Class Begins Tuesday April 26th from 5:00 pm โ 8:00 PM
This is a 4 week course for commercial journeymen who want to understand basic electrical and A/C installation fundamentals.
Contact Brad Tisdale to attend bct@devos.cc or (724) 683-2100
Steamfitters Technology Center, 230 Wise Road, Harmony, PA 16037
Electrical and Air Conditioning Training!
April 26th: Introduction to multimeters, discuss Ohms, Volts, and Amperage and the relationships between them. Hands-on lab:ย Using the multimeter, dial selection, dial symbols and electrical safety.
April 28th: Basic electrical circuits, simple wiring, circuits, and symbols. Hands-on lab:ย Checking for voltage, how to check for a blown fuse using the multimeter. Understanding a short versus an open circuit. Wire a single pole switch, light, and receptacle.
May 3rd: Electrical symbols and components, use, and function. Basic schematic wiring. Hands-on lab: Wire a single pole switch, a two-pole service switch or disconnect. 3-way and 4-way switch and lite.
May 5th: Basic control wiring and thermostats. Discuss connections and operation. Hands-on lab: Wire a single stage thermostat, wire a two-stage thermostat, wire, and setup a wi-fi thermostat for your home.
May 10th: Air Conditioning basics, 4 major system components and refrigeration cycle. Discuss the Evaporator, Condenser, Compressor and Metering Device. Hands-on lab: Field identify all components and discuss operation and best installation practices.
May 12th: Air Conditioning sequence of operation, tools, refrigeration gages, and vacuum pump. Hands-on lab: Connect a refrigeration gage set and discuss pressure versus temperature.
May 17th: Residential A/C system installation, piping, and wiring system. Hands-on lab: Complete piping, evacuation including power, and control wiring of a 2-ton A/C system.
May 19th: Residential A/C system startup, charge system and use gages, discuss common system problems found in the field.
HVAC Journeymen Training in Pittsburgh
The HVAC Journeymen Training Pittsburgh program is designed for commercial journeymen who want to strengthen their understanding of HVAC systems, electrical fundamentals and air conditioning installation practices. This four-week course focuses on real-world skills used in the field, combining classroom instruction with hands-on lab training.
Offered through UA Local 449, this HVAC journeymen training helps participants build confidence working with electrical circuits, controls, thermostats and residential A/C systems while following industry safety standards.
What Is Covered in This HVAC Journeymen Training Program
This HVAC Journeymen Training Pittsburgh course introduces essential electrical and HVAC concepts used in commercial and residential applications.
Topics include:
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Electrical fundamentals including volts, ohms and amperage
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Multimeter usage, electrical safety and troubleshooting
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Basic electrical circuits, wiring methods and symbols
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Control wiring, thermostats and system operation
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Air conditioning system components and refrigeration cycles
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Proper piping, evacuation and system startup procedures
Each class includes hands-on lab sessions to reinforce classroom instruction and simulate real jobsite scenarios.
Hands-On HVAC Training Schedule
Participants in this HVAC journeymen training will complete structured lab work such as:
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Wiring single-pole, three-way and four-way switches
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Testing voltage and diagnosing blown fuses
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Wiring and programming single-stage and two-stage thermostats
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Identifying A/C components in the field
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Connecting refrigeration gauges and evaluating system pressures
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Installing and starting up a complete residential A/C system
This practical approach ensures journeymen leave the program with usable, job-ready skills.
Who Should Attend HVAC Journeymen Training in Pittsburgh
This course is ideal for:
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Commercial journeymen expanding into HVAC work
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Journeymen seeking refresher training on electrical and A/C systems
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UA members looking to improve field troubleshooting skills
No advanced HVAC certification is required to attend.
Training Location and Contact Information
HVAC Journeymen Training Pittsburgh is held at the Steamfitters Technology Center in Harmony, Pennsylvania.