using a minimum and maximum range of hours for each major job
function and the successful demonstration of identified competencies.
Stationary Engineer
USDOL
Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Electrical control and distribution
0
800
Refrigeration systems
0
1.3K
Commercial Industrial
Air conditioning systems
0
1.3K
Repair/maintenance operation CFC Training & Certification
Boilers
0
1.3K
Low pressure systems High Pressure systems Repair/maintenance operation
Air handling systems
0
1.3K
Industrial equipment
0
800
Utilization Maintenance/repair
Chemical treatment of water systems
0
800
Fuels and fuel technology
0
600
Environmental considerations
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FIRST YEAR - FIRST HALF - Basic Mathematics
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A. Whole numbers a. Number line b. Real numbers c. Basic arithmetic functions d. Absolute numbers B. Common Fractions a. Simple fractions b. Conversion to decimal c. Proper & improper fractions d. Mixed numbers e. Complex fractions f. Arithmetic functions with fractions i. Addition & subtraction Common divisor ii. Multiplication & division Lowest common denominator iii. Proportions and percentages a. Discount b. Commission c. Interest d. Profit & loss
FIRST YEAR - FIRST HALF - Introduction to Boiler
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A. Boiler Definition B. Basic Terms BTU, Radiation, Conduction & Convection C. Classifications a. Water tube b. Fire tube D. Accessories a. Superheaters b. Steam Separators c. Heat Recovery i. Preheater ii. Economizers d. Basic Safety i. Devices, LWCO, Safety valves, etc. e. Basic Operation i. Firing ii. Water cycle iii. Fuel cycle E. Basic Construction a. Container Construction b. Furnace Construction F. Industrial & Utility Boilers a. Design b. Operation
FIRST YEAR - FIRST HALF - Algebra & Geometry
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A. Roots & squares B. Powers C. Algebraic Expressions D. Equations using algebra a. Addition & subtraction b. Multiplication & division E. Geometry a. Squares b. Rectangles c. Circles d. Angles & triangles e. Formulas for area, circumference, etc. f. Interpolation
FIRST YEAR - FIRST HALF - Boiler Accessories
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A. Water Column a. Gauge glass b. Try cocks B. Fusible Plugs a. Fireside b. Waterside C. Steam Gauges a. Siphon b. Bourdon Tube D. Feedwater Regulators a. Float b. Thermohydraulic c. Thermostatic Expansion E. Safety Valves . a. Code (ASME) b. Testing c. Construction d. Operation F. Blowdown Apparatus a. Surface blowdown b. Bottom blowdown c. Flash tank G. Nonreturn Valves Operation H. Steam Headers a. Construction b. Purpose I. Soot Blowers a. Operation b. Design J. Valves a. Globe b. Gate c. Balanced valve d. Check valves e. Reducing f. Stop cocks K. Instruments and Automatic Combustion Control a. Draft gauge b. Pressure gauges c. Temperative indicators d. Automatic controls i. Onoff ii. Postponing iii. Metering
FIRST YEAR - FIRST HALF - Boiler Design and Construction
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A. Materials B. Stresses a. Tubes b. Shell c. Drums C. Drum & shell construction D. Rivets and riveted joints E. Welded construction F. Stays Types G. Fittings H. Assembly I. Heating Surface a. Tubes b. Shells c. Tube sheets J. Steaming Capacity
FIRST YEAR - SECOND HALF - Combustion of Fuel
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A. Requirements B. Theory a. Absolute pressure b. Constant temperature c. Constant volume d. Constant pressure e. Atoms & molecules f. Combustion i. Carbon ii. Hydrogen iii. Sulfur g. Perfect combustion h. Complete combustion i. Incomplete combustion j. Excess air C. Air Supply a. Draft i. Draft gauge ii. Forced iii. Induced iv. Balanced v. Induced draft fans versus chimneys D. Coal a. Origination b. Composition i. Proximate analysis c. Heating valve d. Ultimate analysis e. Coking f. Soft coal g. Hard cola h. Moisture i. Other characteristics E. Fuel Oil a. Origination b. Characteristics c. Specific gravity i. API scale d. Viscosity e. Heating valves f. Types i. Classes or comm. Etc. g. Combustion F. Gas a. Origination b. Characteristics c. Makeup d. Heating valves e. Types
FIRST YEAR - SECOND HALF - Operation and Maintenance of Steam Boilers
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A. Placing Boilers in Service a. Hydrostatic Test b. Boil out B. Normal Operation a. Automatic control b. Manual control c. Feed water regulators d. Scale e. Corrosion f. Carry over g. Foaming h. Priming i. Caustic embittlement j. Water treatment i. External a. Zeolite softener b. Demineralizer c. Hot process lime-soda-ash d. Evaporator ii. Internal a. Chemicals b. Feed water heaters c. Blowdown k. Boiler & fuel efficiencies i. Formulas ii. Losses C. Emergencies a. Procedures D. Banking E. Maintenance a. Fireside b. Waterside F. Inspections Preparation G. Repairs a. Tubes b. Drums c. Baffles d. Refractory walls
FIRST YEAR - SECOND HALF - Safety and First Aid
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A. Precautions B. Common sense a. Storage of chemicals b. Storage of fuel C. Fire protection a. Extinguisher b. Boiler safety D. Personal Safety 3 a. First Aid b. CPR
FIRST YEAR - SECOND HALF - Labor Movement
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A. History a. AFLCIO b. Operating Engineers B. Current Status C. Future Growth
FIRST YEAR - SECOND HALF - Review
3
SECOND YEAR - FIRST HALF - Fundamentals of Air Conditioning
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A. Temperature and heat B. Measurements C. Basic Physics a. States of matter b. Pressure c. Forces d. Energy e. BTU, Therm, calorie f. Sensible, specific, latent heat g. Heat transfer h. Enthalpy i. Boyles law j. Charles law
SECOND YEAR - FIRST HALF - Components
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A. Basic cycle design and operation B. Components a. Evaporator b. Compressor c. Condensers i. Aircooled ii. Water cooled iii. Evaporative condensing d. Receiver e. Metering devices
SECOND YEAR - FIRST HALF - Refrigerants
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A. Types B. Handling C. Safety
SECOND YEAR - FIRST HALF - Design and Construction
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A. Evaporators B. Compressors a. Types b. Capacity control c. Lubrication C. Condensers . a. Types b. Cooling towers c. Evaporative condensing D. Receiver E. Metering devices Types
SECOND YEAR - SECOND HALF - Accessories
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A. Accumulator B. Filter devices C. Service valves D. Oil separator
SECOND YEAR - SECOND HALF - Controls
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A. Motors controls B. Safeties a. Low temperature b. Low pressure c. High pressure d. Rupture disk
SECOND YEAR - SECOND HALF - Physics of Air Conditioning
6
A. Enthalpy chart B. Psychometric chart
SECOND YEAR - SECOND HALF - Refrigerant System Operations
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A. Comparison to reciprocating B. Superheat C. Oil traps
SECOND YEAR - SECOND HALF - Centrifugal Refrigeration
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A. Comparison to reciprocating B. Designs C. Operations D. Parts
SECOND YEAR - SECOND HALF - Absorption Refrigeration
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A. Comparison to mechanically operated B. Design C. Basic operation D. Parts
SECOND YEAR - SECOND HALF - Heat Pumps
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A. Basic cycle B. Design C. Basic operation D. Parts
SECOND YEAR - SECOND HALF - Basic Control Electricity
6
A. Wiring of controls B. Schematics
SECOND YEAR - SECOND HALF - Safety
6
A. Personal B. Equipment
SECOND YEAR - SECOND HALF - CFC Training and Certification (Section 608 of the EPA Clean Air Act of 1990)
9
THIRD YEAR - FIRST HALF - Basic Electricity
6
A. Fundamentals a. Safety b. Circuits, electrons, batteries, symbols, atoms
THIRD YEAR - FIRST HALF - Sources of Electricity
6
A. Chemical B. Light C. Pressure D. Heat E. Magnetism a. Generators, alternators b. Principles of magnetism
THIRD YEAR - FIRST HALF - Conductors and Insulators
6
A. Wires, fuses, circuit breakers B. Insulators
THIRD YEAR - FIRST HALF - Ohm's Law
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A. Electromotive force B. Current C. Resistance D. Watt, kilowatt, kWh
THIRD YEAR - FIRST HALF - Series Alternating Current and Direct Current Circuits
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A. Calculation of current and direct current circuits B. Ohm’s Law
THIRD YEAR - FIRST HALF - Parallel Alternating Current and Direct Current Circuits
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A. Calculation of current and voltage drops a. Thevenihs equivalent theorem b. Voltage driver theorem
THIRD YEAR - FIRST HALF - Series and Parallel Circuits
9
A. Calculations
THIRD YEAR - FIRST HALF - Resistors and Capacitators
12
A. Resistors a. Symbols, construction b. Thermistors
THIRD YEAR - SECOND HALF - Meters
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A. Types B. Uses C. Reading meters
THIRD YEAR - SECOND HALF - Alternating Current Voltages
15
A. Sine wave B. How alternating current is produced C. Sine wave cycle D. Frequency, period, amplitude E. Peak voltage F. RMS G. Current voltage phase relationship Power factor
THIRD YEAR - SECOND HALF - Electromagnetic Induction
9
A. EMF in a conductor B. Induced EMF C. Inductance D. Transformers a. Construction b. Uses
THIRD YEAR - SECOND HALF - Motors and Motor Circuits
15
A. Alternating current a. Overview b. Characteristics c. Advantages and disadvantages B. Direct current a. Overview b. Characteristics c. Advantages and disadvantages
THIRD YEAR - SECOND HALF - Delta and Wye Wind Configurations for Motor and Generating Systems
15
A. Delta to Wye conversions a. Mathematical analysis b. Number of poles
THIRD YEAR - SECOND HALF - Safety
9
A. Stationary Engineers Environmental Health & Safety Training B. Precautions C. Fire Protection a. Extinguishers D. Personal Safety
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - Direct Digital Controls and Building Automation Systems - Control Fundamentals
3
A. Control Devices B. Basic Control System Components C. Function of Sensors Thermistors, humidity sensors, pressure sensors
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - Direct Digital Controls and Building Automation Systems - Control Systems
3
A. Control linkages and their function B. Direct and Reverse Acting controls C. Normally Open and Normally Closed devices D. Basic control actions of a Control System E. Control Actions a. two position b. floating control c. proportional control
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - Direct Digital Controls and Building Automation Systems - Interfacing Sensors and Actuators
6
A. Basic Computer Control Systems a. Control Points b. Sensors c. Signal Conditioning d. Transducer and Transmitters B. Types of temperature and humidity sensors C. Flow indicators and orifice plates D. Flow meters
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - Direct Digital Controls and Building Automation Systems - Microprocessors
6
A. Automation a. Energy Management b. Central Processing c. StandAlone Unit d. Networking B. Logic and Logic Gates C. Flipflop Logic Devices D. Major PC components E. Register and Address computer functions F. Arithmetic / Logic Functions.
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - Direct Digital Controls and Building Automation Systems - Programmable Controllers
5
A. PC programming B. Ladder diagrams C. Relay Diagrams D. Examine Instructions 2 types E. Output Instructions 3 types F. Branch Instructions
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - Direct Digital Controls and Building Automation Systems - DDC Programming Methods and Configurations
6
A. PC vs. DDC B. Centralized controls C. Modem Function D. Layout and purpose of Flow Charts E. Flow Chart symbols F. Keyboard functions a. Command keys b. Cursor Keys c. Enter Key
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - Direct Digital Controls and Building Automation Systems - DDC Applications & Design
3
A. DDC operation B. DDC compared to Electromechanical or solid state control C. Three operation modes a. Demand mode b. Manual mode c. Schedule mode
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - Direct Digital Controls and Building Automation Systems - Pneumatic Control Systems
3
A. The Air Supply B. Pneumatic Controllers C. Pneumatic relays and final controllers
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - HVAC Testing and Balancing - RPM & Pressure Instruments
2
A. Five types of RPM instruments a. Direct Contactmanually timed b. Direct Contactautomatically timed c. Direct Contactinstantaneous reading spring dial d. Photo Tachometers e. Stroboscopic Counters B. Five Types of Pressure Instruments a. Inclined liquid manometer b. Vertical liquid manometer c. Magnehelic pressure gauges d. Micrometer liquid hook gauge e. Piton Gauge
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - HVAC Testing and Balancing - Air Velocity Instruments
2
A. Outlet Velocity Reading Instruments B. Function of an Anemometer and a Velometer C. Function of Flow Hood D. Electrical Anemometers
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - HVAC Testing and Balancing - Temperature, Humidity and Hydronic Instruments
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A. Thermometers a. glass stem b. metal dial c. pyrometer d. multipoint reading e. recording B. Thermometer use C. Psychrometers a. Sling b. Powered D. Psychometric Charts E. Flow measurements for hydronic systems F. Four types of flow meters a. Orifice Plate b. Venturi c. Circuit Testers d. Pitot tube
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - HVAC Testing and Balancing - Air & Hydronic Text Reports
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A. Air Balance test reports B. Air Balance worksheets C. Outlet Balance report D. Rectangular and round pitot tube traverse sheets E. Hydronic Balance test reports F. Flow diagrams G. Pump test reports H. Low, medium and high pressure systems a. 3 types of low pressure supply systems b. 2 types of low pressure exhaust systems c. 3 types of conventional high pressure systems
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - HVAC Testing and Balancing - Balancing Low Pressure Constant Volume Supply Systems
3
A. Testing and balancing procedures B. Troubleshooting procedures C. Air movement and resistance in HVAC systems
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - HVAC Testing and Balancing - Balancing Return Air & Toilet Exhaust Systems
3
A. Return systems B. Balancing return systems with separate systems C. Return Air Plenum ceiling systems D. Toilet exhaust systems E. Constant Volume Systems a. medium pressure b. high pressure F. High Pressure Dual Duct G. High Pressure Induction System
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - HVAC Testing and Balancing - Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems
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A. Operating VAV systems B. Flow requirements for VAV systems C. Diversity factor D. True VAV vs. Secondary VAV system E. High, medium and low pressure systems F. Eleven components of a VAV system
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - HVAC Testing and Balancing - Ductwork and Damper Testing
2
A. Duct leakage B. Maximum allowable duct leakage C. Leak testing duct work D. Troubleshooting E. Setting outside and return air dampers
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - HVAC Testing and Balancing - Balancing Exhaust and Residential Systems
3
A. Three categories of components a. Particulates b. Gases c. Fumes B. Static Pressure C. Four types of collectors a. Centrifugal Cyclone b. Baghouse c. Packed Tower Wet Scrubber d. Electrostatic Precipitator D. Reading air flow E. General balancing procedures
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - HVAC Testing and Balancing - Fan Design & Operation
3
A. Design and operation of fans a. tubular inline b. van axial c. roof exhaust B. Fan CFM and System Static Pressure Relationship C. Fan Performance D. Troubleshooting fan problems
FOURTH YEAR - FIRST HALF - HVAC Testing and Balancing - Drives/Grilles, Diffusers and Ak Areas
3
A. Fan drive components B. Types of fan sheaves a. fixed b. variable pitch c. automatic variable pitch C. Selection of Vbelts for HVAC systems D. Ak area
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Definition and types of IAQ Problems
2
A. Types of PM preventive Maintenance Programs B. Scheduled vs. unscheduled maintenance C. Automated and manual PM systems D. Facility Preventive Maintenance Survey
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Developing a Preventative Maintenance Program
3
A. Equipment history record file B. PM record program C. PM charts D. PM work orders E. Master Schedule
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Operating a PM System - HVAC Design & Operation
2
A. Information processing system B. Repair Work order C. Impact of facility cost controls D. General operation of HVAC system E. Understanding the facility-specific design of HVAC system
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - HVAC General System Maintenance
3
A. Occupant Comfort and Health a. Temperature b. Relative Humidity c. Cleanliness d. Filters B. Operation and Maintenance a. Mechanical filters b. Electronic filters C. Air Circulation and Flow Problems D. System startup and purging E. Positive Pressure systems F. Common causes of Odors
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - HVAC Air Handling Systems
3
A. Common HVAC air handling systems B. Energy Consumption C. System Operation a. Economizer b. Single zone c. Multizone d. Dual duct e. Reheat
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - HVAC Types
2
A. Variable Air Volume B. All Water System C. Air and Water System
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Chemical Inventory, Storage, Handling and Safety
2
A. Chemical management B. Chemical inventory C. Storage and handling D. Accidents E. Use and storage of pesticides F. Proper housekeeping
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Construction, Repair and Renovation
2
A. Safe practices B. Migrating sink effect C. Chemical emissions D. MSDS sheets E. MSDS file system
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Prevention Strategies Beyond the PM Program
2
A. Visual Inspections B. Structural Problems C. HVAC checklists D. Pollutant, Source and Pathway Survey E. Random Air Sampling F. IAQ record keeping system
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Troubleshooting IAQ Complaints
1
A. Resolving IAQ complaints B. Determining when complaints are resolved
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Working Conditions and IAQ Illnesses
2
A. Air quality factors B. Video Display Terminals C. Indoor lighting D. Noise in the workplace E. Building Related Illness F. Sick Building Syndrome G. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity H. Psychogenic illness
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Major Indoor Contaminants: Their Sources and Control
2
A. IAQ contaminants a. Particles b. Gasses c. Vapors d. Mixtures B. IAQ control C. Typical sources a. Asbestos b. Lead c. Biological Contaminants
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Contaminated Gasses and Mixtures
2
A. Contaminants a. Carbon Dioxide b. Carbon Monoxide c. Nitrogen Dioxide d. Formaldehyde e. Ozone f. VOC’s g. Soil Contaminants B. Sources a. Environmental tobacco smoke b. Wood smoke c. Perfumes, deodorants and cosmetics d. Pesticides C. Specialized use areas
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Contaminated Outdoor Air and Microbial Contaminants
2
A. Cleaning Outdoor air for use indoors B. Air Filtration C. HEPA filters D. Absorption filters E. Microbial contaminants F. Air sampling for microbials
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Air Sampling and Carbon Dioxide
2
A. Accuracy B. Basic Measurement and parameters C. Equipment for measuring temperature and humidity D. Acceptable ranges E. Equipment used for measuring Carbon Dioxide
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Air Volume and Air Circulation
2
A. Equipment for readings B. Measuring air circulation C. Measuring and calculating Outdoor air percentage
FOURTH YEAR - SECOND HALF - IAQ Training - Carbon Monoxide, Formaldehyde, Radon, Asbestos & Lead
2
A. Carbon Dioxide readings B. Formaldehyde readings C. Radon readings D. Asbestos and Lead detection