HVAC Excellence is pleased to announce that in November the following program successfully met the rigorous national standards required for accreditation of their HVACR educational program. This achievement ensures this institution is delivering high-quality, industry-relevant education, preparing students for successful careers in the rapidly evolving HVACR industry.

Overview

Programmatic accreditation, an independent, non-governmental third-party review, ensures that educational programs meet and exceed established standards of excellence. These standards guarantee that students receive the highest quality training necessary for success in the industry.

Accreditation standards cover the program comprehensively, including mission, administration, finances, student services, instructional design, program elements, facilities, equipment, cooperative training, and instructor qualifications. Rigorous examination of these standards assesses compliance with criteria for quality and effectiveness.

Process

Achieving programmatic accreditation involves submitting a comprehensive self-study demonstrating compliance with all required standards. The accreditation review board compares the self-study to accepted standards. Upon approval, onsite evaluation assessors visit the school to verify compliance with established standards.

Benefits

• Validation the program has met established industry standards.
• Assists in establishing articulation agreements.
• Eases the process of transfer credits.
• A powerful recruitment tool to boost program enrollment.
• Provides a goal-setting path for self-improvement and program growth.
• The MSCA has named HVAC Excellence as its partner for technician recruitment.
• Graduates may be eligible for advanced placement in the United Association apprenticeship program.
• Accredited programs are listed in a public directory.

Learn More

For further details on standards, the accreditation process, and a comprehensive list of accredited programs, visit escogroup.org and click on the accreditation link.