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Tel: 703.845.7055 • fax: 703.845.7059

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Catalog Contents

Technical CoursesEntry Level Maintenance

Introduction to Engineering 3 Plant Equipment and Operations 3

Boilers

Low Pressure Boilers 3 High Pressure Boilers 3

Electrical

Principles of Electricity 4 Electrical Systems, Code and Theory 4 Schematics 4 Electric Motors 4

Air Conditioning

AC I - Introduction 5 AC II - Troubleshooting 5 AC III - Operations and Management 5 Heat Pumps 5 Refrigeration 5

Controls

Controls I - Basic 6 Building Automation Systems (BAS) 6

Management

The Engineer and Management 6

Miscellaneous

Lock Pinning/Masterkeying I 7 Blueprint Reading 7

License Prep/Continuing Ed

VA Journeyman 7 MD 3rd Class 7 VA Tradesman 7 LEED-GA Prep 7

Tests

Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC): EPA 8 R410-A Certification: NAPE Educational Foundation 8

Seminars

R410-A Refrigerant Seminar 8 HVAC Electrical Wiring Seminar 8 HVAC Preventive Maintenance Seminar 8 AC: Hands-On Troubleshooting Tips and Techniques 8

Certification ProgramsIn addition to individual class certificates, NAPE Educational Foundation offers four certification programs. Only one course taken at another school will be accepted, and a substitute NAPEEF course must be taken for certification. The copyrighted titles are General Certificate of Engineering (GCE), General Certificate of Air Conditioning and

Refrigeration (GCAR), Certified Supervising Engineer (CSE), and Certificate of Electrical Proficiency (GCEP). See page 9 for details.

Deadlines for submitting applications for these certificates are November and May. See current Course Schedule for specific dates.Applications are available in the office.

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Entry Level Maintenance

Introduction to Engineering30 hrs

No pretest is required for this course. This is a course for people who want to get a job in maintenance, or have been in an entry level position for less than a year. Course Curriculum Covers: Lighting, bulbs, voltage and wattage at fixtures, ballasts, transformers, bathrooms, flush and sloan toilets, plungers, auger, snake, thermometers, locks, hand tools, power tools, meters, basic safety. Recommended for those with limited English skills.

See www.napeef.org for current course schedule for times, dates and locations.

Plant Equipment and Operations30 hrs

No pretest is required for this class. This course teaches the basic operation and maintenance of heating systems, air conditioning systems and auxilliary equipment. This 10-week course will also cover the preventive maintenance aspect of these systems. Course Curriculum Covers: Boiler operation and Air Conditioning systems - daily, monthly, and yearly preventive maintenance. Air handlers, pumps, towers, air compressors and other auxilliary equipment. Other topics include safety issues related to these systems and setting up preventive maintenance schedules for equipment.


Boiler Operations

Low Pressure Boilers57 hrs

No pretest is required. This is a beginner’s class for those with one year or less experience who wish to get the basic knowledge of “steam and hot water heating systems.” This provides the basic information to put you on the road to becoming a licensed engineer. This is not a prep course for the 6th Class license, although it may be useful. Intermediate English skills required. Course Curriculum Covers: Boilers: boiler room safety; boiler fittings; boiler room terminology; feed water accessories; fuel oil systems; combustion accessories; feed water systems; draft systems; water treatment; steam systems and boiler operations.


Course Selection, Prerequisites & Pretests

Students should select courses based on their experience, interest and work requirements. The sequence of courses in the certificate programs provides guidance. Entry-level students should start with Lockpinning, Introduction to Engineering, Principles of Electricity, or Plant Equipment and Operations. Prerequisites for courses are important. The registration form has space to list courses that meet prerequisites. Students may be advised to transfer to a lower level course or given a refund based on a pretest, or not meeting prerequisites. Students lacking the necessary language skills or experience, as determined by the NAPEEF Educational Director no later than the third week of class, will be counseled to improve their language/experience and return within a year at no additional cost or they will be refunded 50% of the tuition.

SCHOLARSHIP: A scholarship for the four courses in the General Certificate of Engineering (page 11) is awarded on a yearly basis in January. The office has applications.

REGISTRATION: AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT - REGISTER EARLY Registration must be accompanied by payment (VISA, MasterCard and AmEx are accepted) or approved Purchase Order (PO) and can be mailed, faxed or brought to the office. All non-purchase order registrants must be paid before the first night of class.

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High Pressure Boilers/3rd Class Steam60 hrs

Completion of a Low Pressure Boiler Course (minimum 45 hours), or Licensure (DC 6; MD 3; NIULPE 3) is required. This is curriculum based on selected study materials for the DC Licensing Exam. Because the DC 3rd class test covers more than just steam, this course is not advertised as a prep course, but it focuses on the exam. Course Curriculum Covers: High pressure boilers; boiler fittings; water treatment; fuels and firing equipment; pumps; steam engines; automatic boiler control; boiler operation/maintenance and duplex pumps.


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SchematicS30 hrs

Completion of Principles of Electricity course is required.A basic understanding of A/C and electrical components and how they apply to HVAC is necessary before taking this course. Curriculum includes wiring, diagrams, symbols, legends, walk thru and troubleshooting of ladder wiring diagrams for control circuits. No pretest is required for this course. Basic English skills required.


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ElectricalPrinciPleS of electricity30 hrs

No prerequisites required. This is a beginner’s course which starts with the basic elements of circuitry, safety rules, understanding of terminology and simple mathematical calculations. It prepares the student for all other aspects of engineering. This course is designed to allow the student to progress directly to our Electrical Systems, Code and Theory course. This is not a wiring class. This course is required for Electrical Systems, Code and Theory, Direct Digital Controls and Air Conditioning I. Basic English and math skills required.


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electric motorS30 hrs

Completion of the Principles of Electricity course is required. This course will focus on single phase and three phase A/C motors. How motors start and run, electromagnetism, and practical applications of induction type, split phase and capacitor type motors will be covered. Basic English and Math skills required.


The NAPEEF Certificate Program requires students

to successfully complete a series of classes in order

to qualify for each certificate in the program. These

classes have been developed to provide the technical

expertise needed to effectively work and advance

within the building operations and maintenance

profession, and to provide assurance to employers

of a level of competency. Listed below are the four

levels of Certification, including the approximate time

and cost required to complete the program. (The

specific courses required for each Certification may

be found on Page 11).

Certification Programelectrical SyStemS, code & theory57 hrs

Completion of the Principles of Electricity course is required, and intermediate English skills are necessary. This intermediate-level course will focus on electrical principles and components, inductance and capacitance, motors and motor starters, measuring instruments and their use; single and three phase fundamentals, various in-class exercises; alternating current characteristics; safety; electrical formulas and their applications. This course will explore and clarify updated code information.

Please note: This is not a wiring class. As time permits there may be some hands-on exercises.


refrigeration57 hrs

Completion of A/C I and A/C II courses is required. This course will concentrate on commercial refrigeration and ice machines. Course will cover installation and service of walk-ins, reach-ins, and ice machines as used primarily in the food service industry and in retail stores. Intermediate English skills required.


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air conditioning ii - troubleShooting57 hrs - and 2 weekend labs - 6 hrs each

Completion of AC I course (minimum 45 hours) is required. This course covers step-by-step methods of analyzing why a system will not run or is inefficient. Procedures are taught in service person’s language. Electrical and mechanical problems and solutions are covered. Students may be advised to transfer to a lower level course based on a pretest. The textbook is the same as A/C I. Students are required to attend two (2) lab sessions on two weekends of their choice in Falls Church. Intermediate English skills required.

All A/C II students are required to attend 2 days of Lab in Falls Church or Gaithersburg on weekends.


air conditioning iii -oPerationS and management57 hrs

Completion of A/C I, II, and Heat Pump courses is required. This course will focus on large commercial systems including, but not limited to: The study of Psychometrics, Air and Water balancing, Heat load calculations, Chiller Systems, Chiller simulation hands-on experience, Understanding VAV operation, EMS electrical savings, Review of plant operations, Pumps and Cooling towers, Heat Pumps and Troubleshooting Gas and Oil Rooftop units. Students may be advised to transfer to a lower level course based on a pretest.


Air Conditioningair conditioning i - introduction57 hrs - and 1 weekend lab - 6 hrs

Completion of the Principles of Electricity class is a prerequisite. This entry-level course concentrates on basic refrigeration circuits up to 20 ton package and split systems - air and water cooled. The goal is for students to develop a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle and its components. Students are required to attend one weekend lab session in Falls Church. Intermediate English skills are required.

All A/C I students are required to attend 1 day of lab in Falls Church or Gaithersburg on a weekend.


heat PumPS57 hrs

Completion of A/C I and AC II classes are required. This course specifically covers heat pump operation cycle and efficiency, compressors and motor controls, refrigerant controls, reversing valves, air and water coils, defrosting cycles, supplemental heat, service and troubleshooting and wiring diagrams. Students may be advised to transfer to a lower level course based on a pretest. Advanced English skills required.



These labs are the “hands on” component of

our program. Instructors also use the labs

during regularly scheduled classroom hours.

Students in AC I are REQUIRED to attend six

hours of lab in order to pass the class.

AC II students are REQUIRED to attend 12

hours of lab in order to pass the class.

Most labs are held on weekends and

students choose a convenient date.

If a lab is taken outside of the semester

during which the student is enrolled in the

AC course, a fee of $150 willl be assessed.

Registration for labs is online ONLY.

Air Conditioning Labs

Controls Management

controlS i - baSic57 hrs

Prerequisites are Principles of Electricity and A/C I. This 20-week course will cover basic building operations and HVAC systems, as it relates to control systems and components. Specific subjects include: on-off control, switching, control methods, control strategies and control components. Control systems terminology will also be covered, along with input and output measuring methods, psychometrics and control logic. Basic English and Math skills required.


the managing engineer45 hrs

Don’t just identify the problems, learn to communicate and instead solve them with the advanced skills sets from The Managing Engineer course. This course will enable the participants to combine their “hard” skills knowledge gained through years of hands-on experience with the new “soft” skills for effective communication with clients and property managers. Learn to use the “active” voice in oral presentations and email. Be effective in understanding and preparing budgets in Excel spreadsheets. Project Management techniques will be explored; discussion will focus on shared experiences with fellow participants.


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Apartment Maintenance

northern Virginia aPartment aSSociation

We are pleased to announce that NVAA is partnering with NAPE in offering a variety of 3-hr seminars to NVAA members. Register by phone at NVAA: 703-671-6777.

In these tough times apartment managers are looking to do more with less. With improved maintenance skills, maintenance team members will be better equipped to perform timely routine and preventive maintenance. These hands-on labs include, appliances, plumbing and electrical fixtures, make ready and tunover, drywall, and customer service.

Contact NVAA at 703-671-6777 for the dates and seminar details and prices. The classes will be held at NAPE, located at 5707 Seminary Road, Falls Church, VA 22041. Parking is free.



building automation SyStemS (baS)45 hrs

The Controls I course is a prerequisite. Building Automation Systems (BAS) are centralized, interlinked, networks of hardware and software which monitor and control the environment in commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. While managing various building systems, BAS ensures the operational performance of the facility was well as the safety and comfort of the occupants. BAS begins with control of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. In new buildings, the HVAC is almost always controlled by BAS. The automation systems provide a large amount of data related to building performance, allowing more intelligent operational decisions. BAS contributes greatly to earning ENERGY STAR and LEED certifications through improved energy efficiency and reduces operational costs. This course is essential for modern building engineers to be ready for the present and able to adapt to the changing profession in the future.



License Preparation and Continuing Education

Virginia Journeyman and maSter mechanical45 hrs

A review for air conditioning, heating, sheet metal, and plumbing mechanics preparing for VA Journeyman or Master Mechanical License exams. For license information call (804) 367-8500. Virginia and Maryland licences are now reciprocal.


Virginia tradeSman continuing education SeminarS

NAPEEF offers 3-hour seminars on Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Codes; an 8-hour seminar on Contractor Basic Business; and a 1-hour seminar on Fuel/Gas Codes for VA Tradesmen to renew their license.These seminars are approved by the Virginia Board for Contractors.

For additional information, contact Les Stadig, Program Director, at (703) 339-1375.

Miscellaneous

lock Pinning (keying), maSterkeying i/ii45 hrs

In this class/lab, learn the basic workings of mechanical locks and lock cylinders. Learn about specialized locksmith tools, how to duplicate keys (by standard duplication and by code), identify common lock problems, use a blank key catalog to identify keys, rekey both residential and commercial grade locksets, and an introduction to master keying. Lock Pinning II provides advanced training and development of the skills learned in Lock Pinning I.


bluePrint reading30 hrs

No pretest is required for this course. This course is designed to provide information on reading and interpreting building plans and specifications. Types of drawings, details, symbols, and schedules are introduced. Upon course completion, students will be able to understand the drawings and schematics for their buildings, increasing their ability to communicate with contractors, architects and management. Students will be provided a set of blueprints (hard copy) and a CD-ROM. Intermediate English skills required.


State of maryland 3rd claSS licenSe 54 hrs

This course helps you prepare for the MD 3rd Class License. This class is for those with one of the following: at least 2 years experience as a Maryland grade 4 or 5 stationary engineer, or 1 year experience as a Maryland grade 4 or 5 stationary engineer and 6 credit hours of continuing education units of class in boiler operations/a valid marine engineer’s certificate or Chief Petty Officer’s certificate from the United States Navy. This course will cover problem solving, basic electricity, boiler types and equipment, burners and fuel train, pumps and valves, sequential operations, inspections and maintenance, central station and chillers, water treatment, emergency operations, and auxilliary operations. The books for this course are those recommended by the MD Licensing Board.


Costs of license exams for State of Maryland are NOT included in total class cost. The State of Maryland licensing board handles payment and results. For more information contact (410) 230-6262 for State of MD or http://candidate.psieams.com/common/bulletin/display_bulletin.jsp?

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LEED-GA Prep Seminar - 16 hrs.

16 hours of instruction; Practice Examinations; LEED Credit Categories; study methods; exam preparation.

The LEED Green Associate (LEED-GA) credential is intended for professionals who want to demonstrate Green Building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) has created this credential, which denotes basic knowledge of green design, construction and operations. Applications and fees for the LEED-GA examination are conducted through GBCI.

Completion of this seminar is required for the Certified Supervising Engineer (CSE) Certificate.



Tests

cfc SeminarS and teSt - fallS church

Format: Seminar for four sessions. Test is on the last session.


In this EPA approved program, topics will include CFC containment methods, legal requirements, existing and new refrigerants, and basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle and system components.

cfc teSt/reteSt only

NAPEEF is a certifying organization for the EPA Technician Certification exam in accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.

Dates: Test sessions at 2:00pm: Call 703-845-7055 for current testing schedule.

No PO#’s accepted for payment. Pre-registration is preferred, but same day registration no later than 1:00pm is allowed.

Fee: 1st Test $90, Retest $70 (if last test taken within three months)

Students can view a video FREE of charge before 2:00pm by appointment

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Seminars

r410-a refrigerant Seminar and naPe 410-a certification - 6 hrs

Prerequisites: AC I and CFC Universal. This seminar will cover characteristics (pressures, etc.) of 410-A; evacuation requirements; servicing; installation; disposal; safety; cylinders, etc. The seminar is an exam preparation for NAPE’s 410-A Certification test, which is administered at the end of the seminar. R-410 A Certification is required for the GCAR Certificate effective May 2013 (see page 9).


Training CatalogNAPEEFa i r c o n d i t i o n i n g “ h a n d S - o n ” troubleShooting tiPS and techniqueS - 12 hrs

Prerequisites: Participants must have completed or be currently enrolled in AC I. This two-day workshop is designed to enhance the troubleshooting skill sets of the participants to save time when encountering an air conditioning unit that is not operating at full capacity. The seminar will begin with a review of the basic air conditioning components and their effect on superheat, sub-cooling, and operation of the air conditioning unit. Each compnent and its operation will be explored, including the potential for possible causes of failure or malfunction. Alternating with classroom discussions, participants will work in the AC laboratory, providing an oportunity to directly apply their new knowledge and skills.


hVac PreVentiVe maintenance Seminar - 6 hrs

Prerequisites: Participants must have completed or be currently enrolled in AC II. This seminar is designed for HVAC technicians working in a building or on a service truck. Learn the PM procedures to be followed when a technician arrives at a property, commercial or residential.Minimize operating costs and repairs. Learn best practices for a PM to maximize equipment life and satisfy office personnel or customers. Participants will fill out a check list for the customer or to remain at the property with system information and readings. Upon completion, attendees will be able to perform a first-rate HVAC PM.


hVac electrical Wiring Seminar - 6 hrs

Prerequisites: Participants must have completed or be currently enrolled in AC I. This one-day hands-on seminar will enable students to understand the wiring in a basic air conditioning/heating unit. Participants will wire a basic HVAC system on paper and discuss the operation of all related components. Students will develop their own wiring diagram and convert it into a ladder diagram. Upon completion of the paper exercise, actual components will be wired on a simulator board. When properly wired, all board components will function as they would in an HVAC system. The components studied and wired will include relays, contactors, condenser and evaporator fan motors, compressor, time delays, etc.


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NAPEEF Enrollment FormREGISTER ONLINE @ www.napeef.org

(703) 845-7055 • Fax: (703) 845-7059

PAYMENT INFORMATION Confirmation will not be provided. Notice will be provided if class is full or there is a change.

IMPORTANT: PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONSPlease either return a copy of our invoice or include our account number or student’s name with payment.

For special billing instructions, call Jagath at 703-845-7055 between 8 and 3 Monday through Friday.

MEMBER TUITION: Although membership in NAPE is not required to enroll in classes, individual members of any NAPE Chapter are entitled to a lower tuition. Each course has a member & non-member price. The membership fee & membership tuition for one course are in many cases the same as non-membership tuition for one course. If a student member takes a second class in the calendar year, he/she will save about $60-80. We are encouraging students to become members and to be active in a local Chapter of NAPE, the oldest engineering society in America. A membership form (DC #1 or MD #5 or Baltimore #1) is enclosed. Corporate Members are entitled to one tuition discount.

*CLASS REFUND POLICY: A full tuition refund will be made if cancellation is made prior to the first scheduled class. Cancellations made prior to the 2nd scheduled class will be entitled to the full tuition refund less a $25.00 administration fee. ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE MADE IN WRITING. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE SECOND SCHEDULED CLASS. Books cannot be refunded. A course may be cancelled due to low enrollment.

ATTENDANCE & GPA: Students must meet attendance & GPA (70) requirements. Attendance requirement: one unexcused absence is allowed for 9 & 10 week courses, and two unexcused absences are allowed for 15, 18 or 19 week courses.

Lab sessions are required. Missing a Lab counts as an absence. No shows for labs will be charged $75.00 Exceptions may be granted only by the Education Committee, when a student has submitted documentation of circumstances that the committee believes to be extraordinary. It is the student’s responsibility to talk with their instructor regarding any missed work. Any classes missed due to inclement weather or holidays can be made up by extended hours on scheduled class night or scheduling additional classes on another night or weekend or instructors may give extra homework.

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CertificationsGeneral Certificate of Electrical Proficiency©

General Certificate of Air Conditioning and

Refrigeration©

General Certificate of Engineering©

Certified Supervising Engineer©/SMT

Required NAPEEF Courses** Required NAPEEF Courses** Required NAPEEF Courses** Required NAPEEF Courses**

1. Principles of Electricity*2. Electric Motors3. Electrical Systems, Code and Theory4. Schematics

* Note: This course is a prerequisite for 3 other courses.

** Note: Some courses may require prerequisites. See course description for more information.

1. Principles of Electricity*2. AC I3. AC II4. AC III5. Heat Pumps6. Refrigeration7. CFC Universal*8. R 410-A Certification

* Note: Holding a CFC Universal from an EPA approved program is required.


1. Principles of Electricity*2. Low Pressure Boilers 3. AC I4. Electrical Systems, Code and Theory5. Controls I

1. Principles of Electricity*2. AC III3. Heat Pumps4. Engineer and Management5. Controls III or BAS6. Blueprint Reading7. Electrical Systems Code and Theory8. Schematics9. High Pressure Boilers10. LEED-GA

For All Career Engineers For All Career Engineers For All Career Engineers For Chief/lead Engineers

* Note: These are the minumum require-ments. ACII may be substituted for AC I and 3rd Class Steam may be substituted for Low Pressure Boilers.




Falls Church, VA (FC): Classes are held at 5707 Seminary Road, Falls Church, Virginia, 22041, which is south of Washington, DC and west of I-395 (Exit 5, Route 7 West) behind the Toys-R-Us. The closest cross street is Carlin Springs Road.

Gaithersburg, MD (GA): Montgomery County Airpark 18918 & 20 Premiere Court Gaithersburg, MD 20879. From 270 North, Sam Eig Highway East; Shady Grove Road East; left on Muncaster Mill Road (Route #115); through intersection with Route #124; right on Mooney Drive (intersection with lumber yard); left on Beechcraft Avenue; right into Premiere Court; 18918 & 20 on left.

Greenbelt, MD (GR): Classes are held at 7213 Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770. I-495 to Baltimore/Washington Parkway (North), 1st exit, left at light, right onto Hanover Parkway.

Washington, DC, NW (DC-NW): Classes are held at the National Geographic Society Building, which is located at 1145 17th Street, NW, 20036. Free garage parking off M Street (near 16th) available after 4:30pm. Closest Metro station is Farragut North, L Street and Connecticut Avenue.

Directions:

5707 Seminary Road - Suite 200Falls Church, VA 22041

703.845.7055www.napeef.org

NIULPE TESTS: DC BOARDFor information on the NIULPE program, including test dates and fees, contact Donnie Peters, Chairman, DC NIULPE Board. E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.niulpe.org.Phone: (703) 508-0109 Fax: (703) 845-7059Applications are available in the Falls Church office.

STATE OF MARYLAND LICENSE BOARDFor information, call 410-230-6163. The MD Board is making significant licensing policy changes.

DC LICENSING BOARDFor information, call 202-442-4459.Applications are available at the NAPE office in Falls Church.

STATE OF VIRGINIAVA Tradesmen Continuing Education NAPE Coordinator: Les Stadig (703) 339-1375. www.napedc1.org

GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION INSTITUTEFor information call 1-800-795-1746

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