TAB Fundamentals Course
This course combines classroom learning with practical experience to build a strong foundation in testing and balancing HVAC systems. Students study core topics such as thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, psychrometrics, electricity, and system safety, while also gaining a working understanding of TAB calculations and HVAC equipment.
Through hands-on exercises and daily problem-solving challenges, students develop critical technical and analytical skills. Experienced EAB instructors guide students in using professional instruments, conducting duct traverses, performing system measurements, adjusting components, and interpreting system performance data to prepare them for real-world TAB work.
Recommendations: None | Classroom Instruction Time: 20 Hours | Hands-On Instruction Time: 15 Hours | AABC Continuing Education Credits: 24 Hours
What's Included in the Course?
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5 Days of Instruction and Hands-on Training
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Resource Materials:
- AABC National Standards
- EAB Training Workbook
- EAB Equations Quick Guide
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Instrumentation Instruction
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Daily Breakfast and Lunch
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24 AABC CEUs
What Should I Bring to EAB Training?
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Calculator
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Safety Glasses
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Safety Gloves
What About Meals and Snacks?
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be included for EAB Training Students. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions.
Fundamentals Course
This course develops the following skills:
- Apply Basic TAB Formulas and Calculations
- Utilize basic TAB Instrumentation and Measurements
- Flow Capture Hood and Digital Manometer
- Contact and Contactless Tachometers
- Digital Thermometer and Psychrometer
- Hydro-data Meter and Ultrasonic Flowmeter
- Identify air and hydronics equipment and components
- Collect and record equipment nameplate data
- Safely take electrical measurements
- Change speed of belt driven fans
- Explain the refrigeration vapor compression cycle
Recommendations: None
Classroom Instruction Time: 20 Hours
Hands-On Instruction Time: 15 Hours
AABC Continuing Education Credits: 24 Hours
Course Date:
February 9, 2026 – February 13, 2026
May 4, 2026 – May 8, 2026
September 14, 2026 – September 18, 2026
November 9, 2026 – November 13, 2026
Daily Agenda
Day One
Airflow Measurement Coursework
Airflow Measurement Demo
Day Two
Flow Hood Measurement Demo
Air Terminal Units
Ductwork Systems and Devices
Electricity Basics
Electrical Safety
Electrical Instruments and
Measurements Demo
Day Three
Fans
Rotational Speed Instruments and Measurements Demo
Changing Speeds on Fan Systems
Sheave and Belt Sizing Demo
Fan Laws
Day Four
Air Handling Units and Components
Psychrometrics
Temperature Measurement and Instruments
AHU & RTU Demo
Hydronic Systems
Day Five
Hydronics Demo
