Everything You Need to Know About iConnect Training’s New HVACR Curriculum 

Presented by Caroline Dickey

 

iConnect Training’s popular educational units now have the choice to include their new, in-depth HVACR curriculum packages from their newest partnership with HVACRedu.net. 

 

Who Is HVACRedu.net?

HVACRedu.net provides the most in-depth, online HVACR courses available. It’s the only online program accredited by HVAC Excellence. All the content is housed online in their learning management system where they provide lessons, courses and learning tracks to accompany iConnect Training units. 

HVACRedu.net’s programs are of the highest quality in the industry. In fact, they are a NATE Recognized Training Provider and ANSI-CAP (certificate accreditation program). There’s a 92% pass rate on certification exams as well as 94% satisfaction from students who rated their programs as good, very good or excellent. 

 

Why Did iConnect Training Partner with HVACRedu.net?

In the beginning of the pandemic, schools were put under immediate pressure to figure out how to provide online content for their students studying in a remote environment. This was particularly challenging for a trade like HVAC, which is mostly taught hands-on. In the aftermath of what is 2020, it’s no longer if you have an online program, but rather what’s the quality of that program.

This partnership allows iConnect Training to provide a more complete, HVACR educational solution. In fact, there’s now curriculum available for every unit. 

Other benefits include content written by subject matter experts from the HVACR industry, extensive catalog with hours of material that can be tailored to each program and technical support available through HAVACRedu.net. 

 

What Is the HVACR Curriculum Like?

HVACRedu.net’s course catalog is very comprehensive. Since everybody learns differently, there are a multitude of instructional assets for every module including hand-outs, games, quizzes, videos, simulations, animations, assessments and lectures. There’s over 1,700 total hours of content, 581 three-hour instructional modules, technical ebooks, approximately 800 streaming videos, around 3,000 handouts, 20 assessment questions at the end of every three-hour module and 145 assessment questions per six-module course. Modules are voiced for those who are auditory learners. 

 

Is the Platform Easy to Use?

The online, HVACR curriculum platform is easy to navigate. Students can easily identify their learner groups by the name of their school and logo which can be found on their pages. Students can keep track of their progress throughout the course with personal dashboards. Plus, it’s simple to access.

Course administrators have access to reports on progress tracking, assessment scores and more. Selections from over 50 courses are available to instructors for a 30-day free “test drive.” 

 

Who Are the Instructors?

The team at HVACRedu.net brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience, which is why they make an ideal partner for iConnect Training as both companies focus exclusively on the HVAC industry.

Chris Compton has more than 40 years of experience in the HVACR field. Throughout his career, he has been a technician, contractor, highly recognized educator and certified master HVACR educator. He currently serves as an educational consultant advisor and provider to the HVACR online learning efforts around the world. 

Dick Wirz is a commercial refrigeration subject matter expert who also has an abundance of experience and knowledge as a contractor and an educator. He is the author of Commercial Refrigeration for Air Conditioning Technicians. Now a faculty member at HVACRedu.net, he was previously a training instructor.

Scott Oakley is a certified master HVAC educator as well as NATE-certified in heat pump and service installation. Currently, he serves on the NATE technical committee and helps update their testing. 

Walter Nelson is subject matter expert in commercial and supermarket services and installation. He has over 35 years experience as a contractor

Ron Auvil is a building automation systems instructor and subject matter expert. He’s the author of HVAC Control Systems by American Technical Publishers. As a lead instructor for a major controls manufacturer, Ron designed and taught a program for brand new technicians on installing and troubleshooting mechanical systems and BAS. He’s also spent parts of his career working as a senior technician, troubleshooter and project manager. 

 

How Do We Sign Up for iConnect Training’s HVACR Curriculum Program?

Subscriptions are available through iConnect Training and they will provide special, deeply discounted pricing on HVACRedu.net’s course catalog. Curriculum is sold per student and is assigned by unique email user IDs. This offer is currently available to new and existing iConnect Training customers. 

 

Check out our latest course catalog here or give us a call today at 716-699-2031 for more information.