Developing an HVAC Training Progr...

Developing an HVAC Training Program- Paul Rhodes from Maintenance Mindset Podcast

Did You Know?-The ESCO HVAC Podcast by ESCO Institute
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Apr 25, 2025
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Episode notes

What do you do when your HVAC team has zero training structure in place? How do you go from winging it… to winning with a solid training path? In this episode, we’re joined by the one and only Paul Rhodes from the Maintenance Mindset podcast — and he’s bringing the blueprint for building HVAC training and apprenticeship programs from the ground up! 💡 Whether you're starting with a clean slate or looking to level up your current training approach, Paul shares real-world strategies to help:

✅ Build a training path when there isn’t one

✅ Create an apprenticeship curriculum that actually sticks

✅ Balance testing and hands-on learning for every experience level

✅ Get buy-in from techs, leads, and leadership This episode is a must-watch (or listen!) for instructors, managers, and anyone passionate about growing their team the right way. So grab your notepad — or your tool belt — and get ready to rethink your approach to HVAC training.