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An Overview
HVAC Excellence was founded as a not for profit organization in 1994 to improve the technical workforce of the HVACR industry through quality education.
HVAC Excellence verifies that HVACR educational programs meet high standards through Programmatic Accreditation.
HVAC Excellence validates teacher knowledge & competency through Educator Credentialing.
HVAC Excellence Determines through student outcome assessments that HVACR graduates are prepared to enter the HVACR industry.
HVAC Excellence Programs:• Identify areas of weakness
in education
• Assist employers with hiring competent technicians
• Allow the public to identify competent technicians
• Pinpoint current deficiencies in the technical workforce for education program development
• Aid manufacturers in warranty cost reduction
Accreditation
Programmatic Accreditation
An independent third party non-governmental peer review of an HVACR educational program validating that standards of excellence are met.
Institutional: Applies to the entire school/college and all programs offered.
Programmatic: Applies to a single discipline/program.
Recognizes an educational program as maintaining standards that qualify the graduates for professional practice or admission to higher institutions of learning.
Types of Accreditation
Programmatic Accreditation
These standards are designed to assure that our future workforce receives the quality of training required to provide the skills necessary for success in the HVACR industry.
Programmatic Accreditation
Standards require a thorough examination of •Program mission•Administrative responsibilities • Finances and funds•Curriculum•Plan of instructions• Facility •Equipment and tools•Cooperative training • Instructor’s qualifications
Why Accredit?
Gives Students confidence in the HVAC program
Employers benefit by assurance that graduates are properly trained.
Has the potential to increase enrollment
Helps to create goals for self improvement
Why Accredit?
One of several considerations in determining eligibility for Federal, State or private funding
Assist institutions in determining the acceptability of transfer credits
Involves faculty and staff in evaluation
Accreditation The Process
1. Call 1(800) 394-5268 for an application
2. Complete and Submit application
3. Upon receipt a packet will be mailed to you
Containing:• Accreditation Manual• Welcome letter
Steps
4. An Accreditation team member is assigned to aid you through the process.
5. Conduct the Self Study:1. Mission of Program2. Administrational Responsibilities3. Finances and Funds4. Student Services5. Instructional Design & Program
Elements6. Physical Facilities7. Equipment and Tools8. Cooperative Training9. Instructor Qualifications
6. Submit the Self Study to the review committee
7. Self Study is reviewed by the committee
8. Upon approval of the self study a Visiting Team is assigned
9. An on-site visit is scheduled
10. The one day on-site validation is executed and completed
11. Final Determination is made to grant accreditation & program is listed in official directory
On-Site Team Visit
Accreditation Fees
Application - $ 500.00
Self Study Review - $ 1,500.00
Team Honorarium - $ 400.00
Actual Travel Expenses - ?????
Become a Visiting Team Member
Q&A
Student Outcome Assessment
Program
Two Secondary School Assessments1. Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning Technology
(H.E.A.T.) 100 question combined
assessment of competencies:
• basic electricity
• vapor compression cycle
• gas or oil heat
Two Secondary School Assessments2. H.E.A.T. Plus
H.E.A.T. competencies plus:
• Computer Literacy
• Safety
• Related Math
• Employability skills
• Work ethics
• Hands-On Performance
Post Secondary Assessment
• Employment Ready Certification
• based in part on the National Skills
Standards
• Works in conjunction with “NCLB &
Perkins IV Federal Legislation
• provides post secondary students and
new technicians with tangible
evidence of accomplishment and
instructors with tools to improve
learning
• helps identify individuals who have
attained the knowledge and skills
necessary to enter the HVACR
workforce
Post Secondary AssessmentThe available Employment Ready Certification exams are:• Electrical
• Light Commercial Air Conditioning
• Air Conditioning
• Light Commercial Refrigeration
• Heat Pump
• Carbon Monoxide / Combustion Analysis
• Gas Heat
• Oil Heat
• Electric Heat
• Residential Low Pressure Hydronic Heat
Post Secondary Assessment
Instructors can access comparative analyses online, allowing them to evaluate the effectiveness of their program.
This aids in fulfilling the performance indicators for “No Child Left Behind” & “Carl D. Perkins Act” Federal legislation.
Q&A
Educator Credentialing
HVACR Educator CredentialingValidates mastery of the subject matter needed to prepare students for success as technicians in an ever-changing industry.
HVACR Educator Credentialing
Certified Subject Matter
Educator (CSME)
Conferred upon instructors who have met their State’s requirements and the standards of competency in a specific subject as established by HVAC Excellence (e.g.“Certified Heat Pump Educator”).
HVACR Educator CredentialingCertified
Master HVACR Educator (CMHE)
Conferred upon educators who have successfully passed the CMHE Capstone exam, Electrical, Air Conditioning, Light Commercial Air Conditioning, Light Commercial Refrigeration, Electric Heat and either Gas Heat, Oil Heat or Heat Pumps.
HVACR Educator Credentialing
Certified Master HVACR
Educator (CMHE)
• The Capstone exam covers technical education methodologies, procedures, and issues•CMHE is the highest credential that can be conferred upon an HVACR educator
HVACR Educator Credentialing
Certified Master HVACR Educator
(CMHE)Identifies an educator’s professional competency and attests to his commitment to continued professional development.
Q&A
Articulation
HVAC Excellence Credentials result in advanced placement in the United Association apprenticeship program.
Programmatic Accreditation
For details, visit
www.5starcareers.com
Find out moreContact HVAC Excellence at
1-800-394-5268
Or visit our web site
hvacexcellence.orgTo learn about upcoming conferences, click on the Conference link.
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