HVAC/R Curriculum Workshop District-2

Description:

Steamfitters Local 449 is hosting a 3-Day HVAC/R curriculum workshop to assist our sister locals who need help starting or expanding their HVAC/R program.

In the words of Ken Broadbent “Our greatest strength is each other.”

This is a hands-on workshop where teams will build a draft HVAC-R program plan they can take back to their training center! Including ready to use labs and resources.

Monday May 4th. – Travel Day (Marriott Pittsburgh North) 

Tuesday May 5th. – breakfast buffet (7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.) 

• Introductions, share contact information 

• Technology Center Lab/Tour 

• Training program overview and initiatives 

• Group discussion: Where is your program now? Where can we help? 

• Books and resources 

• Tools and materials 

Lunch buffet at the event center (12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.) 

• Selecting equipment for your lab and training center 

• Lab development, creating student labs and worksheets (Part 1) 

• The “buy-in” instructors need time to prepare students for success 

• Curriculum development workshop (Part 1) 

Dinner reservations for group (6:00 p.m-9:00 p.m.) 

Wednesday May 6th. – Breakfast (7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.) 

• Alternative labs using Skill Mill 

• Canvas 

• Apprentice evaluations using XOI 

• Curriculum development workshop (Part 2) 

• Group discussion, meeting your training center needs and goals 

Lunch buffet at the event center (12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.) 

• Lab development, creating student labs and worksheets (Part 2) 

• The “contractor buy-in” Improve your communication 

• Additional HVACR classes, nighttime, High school, Veteran 

• Accelerated Service Training “AST” 10-week program 

Thursday May 7th. – Breakfast (7:30 a.m.-8:00 a.m.) 

• Skill progression and instructional focus by apprenticeship year, aligned to local contractor workforce needs 

• Curriculum planning (instructional strategies, pacing, certifications, and alignment to industry standards) 

• Materials and equipment progression (what is needed, when, and how it supports hands-on learning and safety) 

• Program effectiveness measures (assessment, certifications, evaluation, and feedback loops) 

Lunch buffet at the event center (12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.) 

• Annual reflection and continuous improvement processes 

• Budget considerations and priority action steps for the next 6–12 months 

• Closing remarks 

Friday May 8th. – Safe Travels Home! 

The Steamfitters Local 449 technology Center is located at 230 Wise Road Harmony PA, 16037. 

Contact HVACR Training Director Brad Tisdale to attend seating is limited. bct@ua449.com