The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation announced it has expanded its online educational programming to enhance the skillsets of HVACR professionals and provide them with more robust training using the latest industry technologies. Professionals at any level can now enroll in the new courses through a dedicated portal being launched for the PHCC Academy, a comprehensive online platform offering industry-leading training programs with specialized courses for everyone from pre-apprentices to seasoned business owners.
The updated curriculum consists of foundational content covering heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration basics, as well as expanded content to train technicians on how to use, install, maintain, and troubleshoot new smart HVAC systems, energy-efficient technologies, and indoor air-quality solutions and keep up with industry advancements. The four-year apprenticeship courses are available on demand for trades workers to complete at their own pace, with a one-year timeframe for each of the four stages. Apart from HVACR-focused courses, the PHCC Academy also offers business management and sales training courses so professionals can excel at all stages of their career.
The PHCC Academy platform addresses the industry’s growing need for flexible, relevant, and focused training options amid an ongoing skills labor gap. The industry continues to see a shortage of qualified plumbing and HVAC technicians in the field, due to an aging workforce, a poor perception of the trades, and rapidly evolving technological advancements.
For more, visit www.phccacademy.org.