Audience
HVACR and plumbing educational programs located in high school, community college, trade school, or apprenticeship program will find this program can be
integrated into your curriculum or be used as a stand-alone course.
HVACR wholesalers, manufacturers, and continuing education providers will find this program is excellent to reinforce concepts in an 8–10 hour training program.
This training is intended for those who already possess foundational education and experience in heat pump systems and are looking to deepen their expertise in high-performance heat pump technology.
Main Topics Covered
- Heat Pump Fundamentals
- Inverter Operation
- Cold Climate Heat Pump Specifications
- Smart Thermostats and System Efficiency
- Ducted Heat Pump Systems
- Ductless Heat Pump Systems
- Retrofitting Fossil Fuel Systems
- Heat Pump Design and Selection
- Heat Pump Installation Best Practices
- System Commissioning with Smart Diagnostic Tools
Training Manual © 2025 ESCO — 122 Pages
The High-Performance Heat Pumps training manual is specifically designed as an advanced supplement to the ESCO Institute’s Heat Pump Operation, Installation, and Service curriculum.
It is geared towards professionals who already possess foundational education and experience in heat pump systems and are looking to deepen their expertise in high-performance heat pump technology.
In this manual, you will explore the latest advancements in heat pump technology, focusing on performance optimization, energy efficiency, as well as proper design and equipment selection.
This book is meant to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to work with the most sophisticated heat pump systems available today, ensuring you are prepared to meet the demands of modern HVAC environments.
By the end of this manual, you will be able to confidently select the most appropriate heat pump system, providing superior efficiency and achieving the highest levels of comfort and reliability.
Let’s get started on advancing your career and enhancing your skill set with cutting-edge insights into high-performance heat pump technology! Main topics include: the refrigerant recovery process,
recycling and reclamation, the evacuation process, and measuring a deep vacuum. The end of the booklet contains fill-in-the-blank worksheets that review the content of the entire manual.
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Instructor Resource Materials
The instructor resource materials include a 266-slide PowerPoint that correlates directly with the training manual.
Each slide within the presentation contains speaker notes that are designed to aid the instructor through the presentation and provide additional talking points.
An Instructor Guide with answers to student worksheets and a breakdown of topics by section is also included.
Available on a CD or as an
Instructor Resource Download. (You must be an ESCO Proctor to log in and purchase.)
Certification
A 100-question closed-book Employment Ready examination is also available. (Employment Ready certification is Energy Skilled Recognized for Heat Pump Installer.)
Reports
Proctors can
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These reports help instructors pinpoint strengths and weaknesses in their instruction. Additionally, they aid the program in documentation for Perkins compliance.
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The training manual, instructor resources, and certifications are available as a complete comprehensive program or sold separately.
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