HVAC code courses are courses that update contractors on recent changes in state regulations regarding HVAC code. One of the major providers of HVAC code courses authorized by OCILB is Ohio Certificate Renewal (OCR). OCR offers about six courses per year throughout Ohio. The courses usually last one day and provide the full ten hours of continuing education credit OCILB requires per year. The courses are divided into HVAC Code I and HVAC Code II, but you will only need to take one course per year to fulfill your OCILB licensing requirement. As of September 2010, the cost is $260 for the full ten hours of credit, or $25 per hour for partial credit hours. You can contact OCR at 614-451-9003, or visit their website ohiocertificate.com.
HVAC technology courses provide contractors with information about new developments in HVAC technology or in-depth training on technical elements of HVAC installation. A major provider of technology-related courses is 2-J Supply, which offers courses in Cincinnati, Columbus, Lima, Piketon and Dayton. Course titles include Introduction to Geothermal HVAC, The Electronic Age of HVAC and High Efficiency Furnace Service. These courses usually count for between four and ten continuing education credits. The cost varies for each type of class, but on average as of 2010, the full ten credits will cost $170. Contact 2-J Supply at 800-631-7185 or visit their website, 2-jsupply.com for course schedules.
A number of health and safety courses also qualify as continuing education. These courses are the most commonly available and include topics like fall protection, fire safety and first aid. They are offered by a range of providers, including the Builders' Exchange of Central Ohio and Training Services International. Builders' Exchange courses take place throughout the year, primarily in Columbus, and usually offer between six and ten continuing education credits. As of 2010, the cost varies widely. Some six-hour CPR courses cost as little as $45 for Builders' Exchange members or $95 for non-members but can go as high as $369 for non-members to attend a ten-hour OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) training course. Contact Builders' Exchange at 614-486-7620, or via their website bx.org.
Training Services International provides courses in OSHA regulations, asbestos management and other safety-related topics. Courses are offered throughout Ohio and range in price as of 2010, from about $190 to $250 for ten hours of credit. Contact Training Services International at 440-942-1200 or see their website tsitraining.com.