WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN AN HVACR TECH TRAINING PROGRAM Finding the best HVACR training to Prepare for Real World Employment BY EMILY NEWTON
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wners and managers of HVACR companies know that staying successful means having well-trained workforces with the most up-to-date knowledge to meet customers’ needs. Similarly, they’re often looking to hire more technicians to cope with labor shortages. In such cases, they want assurance that candidates have received a high standard of training and education. Following are some of the main reasons why decision-makers at HVACR businesses need to know what to look for in technician training programs.
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If the instructors have longstanding and reliable reputations, they’re more likely to have professional approaches and teach students the practical information they need to apply throughout their careers. IN-DEPTH CONTENT AND OVERALL QUALITY The content and overall quality of the material are some of the top factors to evaluate in an education program for HVACR technicians. You should request
to review curriculum samples or even observe a class in session to get a better idea of what and how students learn and how they’re exposed to the material. Many HVACR technician courses also offer online content. These programs
are convenient allowing students more flexibility and reducing the travel burden associated with enrolling in a traditional training program. Trevor Matthews is one example of an HVACR training specialist who practices in the virtual realm. He has offered courses in his Refrigeration Mentor program since September 2021. There, they focus on HVAC and carbon dioxide refrigeration for supermarket systems. Matthews admitted to experiencing initial challenges with developing and teaching content intended for students continued on page 14
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