Explores various types of gas and oil furnaces and their proper sequence of operation. Students will learn and discuss the knowledge that is needed and used in the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) systems that are installed out in the field. Topics will include an introduction to gas and oil heating, combustion, furnace installation, venting, air flow, troubleshooting, oil burners, oil tanks and planned maintenance. This course helps prepare students to take the NATE Gas and Oil Heating Certification Exam based on ACCA, NATE and RSES information.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
- Introduction to Gas and Oil Heating
- Combustion
- Furnace Installation
- Venting
- Air Flow
- Troubleshooting
- Oil Burners
- Oil Tanks
- Demonstrate the ability to perform the installation of gas and oil furnaces.*
- Identify the proper tools that are needed and required to install and troubleshoot gas and oil furnaces.*
- Demonstrate proper safety procedures.
- Demonstrate and use the correct HVACR Industry tools to install, service and troubleshoot gas and oil furnaces.*
- Demonstrate the ability to perform system Performance tests properly.*
This course is being deactivated as part of the catalog cleanup project in 23/WI. It is not part of any active program and has not been offered in 3 or more years.
Assessment and Requirements
- Projects and assignments
- Quizzes
- Technical Demonstration (including visuals)
"Gas and Oil Heating: Preparing for the NATE Exam," the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society, (most current edition)