Continuing Education Training Recognition

To excel in the HVACR industry, it's crucial to obtain formal training, validate knowledge through industry recognized certifications, and keep abreast of technological advancements through continuing education. Similar to researching a school's accreditation or an instructor's credentials before enrolling in a program, it's essential to apply stringent criteria when selecting a continuing education course.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) were established in 1970 by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training to standardize the measurement of continuing education and training, where 1 CEU is equivalent to 10 hours of training. HVAC Excellence, a standards organization in the HVACR industry, adheres to these globally recognized standards in course recognition and education.

HVAC Excellence provides the tools to validate if training content, which may include, but is not limited to a PowerPoint presentation, online course, or webinar-based session, addresses the required competencies and tasks that cover the basic knowledge and skills being taught. Upon approval, this recognition guarantees that the provided content covers crucial knowledge areas and skills essential for success in various segments of the HVACR industry.

Benefits of Recognition

• Ensures the training content is in alignment with industry established standards.
• Creates a valuable tool for gaining acceptance of content.
• Provides tools to self-evaluate the competencies of the content.
• Assist in aligning content to industry certifications.
• Listed in an online registry of content offering HVAC Excellence continuing education.
• HVAC Excellence Recognized Training Logo can be used to market the training.

Please note that recognition by HVAC Excellence is not equivalent to program accreditation, nor does it imply endorsement or approval.

Application and Review Process

Step 1:?Download and complete the Competency and Task List

• Download the competency and task list
• Complete "Information" tab
• Complete the checklist on the related competencies
• Do not proceed to step 2 until step one is complete

Step 2:?Submit Application

• Fill out application information
• Upload completed competency and task list
• Submit completed application along with applicable fees

Step 3: HVAC Excellence Review

• A subject matter expert will validate whether the training covers the minimum objectives and competencies

Step 4:?Determination

• HVAC Excellence will decide if the training meets the criteria for recognition

Fees and Terms

• $85.00 non-refundable fee
• A ten percent discount will be applied for ten or more training applications submitted within a six month period.
• Applications required to resubmit for missing information will be assessed an additional $25.00
• Training recognition is valid for two years
• Recognized training is expected to undergo revisions to stay current with the latest technologies, codes, and standards.

Approval Statement Upon determination that the content covers at least 80% of the stated HVAC Excellence competencies in the discipline specific area, the organization shall be granted permission to use the HVAC Excellence Recognized Training Logo on fliers, digital assets, certificates of completion that promote the training, or other materials as approved by HVAC Excellence.

To use the HVAC Excellence Recognized Training Logo, the following statement must be included in the training.

The HVAC Excellence Recognized Training Logo validates this training has been cross walked to the HVAC Excellence competencies and task list but should not be considered an endorsement.

Disclaimer HVAC Excellence reserves the right to refuse applications if it believes that such recognition may negatively impact the integrity and purpose of the overall program, even if the program or institution meets the qualifications set forth above. In such exceptional circumstances, HVAC Excellence will refund the application fee to the applying organization.

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