Manufacturer Technician Training

The United Association (UA) Education and Training Department is pleased to offer HVACR industry courses, through the 2022 Regional Training System, in an agreement with the major HVACR manufacturers, Carrier Corporation, Daikin, and Johnson Controls. These courses will be taught by authorized-factory instructors, incorporating manufacturer-specific curriculum and have limited availability. It is the goal of the International Training Fund to provide the best possible training for the UA local unions in order to satisfy current HVACR industry requirements for project specifications in high performance buildings. Admittance into each course is subject to registration policies by each participating manufacturer. Early registration by UA active instructors is encouraged. Participation by all active UA HVACR technicians is welcome. If you have questions about any of these classes, please email Robert Vilches: rvilches@uanet.org

PLEASE NOTE:  TO ENROLL CONTACT YOUR UA LOCAL TRAINING DIRECTOR/COORDINATOR.

6120: Lochinvar Commercial Boiler   

This course will focus on the standard Crest models from 750k btu’s to 6,000k btu’s and Crest with Hellcat Combustion models from 1,000k btu’s to 6,000k btu’s. Areas of focus include, product design, SMART System/ Touch navigation and parameters, installation requirements, sequence of operation, combustion analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance in the lab. Students will also be given a tour of the manufacturing facilities.   

PPE: Students must wear long pants and closed-toe footwear for the factory tour.

This course is open to all UA members in good standing. You must contact your local union training coordinator in order to register for this course. Course registration fees are covered by the ITF.

Course Date:   May 16—17, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Lochinvar Factory ,300 Maddox Simpson Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37090
Instructor: TBD 

6071: Daikin WMC Magnetic Bearing Service and Repair

This course is designed to teach the maintenance and service technician how to maintain, operate, troubleshoot, and repair Daikin Magnitude WMC Magnetic Bearing Chillers. Compressor monitoring software is provided.

PPE: Closed-toe, leather shoes and long pants are required
Laptop is required for this class

This course is open to all UA members in good standing. You must contact your local union training coordinator in order to register for this course.

*Seating is limited

Prerequisite: Students must complete the WMC Maintenance and Operations Online Course (4 hours) before attending the in-person course. Click here to go to the WMC Maintenance and Operations Online Course.

Please contact the Registrar’s Office with any questions. (410) 269-2009.

Course Date:   September 12—13, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Local Union 449, Harmony, PA
Instructor: TBD 

6032: C-2111 YVAA Air Cooled Screw Chiller (JCI)

This three-day course teaches experienced service technicians about the YVAA Chiller. The course will include features of this unit and the differences in installation, operation, and maintenance from the YCAV. PPE: Steel-toed leather shoes and long pants are required.

This course is open to all UA members in good standing. You must contact your local union training coordinator in order to register for this course. Registration fees are covered. All other expenses are the responsibility of the student.

*Seating is limited

Recommended Pre-requisites: Working knowledge of YCAV/YCIV Chiller. Working knowledge of VSDs and understanding of basic electronics.

Course Date:   September 19—21, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily
Location: Johnson Controls, 3021 West Bend Drive, Irving, TX 75063
Instructor: TBD 

6033: C-2103 YCAV Air Cooled Rotary Screw Liquid Chillers (JCI)

This three-day course teaches service personnel about the YCAV Chiller features, including the screw compressor, system ancillary components, start-up procedures, unit operation, and maintenance. Steel-toed leather shoes and long pants are required. Personal protective equipment is required.

Hotel Information: Students must call the hotels directly to make reservations and the JCI rate must be requested.

This course is open to all UA members in good standing. You must contact your local union training coordinator in order to register for this course.

*Seating is limited

Course Date:   September 26—28, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Johnson Controls, Located 6 minutes from DFW, 3021 West Bend Drive, Irving, TX 75063
Instructor: TBD 

6034: C-2100 OptiView Panel (JCI)

This two-day course for service personnel covers the OptiView graphic micro-processor control center. Basic navigation, panel architecture, operation, and service of the OptiView Control Centers are covered in this course. Labs in-clude hands-on training using the OptiView Control Panel simulators.

This course is open to all UA members in good standing. You must contact your local union training coordinator in order to register for this course.

*Seating is limited

Course Date:   October 3—4, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Johnson Controls, Located 12 miles from TPA, 3801 Sugar Palm Dr., Tampa, FL 33619
Instructor: TBD 

6121: Lochinvar Light Commercial Boilers

This course will focus on the Knight XL models from 399k btu’s to 1,000k btu’s and FTXL models from 399k btu’s to 1,000k btu’s. Areas of focus include product design, SMART/Touch navigation and parameters, installation requirements, sequence of operation, combustion analysis, troubleshooting, and maintenance in the lab. Students will also be given a tour of the manufacturing facilities.

PPE: Students must wear long pants and closed-toe footwear for the factory tour.

This course is open to all UA members in good standing. You must contact your local union training coordinator in order to register for this course. Course registration fees are covered by the ITF.

Course Date:   October 3—4, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Lochinvar Factory, 300 Maddox Simpson Parkway, Lebanon, TN 37090
Instructor: TBD 

6031: C-2107 YT/YK Centrifugal Chiller and Compressor Overhaul (JCI)

Service personnel will become familiar with the operation and maintenance of centrifugal systems. Students will review R-11, R-123, R-22, and R-134a single stage centrifugal chillers. They will also learn the internal workings of the com-pressor, oil return system, lube circuit, purge, and heat exchangers. The OptiView Control Center, preventive maintenance, and system checkout procedures are also addressed. Students will participate in a hands-on teardown and rebuild of a YK centrifugal chiller.

PPE: Steel-toed leather shoes and long pants are required.

This course is open to all UA members in good standing. You must contact your local union training coordinator in order to register for this course. Registration fees are covered. All other expenses are the responsibility of the student.

*Seating is limited to 8 students.

Course Date:   October 23—27, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily
Location: Johnson Controls, 5000 Renaissance Dr, New Freedom, PA 17349 (Located 52 miles from BWI and 47 miles from MDT airports)
Instructor: TBD