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Technicians must be trained to handle A2L refrigerants safely, using proper equipment, following safety guidelines, and understanding risks to prevent injuries.

To successfully open their own training facility, contractors have to thoughtfully decide on a curriculum, find or design a space that can house students and faculty plus all the needed equipment to train, secure the necessary finances, hire a credible lead instructor, and market it.

Laars Heating Systems and Bradford White use a few different modalities when training, such as virtual live presentations, on-demand video content, and self-guided learning. But their focus, overall, is in hands-on learning.

CO₂ refrigeration systems demand both classroom knowledge and hands-on experience, which is why blending theory with practice creates top-notch technicians.

Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L refrigerant. Here’s what HVAC technicians need to know about installing those RDS in the field.

The most successful trainers are those who realize just how to connect with Gen Z.

The most successful trainers will realize that the relationship Gen Z has with technology fits right in with the present mindset of the HVACR industry.

Not only is VR safe and surprisingly cost-effective, it’s portability also offers a new avenue to introduce new people to the HVAC industry.

The report showed 61% of the Gen Z respondents said their parents haven’t spoken to them about vocational school — or told them not to consider it.