Heating & Venting Fundamentals

Training Location: NYSWDA Training Center (Building 1) – 5869 Fisher Road, East Syracuse, NY 13057

This training is for;
Entry level HVAC techs and auditors

Course Description;
This is an introductory course that will teach fundamentals of heating systems and venting combustion appliances. The focus is to provide all personnel working in client homes, the knowledge to identify different classifications of furnaces and boilers. Instruction on health and safety issues for those working on venting systems and an explanation of which materials can be used and which cannot. NFPA venting guidelines will be introduced so that venting safety is built into the thought process. This training will assist technicians in identifying problems, repairing and analysis of venting systems in the field.

Agenda;
Morning session – classroom presentation
Afternoon session – consists of hands-on lab training

Dates;
November 18, 2026 / 9:00am – 4:00pm

Prerequisites:
None

Class Size: 8

BPI CEU's; 6

Instructor; Dave Hill – HVAC instructor – NYSWDA

Course Fees:
$262/person – NY Weatherization Sub-grantees

$262/person – affiliate members

$380/person – non-members 

**Special note – if you wish to become an Affiliate Member, and save off the non-member rate, please contact Karen McMahon (315-701-0440 ext. 223, kmcmahon@nyswda.org) BEFORE YOU REGISTER for the course.