Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine September 2019

S tate, National, Chapter News Educ tion News

• Electrical meter usage • Air conditioning and refrigeration theory • Air conditioning systems and components • Air conditioning equipment service • Refrigerant flow control theory and application • Heating systems and components • Combustion theory and heating fuels • Heating safety • Furnace installation and service • Furnace troubleshooting • Safety

Offers Exams to Validate High School Student Learning Secondary (High School) instructors need to validate if a student has the retained knowledge to move on to the next level, or if they need additional training. HVAC Excellence offers the tools needed to accomplish this through H.E.A.T.; Heating, Electrical,& Air Conditioning Technology; and H.E.A.T. + student outcome assessments. These exams are specifically designed for secondary students. The Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning Technology (H.E.A.T.) exam, is a 100- question, end of program high school student outcome assessment. It provides instructors with the information need to evaluate the effectiveness of their training. Two version are available. One for regions of the country that primarily use gas heat and the other for those that use oil. Both tests include electrical and heat pump questions. The H.E.A.T. Exam Covers • Electrical theory • Electrical safety • Electrical components • Fundamentals of motors and capacitors • Electrical troubleshooting • Interpreting electrical diagrams

H.E.A.T. + adds • Computer literacy • Safety • Related math • Employability skills • Work ethics • Hands-on performance test

Students who successfully pass these exams are awarded a certificate of achievement. Additional Exams are also available. Each is a 50 question exam. • Air Conditioning

• Electrical • Gas Heat • Oil Heat • Math • Tools & Materials Exam

These tests and certification provide a great foundation for a successful career in the HVACR industry. For more information, Contact the ESCO group at 800-726-9696 or go on line to https://www.escogroup.org/certifications/heat.aspx