Oil Burner Technology Course Course ID #1000
225 Hours of Classroom & Laboratory Training
1001. Orientation
1002.
Introduction to course and trade
1003.
Job Safety - Work hazards and material handling
Basic tools
Selection, care and use of tools
1004.
Fuels, Combustion & Draft - History and theory
1005. Oil Burners - History and theory
1006.
Oil Burner Components - Learning component parts
0001.
Fundamentals of Electricity - Study of basics
0002.
Wiring Diagrams - Interpretation and use of
0003.
Electrical Test Equipment - Selection, Care and Use of
1007.
Electric Controls - Study of Controls
1008.
Control Systems - Application of Control Systems
1009.
Fuel Units - Application and Service
1010.
Nozzles - Application and Service
1011.
Ignition Systems - Application and Service
1012.
Fuel Storage Systems - Application and installation Procedures
1013.
Copper Tubing and Iron Pipe - Soldering, Brazing, Cutting and Threading
1014.
Combustion Efficiency - Theory and Testing
1015.
Heating Systems - Types and Applications
1016.
Using CO2 and O2 Testing Equipment
1017.
Electrical and Gas Codes - As per Application to Burners
1018.
System Troubleshooting - Study of Problem Areas and Corrective Measures
1019.
Extensive Training on Beckett, Riello & Carlin Oil Burners
1020.
Oil Burner License Preparation
Mass. Dept. of Public Safety - Oil Burner Equipment Code in-depth study
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Apprentice Plumbing Course
225 Hours of "Hands On" and Theory Training Course ID#'s
2001. Plumbing Principles as pertaining to code.
2002.
Plumbing definitions as pertaining to code
2003.
OSHA Safety, Knowledge and proper usage of plumbing tools
2004.
Description of types of Copper, PVC, Cast iron, Black Iron, Pipe and Fittings
2005.
How to measure, cut and solder copper piping
2006.
How to connect PVC, ABS with proper cleaners and glue
2007.
How to install gas piping
2008.
Knowledge of all globe, gate, and ball valves
2009.
How to pack and pour lead joints
2010.
Kitchen group: Installation and repair of lav. faucets, tub and shower valves and water closets
2011. Bathroom Group: Installation and repair of lav. faucets, tub and shower valves and water closets.
2012.
Testing, installing and repair of gas and electric water heaters, including gas valves, heating elements, safety valves and temperature settings.
2013.
Supply water pipe sizing
2014.
Drain pipe sizing
2015.
Gas pipe sizing
2016.
How to properly vent a plumbing system
2017.
Blue print reading
2018.
Preparation of plumbing stock from a blueprint
2019.
Installation and troubleshooting of sensor operated flushometers
2020.
Titeflex gas piping
2021.
Extensive Plumbing Code study
Air Conditioning Course
225 Hours of Theory and Laboratory Training
3001. Orientation - Introduction to course and trade
3002.
Job Safety - Work Hazards and materials handling
3003.
Units of measure - Pressure & temperature scales
3004.
Basic Tools - Selection, care and use of
3005.
Refrigeration Fundamentals
3006.
Basic Refrigeration Cycle
3007.
Refrigerants - Type and Application
3008.
Refrigerants Metering Devices - Types and Application
3009.
Refrigeration System Components - Identification and Relationship
0001.
Fundamentals of Electricity
0002.
Electrical Test Equipment
0003.
Wiring Diagrams
3010.
Control Systems - Application and Service
3011.
Fundamentals of Air Conditioning
3012.
Air Conditioning System Components - Identification and Relationship
3013.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service - Application and Procedures
3014.
Copper Tubing - Soldering and Brazing
3015.
Refrigerant Recovery
3016.
Combination Heat/ Cool Unit Components, identification & relationship
3017.
Heat Pumps - Theory and Application
3018.
Massachusetts Refrigeration Code in-depth study
Mass. Electrical Code
3019. Mass. Electrical Code
3020. National Electrical Code
Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Course
Program ID#1230
675 Hours of Theory and Laboratory Training
This is a combination of three courses taken consecutively, Apprentice Plumbing Course (programID#2000), Oil Burner technology Course (pragram ID#100) and the Air Conditioning Refrigeration Course (program ID#3000).
Plumbing & Heating Course
Program ID#2100
450 Hours of Theory and Laboratory Training
This is a combination of teo courses taken consecutively, Apprentice Plumbing Course (program ID#2000) and the Oil Burner Course (program ID# 1000).
Heating & Air Conditioning Course
Program ID# 3100
450 Hours of Theory and laboratory Training
This is a combination of two courses taken consecutively, the Oil Burner Course (program ID# 1000) and the Air Conditioning/Refridgeration Course (program ID# 3000).
Journeyman Plumbing License Code Course
Course ID# 4000-A
Course Content- Seminar 1, 150 Hours
4001. Law - License laws and massachusetts State Plumbing and Gas Regulations
4002.
Mathematics - Necessary for the State Journeyman Plumbing Examination
4003.
Standard Sketches - Gasoline Trap; Blowdown Tank; Pot Sink & Grease Trap; Sacarium Sink; House under Back Water Conditions; Sewage Ejector; Autoclaves; Dishwashers; Bed Pan Sterilizers; Air Gapped Fixtures; Potato Peeler
4004.
Piping Layout and Design - Waste Systems; Vent Systems; Hot Water Systems; Single; Multi Story; Schools & Industrial Buildings
4005.
Pipe Sizing - Water Pipes; Waste Systems; Vent Systems
4006.
Boiler Laws - Section 17, 18, & 19 of Chapter 142 Plumbing Laws
4007.
Gas - Gas Law; Gas Pipe Sizing; Sketching of Gas Systems; Safety Valves and Devices; Venting of Appliances; Manufacturers Gas; Natural Gas and LP Gas
4008.
Plumbing & Gas Codes - General questions from past Journeyman Examinations with Code page reference
4009.
Blueprints - Reading of Plumbing Prints; Figuring Scale, Pitch, Elevations and Plan Information relevant to the Journeyman Plumbing License Examination
Master Plumbing License Code Course
Course ID# 5000
Course Content
5001. Law - License laws and Massachusetts State Plumbing and Gas Regulations. Responsibility of Master Plumber regarding Journeyman and Apprentice Plumbers in his employ. Appeal procedures to the state board
5002.
Advanced Mathematics - Review of Plumbing Mathematics for the Master Plumbing Examination. Business Mathematics and Blueprint Mathematics
5003.
Standard Sketches - All standard sketches plus detailed explanation of these sketches. Also, the Compressed Air Sewerage Ejector, Hospital Fixtures
5004.
Piping Layout and Design - Advanced waste systems; vent systems; Hot Water Systems for multi-storied building, coupled with variations of designs. In-depth practice in special waste layouts in accordance with D.E.Q.E. regulations as stated in the Mass. Plumbing and Gas Code
5005. Advanced Pipe Sizing - Water Pipes; Waste Pipes; Vent Pipes (All Multi-Storied)
5006.
Boiler Laws - In-depth study and analysis of section 17, 18, & 19 of Chapter 142 of the Massachusetts General Laws (included with the Plumbing Code) Plumbing Laws
5007.
Advanced Gas - Sizing of multi-storied gas systems. Using conversion factors to size gas systems with a variety of pressure drops
Plumbing and Gas Codes - General questions from past Master Plumbing Examinations with code page references where possible
Blueprints - Reading of plumbing prints; Figuring scale, Pitch, Elevations and plan information relevant to the Master Plumbing License Examination
Short Term Journeyman and Short Term Master Code Courses
Course Content
Both of these courses are 32 hours in lengths and cover the last ten State Plumbing examinations for either the Journeyman candidate or Master candidate for the examination.
5008. Plumbing and Gas Codes - General questions from past Master Plumbing Examinations with code page references where possible.
5009. Blueprints - Reading of plumbing prints; Firguring scale, Pitch, Elevations and plan information relevent to the Master Plumbing License Examination.
Short Term Review Course
(Course ID# 6000)
6001. Both of these courses are 32 hours in length and cover the last ten State Plumbing examinations for either the Journeyman candidate or Master candidate for the examination.
Tuition Schedule
1.Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning $8,250.00
Books & Materials: $450.00
2.Plumbing & Heating Course $5,500.00
Books & Materials $300.00
3.Heating & Air Conditioning Course $5,500.00
Books & Materials $300.00
4.Oil Burner Technology Course $5, 500.00
Books & Materials $150.00
5.Air Conditioner/ Refrigeration Course
Books & Materials $150.00
6.Apprenctice Plumbing Course $2,750.00
Books & Materials
7.EPA Freon Recovery, Review and Examination $164.00
Massachusetts Oil Burner State Exam. $75.00
Massacusetts Refrigeration Trainees License $20.00
Tuition For Plumbing Code Courses
Tuition has to be a registered apprentice or journeyman plumber in order to apply fo rthe following courses.
Apprentice plumbers need 300 hours of classroom code credit in order to apply for the mass. journeyman plumbing code examination.
Journeyman need 100 code hours of classroom code credit in order to apply for the mass. master plumbing examination.
Journey Plumbing License Course
Seminar 1, 150 Hours of Classroom Training, Includes all Books, Materials & 7 Video DVDs $1,295.00
Seminar 2, 150 Hours of Classroom Training $900.00
Master Plumbing License Code Course
100 Hours of Classroom Training, includes all Books, Materials & 7 Video DVDs $1,195.00
Short Term Master Plumbing License Review Code Course
Includes 7 Videos DVDs, 2 Workbooks & 32 Hours of Classroom Training $850.00
Placement Assistance
While the school cannot infer or guarantee job placement upon completion of the program offered, the school does make a sincere effort to refer graduates to job opportunities within the industry.
School Calender
The school is closed of the following legal holidays:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Birthday
Patriots Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
Credit for Previous Training and Education
Credit is granted for courses taken at other schools. AN interview with the Director of Education is required in order to review the certificates of hours of verified written attendance. The amoutn of tuition then will be based upon a per hour attendance times the cost of per clock hour of attendacence with Old Colony Trande & Technical School. The tuition of a clock hour of attendance is derived by dividing the number of hours of the course into the tuition of the course.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Refund Policy: (as Per M.G.L Chapter 255, Section 13K)
- You may terminate this agreement at anytime.
- If you terminate this agreement within five days you will receive a redfund of all monies paid, provided that you have not commenced the program.
- If you subsequently terminate this agreement prior to the commencement of the program, you will recieve a refund of all monies paid, less the actual reasonable administrative costs described in paragraph 7.
- If you terminate this agreement during the first quarter of the program, you will receive a refund of at least seventy-five percent of the tuition, less the actual reasonable administrative costs described in paragraph 7.
- If you terminate this agreement during the second quarter of the program, you will receive a refund of at least twenty-five percent of the tuition, less the actual reasonable administrative costs described in paragraph 7.
- If you terminate theis agreement during the third quarter of the program, you will recieve a refund of at least twenty-five percent of the tuition, less the actual reasonable administrative costs described in paragraph 7.
- If you terminate this agreement after the initial five day period, you will be responsible for actual reasonable administrative costs incurred by the school to enroll you and to process your application, which administrative costs incureed by the school to enroll you and to process your application, which administrative costs shall not exceed fifty dollars or five percent of the contract price, whichever is less. A list of such administrative costsis attached hereto and made a part of this agreement.
- If you wish to terminate this agreement, you must inform the school in writing of your termination, which will become effective on the day such writing is mailed.
- The school is not obligated to provide any refund if you terminate this agreement during the fourth quarter of the program. THis section shall not apply to public and nonprofit schools and shall not affect the provisions of the section forty-eight of chapter ninety-three or section fourteen of chapter two hundred and fifty-five D, which provides a right of cancellation for certain contracts. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both.
The old Colony Trade School is located at 224 Liberty Street in Brockton. The best way to arrive is by taking exit 17A off Route 24, then take your 1st. right at the set of lights onto Manley St., follow Manley st. to the end, and take a right turn onto West Chestnut Street. You will go under Route 24 and take your first left which is Liberty Street. About 1/8th of a mile on your left side you will see white commercial buildings. Drive in the driveway to the end and we are the last building on your right side.
Veteran Administration Refund Policy
Students that enroll at Old Colony Trade and Technical School are subject to a $10.00 Registration fee if they desire a refund. A VA student is only charged on a pro-rata amount which represents the total of tuition and fees that the completed portion of the course/program bears to the total length of program.
Examination Requirements for the Journeyman and Master Plumbing License Code Course
The student should call the Board of Examiners of Plumbers and Gas fitters immediately upon registering at school (617) 727-9950 and request an application for their particular examination.
The application booklet contains all of the requirements set forth by the board.
