Training Classes

This course is designed to introduce HVAC technicians to commercial refrigeration equipment… primarily coolers and freezers.

An emphasis will be placed on how commercial refrigeration equipment differs from conventional air conditioning, including components and their functionality.

Topics Include:
• Basic components that make up commercial refrigeration
• Understanding the defrost cycle for commercial coolers and freezers
• How head pressure controls are used on outdoor condensing units
• Metering device functionality
• Compressor controls
• Servicing and troubleshooting of the refrigeration system and electrical components

Class Includes: Study materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments & boxed lunch.  7:30am registration & breakfast.  Class 8am-Noon. $79.

Instructor: Don Steeby – Johnstone Supply Training Manager

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

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 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

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