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high school and technical college education alone is
not sufficient due to the pressures of servicing advanced
equipment and demanding customers.
Because consumers want quality and are cost-conscious. They demand excellent service, competitive prices and want to know exactly what it will take to get the job done effectively and efficiently. RSES
provides:
Training to reducecall backs Training
to improvetroubleshooting / diagnostic skills Tips
for working andcommunicating with customers and the general public Action
plans to improve efficiency Safety
guidelines
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For
more information on joining the Multnomah Chapter of RSES
call (503) 242-1929.
"RSES is a great benefit to the HVAC/R industry."
David Boan
Commercial Technical Support
Trane Commercial Systems, Clarksville, Tenn.
What
is RSES?
The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society was founded in 1933
as a non-profit educational society.
RSES provides...
Comprehensive
Training
Relevant Education
Valuable Certification
Timely Information
Valuable Benefits
Local Access
Direct Access
RSES
Vision Statement
To be the definitive industry leader in all segments of the HVAC/R
industry by providing superior educational training.
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RSES
Mission Statement
To provide opportunities for enhanced technical competence by
offering comprehensive cutting edge education and certification
to our members and the HVAC/R industry.
To advance the professionalism and proficiency of our industry
through alliances with other HVAC/R associations.
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Membership
24,000+
Members
427 Chapters
17 Regions
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The number one reason members join RSES is for its specialized HVAC/R training and education.
In-depth courses cover:
Heating
Electricity
Indoor
Air Quality
Controls
Heat
Pumps
Refrigeration
& Air Conditioning You choose the delivery method:
Local
chapter
Corporate
training facility
Home
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RSES
Technical Institute
RSES
International Seminars
RSES
Annual Conference
Service
Application Manual (SAM)
Other Publications
RSES
Technical Institute
The
RSES Technical Institute (TI) provides a comprehensive career
development path designed to assist members who seek to attain
the highest level of competency within the HVAC/R industry.
The six RSES levels of technician competency
are:
You choose method of course delivery:
Local
chapter
Corporate
training facility
Home
study courses:
- Traditional self-paced text
- CD-ROM based program
Also, the RSES Technical Institute Training Manuals 2 and 3 provides
technicians with the knowledge needed to advance in the industry
on their way to attaining CM and CMS levels of recognition.
Specifically, "HVAC/R Training Manuals
Interactive CD-ROM Edition"
subscribers will receive:
A new course lesson plan every 30 days.
Each course includes:- A Multimedia CD-ROM program
- Printed materials to be inserted in corresponding Training
- Manuals 1, 2 and 3
In the convenience of your home of place of business, the CD-ROM format of learning will allow for:- Easy access to lectures
- Video-based learning
- Interactivity
- Quiz taking
RSES International Seminars
Seminars provide opportunities
for intensive learning and are held year-round in larger cities
across North America
Exciting topics include:
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RSES Annual Conference
Join
your peers for the HVAC/R technology exposition, condensed educational
sessions and Society business meetings held each fall.
The annual conference serves as a major Society educational medium
and provides attendants the opportunity:
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Service Application Manual (SAM)
SAM,
"The HVAC/R Knowledge Bank", is available on hard copy
and CD.
SAM is a living and growing resource. It is also an excellent
resource from which you can extract:
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Other publications provided by RSES:
- R/AC
- Heating
Get
all the required training and testing to earn certification
The high standards of your work will become widely respected and
recognized!
Levels
of Industry Recognition
Types of Certification
Levels of Industry Recognition:
CM: Certificate Member
RSES Certificate Members are recognized industry-wide as having achieved high levels of HVAC/R knowledge. Many employers offer incentives for successful completion!CMS: Certificate Member Specialist
RSES Specialist Members establish their expertise in areas such as commercial refrigeration, commercial air conditioning, heating, controls and domestic service, electrical.
Types of Certification:
EPA, NATE
EPA- Environmental Protection Agency
RSES has one of the largest Environmental Protection Agency programs
in the industry:
Certifying more than 150,000 technicians in accordance with Section
608 of the U.S. Clean Air Act. RSES materials have prepared thousands
for the Environment Canada refrigerant exam.
To help the technician study more efficiently, a newly revised
refrigerant usage study guide includes specific sections focusing
on:
Core
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
NATE - North American Technician
Excellence
North American Technician Excellence
Training:
RSES offers the first and most extensive NATE certification preparatory materials. Many RSES chapters offer NATE prop classes based on the reference manual.
Testing:
Many RSES chapters and associations offer NATE testing opportunities.
Click here for more information on our
Certification Programs.
As an RSES member you will receive RSES' official monthly magazine the RSES Journal.
This journal is the preferred source for new technology and safety
information. It provides in-depth analysis of important HVAC/R
issue, news and trends and offers monthly departments and special
features such as MSAC Hotline, Industry News, safety and tech
tips and much more.
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Because of its size, RSES can negotiate
reduced rates on a wide selection of goods and services.
RSES passes on the following benefits to members and their families:
Not only do individuals benefit from being
an RSES member, employers do too!
Employer benefits includes:
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Your local chapter is an educational resource offering training
in either classroom or self-study settings - many RSES Chapters
regularly conduct technical sessions.
Chapter meetings provide access to your HVAC/R peers - share local
industry news and trends!
For information on the Multnomah County chapter click
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As an RSES member, you will have exclusive access to many important features on the RSES Web site such as:
"Partners
in Education" OEM technical data
On-line
Member Directory
Career
Center
Chat
Room
Personal
Homepages
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RSES Multnomah Chapter
PO Box 6799
Portland, Oregon 97228
(503) 242-1929
© 2003 RSES Multnomah Chapter
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