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Anderson PHA Recognized as NATE
Training Provider Testing Organization.
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Do You Know NATE?
Anderson Plumbing, Heating & Air was recently named
a NATE Testing Organization (TO) as well as a Recognized
Training Provider.
 While
you might be asking yourself ‘why should I care?’ in the
world of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and
refrigeration NATE certification for HVAC Technicians is the
gold standard.
The North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is the
nation’s largest non-profit certification organization for
the HVAC industry.
According to Bryan Rominger, Anderson Plumbing, Heating &
Air VP and Dean of Students at
Anderson Career Builder Institute, “NATE was founded in
1997 to elevate the professionalism of the heating and
cooling industry. A group of leading HVAC manufacturers were
tired of unnecessary warranty call backs on their equipment
because it had not been properly installed. As a result,
NATE Training and Certification programs were developed and
HVAC contractors were required to have NATE Certified
Technicians on staff or the manufacturer would not sell
equipment to them.”
NATE certifications represent real world working knowledge
of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
(HVACR) systems. NATE certification exams are rigorous
knowledge-based tests which validate a technician’s
knowledge. Technicians may earn Installation and/or Service
certification in a variety of specialty areas.
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“In our industry,
NATE certification equates to HVACR professionalism. We are
honored to share that two of our Anderson Career Builder
Institute programs were approved by NATE for 80 hours of
training. At this point in time, we’re the only San Diego County
HVAC company and trade school with this distinction,” added
Rominger.
While the technicians can take NATE classes in person or online,
they must then be tested by an approved NATE Testing
Organization to earn their certification. Anderson’s designation
as a NATE Training Organization and Recognized Training Provider
allows apprentices to take classes, prepare for their test and
take their test all in the same facility. Rominger is also a
NATE designated Proctor and will oversee exams periodically
throughout the year.
“We started Anderson Career Builder Institute in 2017 to address
the nationwide shortage of individuals seeking employment in the
trades,” said Mary Jean Anderson, president/CEO of Anderson
Plumbing, Heating and Air. “To date, we’ve hired 95% of our
graduates and placed the other 5% with other companies. The NATE
approved curriculum and designation as an official NATE Testing
Organization is further validation of the high caliber of
instructors and training that we provide at no cost to selected
applicants. In fact, we pay them a salary and they spend 2 days
a week in the classroom and 3 days a week out in the field with
an experienced mentor.”
“Study after study shows that employment opportunities within
our industry will grow year over year for many years to come.
Our challenge as an industry is to find the right people to fill
those positions and then provide them with training and
certification opportunities that they need to enjoy a lucrative
career in our business. Our affiliation with NATE is just one
more bit of evidence that sets us apart from the rest,” added
Anderson.
Anderson Plumbing Heating & Air was founded in 1978 by Mary Jean
Anderson with the goal of ‘wowing clients’ across the San Diego
Metro area. Over the last four decades, Anderson Plumbing has
grown to become a top 1% plumbing, heating and air company in
the US, earning awards in excellence from the BBB, Angie’s List,
Home Advisor, and more along with a 99% satisfaction rating from
their customers. Learn more about Anderson PHA here.
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