In this episode of Accelerated HVAC Success, host Ben Middleton sits down with Dan Clapper of Interplay Learning to explore VR and simulation-based training, why some technicians are still hesitant to embrace it, and what can help them overcome that reluctance. Dan details the power of active learning over passive content consumption and explains how simulation training builds confidence by letting techs learn through hands-on practice without real-world risk. He also offers practical advice for techs who may feel unsure about stepping into VR for the first time.

Dan also highlights where he’s seen major successes, especially in heat pump training, and how Interplay’s simulations reinforce learning by teaching the underlying process rather than just isolated tasks. He shares how senior technicians are using VR modules as a teachin ...