HVAC/R Educational Training Units and Curriculum

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John Davis, HVAC Instructor

Tarkio Tech in Tarkio, Missouri

About Tarkio Tech

Tarkio Tech is a very new, ground floor institute in Tarkio, Missouri (established in 2020). The objective of TTI is to provide professionals with the technical skillset to be competitive in the fields of Plumbing, Wind Energy, HVAC, Computer Information Technology and Welding. More trade programs are in development. iConnect Training was proud to choose this school to win a $2,000 equipment scholarship in our November contest.

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“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.

“The iConnect TU-9240 is a wonderful teaching tool for our students to use; it’s hands on, easy to use and packs a great learning experience.”

About Local 520 Plumbers & Pipefitters

“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.”

“New apprentices can see the refrigerant in the sight glasses and it’s awesome for them to see something that we have discussed in class. We have bought a number of iConnect trainers and hope to buy more soon! We are bringing in over 100 new apprentices and these trainers will be used a lot!”

“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.”