Modules Include the following courses: (Can also be purchased as individul courses)

1. Personal Protective Equipment
2. Tools and Test Instruments
3. Electrical Safety
4. Fan Safety
5. Soldering, Brazing and Welding
6. Fire Safety
7. Ladders, Scaffolds, and Lifts
8. Material Handling

This module describes the guidelines for the safe use of ladders prescribed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Learning Outcome –  Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Describe the methods for proper use and maintenance of ladders.
2. List safety guidelines for working on scaffolds.
3. List the requirements for workers operating aerial lift devices.
4. Describe the rules of operation for aerial lift devices.

Topic 1: Ladders

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Classification of ladders
• Inspection of Ladders
• Care and Safe Use of Ladders
• Safe Use of Ladders
• Permanent Vertical Ladders
• Preventing Injuries with Ladder Safety
• Check-Point Question: Safe Use of Ladder
• Check-Point Question: Ladder Safety
• Check-Point Question: Vertical Access Ladder
• Topic Summary

Topic 2: Scaffolds

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Safety on Scaffolds
• Additional Safety for Scaffolds
• Check-Point Question: Safety on Scaffolds
• Topic Summary

Topic 3: Aerial Lift Devices

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Operating Aerial Lift Devices
• Rules of Operation
• Check-Point Question: Operating Aerial Lift Devices
• Check-Point Question: Operating Aerial Lift Devices
• Topic Summary
• Assessment

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This course explains the basic precautions and safety tips while using tools and test instruments.

Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Describe the major hazards from using worn or poorly maintained tools.
2. List some important tips for proper usage of hand tools.
3. Describe the precautionary measures for working with electric tools.
4. Describe the precautionary measures for working with extension cords.
5. Describe the necessary steps for effectively maintaining battery operated tools.
6. List the precautionary measures for working with pneumatic tools and gasoline-powered tools.
7. Explain how powder-actuated tools work.
8. List the safety precautions for powder-actuated tools.
9. Explain the steps technicians should take to maintain and work with test meters.

Topic 1: Hand Tools

Possible Hazards from Damaged Tools,
Basic Hand Tool Reminders,
OSHA Hand Tools and Equipment Checklist,
Non-Sparking Tools,
Check-Point Question: Hand Tool Precautions,
Topic Summary

Topic 2: Power Tools

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
Precautions when Working with Power Tools
Tips for Working with Power Tools
Power Tools and PPE
Four Steps for Power Tool Safety
Extension Cords
OSHA Portabable Tool & Equip Checklist
Cordless Tools
Tools Guards
Pneumatic Tools
Gasoline Powered Tools

Topic 3: Powder-Actuated Tools

Operating Powder-Actuated Tools
Safety Precautions for Powder-Actuated Tools
OSHA Powder-Actuated Tool Checklist

Topic 4: Test meters

Working with Test Meters
Checking Test Equipment
Test Meter maintenance
Safety Tips for Multimeters

This course is 2.0 Hours, Online, Available 24/7 for your convenience.

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Safety for the HVAC Technician – PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) 2.0 hours
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This module explains the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by OSHA standards.

“OSHA requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce employee exposure to hazards when engineering and administrative controls are not feasible or effective in reducing these exposures to acceptable levels.” –OSHA.gov  PPE

Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Define hazard assessment.

2. Identify basic hazards on the work site.

3. Identify other potential hazards on the work site.

4. Explain the need for eye and face protection at the work site.

5. Identify appropriate eye and face protection for different types of hazards.

6. Identify the different categories of respirators.

7. Explain how the different respirators can be used effectively.

8. Describe the different classes of head protection.

9. Describe the different types of hearing protection available.

10. Describe the different gloves available as hand protection.

11. Explain the types of footwear appropriate for different work conditions.

12. Describe the different types of hazards for which you would need protective clothing.

13. Describe the appropriate use of fall protection.

Topic 1: Hazard Assessment

• Potential Hazards on the Job Site

Topic 2: Eye and Face Protection

• The Need for Eye and Face Protection
• Eye and Face PPE for Different Hazards
• Protection Against Radiant Energy
• The Three “Rights” of PPE

Topic 3: Respiratory Protection

• Categories of Respirators
• Supplied-Air Respirators
• Effective Use of Respirators

Topic 4: Head and Hearing Protection

• The Need for a Hard Hat
• Industrial Class Hard Hats
• Hard Hat Maintenance
• Check-Point Question: Types of Hats
• Decibel Levels and Hearing Loss
• Types of Hearing Protection
• Noise Reduction Ratings

Topic 5: Hand and Foot Protection

• Various Types of Hand Protection
• Types of Foot Protection

Topic 6: Protective Clothing and Fall Protection

• Protective Clothing for Potential Hazards
• When is Fall Protection Required?
• Personal Fall Protection

This course is 2.0 Hours                Cost: $60.00

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The description of gas laws that govern the behavior of the refrigerant used in an air conditioning system, the contributions of well known scientists such as Robert Boyle, Jacques Charles and John Dalton in the creation of these laws.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to:

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1. Name the three men who established fundamental gas laws that govern the actions and reactions of refrigerants.
2. Explain the concepts of Temperature, Pressure, and Volume.
3. State Charles’ Law for a constant volume process, and use it to solve problems involving gases.
4. State Charles’ Law for a constant pressure process, and use it to solve problems involving gases.
5. State Boyle’s Law
6. Explain how Boyle’s Law can be used to solve problems involving gases.
7. Use the general gas law to solve problems involving gases.

Topic 1: Temperature, Pressure, and Volume

• The Works of Boyle, Charles, and Dalton
• Temperature Conversions
• Check-Point Question: Charles’, Boyle’s and Dalton’s Law
• Pressure and Absolute Pressure
• Pressure Conversions
• Calculating Atmospheric Pressure, and the Unit of Pressure
• Volume: Water in a Container
• Volume: Gas in a Container
• Check-Point Question: Temperature, Pressure and Volume

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Topic 2: Charles’ Law

• Charles’ Law for a Constant Volume Process
• Calculating Pressure at Constant Volume

• What the Calculations Mean
• Charles’ Law for a Constant Pressure Process
• Calculating Volume at Constant Pressure
• What the Calculations Mean
• Check-Point Question: Charles’ Law

Topic 3: Boyle’s Law

• The Inverse Proportion Between Pressure and Volume
• Calculating Absolute Pressure: Sample Problem I
• Calculating Absolute Pressure: Sample Problem II
• Calculating Absolute Pressure: Sample Problem III
• Check-Point Question: Boyle’s Law

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Topic 4: The General Gas Law

• Recap of Charles’ and Boyle’s Gas Laws
• What If Temperature, Pressure, and Volume all Change?
• Equation for the General Gas Law
• Sample Problem I
• Sample Problem II

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Intro to Basic System Operation
Basic Structure of Matter
Gas Laws I
Gas Laws II
Pressure-Temperature Relationships
Compression Cycle I
Compression Cycle II
Refrigerant Tables
Refrigerant Properties
Heat Energy

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The processes that take place when heat is added to a material (solid, liquid, or gas) or removed from it, the concepts of measuring temperature changes and amounts of heat.

Learning Outcome:

1. Define and give one example of sensible and latent heat.
2. Identify physical changes that occur when matter changes state from solid to liquid to gas.
3. Explain the methods of measuring the intensity and quantity of heat.
4. Define “Specific heat”.
5. Explain the methods of measuring the heat required to raise a material to a higher temperature.
6. State the latent heat of fusion for ice and the latent heat of vaporization for water.
7. Explain the methods of measuring the heat released by a material when it cools.
8. List three types of energy (in addition to heat energy) and give an example of each.
9. Explain how energy can be changed from one form to another.

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Topic 1: Sensible and Latent Heat

• Sensible Heat of a Solid
• Melting (Fusion)
• Latent Heat of Fusion: Changing Solid to Liquid
• Latent Heat of Fusion: Motion of Molecules in Liquid State
• Latent Heat of Fusion: Latent Heat of Water and Other Materials
• Sensible Heat of a Liquid
• Check-Point Question: Sensible Heat of a Solid
• Evaporation
• Evaporation: An Example
• Sublimation
• Boiling Point
• Boiling (Vaporization)
• Latent Heat of Vaporization
• Sensible Heat of a Vapor
• Check-Point Question: Evaporation, Boiling and Sublimation
• Topic Summary

Topic 2: Changes of State

• When Gas Changes State
• Changing Water Vapor to Liquid Water
• Changing Water to Ice
• Total Heat
• Total Heat of Water at 65° F
• Total Heat of Steam at 400° F
• Check-Point Question: Changes of State
• Topic Summary

Topic 3: Measuring the Amount of Heat Energy

• Knowing How to Measure Heat Energy
• British Thermal Unit (Btu)
• Calculating the Amount of Heat Energy in Btu
• The Effect of Adding Heat Energy to Materials
• Amount of Heat Required to Raise the Temperature of Materials
• Amount of Heat Required to Raise the Temperature of Gases
• Specific Heat
• Check-Point Question: Measuring the Amount of Heat Energy

Topic 4: Adding Heat

• Raising a Material to a Higher Temperature: An Example
• Latent Heat of Fusion: Changing Ice to Water
• Sensible Heat: Heating Water to Boiling Point
• Latent Heat of Vaporization: Changing Water to Water Vapor
• Superheated Steam
• Summary of Process
• Check-Point Question: Adding Heat
• Check-Point Question: Summary of Processes

Topic 5: Removing Heat

• Removing Heat, or Cooling
• Changing a Liquid to Gas and Gas to Liquid
• Changes in States due to Changes in Latent Heat
• Summary of Process
• Check-Point Question: Removing Heat
• Check-Point Question: Removing Heat

Topic 6: Conservation of Energy

• Types of Energy
• Law of Conservation of Energy
• Check-Point Question: Types and Conservation of Energy

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Engineer PDH Deadlines:

Alabama – December 31st -  15 PDH
Georgia – December 31st – 30 PDH
Illinois – November 30th – 30 PDH (odd numbered years)
Iowa – December 31st – 30 PDH (10 PDH may be online)
Maine – December 31st – 30 PDH (odd numbered years)
Mississippi – December 31st – 15 PDH
Nebraska – December 31st – 30 PDH (Last names beginning with letters L-Z odd years)
Nevada – January 1st – 30 PDH (Last names begin with letters L-R, even numbered years)
Nevada – July 1st – 30 PDH (Last names begin with letters S-Z even numbered years)
New Hampshire - last day of licensee’s birth month (every two years): 30 hrs. PDH
New Mexico – December 31st – 30 PDH (Engineers with license numbers ending in odd number)
North Carolina – December 31st – 15 PDH
North Dakota – December 31st – 30 PDH (every two years)
Oregon – December 31st – 30 PDH (Licensees whose last names begin with A-F, odd years)
South Dakota - every two years by anniversary of initial licensure: 30 hrs. PDH
Tennessee - every two years by anniversary of initial licensure: 24 hrs. PDH
Texas - annually, based on date that follows quarter that the license issued: 15 hrs. PDH
Wyoming – December 31st – 30 PDH

ALL Engineer CE Course Library Package Titles Include:

ASHRAE Fundamentals of HVAC Systems: 35.0 PDH
ASHRAE Air Conditioning System Design Manual: 24.5 PDH
ASHRAE Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems: 48.0 PDH
ASHRAE Introduction to DCC for HVAC: 12.5 PDH
ASHRAE Refrigeration Equipment: 11.5 PDH
ASHRAE Fundamentals of Refrigeration: 9.0 PDH

Engineer CE Library Individual Course Titles:
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Fundamentals of HVAC Systems – thirteen courses to select from
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8.0 Hours Package includes these courses:

1. Introduction to Belt Drive Maintenance
2. V-Belts
3. Position Traction Belt Drives
4. Sheave Maintenance
5. Introduction to Conveyor Systems
6. Conveyor System Design
7. Conveyor Belt System Inspection and Operation
8. Conveyor Belt Installation and Repair

Intro to Belt Drive Maintenance

Upon completion of this course, you’ll be able to discuss the general use and maintenance of belt drive systems: define common belt drive terminology (pitch length, center distance, arc of contact, speed ratio, sheave; discuss conventional high capacity and light duty v-belt sizing.

V-Belts

Upon completion of this lesson you’ll be able to explain the design and use of the most common variations of v-belts.

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This module describes fire safety and related precautions.

Learning Outcome–Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. Describe the three components that are required to start a fire.
2. Describe the four classes into which fires are grouped.
3. Explain how portable fire extinguishers are classified and labeled based on their function.
4. Describe the different types of portable fire extinguishers.
5. Explain how fire extinguishers should be used effectively.
6. List some basic tips for on-the-job fire awareness.
7. Describe the chief sources of fire hazards associated with refrigeration and air conditioning work.
8. Describe basic housekeeping practices at the job site that help prevent fires.
9. List out some basic tips on reducing the risk of fires.

Topic 1: Introduction to Fire Safety

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• The Portable Fire Extinguisher
• The Fire Triangle
• Fire extinguishers—Use and Labeling
• Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
• Check-Point Question: Classes of Fire
• Check-Point Question: Fire Extinguisher

Topic 2: Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Extinguishers for Class A Fires
• Extinguishers for Class B Fires
• Extinguishers for Class C Fires
• Extinguishers for Class D Fires
• Check-Point Question: Classes of Fire and Extinguishing Agents
• Check-Point Question: Features of Fire Extinguishers

Topic 3: Proper Use of Fire Extinguishers

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Fire Extinguisher Usage
• Selecting and Locating Fire Extinguishers
• Inspecting Fire Extinguishers
• Check-Point Question: Use and Selection of Fire Extinguishers

Topic 4: Fire Awareness

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Carry a Fire Extinguisher
• Fire Hazards
• Check-Point Question: Types of Fire Extinguishers
• Check-Point Question: Chief Sources of Fire Hazard

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Topic 5: Housekeeping and Precautions

• Topic Introduction and Objectives
• Best Practices for Housekeeping
• Common Conditions that Cause Fires
• Reducing the Risk of Fire
• More Vital Tips on Preventing Fires
• Check-Point Question: Reducing the Risk of Fire
•Assessment

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This module explains the electric hazards, their effect on human body and precautions related to such hazards.

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Upon the completion you will be able to:

1. Explain how electric currents pass through the body.
2. Describe the types of injuries caused due to electrical shocks.
3. List the factors that affect the resistance around the body.
4. Describe the factors that determine the extent of injury caused due to electric currents.
5. Identify the different forms of burn injuries that can be caused due to electricity.
6. List the precautions for HVACR technicians when working with “hot” lines.
7. Identify electrical hazards related to: o fuses and circuit breakers o overhead wires o exposed wiring o overloaded circuits o improper grounding o wet conditions
8. Describe what a GFCI is and how it operates.
9. Explain the proper use of PPE when working on or near electrical equipment.
10. Describe the three potential electrical hazards for which the NFPA recommends the use of PPE.
11. List the different hazard categories for electrical work defined by the NFPA 70E.
12. Explain how to choose the appropriate electrical meter.
13. Describe proper lockout/tagout methods.

Topic 1: Electrical Injuries

• The Human Body and Resistance to Electric Current
• Injuries Due to Electrical Shocks
• Electric Voltage and Injuries

Topic 2: How Electrical Shocks Happen

• The Body as Path of Least Resistance
• Check-Point Question: Resistance Offered by Body to the Current

Topic Summary Topic 3: Electrical Burns

• Burns from Direct Contact with Current
• Burns from High-Amperage Current
• Check-Point Question: Effect of Electric Current on Body

Topic Summary Topic 4: Electrical Hazards—Precautions and Identification

• Precautions for Working with “Hot” Lines
• Two Conditions for Receiving an Electric Shock
• Fuses and Circuit Breakers
• Overhead Wires
• Exposed Wiring
• Check-Point Question: Do’s and Don’ts while Working with “Hot” Lines
• What Causes Overloaded Circuits?
• How to Avoid Overloaded Circuits
• Need for Grounding Protection
• Grounding for Water and Gas Piping
• Wet Conditions
• Check-Point Question: Electric Shocks and Precautions

Topic Summary Topic 5: Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters

• What is a Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter?
• Types of GFCI
• Check-Point Question: Features of GFCI

Topic Summary Topic 6: Personal Protective Equipment

• Using PPE
• NFPA 70E
• Standard 70E: Use of PPE
• NFPA 70E Hazard Categories
• Check-Point Question: Three Potential Hazards
• Check-Point Question: Class of Risk and Examples

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Topic Summary Topic 7: Meter Safety and Lockout/Tagout Procedures

• Selecting an Electrical Meter
• The Need for Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• How Lockout/Tagout Procedures Work
• OSHA Practices
• Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• More Safety Standards
• Disabling the Equipment
• Safety First
• Check-Point Question: Steps in Lockout/Tagout Procedures
• Topic Summary
• Assessment

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