To successfully open their own training facility, contractors have to thoughtfully decide on a curriculum, find or design a space that can house students and faculty plus all the needed equipment to train, secure the necessary finances, hire a credible lead instructor, and market it.
Laars Heating Systems and Bradford White use a few different modalities when training, such as virtual live presentations, on-demand video content, and self-guided learning. But their focus, overall, is in hands-on learning.
The Seer Group will deploy Interplay’s platform as one component of a multi-faceted training strategy, centralizing professional development for more than 1,600 employees.
As the industry continues to evolve, it’s essential for HVACR contractors to embrace comprehensive training programs that address both foundational knowledge and hands-on experience with CO2 systems.
CO2 refrigeration systems demand both classroom knowledge and hands-on experience, which is why blending theory with practice creates top-notch technicians.
“We hear consistently from hiring managers throughout this region that there’s a demonstrated need for skilled, trained HVAC and electronic systems technicians, along with electricians,” said Lincoln Tech president and CEO Scott Shaw.
Housecall Pro, the premier software platform serving over 45,000 home service companies, proudly partnered with SupplyHouse.com, a leading online distributor of HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical supplies, to empower aspiring HVAC technicians through the third annual Trade Academy Next-Generation HVAC Scholarship.
Technicians need to understand the basic electrical fundamentals and how they relate to each other in order to better troubleshoot electrical failures.