How to Start an Air Conditioning Repair School

Ventilation systems should be part of an air conditioning repair core curriculum.

Air Conditioning repair offers a flexible, non-office based working environment where you can interact with a wide variety of people. Air conditioning repair courses are normally taught as part of air conditioning and ventilation programs. These can be offered as certificate or diploma courses. You need to gain accreditation before your school is recognized by national employers.

Things You'll Need

• Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges approval

Instructions

1. Conduct Research. Look online and in specialist vocational training books to learn the qualifications required to set up an air conditioning repair school. Visit other schools in your area to learn best practice methods. Examine your state's laws for setting up a school. Your local political representative's office often has information about state laws.

2. Set a curriculum. Decide which courses you are going to offer. Examples include, a Certificate or Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Both of these programs set students up for entry level roles in air conditioning repair. Include compulsory training and practical modules in air conditioning repair to make this a specialization of your collage..

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3. Gain accreditation. To receive accreditation, your school must meet industry standards for education and increase the employment opportunities for students attending the courses. The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges is responsible for accrediting post secondary school educational institutions. To apply for accreditation you need to attend an accreditation workshop, submit two copies of your accreditation application form along with two copies of a self evaluation report. If the form is accepted at the staff level, staff conduct an orientation visit and, later an evaluation visit at your school. If all the required criteria are met your school will be accredited. Accreditation proves your school meets industry standards and provides students with a reputable qualification.

4. Recruit staff and students. Put vacancy advertisements in local job agencies and newspapers for lecturers. Look for those with more than five years experience as they will bring a quality reputation to your school. Advertise in schools and colleges for students. Go into schools and give talks on the benefits of a career in air conditioning repair.

Tips & Warnings

• Strong marketing will help to increase your school's reputation.

• Take care when filling in your accreditation application form to avoid errors.

References

• Wyotech: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• ACCSC: The Accreditation Process

Resources

• Brownson: Choose an Exciting Career