Training Opportunities you like?
Greetings everyone. Im trying to compile a list of boiler training places where you can get training that's not a four hour commercial. Let me know of any you have attended that were worthwhile. . This is the list so far:
Manufacturer/Company-Specific Training
- WARE Boiler University (Louisville, KY): In-person (hands-on lab with live boilers), online, and on-site classes like Boiler University 201 (basics/operation) and 303 (flame safeguard/controls). Popular for all levels.
- Power Flame: Burner-focused classes (e.g., Fundamentals of Combustion 101, Basic Controls & Troubleshooting 102, Cmax Burner training). Hands-on at their Parsons, KS facility.
- Boilearn: Boiler classes
- Cleaver-Brooks: Online (e.g., Boiler Room Essentials self-paced), on-site/custom, classroom at their Milwaukee facility, and product-specific (e.g., Hawk controls, ClearFire). Covers operations, maintenance, and all boiler types regardless of brand.
- U.S. Boiler Company (USB University): Online webinars, videos, and in-person sessions on hydronic systems, installation, service, and specific products
- Advanced Thermal Hydronics (KN-Series / Reed Institute): Free or low-cost technical service and application training for technicians/engineers, including hands-on in their live-fire lab.
- Spirax Sarco: Multi-day courses like Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training (5 days, operation/maintenance/troubleshooting). On-site options available; partners with ASOPE for exams.
Independent/Specialized Boiler Training Providers
- GCAP (Garden City Ammonia Program / boilerlicense.com): Hands-on steam boiler training (high/low pressure) with live equipment. Online options too; one of the largest private programs.
- Power Mechanical Steam School: In-depth, hands-on boiler room training (design, operation, efficiency, safety). Multiple dates offered.
- The Training Center: Online and in-person boiler operator programs preparing for licenses/certifications (e.g., NJ-focused but broader options).
- 360training: Fully online boiler operation certification courses (startup/shutdown, controls, etc.).
- HVACRedu.net: Online boiler technician training focused on hot water/hydronic systems.
Community Colleges, Associations & Other Programs
- MATC (Milwaukee Area Technical College): Boiler Operator certificate program (in-person).
- Bates Technical College (Tacoma, WA): Boiler operator certification testing and related training for various classes.
- Iowa Association of Building Maintenance Executives (IABME): Low/high pressure boiler operation, HVAC, etc.
- Manufacturers’ Association / Other regional seminars: Boiler Operation, Maintenance & Safety courses.
- TPC Training: Webinars and instructor-led boiler fundamentals (e.g., how boilers work, components).
- National Association of Stationary Operating Engineers (NASOE): Supports accredited schools for licensing prep.
Boiler Lessons
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Caleffi has a lot of good stuff that is not Caleffi specific.
B&G/Xylem has a lot of online calculators.
Southwire has a lot of good online calculators for wiring. conduit fill, ampacity, things like that(not sure why it says canada, pretty sure it is their us site).
I think Taco has a lot of educational stuff too but I haven't spent much time digging through it.
@Tim McElwain 's stuff is good as long as he is still willing to sell you a copy even if he isn't teaching the classes anymore.
This stuff all may be a slightly different category but they are good references.
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Locations of these could be really helpful to someone looking for a steam expert. For example GCAP (Garden City Ammonia Program / boilerlicense.com) is in Kansas. They may know references of contractors near them.
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I actually taught at the first training class Power Flame had at the factory in Parsons, Ks back in 1983ish. But that was back when I did commercial burners all the time. If I walked up to one now I wouldn't know where to start.
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Steamfitters Local 449 in Pennsylvania has an impressive training facility and program. They have a bunch of live fired boilers in the lab. Take the virtual tour
Bob "hot rod" Rohr
trainer for Caleffi NA
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