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Boiler Introduction

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CONTENT TYPE

VR, ILV, Interactive Modules

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DURATION

2.5 Hours

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TARGET AUDIENCE

Technician

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COURSE DELIVERY

VR and Web-based

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Credits : 0.3

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About the Course:

This Boiler Introduction microcredential introduces HVAC technicians to the key components of a commercial boiler system and their functions. Learners will explore major boiler parts, understand how they work together during operation, and recognize the role each component plays in ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable heating performance. The course emphasizes component identification, system awareness, and operational understanding to build a strong foundation for boiler maintenance and troubleshooting. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the major components of a commercial boiler system  
  • Understand the function of each boiler component during operation  
  • Recognize how combustion, airflow, and fuel delivery systems work together  
  • Explain the purpose of safety and monitoring devices within the boiler  
  • Interpret the role of the control panel in system operation and diagnostics  
  • Understand the importance of proper airflow, combustion, and fuel regulation  
  • Build foundational knowledge for safe boiler maintenance and troubleshooting  

Course delivered via LMS and requires an Oculus VR headset for hands-on VR simulations.

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Workforce Development

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At ImmerseLearn, we equip HVAC technicians with the foundational knowledge and practical understanding required to work safely with commercial boiler systems. This microcredential strengthens equipment familiarity, component recognition, operational awareness, and maintenance readiness through immersive VR training.

How this course strengthens workforce skills:

Boiler Component Identification −
Learn to identify the major components of a commercial boiler, including the control panel, air filter, blower, gas valve, burner, gas manifold, flame sensor, igniter, and oxygen (O₂) sensor. Understanding each component helps technicians build confidence when servicing and maintaining boiler systems.
Combustion and Airflow System +
Explore how the blower, air filter, burner, gas valve, and gas manifold work together to deliver the correct air-to-fuel mixture for efficient combustion. Learners gain an understanding of the combustion process and the importance of maintaining proper airflow and fuel delivery.
Safety and Control Systems +
Understand the operation of critical safety and monitoring devices, including the flame sensor, igniter, O₂ sensor, and control panel. Learners discover how these components monitor system performance, support safe operation, and help prevent hazardous conditions.
System Operation Overview +
Develop a clear understanding of how all boiler components interact during startup, normal operation, and shutdown. Learners follow the complete operating sequence, from ignition through combustion monitoring and system control, building a strong foundation for future maintenance and troubleshooting tasks.

By completing this microcredential, HVAC technicians will gain the confidence and foundational knowledge needed to identify boiler components, understand system operation, and support safe, efficient, and reliable boiler performance in real-world service environments.