NORMALLY: $750
Sponsored by Southern California Edison
For qualifiying contractors*:
ONLY $50/DAY
Learn to effectively test, diagnose, and sell economizer and ventilation improvements
Test & Certify Ventilation Systems and Economizers
- This course will open doors to new customers and keep current customers satisfied
(800) 633-7058
normally $750
TWO-DAY IN-PERSON training
certification course
Test & Certify Ventilation Systems and Economizers
Looking to understand the in's and out's of economizer performance?
Wondering how you can enter this field, or to brush up on your skills? This advanced training will help you understand how to improve economizer performance and remedy deficiencies. Includes hours of hands-on testing, diagnosing, repairing, and commissioning operating economizers.
Who should attend?
Owners, managers, HVAC balancing professionals, service technicians, installers, facility management personnel
*This special pricing is available exclusively to HVAC professionals who work in Southern California Edison’s territory. Your final registration is subject to verification for discount eligibility.
What are the Prerequisites?
You must be currently certified in NCI’s Commercial Air Balancing and/or Advanced Air & Hydronics.
Discover more about NCI’s Test & Certify Ventilation Systems and Economizers Program:
More than 50% of economizers in the field are either non-functioning, disabled, installed improperly, or have never been plugged in! In this two-day training course, you’ll learn to apply practical field techniques and procedures to set up economizers, test functionality, and diagnose and repair malfunctioning units.
What You'll Learn:
- Introduction, Webinar Logistics & Course Preview
- What’s driving building owners to upgrade economizers?
- Ventilation and Air Change Calculations
- Test Instruments and Report Forms – with hands-on demo
- Measure Fan Airflow – with hands-on demo
- Diagnose and Resolve Fan Airflow Issues – with hands-on demo
- Variable Speed Fan Controls – with hands-on demo
- Measure Economizer Airflow – with hands-on demo
- Measure Economizer Airflow – with hands-on demo
- Diagnose and Resolve Economizer Airflow Issues – with hands-on demo
- Test, Diagnose and Resolve Building and Room Airflow and Pressure Defects
- Build a ventilation scope of work
- How to Set up an Economizer Controller – with hands-on demo
- Commission Ventilation Systems – with hands-on demo
- Create certified ventilation system reports
- Course review and Exam Prep.
What You'll Get:
- Course workbooks, Field Reference Guide, and other training materials
- Many useful NCI report forms and procedures
- Certificates and Wallet cards upon passing certification exams and field testing
- 30 days of unlimited toll-free support.
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Test & Certify Ventilation Systems and Economizers Live, In-Person Program Overview
Day One Agenda
- What’s driving building owners to upgrade economizers?
- Ventilation and Air Change Calculations
- Test Instruments and Report Forms – with hands-on demo
- Measure Fan Airflow – with hands-on demo
- Diagnose and Resolve Fan Airflow Issues – with hands-on demo
- Variable Speed Fan Controls – with hands-on demo
- Measure Economizer Airflow – with hands-on demo
Day Two Agenda
- Measure Economizer Airflow – with hands-on demo
- Diagnose and Resolve Economizer Airflow Issues – with hands-on demo
- Test, Diagnose and Resolve Building and Room Airflow and Pressure Defects
- Build a ventilation scope of work
- How to Set up an Economizer Controller – with hands-on demo
- Commission Ventilation Systems – with hands-on demo
- Create certified ventilation system reports
- Course review and Exam Prep
Normally:
$750
sce contractor pricing:
$100*
Upcoming Test & Certify Ventilation Systems and Economizers Events:
Course Qualifies for NATE, BPI, & Most State CEUs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I qualify as an SCE Contractor?
You must do work/offer services in Southern California Edison’s service territory. If you have any questions, contact us at 800 633-7058.
What is a typical training day like?
Generally in-person training days start at 8 AM and ends at either 4:30 or 5. Lunch and workbook are included. There are breaks throughout the day.
Online, live events: This training is held in four hour chunks online. See specific events for times. You will be able to log in earlier to try to reduce problems. These events are all lead live by one of NCI’s experienced instructors. There are breaks every hour.
Does this class count towards renewing my NCI certifications?
Yes. This course counts towards 16 NCI CEU’s for air-side recertification. You can find all the details here on our Certification/Recertification page. Please contact us if you plan on also recertifying.
Does this class count for CEUs?
This class is approved for NATE & BPI CEUs, and for licensing CEU’s in several states. Please see our page about CEU‘s for more information or ask us for more information about your specific situation.
What do I need to bring to the training?
Please bring materials to take notes, and be ready to learn. You will receive detailed instructions before the event.
How do I attend the online training?
You’ll need a laptop, desktop computer or large tablet with internet. You won’t be able to participate well on a phone. You will receive detailed instructions before the event.