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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.\nMay 15\, 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.\nMay 15\, 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\nMay 15\, 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.\nMay 15\, 2025\n\n\n$450.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-epa-608-certification-prep-test-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.\nMay 09\, 2025\n\n\n$880.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nMay 09\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,100.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-intro-to-air-conditioning-5/
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: \n\nLow voltage schematics and wiring diagrams\nLow voltage relays and controls overview\nTroubleshooting low voltage wiring\n\n\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.\nMay 08\, 2025\n\n\n$220.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nMay 08\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-troubleshooting-low-voltage-wiring-7/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPATEC Water Treatment Basics
DESCRIPTION:In this class you will learn how to do home water testing for hardness\, iron\, PH\, and total dissolved solids.   You will learn how to understand the results of the test.   You will learn how the effects water quality has on fixtures\, water using appliances\, and water heating systems.   This class will equip individuals to size\, quote\, and sell proper equipment.   Students will learn best service and install practice for the equipment. \nFollowing equipment items will be covered: \nSofteners\, RO\, UV Lights\, Acid Neutralizers\, Iron Removal\, and Sulfur Removal \nWho Should attend: \nService Technician\, Sales\, and Service Managers \nRegistration fees includes: \n\nCatered lunch\nWater Test Kits ($299 value) www.hach.com/p-multi-parameter-kits/183702*\nTDS Meters ($172 value) https://www.hach.com/p-pocket-testers/9531200*\n\n*These specific items are required for the class. If your company provides your employees with these items\, please choose the “Bill Me Later” option and reach out to training@papetroleum.org for more information. \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\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 or PPATEC members\nMay 08\, 2025\n\n\n$800.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nMay 08\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,000.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-water-treatment-basics/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T160000
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SUMMARY:PPATEC Water Heater Basics
DESCRIPTION:This class will go over the basics for installation\, troubleshooting\, and service for the water heaters in common use today. Including electric\, natural gas or propane\, and tankless models.   This class will cover installation requirements for all types of water heaters\, including electrical connections\, venting\, and gas piping requirements. \nThe class will cover maintenance and service requirements for both tank and tankless type water heaters.   We will cover add on items for water heaters\, including aftermarket safety devices. \nClass will cover: \n• Best Install Practices \n• Service troubleshooting. \n• Sizing \n• Venting \n• Gas Piping \n• Maintenance \nWho Should attend: \nInstall\, Service\, and PM Technicians \nRegistration fees includes: \n\nCatered lunch\n\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\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 or PPATEC members\nMay 07\, 2025\n\n\n$220.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nMay 07\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-water-heater-basics-2/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:PPATEC Heat Pump Operation\, Testing\, and Troubleshooting
DESCRIPTION:This class is for technicians with a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle. If you are looking to gain a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle\, we recommend taking our “Basic A/C Operation\, Start Up & Servicing (1 Day Class)\,” “A/C Principles\, Theories\, Installation & Troubleshooting (10 Day Class)\,” or “Intro to Air Conditioning (4 Day Class).” \nThe Heat Pump Operation\, Testing\, and Troubleshooting class will help both installation and service technicians better understand the operation of heat pumps. Whether an installer isn’t sure what they should be seeing when starting up a heat pump\, or a service technician feels there is room to improve when diagnosing heat pumps\, this class has something to offer. \n\n\n\nHeat Pump Operation\, Testing\, and Troubleshooting: \n– Refrigeration cycle for heat pump\, what changes from air conditioning temperatures\, pressures\, and etc.? \n– Understanding the difference in low voltage wiring from standard A/C \n– Checking charge in heat mode and understanding what affects readings \n– Troubleshooting: what’s different from a standard A/C? \n– Dual fuel wiring and optimization \n-Understanding defrost cycle and troubleshooting defrost cycle\n\n\n\n\nOur Instructor: \nVito Rodaligo has been in the HVAC industry since 2007 and has worked for leading contractors in the Central PA region. His background includes residential and commercial HVAC service\, installation\, and design. Vito brings a unique instructor perspective by serving in roles of a service technician\, installation technician\, and as a service 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.\nMay 06\, 2025\n\n\n$220.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nMay 06\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-heat-pump-operation-testing-and-troubleshooting-9/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T090000
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UID:10001058-1746522000-1746547200@aprresources.com
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.\nMay 05\, 2025\n\n\n$220.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nMay 05\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-basic-a-c-operation-start-up-servicing-10/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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UID:10001057-1746432000-1746720000@aprresources.com
SUMMARY:PPATEC CETP 4.3—Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems & Skills Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems focuses primarily on the procedure of designing and installing a vapor distribution system. This course addresses the different techniques and procedures for designing and installing vapor distribution systems as well as proper validation of installation to include the appliance and venting system. \nRegistration includes the following: \n\nBook: CETP 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems (2019 Edition)\nExam\nLunch\n\nCOURSE OBJECTIVES: Students who complete this course successfully will progressively be able to: \n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify Types of Gas Appliances\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nVerify Appliance Location Requirements\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVerify Appliance Selection\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCalculate Air for Gas Appliances: Using the Standard\, Alternative or Kair Methods\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupply Additional Combustion Air\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify Types of Venting Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify Natural Draft System Materials and Components\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSize Natural Draft Systems for a Single Appliance\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesign Natural Draft Venting Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify Mechanical Draft Venting Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify BTU Load and Verify Regulator Requirements in the System\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand Gas Pressure and Volume in the Interior Piping System\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify Piping Considerations in the Interior Piping System\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSize Gas Piping in the Interior Piping Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConvert Gas Appliances\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdd Gas Appliances\nInstall Natural Draft Systems\nInstall Mechanical and Direct Vent Systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify General Procedures for Interior Piping Installation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify General Requirements for CSST Installation\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify General Requirements for Pressure Testing\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements for Certification include the following: \n\nPrerequisite: 1.0 BP&P Certification\nPassing score on 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems exam\nComplete 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems Skills Assessment within 12 months of passing the exam\n\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: Design Considerations for Gas Appliances\nSection 2: Designing Venting Systems\nSection 3: Design of Interior Vapor Distribution Systems\nSection 4: Installing Appliances\nSection 5: Installing Venting Systems\nSection 6: Installation of Interior Vapor Distribution System\n\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.\nMay 02\, 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.\nMay 02\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,100.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-cetp-4-3-installing-appliances-and-interior-vapor-distribution-systems-skills-assessment-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:20250502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T201355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T201355Z
UID:10001055-1746176400-1746201600@aprresources.com
SUMMARY:PPATEC Heat Pump Operation\, Testing\, and Troubleshooting
DESCRIPTION:This class is for technicians with a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle. If you are looking to gain a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle\, we recommend taking our “Basic A/C Operation\, Start Up & Servicing (1 Day Class)\,” “A/C Principles\, Theories\, Installation & Troubleshooting (10 Day Class)\,” or “Intro to Air Conditioning (4 Day Class).” \nThe Heat Pump Operation\, Testing\, and Troubleshooting class will help both installation and service technicians better understand the operation of heat pumps. Whether an installer isn’t sure what they should be seeing when starting up a heat pump\, or a service technician feels there is room to improve when diagnosing heat pumps\, this class has something to offer. \n\n\n\nHeat Pump Operation\, Testing\, and Troubleshooting: \n– Refrigeration cycle for heat pump\, what changes from air conditioning temperatures\, pressures\, and etc.? \n– Understanding the difference in low voltage wiring from standard A/C \n– Checking charge in heat mode and understanding what affects readings \n– Troubleshooting: what’s different from a standard A/C? \n– Dual fuel wiring and optimization \n-Understanding defrost cycle and troubleshooting defrost cycle\n\n\n\n\nOur Instructor: \nVito Rodaligo has been in the HVAC industry since 2007 and has worked for leading contractors in the Central PA region. His background includes residential and commercial HVAC service\, installation\, and design. Vito brings a unique instructor perspective by serving in roles of a service technician\, installation technician\, and as a service 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.\nMay 01\, 2025\n\n\n$220.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nMay 01\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-heat-pump-operation-testing-and-troubleshooting-8/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T200542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T205506Z
UID:10001052-1745913600-1746115200@aprresources.com
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:20250429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T200819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T205404Z
UID:10001053-1745913600-1745942400@aprresources.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T200139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T200139Z
UID:10001051-1745827200-1746115200@aprresources.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T195720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195720Z
UID:10001050-1745222400-1746201600@aprresources.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T195011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195011Z
UID:10001048-1744966800-1744992000@aprresources.com
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:20250417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T194712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T194712Z
UID:10001047-1744876800-1744992000@aprresources.com
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:20250415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T194342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T205200Z
UID:10001046-1744707600-1744905600@aprresources.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T193707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T193707Z
UID:10001045-1744617600-1744905600@aprresources.com
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:20250411T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T193337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T193337Z
UID:10001044-1744362000-1744387200@aprresources.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T193035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T193035Z
UID:10001043-1744102800-1744300800@aprresources.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T192009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T192108Z
UID:10001042-1744016400-1744041600@aprresources.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250107T191701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T191701Z
UID:10001041-1743757200-1743782400@aprresources.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250106T165619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T181606Z
UID:10001040-1743408000-1743696000@aprresources.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250106T164916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T164916Z
UID:10001039-1742803200-1743782400@aprresources.com
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250106T163731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T163731Z
UID:10001037-1742547600-1742572800@aprresources.com
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– 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.\nMar 20\, 2025\n\n\n$220.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nMar 20\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-basic-a-c-operation-start-up-servicing-8/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250106T163338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T163338Z
UID:10001036-1742374800-1742392800@aprresources.com
SUMMARY:PPATEC Waste Oil Furnace Service and Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:This course will provide information to safely service and troubleshoot Clean Energy Heating Systems (and similar brands) waste oil furnaces. \nWhy this class is unique: \nThere are many similarities between #2 heating oil systems and waste oil systems.  However\, there are also significant differences.  This course will highlight the differences and train technicians to also feel comfortable and confident when servicing and troubleshooting waste oil furnaces. \nThe topics covered are: \n• Requirements for atomization of waste oil \n• Sequence of operation \n• Fuel delivery \n• Oil preheater maintenance \n• Helpful practices for burning waste oil \n• Common mistakes of burning waste oil \n• Typical installation of a waste oil heater \n• Troubleshooting a waste oil furnace \nRegistration includes lunch. \nInstructor: Doug Stoltzfus has been in the waste oil heating industry for over 20 years.  He spent several years as a service technician in Ohio.  When he returned to PA he worked at Clean Burn\, Inc. testing new designs and taking service calls.  Doug joined Engineering and Technical Support at Clean Energy Heating Systems in 2012. \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 18\, 2025\n\n\n$150.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nMar 18\, 2025\n\n\n$175.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-waste-oil-furnace-service-and-maintenance/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250106T162125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T162125Z
UID:10001034-1741683600-1741881600@aprresources.com
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.\nMar 10\, 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.\nMar 10\, 2025\n\n\n$1\,250.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-three-day-basic-oil-heat-class-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:20250307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250106T161410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T161410Z
UID:10001033-1741338000-1741363200@aprresources.com
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.\nMar 06\, 2025\n\n\n$220.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nMar 06\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-troubleshooting-low-voltage-wiring-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:20250303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250106T161004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T161004Z
UID:10001032-1740992400-1741017600@aprresources.com
SUMMARY:PPATEC Heat Pump Operation\, Testing\, and Troubleshooting
DESCRIPTION:This class is for technicians with a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle. If you are looking to gain a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle\, we recommend taking our “Basic A/C Operation\, Start Up & Servicing (1 Day Class)\,” “A/C Principles\, Theories\, Installation & Troubleshooting (10 Day Class)\,” or “Intro to Air Conditioning (4 Day Class).” \nThe Heat Pump Operation\, Testing\, and Troubleshooting class will help both installation and service technicians better understand the operation of heat pumps. Whether an installer isn’t sure what they should be seeing when starting up a heat pump\, or a service technician feels there is room to improve when diagnosing heat pumps\, this class has something to offer. \n\n\n\nHeat Pump Operation\, Testing\, and Troubleshooting: \n– Refrigeration cycle for heat pump\, what changes from air conditioning temperatures\, pressures\, and etc.? \n– Understanding the difference in low voltage wiring from standard A/C \n– Checking charge in heat mode and understanding what affects readings \n– Troubleshooting: what’s different from a standard A/C? \n– Dual fuel wiring and optimization \n-Understanding defrost cycle and troubleshooting defrost cycle\n\n\n\n\nOur Instructor: \nVito Rodaligo has been in the HVAC industry since 2007 and has worked for leading contractors in the Central PA region. His background includes residential and commercial HVAC service\, installation\, and design. Vito brings a unique instructor perspective by serving in roles of a service technician\, installation technician\, and as a service 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.\nFeb 28\, 2025\n\n\n$220.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nFeb 28\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-heat-pump-operation-testing-and-troubleshooting-6/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T095701
CREATED:20250106T160136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T160149Z
UID:10001031-1740560400-1740585600@aprresources.com
SUMMARY:PPATEC Creating a Problem Free Boiler Installation
DESCRIPTION:This course will cover choosing the proper boiler\, determine flow and pipe sizing\, choosing a circulator\, review heating systems such as Series Loop\, 1 Pipe\, 2 Pipe\, MonoFlo\, boiler components and application\, boiler venting and combustion air methods\, cast iron to high efficiency boiler retrofits\, general troubleshooting of HE boiler components. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRegistration fees includes: Catered lunch \nOur Instructor: Ron Beck worked for Arnold Fuel Oil for 20 Years – 11 years as a service tech\, and 9 years as the service manager for the company.  In 1998\, Ron was hired by US Boiler to work in the new tech service department and answer phone calls from technicians and installers. He started as a service tech and soon became the service manager. He was later promoted to Training Manager\, where he developed and performed training programs in the US and Canada. He continued to take technical service department calls as needed when not traveling. \nRon retired after 43 years in the industry\, but was not ready to step away from the industry and the work that he loves. Ron offers training\, heat loss/gain calculations\, and limited consulting services. \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.\nFeb 26\, 2025\n\n\n$220.00\n\n\n\nNon-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members\nFeb 26\, 2025\n\n\n$275.00
URL:https://aprresources.com/event/ppatec-creating-a-problem-free-boiler-installation-5/
LOCATION:PPA Technical Education Center\, 10107 Jonestown Road\, Grantville\, PA\, 17028\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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