Available to PHCCLA Members  and Non-Members

Members Cost: $56.95

Non-Members Cost: $59.95

Designed specifically for HVACR technicians, this comprehensive 10-chapter course equips you with the knowledge and tools to master modern heat pump systems, from initial cost analysis to advanced diagnostics. (Course designed by ESCO Institute.)

Energy Skilled™ Recognized 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive Energy Skilled™ recognition from the U.S. Department of Energy (administered by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory). This recognition includes: 

• Access to official Energy Skilled™ branding and badge materials for professional use

• Potential inclusion in DOE's partnership with Google Search and Google Maps, which helps connect recognized technicians with homeowners seeking qualified professionals for energy-efficient upgrades

• A credential that may support eligibility for state-level funding opportunities connected to clean energy incentive programs 

Note: Energy Skilled™ recognition indicates that this course meets DOE-defined training standards. It is not a formal DOE endorsement of individual students or the training provider.

In this course, you will learn to:

• Heat pump fundamentals (operations, configurations, equipment costs, advancements, consumer considerations)

• Inverter technology (components, electrical functionality, control capacities, thermistors and transducers, AC and DC voltages)

• Energy and capacity calculations (energy consumption, input/output energy, heating data tables, balance point, compressor lockout settings, heating element lockout settings, droop settings, operating capacities)

• Controls and communication (control wire functions, setback temperatures)

• Load calculations and home energy assessment (heat load for spaces, basic requirements for load calculation, heating load calculations, home energy audits, duct leakage, electrical panel size)

• System design (ccASHP system design, key desing considerations, common design failures, maximizing system performance and efficiency)

• Installation and electrical (electrical circuits, modern flaring and torquing practices, OEM installation, proper refrigerant charge)

• Diagnostics and performance validation (smart diagnostic tools, onboard diagnostic tools, System Performance Reports)