APR 120F - Apprenticeship / Boiler Operator: Installation and Operation of the Heating Boiler

4 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Registered Apprentice with Southern Oregon Boiler Operators JATC.

Course Description: Provides detailed construction, installation and maintenance information for heating, hot water, water tube, tubular and cast-iron sectional boilers. Topics will include refractors, insulation, fittings, controls, basic refrigeration and security in the plant.

Course Level: Career/Tech Apprenticeship

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Describe types of refractor and insulation. Include Blanket, castable, poundable, brick and spray on refractory.
CLO#2: Recognize design, construction and assembly of heating and hot water boilers.
CLO#3: Identify the design differences of a fire tube heating boiler.
CLO#4: Distinguish the types of fittings required for low pressure and heating boilers.
CLO#5: Identify common controls and operation of heating boilers. Include proper warm up and automatic cut in of standby boilers.
CLO#6: Explain the procedure for heating a boiler including maintenance, layup and water treatment.
CLO#7: Recognize the equipment used to move and mix air within the boiler plant. Equipment will include exchanger control and vacuum pump assisted condensate systems. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#8: Explain the importance of conditioned air/water use in the plant, the basic refrigeration cycle and components including safe use and handling of refrigerants.
CLO#9: Apply standard procedures for safety and to secure the boiler plant from unauthorized personnel.