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The following courses are currently being offered:
(Click on a course to find out more information)
 All classes are held in the Workforce Development Center at the Grant campus of Suffolk Community College in Brentwood.
Click here for directions.
 Introduction To Oilheat
Basic Service Technician Course
Oilheat Service Technicians can now be nationally certified. In order to be qualified for Bronze Certification you must complete at least 80 hours of classroom training and pass a comprehensive examination.
This introductory course will provide both the basic theory and "hands on" program training needed for the proper development of an oil heat service technician. All attendees will receive NORA'S OILHEAT TECHNICIAN'S MANUAL, a complete set of training videos, pressure and vacuum gauges and electric testing meters. Domestic oil burners and oil heating systems will be thoroughly covered in both classroom lectures, as well as in our a fully-equipped, "state-of-the-art" heating lab located right here on Long Island. Review sessions prior to the Bronze Certification examination are also included.
As Seen In Newsday:
 "I'm thrilled to be working in the Oilheat industry! I didn't need years of training to get my job; I took the basic course and I was hired. The pay is great, and so are the benefits, health insurance and pension plan. I don't have to invest a fortune in work clothes. I work close to home, and I use my service van to drive to and from work, so I don't need a second car. All in all, you can't beat a job like this for security, income and perks."
- Greg Neway, Fall 2006 Graduate
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 "I've been in the Oilheat industry for twenty years. I am NORA Gold Certified and I still take continuing education classes to sharpen my skills. In this industry, you always have the opportunity to learn and gain valuable knowledge to help further your career."
- Wayne Lawrence, Instructor, Introduction to Oilheat Class
Wayne currently teaches at an Oilheat Comfort Corp. facility.
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What you'll learn:
- Fuels, Combustion and Draft
- Oil Burner Parts: Motors, pumps, pressure regulating valves, nozzles, fans and ignition systems.
- Controls: Operating and limit controls, thermostats, hot water temperature controls, pressure controls, fan and limit controls. Primary controls, double and triple aquastats, relays and water feeders, etc.
- Heating Systems: Steam, hot water, warm air.
- Combustion Chamber: Sizing, materials, construction, pre-cast chambers, insulating and refractory types.
- Installation of Tanks and Piping: Above-ground and buried tanks, gravity and suction systems, one and two pipe systems, fill and vent lines.
- Wiring Control Systems
- Oil Burner Servicing and Troubleshooting
- Combustion and Efficiency Testing: CO2, draft, combustion, smoke readings, Use of combustion testing equipment.
Registration:
Contact Oil Heat Comfort Corp @ 631-360-0200 or apply online today.
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Course Title / Instructor / Dates |
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Course Completed
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02/08/2010
6pm-10pm |
Introduction To Oilheat
John Levey
Eugene Silberstein
Wayne Lawrence
Tom Olsen
Matt Spink
Kevin Huber
Charlie Masone
Chet Blyman
2/8/2010, 2/10/2010, 2/17/2010, 2/22/2010, 2/24/2010, 3/1/2010, 3/3/2010, 3/8/2010, 3/10/2010, 3/15/2010, 3/17/2010, 3/22/2010, 4/5/2010, 4/7/2010, 4/12/2010, 4/14/2010, 4/19/2010, 4/21/2010, 4/26/2010, 4/28/2010, 5/3/2010
Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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$1295.00 |
Enroll today ... Class size is limited!
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Introduction to Commercial Burners
Service Technicians and Service Managers should attend this class.
This seminar introduces experienced technicians to light commercial oil burner installation, setup, controls and troubleshooting.
Registration:
Contact Oil Heat Comfort Corp @ 631-360-0200 or apply online today.
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Start Date / Time |
Course Title / Instructor / Dates |
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08/16/2010
6pm-10pm |
Intro to Commercial Burners
M. Spink
8/16/2010, 8/18/2010, 8/23/2010, 8/25/2010
Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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$150.00 |
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Course Completed
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07/12/2010
6pm-10pm |
Intro to Commercial Burners
M. Spink
7/12/2010, 7/14/2010, 7/19/2010, 7/21/2010
Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays.
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$150.00 |
Enroll today ... Class size is limited!
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 NORA Gold Certification
ARE YOU READY TO
GO FOR THE GOLD?
If you are an experienced oilheat technician with more than 5 years in the field and a current NORA Silver Certification, you may be ready for the ultimate test.
THE NORA GOLD CERTIFICATION
You can become one of the very select techs in our entire industry to earn the distinction of the Gold Certification, so pre-enroll today!
From the NORA Education Center online:
A new publication, Efficient Oilheat, An Energy Conservation Guide, updated in 2004, serves as the guidebook for attaining gold certification. The gold certification is for technicians who are able to move beyond basic installation and repair and can provide a systems analysis of the house, advise customers on equipment needs, and diagnose home comfort problems, as well as provide efficiency recommendations.
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Registration:
Contact Oil Heat Comfort Corp @ 631-360-0200 or apply online today.
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Start Date / Time |
Course Title / Instructor / Dates |
Fee |
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08/24/2010
8am-4pm |
NORA Gold / Energy Conservation Certification
B. Hedden
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$125.00 |
Enroll today ... Class size is limited!
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NORA Silver Certification
SILVER CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Technicians that have the requisite training and experience and have passed a test administered by a NORA approved state Oilheat trade organization certification program can be certified at the Silver Level.
THE NORA SILVER CERTIFICATION
You can become one of the very select techs in our entire industry to earn the distinction of the Silver Certification, so enroll today!
From the NORA Education Center online:
The silver certification program is based on the training publication The Oilheat Technician's Manual which provides effective guidance on basic design, safety, and repair of Oilheating equipment.
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Registration:
Contact Oil Heat Comfort Corp @ 631-360-0200 or apply online today.
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Start Date / Time |
Course Title / Instructor / Dates |
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Course Completed
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07/14/2010
9am-5pm |
NORA Silver Certification
J. Levey
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$125.00 |
Enroll today ... Class size is limited!
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 NORA Tank Certification
Learn why they fail, installation criteria, assessment methods and how to install and maintain them in a way that minimizes service calls, leaks and failures.
Registration:
Contact Oil Heat Comfort Corp @ 631-360-0200 or apply online today.
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Start Date / Time |
Course Title / Instructor / Dates |
Fee |
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08/18/2010
9am-4pm |
NORA Oil Tank Certification
J. Levey
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$125.00 |
Enroll today ... Class size is limited!
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Basic Air-Conditioning Class
For experienced Oilheat Service Technicians
What you'll learn:
- Basic Refrigeration Cycle
- Pressure/Temperature Relationship
- A/C Controls & Wiring
- Refrigeration Management
- Refrigerant Recovery
- Leak Detection
- System Evacuation
- System Charging
- Start Up Procedures
- System Evaluation & Troubleshooting
- Preparation for EPA Section 608 Certification
Registration:
Contact Oil Heat Comfort Corp @ 631-360-0200 or apply online today.
Classes Given Every Spring
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Course Title / Instructor / Dates |
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Course Completed
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04/09/2010
8am-4pm |
Basic Air-Conditioning Class
4/9/2010, 4/16/2010, 4/23/2010, 4/30/2010, 5/5/2010, 5/7/2010, 5/12/2010, 5/14/2010, 5/19/2010, 5/21/2010
Classes take place on Wednesdays and Fridays.
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$1495.00 |
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Course Completed
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02/04/2010
6pm-10pm |
Basic Air-Conditioning Class
2/4/2010, 2/11/2010, 2/18/2010, 2/25/2010, 3/4/2010, 3/11/2010, 3/13/2010, 3/18/2010, 3/20/2010, 4/8/2010, 4/10/2010, 4/15/2010, 4/17/2010, 4/22/2010, 4/24/2010, 4/29/2010, 5/1/2010, 5/6/2010, 5/8/2010, 5/13/2010
Classes take place on Thursdays and Saturdays. Participants will prepare for and take certification examinations for EPA Section 608 as well as for R-410A.
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$1495.00 |
Enroll today ... Class size is limited!
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Continuing Education
In order to enhance the training and skills acquired through your NORA certification, it is required that you complete 24 credit hours of continuing education classes in a five-year period. This ensures that your skills are maintained and keeps you up-to-date with the latest technologies.
Professional trainers and owners have developed a model curriculum for technicians, with the aim of increasing their technical proficiency and keeping them abreast of the latest developments in the following areas: air handling and distribution systems, hydronics and hot water and steam boilers, burners, test equipment, hot water heaters, electricity, controls, fuel, venting and customer service.
Technical classes feature practical, hands-on training in a fully-equipped, "state-of-the-art" laboratory located right here on Long Island.
Registration:
Contact Oil Heat Comfort Corp @ 631-360-0200 or apply online today.
All class registrations must be completed 7 days before the class.
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Course Title / Instructor / Dates |
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08/17/2010
9am-12pm |
Riello Troubleshooting
K. Huber
Service Technicians and Service Managers should attend this class.
This class covers the installation and troubleshooting of Riello oil burners. Attendees have the opportunity to speak with a factory representative regarding problem situations experienced in the field.
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$45.00 |
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08/12/2010
8am-12pm |
Schematic Reading
E. Silberstein
This class provides attendees with the basics of understanding wiring diagrams. Geared toward newer technicians, the class differentiates between the different types of wiring diagrams and how each type proves useful to the service technician. The topics covered include, but are not limited to: Purpose of wiring diagrams, Wiring diagrams as road maps, Electrical symbols commonly used in wiring diagrams, Understanding the legend on wiring diagrams, Schematic wiring diagrams, Ladder or line wiring diagrams, Converting schematic wiring diagrams to ladder or line diagrams, Using wiring diagrams to determine the sequence of operations of an appliance, Using wiring diagrams as a troubleshooting tool.
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$45.00 |
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08/11/2010
1pm-4pm |
Tech. Training for Non-Tech. Employees
J. Levey
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$45.00 |
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08/11/2010
9am-12pm |
Customer Service in the Oilheating Industry
J. Vassallo
Company Owners, Customer Service Reps, Service Technicians, Oil Drivers, Sales Reps and any other people who interact with customers should attend this seminar. This is NOT a passive seminar, attendees will be expected to participate in live role play addressing various issues.
This seminar will include:
A quick look back at how things have changed.
Customer service is an attitude NOT a department!
What you need to know about your company before you interact with Customers.
The what, why, how method of customer service.
Words that a customer should never hear.
Dealing with angry customers - role play.
Why achieving customer satisfaction is meaningless.
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$45.00 |
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08/10/2010
8am-12pm |
Basic Electricity for Oilheat Tech.
E. Silberstein
This class provides attendees with the basics of understanding electricity. The class covers electrical safety, the use of electrical meters and electrical troubleshooting. Session topics include, but are not limited to: Ohm's Law, Conductors, Insulators, Voltage, Current, Resistance, Circuit Components, Loads, Parallel Circuits, Series Circuits, Electrical troubleshooting.
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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07/22/2010
1pm-4pm |
Tech. Training for Non-Tech. Employees
J. Levey
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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07/22/2010
9am-12pm |
Customer Service in the Oilheating Industry
J. Vassallo
Company Owners, Customer Service Reps, Service Technicians, Oil Drivers, Sales Reps and any other people who interact with customers should attend this seminar. This is NOT a passive seminar, attendees will be expected to participate in live role play addressing various issues.
This seminar will include:
A quick look back at how things have changed.
Customer service is an attitude NOT a department!
What you need to know about your company before you interact with Customers.
The what, why, how method of customer service.
Words that a customer should never hear.
Dealing with angry customers - role play.
Why achieving customer satisfaction is meaningless.
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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07/21/2010
8:30am-12:30pm |
Field Controls - direct & power venting, combustion air, etc.
T. Begoske
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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07/20/2010
9am-12pm |
Riello Troubleshooting
K. Huber
Service Technicians and Service Managers should attend this class.
This class covers the installation and troubleshooting of Riello oil burners. Attendees have the opportunity to speak with a factory representative regarding problem situations experienced in the field.
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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07/15/2010
8:30am-11am |
Beckett - geniSys, NX & AquaSmart
C. Masone
Service Technicians and Service Managers should attend this class.
This class covers the installation and troubleshooting of Beckett oil burners with an emphasis on the operation of the Honeywell GeniSys controls and programming systems. Attendees have the opportunity to speak with a factory representative regarding problem situations experienced in the field.
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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07/13/2010
8am-12pm |
Schematic Reading
E. Silberstein
This class provides attendees with the basics of understanding wiring diagrams. Geared toward newer technicians, the class differentiates between the different types of wiring diagrams and how each type proves useful to the service technician. The topics covered include, but are not limited to: Purpose of wiring diagrams, Wiring diagrams as road maps, Electrical symbols commonly used in wiring diagrams, Understanding the legend on wiring diagrams, Schematic wiring diagrams, Ladder or line wiring diagrams, Converting schematic wiring diagrams to ladder or line diagrams, Using wiring diagrams to determine the sequence of operations of an appliance, Using wiring diagrams as a troubleshooting tool.
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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07/08/2010
8am-12pm |
A/C Basics and Troubleshooting Part 2
E. Silberstein
This course will provide the participant with the skills and confidence needed to effectively, accurately and quickly troubleshoot air conditioning systems. In this course, superheat, subcooling, airflow measurements and other system characteristics will be used to determine the cause for system failure. This class is a perfect follow-up to the A/C startup class. System problems that are slated for this course include, but are not limited to system undercharge, system overcharge, noncondensables in the system, restricted liquid line, evaporator airflow problems, condenser airflow problems and inefficient compressors.
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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07/07/2010
8am-12pm |
Basic Electricity for Oilheat Tech.
E. Silberstein
This class provides attendees with the basics of understanding electricity. The class covers electrical safety, the use of electrical meters and electrical troubleshooting. Session topics include, but are not limited to: Ohm's Law, Conductors, Insulators, Voltage, Current, Resistance, Circuit Components, Loads, Parallel Circuits, Series Circuits, Electrical troubleshooting.
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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07/06/2010
8am-12pm |
A/C Basics and Troubleshooting Part 1
E. Silberstein
This course will provide the participant with the skills and confidence needed to effectively, accurately and quickly troubleshoot air conditioning systems. In this course, superheat, subcooling, airflow measurements and other system characteristics will be used to determine the cause for system failure. This class is a perfect follow-up to the A/C startup class. System problems that are slated for this course include, but are not limited to system undercharge, system overcharge, noncondensables in the system, restricted liquid line, evaporator airflow problems, condenser airflow problems and inefficient compressors.
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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06/29/2010
8am-10am |
Roth Tank Installation and Maintenance
B. Coyne
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$25.00 |
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Course Completed
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12/14/2009
6pm-10pm |
Riello Burners
Limited Attendance - Register Early
This (4) hour, introductory level program covers the installation, troubleshooting and service of Riello oil burners and primary controls. Tuition of $45.00 includes a Riello manual. Qualifies for four (4) NORA CEU's
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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12/09/2009
6pm-10pm |
Beckett Burners
Limited Attendance - Register Early
This four (4) hour, introductory level program covers the installation, troubleshooting and service of Beckett oil burners and the Genisys primary control. Tuition of $45.00 includes a Beckett manual and gauges. Qualifies for four (4) NORA CEU's
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$45.00 |
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Course Completed
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11/23/2009
6pm-10pm |
Carlin Burners
Limited Attendance - Register Early
This four (4) hour, introductory level program covers the installation, troubleshooting and service of Carlin oil burners, primary controls and limit controls. Tuition of $45.00 includes a Carlin manual and gauges. Qualifies for four (4) NORA CEU's
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$45.00 |
Enroll today ... Class size is limited!
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