PPA Technical Education Center

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. Please note: the EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test is a separate class on Friday. …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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. Registration includes the following: • CETP 4.2 Placing Vapor Distribution Systems & Appliances into Service • Exam Course objectives include: • Identify the …

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)." …

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. Registration includes the following: Book: CETP …

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. Basic A/C Operation, …

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)." …