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To help those tasked with training the current and future HVACR workforce, ESCO offers modular training packages for all HVACR educational topics. Explore the catalog below.

26
Training Packages
7
Topic Areas
Modular
By Design
[ 01 ]   What's in a Package

Everything an instructor needs, in one package.

These packages often consist of a comprehensive training manual, PowerPoint, instructional supplement with course objectives and lesson plans, syllabus, and an end-of-program certification.

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01Training ManualA comprehensive manual covering the full topic.
02PowerPointReady-to-present slide decks for the classroom.
03Instructional SupplementCourse objectives and structured lesson plans.
04SyllabusA complete course outline to build your program.
05CertificationAn end-of-program certification for participants.
[ 02 ]   The Catalog

Browse 26 training packages.

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Refrigerant Safety 01

A3 Refrigerants: Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Safety

Safe handling of A3 (highly flammable) refrigerants.

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Refrigerant Safety 02

Low GWP Refrigerant Safety

Working safely with mildly flammable A2L refrigerants.

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Refrigerant Safety 03

System Recovery & Evacuation

Recovery, recycling, reclamation, and deep-vacuum evacuation.

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Core Skills 04

Brazing & Soldering

Tubing, joint preparation, torch safety, and leak testing.

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Heating & Combustion 05

Water Heaters

Sizing, components, operation, installation, and service.

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Core Skills 06

Electrical Theory

Components, meters, motors, and circuit fundamentals.

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Building Science 07

Duct & Envelope Testing

Duct and building-envelope leakage testing for code compliance.

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Heat Pumps 08

High Performance Heat Pumps

Advanced, high-efficiency heat pump systems.

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Building Science 09

Duct Leakage Testing

Procedures and equipment for duct-leakage measurement.

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Performance & Diagnostics 10

System Performance (2nd Edition)

Setting up equipment to reach its rated efficiency.

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Building Science 11

Residential Heat Loads

Proper heating and cooling load calculations.

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Performance & Diagnostics 12

Pressure Enthalpy

Analyzing the refrigeration cycle on the P-H chart.

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Performance & Diagnostics 13

Psychrometrics

Air properties, chart reading, and airflow calculations.

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Building Science 14

Green Awareness

Energy efficiency, renewables, and water conservation.

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Heat Pumps 15

Heat Pumps

Heat pump cycle, components, service, and troubleshooting.

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Heating & Combustion 16

Combustion Analysis & Fuel Efficiency

Measuring and optimizing combustion efficiency.

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Heating & Combustion 17

Carbon Monoxide: A Clear & Present Danger

CO safety, detection, and combustion-gas measurement.

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Heating & Combustion 18

Gas Heating

Gas furnace systems, installation, service, and safety.

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Core Skills 19

Basic Refrigeration & Charging Procedures

Refrigeration cycle fundamentals and proper system charging.

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Refrigerant Safety 20

Universal R-410A

Safe handling of high-pressure R-410A refrigerant.

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Performance & Diagnostics 21

System Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

Systematic fault diagnosis across AC&R systems.

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Building Science 22

Residential Energy Auditor

Whole-home energy auditing skills and tools.

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EPA Prep 23

EPA Section 608

Certification prep for servicing stationary refrigeration & AC.

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EPA Prep 24

EPA Section 609

Certification prep for servicing motor vehicle AC systems.

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Core Skills 25

Electricity & Wiring Diagrams

Reading and interpreting electrical and wiring diagrams.

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Performance & Diagnostics 26

Refrigeration & Airflow Training

Refrigeration theory paired with airflow measurement.

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