HVAC
Excellence
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What is Programmatic Accreditation?
An independent third party review of HVAC programs to validate that established standards are met to properly train the future workforce.
Standards require a thorough examination of: Mission of the program, Administrative responsibilities, Finances and funds, Curriculum, Plan of instructions, Facilities, Equipment and tools, Cooperative training and instructors qualifications.
List of HVAC Excellence Accredited Programs
Benefits of Accreditation
Assists institutions in establishing articulation agreements
An eligibility determinant for Federal, State and private funding
Requires faculty and staff participation in self evaluation
Provides students with confidence in the quality of the program
Creates goals for self improvement
Can increase enrollment
Student placement and employer satisfaction is enhanced
Accreditation is a requirement of CareerConnect
Program listed on industry recruitment site www.5starcareers.com
Graduates eligible for advanced job placement through
The MSCA representing 1,200 contracting firms
The United Association representing 330,000 members
Steve Allen HVACR Education & Recruitment for the UA with Thomas Tebbe National Programs Director of HVAC ExcellenceAccreditation Process
Call 1(800) 394-5268 for an application.
Complete and submit the application.
The Accreditation Manual is forwarded to your institution.
An accreditation team member is assigned to aid you through the process.
Conduct a self study.
Submit the Self Study to the review committee.
Self Study is reviewed by the committee.
Upon approval of the Self Study a visiting team is assigned.
An on-site visit is scheduled.
The one day on-site validation process is executed and completed.
Final determination to grant accreditation and list the program in HVAC Excellence's official directory is made by the Executive committee.
Accreditation Standards
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are instructors required to be credentialed/certified by HVAC Excellence?
A: No.
Q: Are my students required to take the HVAC Excellence Student Outcome Assessments?
A: No. However, we do require a nationally recognized trade specific student assessment that provides a comparative analysis.
Q: Do you mandate I use a specific EPA Section 608 Certification program?
A: No.
Q: Will I receive a true third party accreditation?
A: Yes. We meet the requirements as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 34 and remain independent of industry trade associations or membership organization.
Q: Do you require a specific text book or curriculum?
A: No. However, each program is held accountable for program content and meeting the HVAC Excellence standards.
Q: Who conducts the onsite evaluation?
A: HVAC Excellence programmatic accreditation is conducted by persons with combined field, technical, administrative, and teaching experience.
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Additional Information
Contact HVAC Excellence toll free at 1-800-394-5268 for additional information.
