The Boiler Externship Program
Career Development for Boiler and Operating Engineers
Semester Starts July 2026. Secure Your Spot Today!
AS FEW AS 6 MONTHS
2-HOUR HYBRID CLASSES EACH WEEK COMBINED WITH HANDS-ON TRAINING AND LAB SESSIONS.
FALL SEMESTER STARTS: July 2026 (full schedule below)
As Low as $115/month*
*FINANCING PLANS AVAILABLE.
Total Tuition: $6,000
INCLUDES MATERIALS, BOOKS, AND 24/7 LMS ACCESS. 12:1 STUDENT-INSTRUCTOR RATIO.
OUR LOCATION
FALL 2026 SEMESTER: Choose either Woodbridge or Cherry Hill locations, or online zoom. Full details below.
Career Program in Boiler and Plant Operations
Our Boiler Externship career program is recognized as the top career program for Boiler and Plant Operations in New Jersey. Regardless of your experience level, we help people learn the trade of an operating engineer by learning both theory (online or in-person classes) and professional practice (hands-on training at one of our facilities). Students obtain real-world experience as a Boiler Operator at a self-scheduled pace, graduate with a New Jersey High Pressure Black Seal license, and have our full support in helping with job placement and career development.
Program Schedule & Details
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B101: Career Orientation
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMB102: Professional Fundamentals
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMB103: Intro to Boilers
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMB104: Feedwater and Chemistry
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMB105: Steam and Hot Water Systems
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMB106: Fuel and Combustion
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMWater Chemistry Workshop (In-Person Only)
Multiple sessions are available throughout the week, allowing students to repeat the class to improve competency.
Tues 3/17 10AM or 6PM, Fri 3/20 1PMB107: Draft and Control Systems
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMSimulator Troubleshooting Workshop (In-Person Only)
Multiple sessions are available throughout the week, allowing students to repeat the class to improve competency.
Tue 3/31 10AM or 6PM, Fri 4/3 1PMEaster Holiday Break - No Classes (1 Week) 4/7/2026
B108: Refrigeration Basics
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMRefrigeration/HVAC Workshop (In-Person Only)
Multiple sessions are available throughout the week, allowing students to repeat the class to improve competency.
Tue 4/21 10AM or 6PM, Fri 4/24 1PMB109: Power Generation Basics
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMB110: Power Generation Advanced
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMB111: Problem Solving and Avoiding Accidents
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMB112: Operational and Maintenance Program Training
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMMemorial Day Break - No Classes (1 Week) 5/26/2026
Lockout/Tagout Safety Workshop (In-Person Only)
Multiple sessions are available throughout the week, allowing students to repeat the class to improve competency.
Tue 6/2 10AM or 6PM, Fri 6/5 1PMB113: NJ Black Seal High Pressure Exam Prep
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMB114: Rules & Regulations Compliance
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMB115: Accessory System Training
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PMB116: Final Program Review (In-Person Only)
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and/or 6:00 PM-8:00 PM -
Classes this semester will be offered at two in-person locations (so we can be closer to where you are) and online. You can choose where and how you attend. For in-person classes, choose either the APA Hotel Woodbridge or the Aloft Mount Laurel (Cherry Hill). As always, you can also join any class online via Zoom.
B101: Career Orientation
Online: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMB102: Professional Fundamentals
Online: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMB103: Intro to Boilers
Online: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMB104: Feedwater and Chemistry
Online: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMB105: Steam and Hot Water Systems
Online: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMB106: Fuel and Combustion
Online: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMWater Chemistry Workshop (In-Person Only)
Multiple sessions are available throughout the week, allowing students to repeat the class to improve competency.
Woodbridge & Cherry Hill: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Times TBD
Wrightstown: Friday, August 28, 2026, Times TBDB107: Draft and Control Systems
Online: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMLabor Day Break - No Classes (1 Week) September 8, 2026
Simulator Troubleshooting Workshop (In-Person Only)
Multiple sessions are available throughout the week, allowing students to repeat the class to improve competency.
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, Times TBD
Woodbridge: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Times TBD
Wrightstown: Friday, September 18, 2026, Times TBDB108: Refrigeration Basics
Online: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMRefrigeration/HVAC Workshop (In-Person Only)
Multiple sessions are available throughout the week, allowing students to repeat the class to improve competency.
Woodbridge: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, Times TBD
Cherry Hill: Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Times TBD
Wrightstown: Friday, October 2, 2026, Times TBDB109: Power Generation Basics
Online: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMB110: Power Generation Advanced
Online: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMB111: Problem Solving and Avoiding Accidents
Online: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMB112: Operational and Maintenance Program Training
Online: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMElection Day Break - No Classes (1 Week) November 3, 2026
Lockout/Tagout Safety Workshop (In-Person Only)
Multiple sessions are available throughout the week, allowing students to repeat the class to improve competency.
Woodbridge & Cherry Hill: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Times TBD
Wrightstown: Friday, November 13, 2026, Times TBDB113: NJ Black Seal High Pressure Exam Prep
Online: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMThanksgiving Day Break - No Classes (1 Week) November 24, 2026
B114: Rules & Regulations Compliance
Online: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PMB115: Accessory System Training
Online: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Woodbridge: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PM
B116: Final Program Review
Woodbridge: Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM
Cherry Hill: Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 7:00-9:00 PM
Wrightstown: Friday, December 18, 2026, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
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Explore The Boiler Career Program
The purpose of the boiler externship program demo is to discuss the pros and cons of working in this industry and break down exactly how this career program works. The goal is to help individuals determine if this career program is the right fit before joining. By attending an orientation, there is no obligation to register or join.
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Learn to Be a Great Boiler Operator
The boiler externship program is setup for students to not only learn the boiler industry best practices, but also the professional fundamentals needed to further grow and succeed in the modern workplace without dedicating a full-time student schedule. We review soft skills before learning hard skills.
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All 16 Classes Are Available Online
Though we want to see students in-person, using Zoom, students can attend and interact with their classes in the comfort of their own homes. Everything needed to review and study is available on-demand in our new study portal. There are required in-person parts of this class for hands-on training and workshops.
Boiler Externship Program Overview
This flagship career development program of our school, and with big improvements for 2025, The Externship Program provides the ultimate starting point for those looking to start a career in the Boilers and Plant Operations industry. This unique course provides the combination of advanced classroom training with actual real-world working experience at the same time. This career program is designed to establish professional fundamentals using on-the-job training. We cover all the best practices for a successful plant professional, including a New Jersey Black Seal High Pressure engineer license (exam proctored by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development), job placement help, and continuous career support.
Program Guide | 2025 Program Details
Externship Eligibility
No experience around a boilers is required to enroll in this program. This is because students or "Externs" will receive their experience during the program by completing hands-on (on-site) experience working under the direction of our boiler engineer operations team at various high pressure steam or thermal plants. The program requirements are:
18 Years or Older (by time of testing)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
U.S. Citizen (state licensing requirement)
Own a Smart Phone
Passing a Basic Pre-Test
Compliance to Personal Conduct Standards
How the boiler externship program works…
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Master the Fundamentals of Boiler Operations
From the first externship class of the boiler career program, you’ll start developing the professional, technical, and personal skills needed for the industry. You’ll learn the fundamentals of being a great boiler operator and industry professional. Your basic working habits and professional profile is the perfect starting point and from there we will discover the various technical aspects of a typical boiler plant and related systems. These 16 dynamic classes and 3 workshops will translate into practical, real-world skills to get your black seal boiler operator career underway.
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Get Real World Hands-On Boiler Experience
We know that adults are most effectively trained when things can be applied immediately in a hands-on environment. Trainees will apply the lessons in class to a real-world boiler room plant, training under licensed boiler operators. There is a requirement of 120 hours of work experience in a high pressure boiler plant before taking the state exam. Here, you will put some of the practical skills learned in your classes to use in a real high pressure boiler system. A combination of learning and performance activities are completed and organized by the end of the program.
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Graduate a Licensed Engineer
In the last stage of the Boiler Externship Career Program, you will begin preparing for the New Jersey State Black Seal High Pressure exam. The Black Seal prep classes, which will be held towards the end of your classroom schedule, will cover the various subjects that will be on the state exam, pressure vessel compliance, necessary N.J.A.C. codes, and logbook compliance. Students will have access to an Online Study Center, which aids in learning the materials as effectively as possible. Flash cards, practice quizzes, and instructor guidance will provide you with everything you need to pass the test.
Boiler and Plant Operations Training School
The Course
The boiler externship career program consists of 16 classes and 3 workshops. They last approximately 2 to 2.5 hours each. Courses are delivered in a hybrid format: live, in-person classes at our state-of-the-art classroom and laboratory and live-streamed via online webinar (Zoom). This training includes the fundamentals and best practices needed to be successful in the real-world and then also prepares you for the New Jersey Black Seal High Pressure state exam. This is the flagship career program at The Training Center school and is the ultimate program to start a career in the boiler and plant operations industry.
Our Approach
Our philosophy is to give you a complete education that brings together hands-on experience, traditional classroom learning, and industry-specific career development throughout your education. That unique combination will allow you to gain the knowledge and tools you’ll need to succeed in this industry. Our customized lessons are a key part of that philosophy. These dynamic presentations cut the fat out of traditional industry readings, focusing on the skills and best practices for operators wanting a real career.
Admission Process
The boiler externship career program will have an application/admission process in which potential students who wish to join the program must apply through an aptitude test and an interview process. The reason for this is to ensure potential students are fit to work in this operational landscape are will thrive under our training. It is our intention to maintain a high standard for graduates of this program.
Cost
$6,000 (Flexible Tuition Financing Available)
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Our Difference
As a family-run school, we believe helping people succeed isn’t just what we do; it's who we are and the foundation of everything we do.
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Student Success
More than just a trade school, we are a lifelong partner in our students’ career success, and we’re proud to share their success stories.
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Student Reviews
Our students are our highest priority and their success is everything. See what some of our students have to say about their experiences.
Boiler Externship Graduate Testimonials
“The Externship Program is a great way to get your foot in the door if you’re interested in entering the industry. The training sites have great instructors who will help you with whatever you need. With no prior knowledge or experience, I went through the program and now have a reliable career full of potential. With some hard work and dedication, you can establish the same for yourself.”
— Steve Bow, Class of 2018
“As a young African-American male who wasn’t quite sure what direction I wanted to pursue career-wise, I couldn’t have made a better decision with my life by enrolling myself into the Externship Program. Patrick and Dan Moscatiello, Brian Doyle, Nikki Coleman all go out of their way to ensure the upmost success of their current students and alumni. Not only is it one of the most phenomenal returns I’ve made on an investment, but it also allowed me to grow, mature, thrive, and become a more well-rounded person overall. A more marketable individual in the workforce. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, The Training Center’s staff did a remarkable and outstanding job working with Externs on tuition and payment plans for those who suffered financially, while making sure students had the resources they needed to excel in the course and NJ High Pressure Black Seal Exam. In addition, staff members of the Training Center were even kind enough to offer the Spring 2020 Externs a free opportunity to become certified EPA technicians, which I successfully took full advantage of during my journey to becoming a licensed operator. I’m truly thankful, grateful, and appreciative for the extraordinary education and support I received from the Externship Program.”
— Samajay Williams, Class of 2020
“Participating in the Externship Program was a great new experience for me. They provided me with the knowledge to become a successful plant operator. Great, supportive staff, flexible schedule, hands-on training, test prep, and support in finding employment. The Training Center is more than a school, it’s a family!”
— Hobart Shelton, Class of 2019
“The entire staff was great in giving you help in any way you needed it. Also, if you showed that you are serious about this line of work, they would do anything possible to help you with work after receiving your license. The best.”
— Damien Askew, Class of 2018
“The Externship Program gave me the foundation and license I needed to begin my career. The curriculum is setup for the externs to learn and succeed in this field.”
— Ruben Feliciano, Class of 2015
“I’ve been in the maintenance field for years. Specifically, I was in the industrial cleaning business. I had a low-pressure license for a few years. I needed a change. The externship program gave me the opportunity to acquire my high-pressure license. These instructors are highly professional and well-spoken. They are great teachers and extremely organized in how they teach and bring you through the program step by step. If you are looking for a change in career I highly recommend the externship program to start your journey.”
— John Cristiano, Class of 2019
Why The Training Center Boiler School?
For over 40 years we have been helping students build successful careers in Boilers and Plant Operations. Our top rated Boiler School builds lasting relationships with our students, providing industry-leading training backed by lifelong support. Our hands-on approach ensures you retain valuable skills, whether it's the day you graduate or years later. With flexible online and in-person options, our training programs are designed for real-life application, making us your partner for both certification and long-term success.
