The demand for HVAC technicians continues to grow. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 13% increase in these careers by 2028, making it the fastest growth rate than any other job field. However, trade schools and other HVAC educational institutions may struggle with recruiting new students to their program. Here are 4 things vocational…
Joey Henderson, a member of the iConnect Training tech team, discusses the various lessons instructors can teach their students using the TU-701 Residential Table Top Heat Pump Training Unit. (You can watch the video of this lesson on YouTube) Lesson #1: The Components of a Heat Pump Training Unit First, he suggests walking students through…
Mike Holloman and Nick Goode, essential members of the tech team at iConnect Training, go over how HVAC instructors can educate future technicians on electrical safety using the TUE-150 Electrical Trainer. Why Do Instructors Need a TUE-150 Electrical Trainer? To be successful in the air conditioning business, technicians must master both the mechanical part of…
Rodney Havens, training instructor in the HVAC program at Pickaway Ross Career & Technology Center in Chillicothe, OH, educates future technicians to become a successful part of the HVAC workforce. Through this program, students are given the opportunity to get certified and gain as much knowledge as they can before actually going out into their…
Joey Henderson, a 30-year HVAC veteran, and product development leader Nick Goode give valuable advice on how to upgrade your program’s residential wiring course. Through their six key lessons, HVAC/R students get hands-on experience with residential electricity using iConnect Training’s TUE-200 Residential Wiring Training Unit. Lesson #1: The Residential Wiring Components Instructors should familiarize…
Jim Steers, a mechanical equipment service journeyman with UA Local 50 in Ohio, also works as an instructor for one of the best UA training centers in the country. He uses iConnect Training’s TU-9240 and TU-9250 controls training units in his lessons plans. The TU-9240 HVAC Electrical Control Trainer teaches students the basics of electricity…