Instruction should be practical and diverse. Special needs of all students should be considered and efforts should be extended to accommodate those needs. Exit points should be established throughout the program to allow students to attain the level of skills and degrees of proficiency desired. The Conditioned Air Industry is expanding and changing at an ever increasing pace. It seems that daily, new devices and concepts are discovered and applied.
Technology integration is the 'buzz' word of the day.
It is imperative that service technicians have not only a broad knowledge of the industry, but an in-depth understanding of complete refrigeration systems, from mechanical to electrical. With increased system efficiencies it is crucial that air flow theories and principles are understood and applied. The criteria listed is only a minimum knowledge base and must continually be expanded. Additionally, many public utility companies, such as Alabama Power and Georgia Power , offer heat pump training to service technicians.