HVAC/R Educational Training Units and Curriculum

“The 9420’s are an awesome tool to use with circuit training! I teach basic circuits through to more complicated motor starter circuits. This is perfect for using after walking through a circuit on the board. I bring the apprentices back and have them wire the circuit from start to finish. The 9420 “tile trainer,” as we call it, has been the Ah-Ha moment for so many of the apprentices while learning circuits. The unit allows a great deal of flexibility, so much more than the old light bulb boards that I learned on.”

“The iConnect training units are excellent – the students really can see how the units hook up with their cell phones.”

About Southwest Virginia Community College

Southwest Virginia Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a state-wide system of community colleges with a physical service area covering the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson (partial), Russell, and Tazewell. The College operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and a College Advisory Board. The institution is financed primarily by State funds supplemented by contributions from the participating localities. The College operates on the semester system and is open on a year-round basis. Classes normally are held from 8:00 am through 9:50 pm.

iConnect Training units they use:

• TU-701 Table Top Heat Pump Trainer: This heat pump trainer gives students hands-on experience in troubleshooting wiring, piping and controls on a working heat pump unit. It’s ideal for introducing heat pump theory since it’s not as advanced.

“I like the fact that we have an unobstructed view of the workings of the air handler, and we can show students the parts without having to take covers off. Now that they are on a smaller platform, it’s easier to move from classroom to classroom. These Training Units are well put together, and everything is sturdy. They give us the ability to mimic service problems and have students try to overcome them with good methodology.”

Corey took our TU-810 to a high school career fair in Haywood County, North Carolina on Tuesday, April 30^th.  According to Corey, “The TU-810 was a great help as far as engaging the students.  Several of the students asked what it was, what it did, how it works, etc.  Technology is always a hit!”  Thank you Corey for taking our HVAC training unit to your career fair and showing it to the next generation of HVAC technicians and professionals!

“The TU-805 trainers we purchased have been the best money I have spent for my lab, they really help explain the refrigeration cycle to my students. It makes it so much easier when they can see what is going on and follow the flow. I also like the ability to control the fan speeds so you can demonstrate plugged filters and coils, they are truly amazing. One of my first year students even made the comment that they are the greatest thing since sliced bread!!! I have to agree with him, as they really help get that “Ah ha” moment when the students get what is going on. Thank you again and I look forward to more products from NPI.”

“The PT-181 trainers are better than I expected them to be!  They are easy to work with, the manuals are straight forward and I can’t wait to start teaching these in my classroom very soon!”