Course Overview
HVAC ond Plumber Technical Training was developed by the Propane Education & Research Council [PERC] and many others as part of the industry’s commitment to promote the safe and efficient use of propane gas as a preferred energy resource.
The purpose of this course is to provide current information, practices, and procedures to educate HVAC and plumbing professionals on how to design, install, test, and operate propane-based HVAC and plumbing systems in a safe and efficient manner.
Course Info
Length: 80-hours
- Cost: $2,000
- Dates:
- February 6, 2027 – May 6, 2027 (no class on 3/25/27)
- Days: Tuesday & Thursday evenings 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Certificates of Completion are issued to participants completing a minimum of 80% of the course.
- Who should take this course: Since everyone is concerned with safety and reliability, employees throughout the HVAC and plumbing industries will find this training useful and , perhaps, even life-saving.
- This course is designed to train:
- HVAC technicians
- Plumbers
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
■ Identify sources, physical properties, and effects of pressure and temperature on propane. Identify which propane industry standards, codes, and regulations correspond to job-related tasks.
■ Properly determine an effective system load.
■ Identify factors affecting selection of a properly-sized container.
■ Identify how to properly design, size, select, install, and test gas piping and tubing for a vapor distribution system.
■ Identify the steps for selecting, sizing, and installing regulators and vapor meters.
■ Identify the different vapor distribution systems and appliance checks and tests and recognize the steps to perform them.
■ Explain the general procedure for placing a vapor distribution system into operation and when to make the final connection to turn on the system.
■ Identify proper appliance design applications and installation methods.
■ Explain how to design and supply adequate appliance combustion, dilution, and ventilation air.
■ Identify appliance controls and safety devices and understand their purpose.
■ Identify how to design, size, and install gas appliance venting systems.
■ Explain the importance of proper venting, combustion air, and purging.
■ Explain the basic characteristics of burning propane to include the components of a burner, air adjustments, and flame abnormalities.
- MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION TO HVAC AND PLUMBING TECHNICAL TRAINING
- MODULE 2: PROPANE BASICS
- MODULE 3: DESIGNING AND INSTALLING VAPOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS: EXPERIOR GAS PIPING AND CONTAINERS
- MODULE 4: DESIGNING VAPOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS: REGULATORS AND METERS,
- MODULE 5: DESIGNING VAPOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS: INTERIOR GAS PIPING,
- MODULE 6: INSTALLATION AND PRESSURE TESTING OF INTERIOR VAPOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS,
- MODULE 7: INSTALLING REGULATORS AND METERS
- MODULE 8: DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR GAS APPLIANCES
- MODULE 9: DESIGNING APPLIANCE COMBUSTION, DILLUTION, AND VENTILLATION AIR REQUIREMENTS
- MODULE 10: DESIGN OF GAS APPLIANCE VENTING SYSTEMS
- MODULE 11: INSTALLING GAS APPLIANCE VENTING SYSTEMS
- MODULE 12: CONDUCTING A LEAK CHECK
- MODULE 13: PURGING AIR FROM A GAS PIPING SYSTEM
- MODULE 14: APPLIANCE STARTUP AND TEST REQUIREMENTS
- MODULE 15: IDENTIFYING BURNING CHARACTERISTICS OF PROPANE
- Cost: $2,000
- Tuition covers instructor wages and supplies.
- Tuition must be paid in full before the start of the course.
- Registration and fee deadline is two weeks prior to the first class.
- Individuals are not considered registered with DCTS until payment is made and a completed application is submitted to the Adult & Continuing Education Office.
Course Information
- Cost: $2,000
- Hours: 80 hours
- Availability: Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
- Submit your Online Application
- Call our office to schedule a payment (717) 652-3170 ext. 7902
Payment Information
Payment Methods
- Personal Pay: Credit/Debit (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), Money Order, or Cash
- Company Pay: Company Credit Card or Company Check
- Payment in full is two weeks prior to the first class. Submission of an application alone does not guarantee a spot in the class
- Checks should be made out to DCTS ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION and mailed to 6001 Locust Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17109 or call (717) 652-3170 ext. 7902 to make payment by credit card. No refunds will be issued after the start of class.
Paperwork & Cancellations
- For questions can be directed to the Adult & Continuing Education office by calling (717) 652-3170 ext 7902 or emailing AdultEd@dcts.org.
- Refunds (minus credit card fees) will be offered up until the start of the class.
- No refunds will be offered after the start of class..
- A $50 administrative fee will be charged for cancellations.
- Cancellation requests must be received via email at AdultEd@dcts.org two weeks before the class start date.
