Training and Education for Contractors

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Florida Technical College (FTC) Kissimmee Campus officially opened its new Construction Trade and Technology Education Center. The facilities are a modern training ground for a number of construction disciplines, including HVAC, electrical, and welding.

This course explains the benefits of combining modern air-to-water heat pumps with state-of-the-art hydronic delivery systems that provide space heating, cooling, and domestic water heating in both residential and commercial applications.

ACCA has launched its newest online certificate program, Qtech: Duct Diagnostics and Repair. Through Qtech, contractors can offer their employees on-demand training in quality HVACR installation, maintenance, home performance, and other areas.

Interplay Learning, a training technology company, has announced a $1 million investment in the business. The growth capital will enable Interplay to accelerate its move into delivering 3D simulation-based and virtual reality training for middle-skills and professional trades.

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation has announced the winners of its 2016 scholarships. Twenty-two students were awarded a total of $38,500 in scholarships.

ASHRAE announced it is awarding 33 students with $164,000 worth of scholarship funds for the 2016-17 school year. Over the course of 28 years ASHRAE said it has awarded more than $1.78 million to over 360 deserving undergraduate students.

E Instruments, a leading manufacturer of HVAC combustion analyzers, IAQ monitors, gas leak detectors, and other products, announced that it is now offering North American Technician Excellence (NATE)-certified training courses for combustion analyzers.