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HVAC News
ACTA and Interplay Learning partner
for hybrid tech training.
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Interplay Learning, the leader in online training for
skilled trades, is pleased to announce a new partnership
with the
Air Conditioning Trade Association (ACTA) to offer a
hybrid HVAC Service Tech Training Program for students
pursuing HVAC careers without previous experience. By
combining Interplay’s virtual courses with in-person
instruction at ACTA’s facility, ACTA will provide students
with a flexible, hybrid learning approach that helps them
pursue entry-level trades careers.
Interplay Learning's online training courses and hands-on
simulations are the core component of ACTA’s recently
launched two-year HVAC Service Tech program, giving students
access to a comprehensive training curriculum anytime,
anywhere. The program is intended to prepare inexperienced
HVAC students with the foundational knowledge needed to
succeed in entry-level roles by combining expert-led video
courses, interactive 3D simulation training, online
classroom lessons, and technical labs. Additionally,
students will graduate from the program with an important
industry certification for HVAC professionals: EPA 608.
Designed to attract and engage the digital-first generation,
the program provides students with 24/7 access to a range of
interactive online courses covering topics such as
electrical systems, refrigeration systems, heating systems,
and air distribution systems. Using laptops, tablets, or VR
headsets, students can safely practice their skills using
Interplay’s “field-like” simulations, building their
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"We're pleased to partner with Interplay Learning to offer
this hybrid training program," said Duke Diltz, ACTA's
Training Director. "The HVAC industry needs more
technicians, and we want to prepare young, tech-savvy
students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed
by offering the technology they want to engage with. This
program will give them a solid foundation in the
fundamentals of HVAC while providing them with innovative
hands-on experience they need to get a head start on
excelling in their careers."
“We are excited to support ACTA in preparing their students
to join the next generation of HVAC professionals,” said
Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning. "Our partnership
represents a unique opportunity to provide a comprehensive
training program that combines the convenience and
flexibility of online learning with the hands-on experience
and industry certifications necessary to succeed in the HVAC
industry.”
About Air Conditioning Trade Association
The Air Conditioning Trade Association (ACTA) is a
non-profit, contractor-member association serving free
enterprise non-union HVAC, Mechanical, and Service
Contractors, as well as their employees and industrial
suppliers. ACTA provides state- and federally-approved
training programs such as the Sheet Metal Apprenticeship
Program and Service Technician Training for contractor
employees and individuals in the HVAC industry. Since 1972,
ACTA has been committed to promoting free enterprise, fair
and open competition, less government, increased quality
training opportunities, and awarding contracts to the lowest
responsible bidder. ACTA offers HVAC Sheet Metal classes,
Service Technician classes, and EPA Certification testing to
assist contractors in creating a competitive workforce with
well-trained employees.
About Interplay Learning
Austin-based Interplay Learning offers scalable and
effective training for the essential skilled trades that
helps business leaders, educators and their teams build
better companies, better careers and better lives. Interplay
Learning’s immersive online and VR training platform for
HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar, hospitality, multifamily
maintenance and facilities maintenance workforces includes
expert-led video courses, hands-on 3D simulations, knowledge
checks and custom learning paths to upskill advanced
technicians and help new technicians be job-ready in weeks,
not years.
Interplay Learning was named to the 2022 Inc. 5000 and Inc.
Best in Business lists and earned three honorable mentions
in Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards. Visit
https://www.interplaylearning.com/ to learn more. |
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