC Basic A/C Operation\, Start Up\, & Servicing
DESCRIPTION:This class will provide the basics to help entry level A/C installers complete better field installations. This will be accomplished by better understanding airflow set up\, adjusting charge\, and an overview of low voltage wiring. Service technicians will also benefit from attending this class to better prepare for the upcoming cooling season. \n\n\n\nBasic A/C Operation\, Start Up & Servicing: \n  \n– Low voltage wiring \n– Airflow testing\, adjustment\, and its effect on performance \n– Checking and adjusting refrigerant charge\n\n\n\n\nOur Instructor: \nTrevor Brubaker has been in the HVAC industry for over 13 years and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes new construction installations\, retrofit installations\, and service work. Trevor brings previous HVAC instructor experience from teaching at Thaddeus Stevens College. He currently holds NATE certifications in A/C install and service and heat pump install and service. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 04\, 2025\n\n\n$220.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nApr 04\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-basic-a-c-operation-start-up-servicing-9/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPATEC Three Day Basic Oil Heat Class
DESCRIPTION:This class includes all the primary fundamentals of oil heat training for technicians in a three-day training program. Technicians who have experience servicing HVAC equipment\, but have limited background working on oil equipment\, are ideal candidates for this class. This training also serves as a great resource for oil heat technicians who completed the NORA Bronze Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program in the past\, but could use a refresher training. \n\n\n\nThree Day Basic Oil Heat will cover: \n• Introduction to Oil Burners \n• Oil Tanks\, Piping\, Fuel Units\, and Oil Valves \n• Nozzles and Combustion Chambers \n• Draft and Venting \n• Combustion \n• Ignition Systems \n• Motors \n• Primary Controls and Limited Controls \n• Hands-On Troubleshooting in Lab\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fees include: Lunch is provided each day \nOur Instructor: \nAlan Mercurio\, a technical trainer with the PPA\, has over 30 years of industry experience in various roles including service technician\, equipment sales\, and service manager. Alan is an industry author\, consultant\, educator\, and proctor. He holds certificates as a Master Technician in the State of Pennsylvania\, Silver certificate from the PPA\, is NORA Gold Certified\, and is EPA Certified by the VGI Training center as a type I and type II Air Conditioning Technician. He is the past president and founder of the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of OESP (Formerly NAOHSM)\, is on OESP’S Education committee\, and is a liaison to NORA. \n\nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted price is for PPA members\, PPATEC members\, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.\nApr 07\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,000.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Price – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members\, PPATEC members\, or petroleum marketers who do not deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.\nApr 07\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,250.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-three-day-basic-oil-heat-class-3/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPATEC Troubleshooting Low Voltage Wiring
DESCRIPTION:This class provides attendees with the basics of understanding low voltage wiring. Wiring relays and controls will be covered during this class with a specific focus on troubleshooting low voltage wiring applications. \n\n\n\nTroubleshooting Low Voltage Wiring will cover: \nLow voltage schematics and wiring diagrams \nLow voltage relays and controls overview \nTroubleshooting low voltage wiring\n\n\n\n\nOur Instructor: Jason Bowe has been in the HVAC industry since 2001 and has worked for leading contractors in the Central PA region. His background includes electric install\, retrofit installations\, residential and commercial service work. Jason brings previous HVAC instructor experience from teaching at Haller Enterprises as an Instructor and Branch Manager. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 10\, 2025\n\n\n$220.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nApr 10\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-troubleshooting-low-voltage-wiring-6/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPATEC Intro to Air Conditioning
DESCRIPTION:This program will feature hands-on training with recently installed units in the PPATEC Training Center! The extended four-day course is designed to teach the basics to technicians who have limited field experience with air conditioning and heatpumps with fossil fuel backup. \nPlease note: the EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test is a separate class on Friday. If you are interested in getting your certification\, you need to sign up for the EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test as well. \n\n\n\nThe course provides hands-on training in the following areas: \n• Refrigerant Handling \n• Proper Tool Use & Care \n• Preventative Maintenance \n• Low Voltage Wiring & Troubleshooting \n• Line Set Sizing \n• Checking Air Flow of Equipment & Duct System\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fees include: Lunch is provided each day \nOur Instructor: \nMike Elmer\, a PPATEC instructor\, has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC\, plumbing\, and electric. \n\nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 11\, 2025\n\n\n$880.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nApr 11\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,100.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-intro-to-air-conditioning-4/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260520T193325
CREATED:20250107T194342Z
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SUMMARY:PPATEC Three Day Basic Oil Heat Class
DESCRIPTION:This class includes all the primary fundamentals of oil heat training for technicians in a three-day training program. Technicians who have experience servicing HVAC equipment\, but have limited background working on oil equipment\, are ideal candidates for this class. This training also serves as a great resource for oil heat technicians who completed the NORA Bronze Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program in the past\, but could use a refresher training. \n\n\n\nThree Day Basic Oil Heat will cover: \n• Introduction to Oil Burners \n• Oil Tanks\, Piping\, Fuel Units\, and Oil Valves \n• Nozzles and Combustion Chambers \n• Draft and Venting \n• Combustion \n• Ignition Systems \n• Motors \n• Primary Controls and Limited Controls \n• Hands-On Troubleshooting in Lab\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fees include: Lunch is provided each day \nOur Instructor: \nAlan Mercurio\, a technical trainer with the PPA\, has over 30 years of industry experience in various roles including service technician\, equipment sales\, and service manager. Alan is an industry author\, consultant\, educator\, and proctor. He holds certificates as a Master Technician in the State of Pennsylvania\, Silver certificate from the PPA\, is NORA Gold Certified\, and is EPA Certified by the VGI Training center as a type I and type II Air Conditioning Technician. He is the past president and founder of the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of OESP (Formerly NAOHSM)\, is on OESP’S Education committee\, and is a liaison to NORA. \n\nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted price is for PPA members\, PPATEC members\, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.\nApr 14\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,000.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Price – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members\, PPATEC members\, or petroleum marketers who do not deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.\nApr 14\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,250.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-three-day-basic-oil-heat-class-4/
LOCATION:PPATEC Tullytown\, 113 Main Street\, Tullytown\, 19007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPATEC Foundations of Propane & Introduction to the Propane Industry
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to the Propane Industry along with the Fundamentals of Propane\, now part of PERC’s Safety Basics program has replaced CETP 1.0 Basic Principles and Practices which was a prerequisite to the more advanced CETP classes. This newly offered PERC Education Program (PEP) provides an “entry level” training course on the history of LP-Gas along with instruction on the properties and characteristics of propane\, the theory of combustion and how propane is produced and transported. \n\n Some of the other topics covered are: \n• Codes and standards \n• Measurements of Propane \n• Odorization \n• Protecting customers\, employees and the environment \n• Maintaining good customer relations\, and much more. \n Registration includes the following: \n• Lunch \n• Printed training materials \n• Testing \nOur Instructor: Eric Leskinen is a veteran of the industry. Eric has over 35 years of experience with career progression from field operations to corporate direction. He has designed\, managed\, and executed safety training and compliance programs for multi-state companies with up to 1\,100 employees. As a true compliance and safety specialist\, his background and skill set are invaluable to propane marketers. \nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 16\, 2025\n\n\n$500.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Price – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.\nApr 16\, 2025\n\n\n$625.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-foundations-of-propane-introduction-to-the-propane-industry-2/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T160000
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CREATED:20250107T195011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195011Z
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SUMMARY:PPATEC EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test
DESCRIPTION:Taking the EPA Section 608 certification is a crucial step for anyone who wants to work in the HVAC field. Successfully passing this test gives you a lifelong license. It’s also good across the country – so if you decide to move to another state\, you’re still covered. The program will feature a morning preparation along with an afternoon test. Attendee has the opportunity to attended a future EPA 608 Test if they do not initially pass during the first two test attempts. Scheduling will be contingent on PPATEC instructor and class availability. \nIt is expected that attendees read the manual before attending the class to increase the likelihood of passing the test. The manual will be sent as a PDF two weeks before the start of the class. \nCost Structure \n\nPPATEC Members – Discounted Registration ($150): For PPATEC Members who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training\nPPATEC Members – Normal Registration ($250): For PPATEC Members who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test\nNon Members – Discounted Registration ($250): For Non Members who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training\nNon Members – Normal Registration ($400): For Non Members who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test\n\nLunch is provided for attendees at no additional cost. \nOur Instructor: Mike Elmer\, a PPATEC instructor\, has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC\, plumbing\, and electric. \n\nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted Bundle Registration – For attendees who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training; Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 17\, 2025\n\n\n$175.00\n\n\n\nMember Price – Normal Registration – For attendees who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test; Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 17\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00\n\n\n\nNon Member Price – Discounted Bundle Registration – For attendees who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training; Non-Member Discounted ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC member\nApr 17\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00\n\n\n\nNon Member Price – Normal Registration – For attendees who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test; Non-Member Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.\nApr 17\, 2025\n\n\n$450.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-epa-608-certification-prep-test-5/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T160000
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SUMMARY:PPATEC NORA Bronze—Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program
DESCRIPTION:After 10 days of concentrated fundamental classroom theory\, coupled with practical laboratory work\, including hands-on experience on a variety of live-fire equipment\, you will acquire a solid foundation of knowledge. This training\, along with field experience\, will help build careers as installation and service technicians that will become an asset to you and your customers. \nThe final day of training is a test day. The test takes place in the morning. Standard test times range from 30 minutes – 3 hours depending on the individual student. In nearly all cases\, students are completed prior to 12:00 PM. \nBronze Certificate of Training will be awarded to each student who completes the course and passes the examination. The test is based on the NORA Oil Heat Technician’s Manual\, which is used for Silver Certification. \nRequirements: There are some study assignments required to be done by the students in the evening during the course. Therefore\, students should consider this in fulfillment of the program. \n***Registration includes FREE bleeder wrench\, multimeter\, and coupler popper*** \nInstructor \nMike Elmer\, a PPATEC instructor\, has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC\, plumbing\, and electric. \n\nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members\, PPATEC members\, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.\nApr 18\, 2025\n\n\n$2\,200.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members\, PPATEC members\, or petroleum marketers who do not deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.\nApr 18\, 2025\n\n\n$2\,750.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-nora-bronze-two-week-basic-oil-heat-program-3/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPATEC CETP 4.2—Placing Vapor Distribution Systems & Appliances into Service & Skills Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Primarily focuses on the interior portions of the piping system and on the checks and tests required when installing new piping and regulators or restoring service to an existing vapor distribution system. \nRegistration includes the following: \n• CETP 4.2 Placing Vapor Distribution Systems & Appliances into Service \n• Exam \nCourse objectives include: \n• Identify the different vapor distribution system and appliance checks and tests and recognize the steps to perform them. \n• Explain the general procedure for placing a vapor distribution system into operation and when to make the final connection to turn on the system. \n• Identify how to validate container\, pipe and tubing\, regulator\, and vapor meter installations. \n• Understand the importance of proper venting\, combustion air\, and purging. \n• Identify appliance controls and safety devices and understand their purpose. \n• Understand the basic characteristics of burning propane to include the components of a burner\, air adjustments\, and flame abnormalities. \n• Understand the importance of communicating customer safety information. \nRequirements for Certification include the following: \n• Prerequisite: 1.0 BP&P Certification completed within 12 months of passing the exam \n• Passing score on 4.2 Placing VDS and Appliances into Operation exam \n• Completed 4.2 Placing VDS and Appliances \nIndividuals will be able to take the skills assessment to complete the final action required in order to receive the certification. To learn more about the required skills assessment\, please click here \nSkills Assessment Topics Will Include: \n\nSection 1: Vapor Distribution System Installations\nSection 2: Identify Appliances in Vapor Distribution Systems\nSection 3: Identify Venting Requirements and Validate Combustion Air Requirements\nSection 4: Perform a Leak Check\nSection 5: Purge Air from a Piping System\nSection 6: Perform Appliance Startup\nSection 7: Identify Appliance Controls and Safety Devices and Perform a Spillage Test\nSection 8: Identify Burning Characteristics of Propane\nSection 9: Explain Company Policies and Procedures Related to an Uncontrolled Release of Propane\n\nClass will not be held on Saturday or Sunday. \nOur Instructor: Eric Leskinen is veteran of the industry. Eric has over 30 years of experience with career progression from field operations to corporate direction. He has designed\, managed\, and executed safety training and compliance programs for multi-state companies with up to 1\,100 employees. As a true compliance and safety specialist\, his background and skill set is invaluable to propane marketers. \nHotel Accommodations \nPPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page. \nClick Here for Hotel Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 25\, 2025\n\n\n$880.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.\nApr 25\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,100.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-cetp-4-2-placing-vapor-distribution-systems-appliances-into-service-skills-assessment/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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CREATED:20250107T200819Z
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SUMMARY:PPATEC ACCAs Manual J (Load Calculation)
DESCRIPTION:This course covers the fundamentals of residential heat loss and heat gain calculations in the nationally-recognized Manual J standard. The topics are broken down so it’s easy to understand and apply. This course also teaches an HVAC professional the basic elements needed to use approved software to calculate heat loss/gain. Populating fields in a program is easy\, but if you’re not 100% sure what you’re populating\, this is the class for you. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n• Heat transfer \n• How To Perform a Proper Survey \n• Design Conditions \n• Building Components \nInsulation \nFenestration (window\, skylights\, glass doors) \nOpaque Surfaces (walls\, floors\, ceilings\, etc.) \n• System Loads \nInfiltration \nVentilation \nAdequate Exposure Diversity \nDuct Systems\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fees includes: Catered lunch \nInstructor: Ed Janowiak\, Manager HVAC Design Education at Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)\, has 35-plus years of HVAC experience and more than 20 years delivering technical topics from his time as the technical director at Eastern Heating and Cooling Council based out of Mt. Laurel\, New Jersey. He has more than 15 years of practical experience in the field as a service manager\, technician\, and installer working at various companies and as the owner and president of Bramante Energy Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 28\, 2025\n\n\n$500.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nApr 28\, 2025\n\n\n$625.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-accas-manual-j-load-calculation/
LOCATION:PPATEC Grantville\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T160000
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CREATED:20250107T200542Z
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SUMMARY:PPATEC ACCAs Residential Design Quality Installation
DESCRIPTION:Who is it for \nContractors\, technicians\, design and utility personnel\, wholesalers\, energy commission officials\, licensing and code officials\, and others interested in learning the importance\, including the economic and environmental benefits\, of accurate residential load calculation procedures for system design. \nDay 1: ACCA Manual J 8th Edition – Residential Load Calculations Receive complete instructions for estimating heat loss and heat gain for residential structures. Using MJ8ae we will cover the process that produces equipment sizing loads for single-family-detached homes\, small multi-unit structures\, condominiums\, townhouses\, and manufactured homes. It provides quick supplemental details and advanced topics as well as supporting reference tables and appendices. \nDay 2: Manual S 2nd Edition The focus here is how to properly select equipment for a dwelling using a detailed heating & cooling load calculation and actual OEM performance data from different manufacturers (Air Conditioning/ Heat Pumps/ Gas Furnaces). The duct design portion may begin at some point during this 2nd day. \nDay 3: Manual D 3rd Edition – Residential Duct Systems Designing a residential duct system as per ACCA Manual D will be the focus. You can apply this procedure to constant volume systems and zoned\, variable air volume systems\, over the full range of duct construction materials. Manual D also includes the most comprehensive equivalent length data ever published. Day 3 is finished up with instruction on following the guidance in Manual T. \nWhat’s included \nRegistration for an ACCA in-person RDQI class always includes the following required materials: Manual J 8th Edition\, ACCA Duct Slide Rule\, Manual D\, and ACCA/ANSI Standard 5. Plus\, you will also receive: Manual S\, Manual T. \nRegistration fees includes: Catered lunch \nInstructor: Ed Janowiak\, Manager HVAC Design Education at Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)\, has 35-plus years of HVAC experience and more than 20 years delivering technical topics from his time as the technical director at Eastern Heating and Cooling Council based out of Mt. Laurel\, New Jersey. He has more than 15 years of practical experience in the field as a service manager\, technician\, and installer working at various companies and as the owner and president of Bramante Energy Inc. \n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 28\, 2025\n$1\,100.00\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nApr 28\, 2025\n$1\,375.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-accas-residential-design-quality-installation/
LOCATION:PPATEC Grantville\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T160000
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CREATED:20250107T201119Z
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SUMMARY:PPATEC ACCAs Manual S (Equipment Selection)
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Manual S – In One Day! \nThis course covers the fundamentals of residential equipment selection.  You’ll learn more about the code-required nationally recognized residential equipment selection standard and in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. This program teaches you how to dive into performance data to select equipment for residential structures. The user will get key information required to be code compliant and deliver predictable comfort.  Equipment covered:  cooling-only\, heat pumps\, fuel-burning furnaces\, ducted\, ductless\, and hydronic systems will be covered in this class. \n\n\n\nTopics covered include: \n• Understanding Sensible Heat Ratio \n• Understanding Air Conditioning Capacities \n• How To Select a Cooling System \n• How to Select a Heat Pump \n• How To Select a Fuel-Fired Heating System \n• Cooling System Sizing Limits \n• Heating System Sizing Limits \n• Determine Proper Cooling Airflow \n• Determine Proper Heating Airflow \n• Apply an Altitude Correction Factor \n• Calculate a Heat Pump’s Thermal Balance Point \n• Calculate a Heat Pump’s Economic Balance Point\n\n\n\n\nRegistration fees includes: Catered lunch \nInstructor: Ed Janowiak\, Manager HVAC Design Education at Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)\, has 35-plus years of HVAC experience and more than 20 years delivering technical topics from his time as the technical director at Eastern Heating and Cooling Council based out of Mt. Laurel\, New Jersey. He has more than 15 years of practical experience in the field as a service manager\, technician\, and installer working at various companies and as the owner and president of Bramante Energy Inc. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Item Name\nExpires\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nMember Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.\nApr 29\, 2025\n\n\n$500.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nApr 29\, 2025\n\n\n$625.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-accas-manual-s-equipment-selection/
LOCATION:PPATEC Grantville\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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