Training Classes

EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act require that technicians who install, maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release ozone depleting refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified.

608 Test Includes:
•Core: Refrigeration Basics
Also covers laws & dates – everyone must pass core
•Type I Certification: Small Appliances
Includes refrigerators, freezers, room a/c, & vending
•Type II Certification: High Pressure Applications
•Type III Certification: Low Pressure Applications
•Universal Technician:
Includes certification on Type I, Type II & Type III levels

If you have taken the class & test before and need to come back for a retake on any section, bring the card or letter that states the results from your first test in order to retest.

Half Day Class Includes:
Study manual, class instruction, testing & breakfast refreshments.
Recommend sign-up at least two weeks in advance so you have time to study. Manual sent direct to you when you rsvp (Spanish version available upon request), bring manual to class with you, along with picture ID and non-programmable calculator.  7:30am registration & refreshments.  Retakes arrive at 10am.

Class Location:  Johnstone Grand Rapids / 4757 Clyde Park SW / GR MI 49509

Course Objective
To train, by classroom instruction and examination, techs to be able to understand the requirements of the ASME CSD1 Code (Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers), All Trades Law, and the Boiler Law and Rules.  (Test & certificate issued, if test passed.)

Course Topics
•ASME Code CSD-1 breakdown
•Boiler law & rules manual
•Maintenance programs
•Review, test & results

MANUALS NEEDED FOR CLASS:
•ASME CSD1 manual 2018 (need to purchase ahead of time, or bring if you already own it)
•Boiler Law & Rules (provided)
•Article 9 of the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (provided)

Instructor:  Phil Forner, instructor from MIACCA

Location:  Johnstone Supply / 1840 Industrial / Muskegon 49442  /  8:30am registration / includes breakfast & lunch

$375 if you have your own CSD1 manual / $495 if you’d like a CSD1 manual from Johnstone Supply (limited quantity available at Johnstone to purchase for class)

EPA approved online testing for 608 HVACR refrigerant certification.  Covers Core, Type I, II, III – Universal.  Recommend 2 weeks to study manual before taking online test.  Study manual will be mailed directly to you upon registration. You study on your own, and when ready, make your own appointment to take the online test with a virtual proctor. Will need reliable internet, a computer with camera & microphone, in a clean, quiet space to test.  If retesting, please show online proctor the results from your previous test.  (Spanish study manual & test available upon request.)

Please note: listed class time is just a placeholder on our registration page.  You will schedule an appointment with the online proctoring agent for your test time around your personal needs, so does not have to be on the 1st – any time and date that you choose.  Appointment will need to be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.

Online testing requirements:

1. Computer with reliable internet access.
2. Computer with microphone & camera functions.
3. Private, quiet, clean testing area.
4. Picture ID

THIS IS A FREE ONLINE CLASS THRU JOHNSTONE UNIVERSITY, THAT IS A PRE-REQUISITE TO THE HANDS-ON FURNACE CLASS IN THE JOHNSTONE GRAND RAPIDS TRAINING LAB.  YOU MUST TAKE THIS FREE, APPROX 1 HOUR ONLINE CLASS BEFORE YOU REGISTER FOR THE HANDS-ON LAB.

The online portion of this class will cover the basic operation and maintenance of forced air residential furnaces. Students learn to identify and understand the operation of furnace components and their sequence of operation.

Topics Include:

• Understanding the combustion process
• Types of furnaces and their efficiencies
• Furnace components used for safety and control
• Different types of furnace ignition systems
• Furnace control wiring and thermostats
• Sequence of Operation

Click on the below link to get started at anytime:

Johnstone University – Welcome – Johnstone University

1. For first-time users, click on: I want to Register for a FREE Account.
2. Either register for an account, or click on “I want to Login”
3. For first-time users: Accept the terms of Johnstone University Privacy Statement.
4.  Once logged in, in the upper left-hand column click on the 3 lined menu, then click on: “All course and Learning Plans Catalog”. This will bring up the following header on the main page: “Custom Catalog for 008 Muskegon Contractors”. Click on this link.
5. This will bring up the class: “Hands-On Furnace Commissioning and Service Tune-Up”.
6. Click on the Green Button labeled “Enroll” (free class!)
7. The user can now click on the video link and watch the presentation. Users can pause and back up the video anytime.
8. Once the video is completed, the user may now take the online Pre-Requisite Exam by clicking on the link. A passing exam score is NOT required in order to participate in the hands-on training. This on-line training is approximately one hour.
9. When the Exam is completed, the user will be allowed to schedule a hands-on class in either Commissioning, or Furnace Tune-Up training at the Clyde Park branch. (Johnstone Supply: 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids MI 49509)  Look for upcoming dates at www.jswmi.com/training

If questions, please contact:  registration@jswmi.com

This course is designed to introduce technicians to the new Goodman Side Discharge split-system, high efficiency air conditioners and heat pumps. These new Goodman air conditioning & heat pump systems offer a communicating, variable-speed, inverter driven outdoor unit that can be used with new and existing HVAC systems.  Students will cover the equipment overview, as well as learn the proper installation and commissioning practices.  This class & passing assessment results are required to be able to purchase these units.

Course Topics
•Benefits of a fully communicating inverter system
•Features of Goodman Side Discharge systems
•How Goodman Side Discharge inverter systems differ from single or two stage systems
•How inverter technology is used to control compressor operation
•Proper system configurations
•Goodman GTST connected thermostat.
•System components
•Proper installation techniques
•Checking external static pressure
•Commissioning using the Goodman Installer application
•System verification test
•Charging the system with refrigerant

Class Includes: Study materials, class & test instruction, meal 30min prior to class.  $35pp

Instructor: Daikin/Goodman Corp Technical Trainer

Class Location: Johnstone Benton Harbor / 2106 M-139 / Benton Harbor MI 49022

This course is designed to introduce technicians to the new Goodman Side Discharge split-system, high efficiency air conditioners and heat pumps. These new Goodman air conditioning & heat pump systems offer a communicating, variable-speed, inverter driven outdoor unit that can be used with new and existing HVAC systems.  Students will cover the equipment overview, as well as learn the proper installation and commissioning practices.  This class & passing assessment results are required to be able to purchase these units.

Course Topics
•Benefits of a fully communicating inverter system
•Features of Goodman Side Discharge systems
•How Goodman Side Discharge inverter systems differ from single or two stage systems
•How inverter technology is used to control compressor operation
•Proper system configurations
•Goodman GTST connected thermostat.
•System components
•Proper installation techniques
•Checking external static pressure
•Commissioning using the Goodman Installer application
•System verification test
•Charging the system with refrigerant

Class Includes: Study materials, class & test instruction, meal 30min prior to class.  $35pp

Instructor: Daikin/Goodman Corp Technical Trainer

Class Location: Johnstone South Bend / 3220 Rosetta Place Dr / SB IN 46628

This course is designed to introduce technicians to the new Goodman Side Discharge split-system, high efficiency air conditioners and heat pumps. These new Goodman air conditioning & heat pump systems offer a communicating, variable-speed, inverter driven outdoor unit that can be used with new and existing HVAC systems.  Students will cover the equipment overview, as well as learn the proper installation and commissioning practices.  This class & passing assessment results are required to be able to purchase these units.

Course Topics
•Benefits of a fully communicating inverter system
•Features of Goodman Side Discharge systems
•How Goodman Side Discharge inverter systems differ from single or two stage systems
•How inverter technology is used to control compressor operation
•Proper system configurations
•Goodman GTST connected thermostat.
•System components
•Proper installation techniques
•Checking external static pressure
•Commissioning using the Goodman Installer application
•System verification test
•Charging the system with refrigerant

Class Includes: Study materials, class & test instruction, meal 30min prior to class.  $35pp

Instructor: Daikin/Goodman Corp Technical Trainer

Class Location: Johnstone Grand Rapids / 4757 Clyde Park SW / GR MI 49509

This course is designed to introduce technicians to the new Goodman Side Discharge split-system, high efficiency air conditioners and heat pumps. These new Goodman air conditioning & heat pump systems offer a communicating, variable-speed, inverter driven outdoor unit that can be used with new and existing HVAC systems.  Students will cover the equipment overview, as well as learn the proper installation and commissioning practices.  This class & passing assessment results are required to be able to purchase these units.

Course Topics
•Benefits of a fully communicating inverter system
•Features of Goodman Side Discharge systems
•How Goodman Side Discharge inverter systems differ from single or two stage systems
•How inverter technology is used to control compressor operation
•Proper system configurations
•Goodman GTST connected thermostat.
•System components
•Proper installation techniques
•Checking external static pressure
•Commissioning using the Goodman Installer application
•System verification test
•Charging the system with refrigerant

Class Includes: Study materials, class & test instruction, meal 30min prior to class.  $35pp

Instructor: Daikin/Goodman Corp Technical Trainer

Class Location: Johnstone Muskegon / 1840 Industrial Blvd / Muskegon MI 49442

This course is designed to introduce technicians to the new Goodman Side Discharge split-system, high efficiency air conditioners and heat pumps. These new Goodman air conditioning & heat pump systems offer a communicating, variable-speed, inverter driven outdoor unit that can be used with new and existing HVAC systems.  Students will cover the equipment overview, as well as learn the proper installation and commissioning practices.  This class & passing assessment results are required to be able to purchase these units.

Course Topics
•Benefits of a fully communicating inverter system
•Features of Goodman Side Discharge systems
•How Goodman Side Discharge inverter systems differ from single or two stage systems
•How inverter technology is used to control compressor operation
•Proper system configurations
•Goodman GTST connected thermostat.
•System components
•Proper installation techniques
•Checking external static pressure
•Commissioning using the Goodman Installer application
•System verification test
•Charging the system with refrigerant

Class Includes: Study materials, class & test instruction, meal 30min prior to class.  $35pp

Instructor: Daikin/Goodman Corp Technical Trainer

Class Location: Cambria Suites / 255 Munson Ave / Traverse City MI 49686

This course is designed to introduce technicians to the new Goodman Side Discharge split-system, high efficiency air conditioners and heat pumps. These new Goodman air conditioning & heat pump systems offer a communicating, variable-speed, inverter driven outdoor unit that can be used with new and existing HVAC systems.  Students will cover the equipment overview, as well as learn the proper installation and commissioning practices.  This class & passing assessment results are required to be able to purchase these units.

Course Topics
•Benefits of a fully communicating inverter system
•Features of Goodman Side Discharge systems
•How Goodman Side Discharge inverter systems differ from single or two stage systems
•How inverter technology is used to control compressor operation
•Proper system configurations
•Goodman GTST connected thermostat.
•System components
•Proper installation techniques
•Checking external static pressure
•Commissioning using the Goodman Installer application
•System verification test
•Charging the system with refrigerant

Class Includes: Study materials, class & test instruction, meal 30min prior to class.  $35pp

Instructor: Daikin/Goodman Corp Technical Trainer

Class Location: Holiday Inn Express Petoskey / 1751 US-131 S / Petoskey MI 49770

HVAC MARKSMAN TRAINING SERIES:  FURNACE HANDS ON LAB TRAINING

ONLY 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE PER CLASS DATE!!

(PRE-REQUISITE: MUST TAKE FREE ONLINE FURNACE COMMISSIONING & SERVICE TUNE-UP CLASS THRU JS UNIVERSITY)

Link to take FREE online Pre-req class before registering for the in person / hands-on class:     Home page – Johnstone University

• HANDS ON TASKS LEARNED WILL INCLUDE:
• Electrical sequence of operation, testing & troubleshooting
• Overview & understanding of the electrical wiring diagram
• Component duties & performance
• Duct system / Airflow diagnosis
• Best installation practices

Includes:  Hands on instruction, breakfast, lunch

Tools needed for class: a digital manometer and a multimeter (EM152 & DL479 or equivalent)

Instructor: Carlos Sanchez, Johnstone Technical Service Advisor

Info: 8:00am-4:00pm / $399 per student will be invoiced at time of registration

Location: Johnstone Grand Rapids: 4757 Clyde Park SW / 49509

This class is designed to familiarize the student with the proper operation of fuel oil fired furnaces and boilers. An understanding of the basic components that make up an oil-fired system will be covered as well as the skills required to properly startup and test the equipment’s functionality. Troubleshooting, repair and combustion testing of oil-fired appliances will also be included.

Topics Include:

• Characteristics of fuel oil
• Differences between One-pipe and Two-pipe systems
• Components that make up an oil burner and their functionality
• Comparing different types of nozzles
• How to properly set the electrodes
• Control characteristics of the oil burner, cad cell versus stack relay
• Methods of venting and draft regulation
• Maintenance, troubleshooting and combustion testing

Instructor:  Don Steeby – Johnstone instructor

Class Includes:  Study material, class instruction, breakfast. 7:30am registration & breakfast.  Class 8am-Noon.  $89pp

Class Location:  Johnstone Supply 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids MI 49509

HVAC MARKSMAN TRAINING SERIES:  FURNACE HANDS ON LAB TRAINING

ONLY 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE PER CLASS DATE!!

(PRE-REQUISITE: MUST TAKE FREE ONLINE FURNACE COMMISSIONING & SERVICE TUNE-UP CLASS THRU JS UNIVERSITY)

Link to take FREE online Pre-req class before registering for the in person / hands-on class:     Home page – Johnstone University

• HANDS ON TASKS LEARNED WILL INCLUDE:
• Electrical sequence of operation, testing & troubleshooting
• Overview & understanding of the electrical wiring diagram
• Component duties & performance
• Duct system / Airflow diagnosis
• Best installation practices

Includes:  Hands on instruction, breakfast, lunch

Tools needed for class: a digital manometer and a multimeter (EM152 & DL479 or equivalent)

Instructor: Carlos Sanchez, Johnstone Technical Service Advisor

Info: 8:00am-4:00pm / $399 per student will be invoiced at time of registration

Location: Johnstone Grand Rapids: 4757 Clyde Park SW / 49509

HVAC MARKSMAN TRAINING SERIES:  FURNACE HANDS ON LAB TRAINING

ONLY 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE PER CLASS DATE!!

(PRE-REQUISITE: MUST TAKE FREE ONLINE FURNACE COMMISSIONING & SERVICE TUNE-UP CLASS THRU JS UNIVERSITY)

Link to take FREE online Pre-req class before registering for the in person / hands-on class:     Home page – Johnstone University

• HANDS ON TASKS LEARNED WILL INCLUDE:
• Electrical sequence of operation, testing & troubleshooting
• Overview & understanding of the electrical wiring diagram
• Component duties & performance
• Duct system / Airflow diagnosis
• Best installation practices

Includes:  Hands on instruction, breakfast, lunch

Tools needed for class: a digital manometer and a multimeter (EM152 & DL479 or equivalent)

Instructor: Carlos Sanchez, Johnstone Technical Service Advisor

Info: 8:00am-4:00pm / $399 per student will be invoiced at time of registration

Location: Johnstone Grand Rapids: 4757 Clyde Park SW / 49509

EPA approved online testing for 608 HVACR refrigerant certification.  Covers Core, Type I, II, III – Universal.  Recommend 2 weeks to study manual before taking online test.  Study manual will be mailed directly to you upon registration. You study on your own, and when ready, make your own appointment to take the online test with a virtual proctor. Will need reliable internet, a computer with camera & microphone, in a clean, quiet space to test.  If retesting, please show online proctor the results from your previous test.  (Spanish study manual & test available upon request.)

Please note: listed class time is just a placeholder on our registration page.  You will schedule an appointment with the online proctoring agent for your test time around your personal needs, so does not have to be on the 1st – any time and date that you choose.  Appointment will need to be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.

Online testing requirements:

1. Computer with reliable internet access.
2. Computer with microphone & camera functions.
3. Private, quiet, clean testing area.
4. Picture ID

EPA approved online testing for 608 HVACR refrigerant certification.  Covers Core, Type I, II, III – Universal.  Recommend 2 weeks to study manual before taking online test.  Study manual will be mailed directly to you upon registration. You study on your own, and when ready, make your own appointment to take the online test with a virtual proctor. Will need reliable internet, a computer with camera & microphone, in a clean, quiet space to test.  If retesting, please show online proctor the results from your previous test.  (Spanish study manual & test available upon request.)

Please note: listed class time is just a placeholder on our registration page.  You will schedule an appointment with the online proctoring agent for your test time around your personal needs, so does not have to be on the 1st – any time and date that you choose.  Appointment will need to be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.

Online testing requirements:

1. Computer with reliable internet access.
2. Computer with microphone & camera functions.
3. Private, quiet, clean testing area.
4. Picture ID