Gas fired heating systems are central heating systems that use gas as fuel, in residential and commercial forced air units as well as hydronic systems.
What it covers
The catalog states: “The purpose of this course is to provide students with the basics of gas fired heating.”
The topics covered in this course are geared toward the residential and commercial package unit forced air heating systems. Students are exposed to central heating system mechanical and electrical safety, types of gas and fuel used, function of controls, combustion efficiency tests, gas pressure adjustment and proper ventilation.
The class familiarizes the student with different boiler room design and hydronic heating systems, focusing on controls and the safe operation of support equipment. Extensive hands on troubleshooting and electrical wiring diagrams are used to prepare the student for field service.
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ HVAC Technician program, gas fired heating systems is covered in the course HVAC103, Heating Systems.
The HVAC Technician outline lists HVAC103 Heating Systems at 90 clock hours (60 lecture, 30 laboratory) and 5 semester credits.
Prerequisites for HVAC103: “Completion of the equivalent of ATP104, ATP105, ATP106”.
Heating sits beside heat pump systems, basic refrigeration and air distribution and balancing in the HVAC Technician program.
This topic is covered in the HVAC Technician program at InterCoast Colleges.