Wednesday, March 23
Live Sessions
Locate the session you attended below. Answer the questions to access your CEU certificate!
If a presenter has shared their presentation, you will find it in their class listing. (Check back, presentations being added as we receive them.)
Wednesday, March 23
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
-
Introducing Sheet Metal to your HVAC Program
CourseMost programs do not have the lab space, in some cases the expertise, nor the budget to implement a full program on ductwork components or working with the sheet metal used in field installations.
Free
-
"Codes and Standards Unlocked"
CourseThis session will work to provide a clear overview of what's changing and why and what you need to do to be prepared for the transition. Some key session takeaways: You will learn more about codes and standards and how they differ.
Free
-
Why Teaching Air Flow Diagnostic Techniques is Vital?
CourseThis course highlights why air flow measurement techniques are vital when installing and servicing equipment, what the value of using air flow measurement in classroom training to properly diagnose HVAC systems is, and helps instructors to evaluate
Free
-
Preparing to Service NetZero Homes
CourseAcross the United States, there is a movement towards building NetZero homes. What is a NetZero home? What issues will a technician encounter and probably did not anticipate? Having gone through building a NetZero home, Bill Spohn will discuss
Free
-
No Flame No Problem
CourseTechnology has given us efficient and trustworthy options to solder. Learn what options are available to install HVAC Systems and make repairs without using a torch. This session will discuss how sections of piping can be joined using chemical tool
Free
-
Quickening the Learning Curve
CourseIn our ever-changing environment of technology and learning, the need to train people quickly and efficiently has become the forefront of HVAC programs today. In this presentation you will learn how to utilize Learning Systems that task everyone from
Free
Wednesday, March 23
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
-
Bringing the Basics to Life
CourseIn this presentation Ty will demonstrate some of the quirky things he does in the classroom to bring the basic concepts of physics and HVACR to life. Most, if not all, of these concepts you will already know but the spin he uses can help to make them
Free
-
A2L Train the Trainer (Repeat)
CourseThe HVACR industry is experiencing yet another refrigerant transition! However, unlike previous transitions, many of these new "Low GWP" refrigerants have an ASHRAE classification of A2L - mildly flammable.
Free
-
Induction Motors The Workhorse Of the HVACR Industry
CourseInduction motors are going to exist in our industry for many years to come. A good foundation of motor theory is crucial for a career in HVAC/R. Basic motor fundamentals are needed for all motors from watt rated, shaded pole to 3 phase to ECM.
Free
-
Choosing a Refrigerant 2022
CourseThis session will discuss how to choose a refrigerant. Join us to learn about the properties considered when developing a refrigerant, the glide in blended refrigerants, the relationship between GWP refrigerant pressures and flammability
Free
-
It Takes a Partnership to Raise a Technician
CourseIn a post-COVID era this session will examine the expanded role of technology-enabled learning modalities combined with lab-based and in-field skills application. It will include key learnings from both post-secondary education and employer-led
Free
-
Why resist teaching resistors?
CourseWhy resist teaching resistors? I can't answer the question in the title because I believe every student in an HVAC training course should be taught the benefits of using resistors to replace failed thermistors in any product large or small.
Free
-
System Evacuation the Right Way 2022
CourseOne of the most-used skills that an HVACR student learns is how to evacuate an air-conditioning or refrigeration system. How your students learn to evacuate a system in school, is how they will very likely perform this all-important task in the field
Free
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
-
Leveraging Connected Tools and Smartphone apps to Close the Skilled Labor Gap
CourseWith estimates of a labor gap of 20,000 technicians over the next few years, the HVAC industry needs productivity tools to get low experienced technicians up to speed faster, and skilled technicians simply more productive. We need to reduce callbacks
Free
-
Louvers 101
CourseThe purpose of this presentation is to provide participants with an introduction to louvers. To be discussed: the different louver types, designs and components, and materials and finishes. An outline of the parts of the overall system will also be
Free
-
Mini Split Accessories
CourseThis session will discuss ductless accessory offerings, including everything from aspen mini pumps to surge protection.
Free
-
Recruitment 101
CourseLearn how to market your training to drive student participation and attendance. You will learn how to build excitement in advance to spread class awareness. Know when to mix virtual and in person classes and what types of marketing to implement for
Free
-
Understanding CO2 Refrigeration for Supermarkets
CourseWith the HVACR industry rapidly changing to more acceptable refrigerants, carbon dioxide (CO2) has become the refrigerant of choice for many supermarket chains. Technicians need to understand the safety and operations of CO2.
Free
-
Chatting Devices: BAS Networking
CourseIn this session, we will join a lifetime industry expert in Direct Digital Controls. Jon Vietti is the creator of iConnect Training's BAS product line, and he will give "non-IT-experts" a basic understanding of how HVAC and Building Automation
Free
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
-
Connecting Industry and Education Through HVAC Training
CourseThe HVAC industry is in dire need of individuals to fill vacant jobs. According to the CURT, Craft Labor Market Analyzer there are 129,245 openings for HVAC technicians across the US through December of 2024! Come and learn from industry!
Free
-
Minimizing Fan System Effect
CourseFan system effect is the result of less-than-ideal air conditions at the inlet or outlet of a fan and can adversely affect fan performance, reducing service life, increasing noise and vibration, and wasting energy. Learn how to recognize and minimize
Free
-
Wireless Instruments: Changing the Face of Learning
CourseIn this session you will learn how wireless tools and instrumentation can be used to enhance the learning experience for your students while adhering to social-distancing guidelines. Imagine your students being able to access a system's operating con
Free
-
Attract, Recruit, and Train the Next Generation of Technicians
CourseBaby Boomers have made up a significant portion of the workforce in the HVAC industry. As they continue to retire out of the trade, the labor gap increases, and we have to be able to attract younger Millennials and Generation Z to close that gap.
Free
-
Effective Ways to Teach the Basics
CourseBack to Basics! Planning and implementing an HVAC/R program is a never-ending journey. Today, technology that is integrated in all HVAC/R equipment is growing at an exponential rate. What hasn't changed? The BASICS that it is all built on!
Free
-
Introductory Fundamentals of Refrigeration
CourseThis session will introduce the fundamentals of refrigeration. We will review thermodynamic laws, heat and heat transfer, and pressure and temperature. An intuitive description of the direct expansion cycle using water as a refrigerant in the pressur
Free
-
Career Opportunities Through MSCA
CourseThe mechanical industry provides many diverse and exciting career paths certain to appeal to many differing interests. The HVACR service sector is a state-of-the-art, vibrant, dynamic branch of the industry offering a wide range of unique
Free