From overall system design and components to field service and troubleshooting, the COSS program provides an in-depth guide to Emerson Climate Technologies Inc. compressor models and their varying applications. This course covers the very latest in compressor technology, along with the proven troubleshooting techniques and practices, and a valuable hands-on teardown experience. Topics include refrigeration basics, additional system components, refrigerants and oils, hands-on compressor teardown, reciprocating compressor fundamentals, air-cooled compressors, refrigerant cooled compressors, Copeland brand welded compressors, Copeland scroll compressors (with all the latest updates), single-phase electrical motors, three-phase electrical motors, new electronic technologies, causes of compressor failures, corrective actions, online tools and compressor sizing, and hands-on compressor tear-down.

Students can receive 2.1 CEUs (authorized by IACET) and 24 hours of NATE-recognized continuing education credit towards recertification in the areas of: air conditioning (air) service, air distribution (air) service, heat pump air service, air conditioning (air) installation, air distribution (air) installation and heat pump air installation.