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Total Hours: 182.5
(includes 72.5 hours of Core Curriculum which is a prerequisite for Level 1 completion and must be purchased separately)
Published: 2007, Third Edition
Paperback and Looseleaf Trainee Guides are in full-color.
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Paperback
Trainee Guide: $60 ISBN 0-13-614416-0
Annotated Instructor’s Guide: $60 ISBN 0-13-614418-7

Looseleaf
Trainee Guide: $60 ISBN 0-13-614417-9
Annotated Instructor’s Guide: $60 ISBN 0-13-614419-5

Modules
The following ISBN and pricing information is for ordering individual modules only.

  • 03101-07 Introduction to HVAC
    (7.5 hours)
    Covers the basic principles of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, career opportunities in HVAC, and apprenticeship programs.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614535-3
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614547-7

  • 03102-07 Trade Mathematics
    (10 hours)
    Explains how to solve problems involving the measurement of lines, area, volume, weights, angles, pressure, vacuum, and temperature. Also introduces scientific notation, powers, roots, and basic algebra and geometry.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614536-1
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614548-5

  • 03103-07 Copper and Plastic Piping Practices
    (5 hours)
    Covers the selection, preparation, joining, and support of copper and plastic piping and fittings.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614537-X
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614549-3

  • 03104-07 Soldering and Brazing
    (7.5 hours)
    Covers tools, materials, and safety precautions and depicts step-by-step procedures for soldering and brazing piping.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614539-6
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614550-7

  • 03105-07 Ferrous Metal Piping Practices
    (5 hours)
    Covers various types of iron and steel pipe and fittings, and provides step-by-step instructions for cutting, threading, and joining ferrous piping.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614540-X
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614551-5

  • 03106-07 Basic Electricity
    (12.5 hours)
    Teaches power generation and distribution, electrical components, DC circuits, and electrical safety.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614541-8
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614553-1

  • 03107-07 Introduction to Cooling
    (30 Hours)
    Covers the basic principles of heat transfer, refrigeration, and pressure-temperature relationships and describes the components and accessories used in air conditioning systems.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614543-4
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614555-8

  • 03108-07 Introduction to Heating
    (15 hours)
    Covers heating fundamentals, types and designs of furnaces and their components, and basic procedures for installing and servicing furnaces.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614544-2
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614556-6

  • 03109-07 Air Distribution Systems
    (10 hours)
    Describes air distribution systems and their components, air flow measurement, ductwork installation principles, and the use of instruments for measuring temperature, humidity, pressure, and velocity.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614545-0
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-13-614557-4

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175 Hours
Published: 1995 Revised: 2007, Third Edition

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Annotated Instructor’s Guide: $88 ISBN 0-13-614387-3

Modules
The following ISBN and pricing information is for ordering individual modules only.

  • 03201-07 Commercial Airside Systems
    (12.5 hours)
    Describes the systems, equipment, and operating sequences used in a variety of commercial airside system configurations, such as constant volume single-zone and multi-zone, VVT, VAV, and dual-duct VAV.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614558-2
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614570-1

  • 03202-07 Chimneys, Vents, and Flues
    (5 hours)
    Covers the principles of venting fossil-fuel furnaces and the proper methods for selecting and installing vent systems for gas-fired heating equipment.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614559-0
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614571-X

  • NEW! 03203-07 Introduction to Hydronic Systems
    (10 hours)
    Introduces hot water heating systems, focusing on safe operation of the low-pressure boilers and piping systems commonly used in residential applications.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614525-6
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614572-8

  • 03204-07 Air Quality Equipment
    (5 hours)
    Covers the basic principles, processes, and devices used to control humidity and air clean-lines, as well as devices used to conserve energy in HVAC systems.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614526-4
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614573-6

  • 03205-07 Leak Detection, Evacuation, Recovery, and Charging
    (20 hours)
    Covers the basic refrigerant handling and equipment servicing procedures to service HVAC systems in an environmentally safe manner.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614527-2
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614574-4

  • 03206-07 Alternating Current
    (7.5 hours)
    Covers transformers, single-phase and three-phase power distribution, capacitors, the theory and operation of induction motors, and the instruments and techniques used in testing AC circuits and components. Also reviews electrical safety.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614528-0
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614575-2

  • 03207-07 Basic Electronics
    (5 Hours)
    Explains the theory of solid-state electronics, as well as the operation, use, and testing of the various electronic components used in HVAC equipment. Includes an introduction to computers.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614529-9
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614576-0

  • 03208-07 Introduction to Control Circuit Troubleshooting
    (30 hours)
    Covers the operation, testing, and adjustment of conventional and electronic thermostats, as well as the operation of common electrical, electronic, and pneumatic circuits used to control HVAC systems. Also explains how to analyze circuit diagrams for electronic and microprocessor-based controls used in comfort heating and cooling equipment and how to troubleshoot systems that use these controls.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614530-2
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614577-9

  • 03209-07 Troubleshooting Gas Heating
    (12.5 hours)
    Covers tools, instruments, and techniques used in troubleshooting gas heating appliances, including how to isolate and correct faults.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614531-0
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614578-7

  • 03210-07 Troubleshooting Cooling
    (20 hours)
    Covers the basic techniques and equipment used in troubleshooting cooling equipment, focusing on analyzing system temperatures and pressures in order to isolate faults.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614532-9
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614580-9

  • 03211-07 Heat Pumps
    (20 hours)
    Covers the principles of reverse cycle heating, describes the operation of the various types of heat pumps, and describes how to analyze heat pump control circuits. Includes heat pump installation and service procedures.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614533-7
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614581-7
  • 03212-07 Basic Installation and Maintenance Practices
    (17.5 hours)
    Covers the application and installation of various types of fasteners, gaskets, seals, and lubricants, as well as the installation and adjustment of different types of belt drives, bearings, and couplings. Includes job documentation and customer relations.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614569-8
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-614582-5

  • NEW! 03213-07 Sheet Metal Duct Systems
    (5 hours)
    Covers layout, fabrication, installation, and insulating sheet metal ductwork. Also includes selection and installation of registers, diffusers, dampers, and other duct accessories.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604589-8
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604591-X

  • NEW! 03214-07 Fiberglass and Flexible Duct Systems
    (5 hours)
    Covers the layout, fabrication, installation, and joining of fiberglass ductwork and fittings. Describes the proper methods for attaching and supporting flex duct.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604590-1
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604592-8
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162.5 Hours
Published: 1996 Revised: 2002

Paperback
Trainee Guide: $88 ISBN 0-13-047219-0
Annotated Instructor’s Guide: $88 ISBN 0-13-047221-2

Binder
Trainee Guide: $93 ISBN 0-13-047210-7
Annotated Instructor’s Guide: $93 ISBN 0-13-047222-0

Modules
The following ISBN and pricing information is for ordering individual modules only.

  • 03301-02 Planned Maintenance
    (20 hours)
    Describes the purpose of planned maintenance and outlines the procedures for servicing gas and oil furnaces, electric heating equipment, cooling equipment, and heat pumps.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047925-X
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047938-1

  • 03302-02 Troubleshooting Gas Heating
    (12.5 hours)
    Covers tools and instruments used in trouble- shooting gas heating appliances and offers trainees the opportunity to isolate and correct faults.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047926-8
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047939-X

  • 03303-02 Troubleshooting Electric Heating
    (5 hours)
    Reviews the operation of electric heating appliances. Trainees will spend time in the lab learning to isolate and correct faults in this equipment under the instructor’s supervision.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047927-6
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047930-6

  • 03304-02 Troubleshooting Oil Heating
    (10 hours)
    Teaches trainees to identify the common causes of problems in oil furnaces and offers hands-on experience in isolating and correcting oil furnace malfunctions.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047928-4
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047941-1

  • 03305-02 Troubleshooting Cooling
    (20 hours)
    Covers the basic techniques and equipment used in troubleshooting cooling equipment.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047920-9
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047942-X

  • 03306-02 Troubleshooting Heat Pumps
    (12.5 hours)
    Reviews heat pump operation and heat pump control circuits, which enables the trainee to work with the instructor in the lab to isolate and correct faults in the heating, cooling, auxiliary heat, and defrost functions of heat pumps.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047931-4
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047943-8

  • 03307-02 Troubleshooting Accessories
    (10 hours)
    In hands-on lab sessions, trainees learn how to troubleshoot humidifiers, electronic air cleaners, economizers, zone controls, and heat recovery ventilators.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047932-2
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047944-6

  • 03308-02 Troubleshooting Electronic Controls
    (7.5 hours)
    Explains how to analyze circuit diagrams for electronic and microprocessor-based controls used in comfort heating and cooling equipment, and how to troubleshoot systems that use these controls.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047933-0
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047946-2

  • 03309-02 Hydronic Heating and Cooling Systems
    (30 Hours)
    Covers operating principles, piping systems, preventive maintenance, and servicing of boilers, chillers, chilled water systems, absorption systems, steam systems, and steam traps. Includes balancing procedures for chilled water systems.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047934-9
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047947-0

  • 03310-02 Airside Systems
    (15 hours)
    Describes the systems, equipment, and operating sequences used in a variety of commercial airside system configurations such as constant volume single-zone and multi-zone, VVT, VAV, and dual-duct VAV.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047935-7
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047948-9

  • 03311-02 Air Properties and Air System Balancing
    (20 hours)
    Explains air properties, related gas laws, and psychrometric principles and psychrometric charts. Covers tools, instruments, and methods used to balance air systems.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047936-5
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-047949-7
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      Paperback + Access Package
      ISBN 0-13-243468-7     $113
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      Instructor's Guide + Access Package
      ISBN 0-13-243469-5     $188



145 Hours
Published: 1996 To be Published: Summer 2008, Third Edition

Paperback
Trainee Guide: $88 ISBN 0-13-604492-1
Annotated Instructor’s Guide: $88 ISBN 0-13-604493-X

Modules
The following ISBN and pricing information is for ordering individual modules only.

  • NEW! 03301-08 Refrigerants and Oils
    (10 hours)
    Covers characteristics and applications of the current generation of refrigerants, including both pure and blended refrigerants. Also provides extensive coverage of lubricating oils used in refrigeration systems.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604593-6
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604642-8

  • 03302-08 Compressors
    (15 hours)
    Explains the operating principles of the different types of compressors used in comfort air conditioning and refrigeration systems, along with basic installation, service, and repair procedures for these compressors.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604630-4
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604643-6

  • 03303-08 Metering Devices
    (7.5 hours)
    Covers the operating principles, applications, installation, and adjustment of the various types of fixed and adjustable expansion devices used in air conditioning equipment.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604631-2
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604644-4

  • NEW! 03304-08 Retail Refrigeration Systems
    (20 hours)
    Introduces the product refrigeration components and systems, such as the reach-in coolers and freezers commonly used in markets.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604632-0
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604646-0

  • NEW! 03305-08 Commercial Hydronic Systems
    (12.5 hours)
    Covers the various types of boilers, components, and piping systems used in commercial heating applications. Also introduces chilled water systems and their components.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604633-9
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604647-9

  • NEW! 03306-08 Steam Systems
    (10 hours)
    Covers operating principles, piping systems, components, and preventive maintenance requirements of steam systems and steam traps.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604634-7
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604648-7

  • 03307-08 Planned Maintenance
    (20 hours)
    Describes the purpose of planned maintenance and outlines the procedures for servicing gas and oil furnaces, electric heating equipment, cooling equipment, and heat pumps.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604635-5
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604649-5

  • 03308-08 Water Treatment
    (10 hours)
    Covers the kinds of water problems encountered in heating and cooling systems and identifies various water treatment methods and equipment.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604636-3
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604650-9

  • 03309-08 Troubleshooting Electronic Controls
    (7.5 hours)
    Explains how to analyze circuit diagrams for electronic and microprocessor-based controls used in comfort heating and cooling equipment and how to troubleshoot systems that use these controls.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604638-X
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604651-7

  • 03310-08 Troubleshooting Oil Heating
    (10 hours)
    Covers how to identify the common causes of problems in oil furnaces and offers hands-on experience in isolating and correcting oil furnace malfunctions.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604639-8
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604652-5

  • 03311-08 Troubleshooting Heat Pumps
    (12.5 hours)
    Reviews heat pump operation and heat pump control circuits, including how to isolate and correct faults in the heating, cooling, auxiliary heat, and defrost functions of heat pumps.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604640-1
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604654-1

  • 03312-08 Troubleshooting Accessories
    (10 hours)
    Provides hands-on lab sessions on how to troubleshoot humidifiers, electronic air cleaners, economizers, zone controls, and heat recovery ventilators.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604641-X
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-604620-7


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      ISBN 0-13-814338-2     $113
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147.5 Hours
Published: 1996 Revised: 2003

Paperback
Trainee Guide: $88 ISBN 0-13-102612-7
Annotated Instructor’s Guide: $88 ISBN 0-13-102614-3

Binder
Trainee Guide: $93 ISBN 0-13-102613-5
Annotated Instructor’s Guide: $93 ISBN 0-13-102615-1

Modules
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  • 03401-03 Construction Drawings and Specifications
    (25 hours)
    Discusses techniques for reading and using blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings. Refers to blueprints from the Core Curriculum.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-867987-8
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-867995-9

  • 03402-03 Indoor Air Quality
    (15 hours)
    Introduces indoor air quality and its effect on the health and comfort of building occupants. Provides guidelines for performing a building IAQ survey and identifies equipment and methods used to test for and achieve good indoor air quality.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868001-9
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868019-1

  • 03403-03 Energy Conservation Equipment
    (10 hours)
    Introduces the trainees to various heat recovery/reclaim devices and other energy reduction and recovery apparatus.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868027-2
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868035-3

  • 03404-03 Building Management Systems
    (17.5 hours)
    Explains how computers and microprocessor controls are used to manage zoned HVAC systems in residential and commercial buildings.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868068-X
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868076-0

  • 03405-03 Water Treatment
    (10 hours)
    Covers the kinds of water problems encountered in heating and cooling systems and identifies various water treatment methods and equipment.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868084-1
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868092-2

  • 03406-03 System Startup and Shutdown
    (22.5 hours)
    Covers procedures for the startup of hot water and steam heating systems, chilled water systems, and forced air distribution systems. Emphasis is on startup after initial equipment installation or after an extended period of shutdown. Procedures to prepare the same kinds of systems for extended periods of shutdown are included.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868100-7
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868118-X

  • 03407-03 Heating and Cooling System Design
    (25 hours)
    Explains the factors that affect the heating and cooling loads of a building, describes the process by which the heating and cooling loads are calculated, and shows how load information is used to select heating and cooling equipment. Covers types of duct systems as well as their selection, sizing, and installation.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868126-0
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868134-1

  • 03408-03 Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration
    (22.5 hours)
    Covers components and operation of refrigeration systems, with emphasis on systems used in cold storage and other commercial food preservation applications. Also covers the components and operation of ice making machines.
    Trainee $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868142-2
    Instructor $18.00 ISBN 0-13-868159-7
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      Contren® Connect Online Trainee Guide
      Paperback + Access Package
      ISBN 0-13-243470-9     $113
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      Instructor's Guide + Access Package
      ISBN 0-13-243471-7     $188
      Contren® Connect Online Access Code ONLY for Trainee Guide
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      ISBN 0-13-605721-7     $88
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      ISBN 0-13-605722-5     $100


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