This curriculum outlines the scope of training that will cover the trade member from entry level to a point where the Fitter/Technician should be able to handle any situation involving the use, design, installation, maintenance, and service of gas fueled equipment.
Courses will be tailored to meet local government requirements. Where applicable, program accreditation is sought through the appropriate government authority. Once the overall scope is determined for each program, the total minimum hours will be assigned in order to plan the presentation to the personnel involved in the training.
Mathematics, as it applies to this trade, is a necessary component in this program. If required, a separate course on the use of formulae, calculations, etc. is offered as a preamble to this overall course. This course involves approximately four, six to eight-hour days in order to cover the necessary material.
There are a total of 32 units for the basic program, but, depending on safety acts, laws, regulations, and requirements of the various levels of government, the Fitter/Technician is obliged to be thoroughly trained and certified through this type of program. As such, the overall curriculum would include, but not be limited to, all of the prescribed units of study, as follows:
Unit No. Description
1 Introduction to Gas Utilization
2 Safety Issues and Regulations
3 Fire Control
4 Tools, Instruments, and Equipment
5 Basic Properties of Various Fuels
6 Combustion Principles
7 Pipe Sizing/Installation Techniques
8 Regulators
9 Meters, Including Clocking Methods
10 Use of Drawings, Specifications, Carts,
And Manufacturers Data
11 Small Appliances
12 Commercial Appliances
13 Burner Design and Operations Including Orifice Sizing
14Valve Trains
15 Electrical Wiring
16 Introduction to Mechanical and
Electrical Controls
17 Motors and Controls
18 Electronic Controls
19 Power Burners
20 Conversion Burners
21 Flame Supervision & Safeguard Sys.
22 Industrial Applications
23 Building Requirements
24 Air Distribution
25 Space Heating
26 Hydronic Heating
27 Domestic Forced Air Furnaces
28 Rooftop Equipment
29 Boilers and Controls
30 Make Up Air Units
31 Flue Gas Analysis
32 Miscellaneous Subject, Such as F.M. Systems
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