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Jon Vietti, creator of iConnect Training’s Building Automation Systems (BAS) simulators and curriculum, answers all of your questions about BAS controllers. A Little Background on Jon About eight years ago, Jon transitioned to more of a technician training role after being in the controls industry for many years. In this new position, he needed…
Did you know that there were nearly 530,000 employees in the HVAC industry in 2019? It’s a very popular career choice for many reasons. Hear from HVAC veterans and students alike as to why they chose this career… #1: Job Security Job security is one of the reasons many people go into the HVAC/R…
Today, one of the biggest challenges within the HVAC/R industry is providing proper training for technicians. It can be quite the obstacle as there’s never enough quality-trained technicians to go around. In fact, many vocational schools and HVAC contractors are having to develop additional training programs. Since HVAC is becoming more and more digital, educators…
With constantly evolving technology, it’s more important than ever for vocational schools to provide students with the most up-and-coming curriculum and training equipment. To attract high potential candidates, it’s essential that your program integrates the latest HVAC/R technology to prepare them for their future careers. The same is true for HVAC contractors who have developed…
When developing a successful HVAC/R curriculum, it’s important to include lessons that give students real-world experience. Teaching the concepts through books and videos are a great start, but it’s even better when future technicians can get hands-on with the systems they’ll be working with out in the field. The best way to provide that interactive…
Building Automation Systems, or BAS as it’s more commonly known in the HVAC industry, is a segment within the HVAC industry, but it’s crucial for future technicians to know as it’s getting bigger all the time. As a teacher, it can be difficult to explain such a complex system. In order to make teaching this…