Training & Certification
Operator and Technician Instruction
NARDI technical training programs are designed to provide structured, hands-on instruction for technicians and operators working with NARDI compressor and booster systems. These courses are developed to ensure safe installation, correct commissioning, reliable operation, and long-term maintenance of equipment across the full NARDI product range.
Each program combines practical procedures with in-depth technical instruction, allowing participants to build competence progressively—from daily operational tasks to advanced mechanical service, diagnostics, and system integration. Training covers oil-free compressor platforms, breathing air systems, industrial compressors and boosters, medical systems, CNG, and advanced accessory systems including gas blending, electronic controls, and monitoring technologies.
Courses are structured according to responsibility level:
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Level 1 · Operator-level programs focus on safe system operation, cylinder filling procedures, and routine preventive maintenance.
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Level 2 · Technician-level programs provide expanded troubleshooting, mechanical service, and component-level maintenance training.
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Nardi Official Technician · Advanced and certification programs deliver comprehensive instruction across all systems and integrated accessories.
All training emphasizes:
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Safe commissioning and operational verification
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Preventive maintenance best practices
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System troubleshooting and fault diagnosis
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Mechanical and electronic component service
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Long-term reliability and performance optimization
Upon completion, participants are equipped with the technical knowledge and
practical skills necessary to maintain NARDI systems according to manufacturer standards, ensuring operational safety, performance consistency, and equipment longevity.Top of Form
Certification Programs
Silverstone, Silverstone 2, Esprit, and Extreme Systems
This training covers the installation, start-up, and maintenance of the Silverstone, Esprit, and Extreme pumping units. It also includes servicing of the pressure switch, hookah filtration systems, moisture separators, dryers, safety valves, air receivers, and condensate drain systems.
Esprit and Extreme Systems
The Medical Technician Training Course provides comprehensive technical instruction for service personnel responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of NARDI Esprit and Extreme oil-free compressor systems configured for medical and dental air applications.
This program is designed to ensure compliance with healthcare facility standards for medical air systems, emphasizing air quality, system redundancy, operational reliability, and patient safety. Participants receive structured training in both mechanical and electrical service procedures, including dryers and air receivers.
Methane and Biomethane Systems
The CNG Technician Training Course provides comprehensive technical instruction for service personnel responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-pressure compressed natural gas (CNG) compressor and storage systems.
This program focuses on safe handling of natural gas, high-pressure compression principles, storage cylinder management, and system reliability in vehicle fueling and industrial gas applications. Emphasis is placed on compliance with recognized safety standards, proper commissioning procedures, preventive maintenance practices, and structured fault diagnosis.
Participants develop both theoretical knowledge and practical service competence necessary to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant CNG system operation.
Pacific, Atlantic, Oil-Free, and Hookah Systems
Level 1 (Operator)
This course is designed for personnel responsible for daily operation of NARDI breathing air compressor systems. It focuses on safe system operation, proper cylinder filling procedures, routine preventive maintenance, and early fault recognition.
Course Content
1. System Overview
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Identification of major components (compressor, filtration system, moisture separator, pressure controls)
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Basic airflow path and filtration stages
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Overview of oil-free and lubricated compressor platforms
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Hookah system configuration and application overview
2. Installation & Start-Up
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Site requirements and placement considerations
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Pre-start inspection checklist
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Initial start-up procedure
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Operational verification and safety checks
3. Safe Cylinder Filling Procedures
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High-pressure safety protocols
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Proper connection and inspection of fill hoses
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Monitoring fill rate and final pressure
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Emergency stop procedures
4. Routine Preventive Maintenance
Operators are trained to perform essential service tasks, including:
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Replacement of intake filter
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Replacement of discharge filter
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Inspection and replacement of fill hoses
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Scheduled oil changes (where applicable)
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Cleaning of the moisture separator
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Basic inspection of safety valves and drain systems
5. Basic Troubleshooting & Fault Recognition
Operators learn to identify and report common system issues, including:
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Solenoid valve not venting
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Inadequate filtration performance
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System pressure not increasing properly
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Visible hose leaks
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Motor start failure
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Abnormal noise or vibration
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Basic alarm recognition (where equipped)
Outcome
Upon completion, participants will be qualified to safely operate the compressor system, perform routine maintenance, and recognize conditions requiring technician-level service.
Level 2 (Technician)
This course is designed for service technicians responsible for installation, commissioning, advanced diagnostics, and mechanical service of NARDI breathing air compressor systems. Level 2 builds upon Operator-level knowledge and provides comprehensive technical instruction.
Course Content
1. Advanced Installation & Commissioning
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Electrical verification and motor rotation checks
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Commissioning procedures
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Operational parameter validation
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Performance verification under load
2. Mechanical Maintenance Procedures
Technicians are trained to perform expanded service tasks, including:
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Replacement of intake and discharge filters
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Fill hose replacement and pressure testing
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Scheduled oil changes (where applicable)
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Cleaning and servicing of moisture separators
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Solenoid valve inspection and cleaning
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Safety valve inspection and functional testing
3. Compressor Stage Maintenance
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Valve inspection and replacement
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Ring and piston evaluation (where applicable)
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Stage inspection procedures
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Cooling system inspection
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Drive belt inspection and replacement
4. Advanced Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Structured troubleshooting instruction includes:
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Solenoid valve not venting (mechanical vs. electrical causes)
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Inadequate filtration performance analysis
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System pressure not increasing (leak detection vs. valve failure vs. stage wear)
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Leaking hose diagnostics
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Motor start failure (electrical vs. mechanical causes)
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Drive belt misalignment or wear
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Pressure transducer diagnostics
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Temperature probe diagnostics (Pacific systems)
5. System Performance & Reliability
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Air quality considerations
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Preventive maintenance intervals
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Service documentation best practices
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Long-term performance optimization
OutcomeUpon completion, technicians will be qualified to install, commission, diagnose, and perform mechanical service on Pacific, Atlantic, Oil-Free, and Hookah breathing air systems in accordance with manufacturer standards.
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BM, BON2, CB, and CM Systems
The Industry Technician Course covers installation and start-up procedures for the Industry series of compressors and boosters (BON2, BM, CM and CB), including proper setup, commissioning, and operational verification. The program focuses on essential service and maintenance procedures required for reliable industrial operation.
Participants are trained to replace the discharge filter, perform scheduled oil changes, and clean the moisture separator to maintain system efficiency and air quality standards.
The course also includes comprehensive troubleshooting instruction. Technicians learn how to diagnose and resolve common system issues, including a solenoid valve that is not venting properly, inadequate filtration performance, failure of system pressure to increase as expected, leaking hoses, motor start failures, drive belt issues, and faults related to the pressure transducer and temperature probes.
In addition, the training includes maintenance procedures for the compressor stages, ensuring technicians can perform deeper mechanical service to support long-term reliability, performance, and operational safety in industrial applications.
The Accessory Technician Course provides specialized training on the installation, configuration, operation, and servicing of advanced compressor accessories and integrated system technologies.
The course includes detailed instruction on the Nitrox 300 membrane system and the Trimix (TT-Mix Pro) gas blending system, covering system setup, calibration, operational parameters, and safety procedures. Participants are trained in the proper use and maintenance of gas analyzers to verify oxygen concentration and blended gas accuracy.
Technicians receive comprehensive training on the Touch Control Board, including navigation, parameter configuration, alarm management, and system diagnostics. The program also covers IoT connectivity features, including system monitoring, remote data access, and communication setup.
Additional instruction includes proper configuration and servicing of bypass systems, operation and setup of the Nardi Safe Filling System, and implementation of time monitoring functions for maintenance scheduling and performance tracking.
The course also includes integration and servicing of chiller systems, with emphasis on temperature control, system protection, and performance optimization in high-demand operating environments.
This program ensures that technicians are fully qualified to install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain advanced compressor accessories and electronic control systems to ensure safe, accurate, and reliable operation.
All Systems and Accessories
The Nardi Certified Technician Course is the most comprehensive technical training program, covering the complete range of Nardi oil-free, Atlantic and Pacific high-pressure compressor systems, our Industry line of compressors and boosters, as well as all major accessory integrations.
The course includes installation, commissioning, and operational verification of compressor/booster systems, ensuring technicians understand system configuration, airflow management, electrical requirements, and safety protocols.
In addition to core compressor platforms, the program provides in-depth instruction on all integrated accessories, including gas generation and blending systems, electronic control systems, monitoring technologies, safety systems, and cooling solutions. Technicians are trained to configure, calibrate, troubleshoot, and service accessory components to ensure seamless system integration and reliable performance.
The curriculum combines mechanical service procedures, electrical diagnostics, electronic control configuration, and advanced troubleshooting. Emphasis is placed on preventive maintenance, fault analysis, system optimization, and operational safety across the entire compressor package.
Successful completion of this course certifies that the technician is fully qualified to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and service complete Nardi oil-free, Atlantic, Pacific and HP systems with integrated accessories, meeting the highest standards of technical competence and operational reliability.
With the endorsement of the Nardi course instructor, graduates may be eligible for listing on the NardiCompressori.com website as an authorized NARDI SERVICE PROVIDER.
Location
Unless otherwise noted, training programs are held at Nardi headquarters in Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Italy.
Course Duration
Course durations are estimates and may vary based upon individual class/attendee performance.
Cost
Enrollment costs associated with attending our training sessions are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Email Us
For additional information on our training programs, including program costs and recommended qualifications, send us an email (info@nardicompressori.com) with your name, association/affiliation, email address, and telephone number so we can discuss our training opportunities and your specific educational needs.