RSES – The HVACR Training Authority
Delivering
Training and Education
Providing
Certification Preparation
Offering
Timely Information
Through RSES Membership
RSES Overview
RSES was founded in 1933 as a non-profit educational society.
Since the beginning, the Society’s mission has been to advance
the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration
(HVACR) industry by furthering the education and skills of the
practicing HVACR professional.
With more than 11,000 members, nearly 150 chapters, and tens of
thousands of additional technicians who routinely use its training
material in 50 countries across six continents, RSES is the
organization for professional HVACR technicians and contractors.
RSES’ Vision
To be the definitive industry leader in all segments of the
HVACR industry by providing superior educational training.
RSES’ Mission
To provide opportunities for enhanced technical competence
by offering comprehensive cutting-edge education and
certification to our members and the HVACR industry. To
advance the professionalism and proficiency of our industry
through alliances with other HVACR associations.
Delivering Training and Education
Training
RSES’ training courses cover all aspects of the HVACR
industry, beginning with simple theory and extending to
complex troubleshooting in the areas of:
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Heating
Electricity
Controls
Heat Pumps
In addition, RSES also provides a number of CD-based learning
products that offer HVACR technicians an alternative to the
traditional classroom setting.
Delivering Training and Education
Online Training
RSES eLearning offers high-quality online training developed by
leading HVACR experts and includes:
RSES Member Webinars
Hydrocarbon Refrigerants
CEH Corner
Air Conditioning Fundamentals
Electricity for HVACR Technicians
Safety for the HVACR Technician
EPA Section 608 Preparation
All eLearning courses are recognized by North American
Technician Excellence (NATE), providing the opportunity
to earn continuing education hours (CEHs) as
well as continuing education units (CEUs).
Delivering Training and Education
Education
RSES seminars provide great opportunities for obtaining
continuing education and up-to-date HVACR industry
information. Seminars are held year-round in cities across
North America.
RSES’ Annual Conference allows students, members and
nonmembers to join their HVACR peers for Society business,
targeted educational sessions, an HVACR technology expo,
certification testing, and optional social activities and tours.
Delivering Training and Education
Education
RSES Webinars are geared to help individuals with technical
information they can apply on the job.
Webinar specifics:
– Live webinars are FREE to RSES members
– All webinars are recorded and posted under the Memberonly section of the RSES website
– Participation in the live webinar earns Members CEHs
automatically
– Archived webinars may be purchased by Members and
nonmembers through the RSES Online Store for CEH credit
– They are typically held the fourth Wednesday of each month
– Topics covered range from basic- to advanced-level HVACR
Providing Certification Preparation
Get the training required to earn various HVACR industry
certifications including refrigerant-handling certifications and
NATE certifications.
Refrigerant-handling Certification
EPA Section 608 training materials and testing opportunities
are available through RSES. RSES has one of the largest
Environmental Protection Agency testing programs in the
industry, and RSES training materials have been used to certify
nearly 200,000 technicians in accordance with Section 608 of
the U.S. Clean Air Act.
Providing Certification Preparation
R-410A Safety Certification
As more manufacturers build air-conditioning equipment using
R-410A, it is important that contractors and technicians
understand the safe handling, charging, operating
characteristics and proper applications of this refrigerant.
RSES provides the exams and training materials for the
Universal R-410A Safety and Training exam as a convenience
to our members. (Exams and certifications are issued by HVAC
Excellence.)
Providing Certification Preparation
North American Technician Excellence
RSES is a proud supporter of NATE; a coalition of partners
sharing a stake in advancing the professionalism of HVACR
technicians.
RSES offers extensive NATE certification preparatory materials
in manual, CD and CD/DVD formats. Additionally, a number of
RSES training courses and seminars have been recognized for
NATE CEHs.
Providing Certification Preparation
Hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants were approved for use by the
U.S. EPA through their Significant New Alternatives Policy
program in early 2012, for specific refrigeration applications.
Hydrocarbon Refrigerants
The Hydrocarbon Refrigerants training course provides
information on working safely with flammable refrigerants
including, but not limited to:
EPA Regulations
UL Standards
Refrigerant Safety
Service Procedures
Offering Timely Information
RSES Journal, the official monthly magazine of RSES, is the
industry’s leading source for technical information that HVACR
contractors, technicians and facility managers can apply on
the jobsite.
The RSES Journal includes
comprehensive, authoritative
technical articles covering the
installation, servicing, maintenance
and troubleshooting of HVACR
equipment and components as well
as new technology.
Types of Membership
Student Member
Membership in RSES provides students enrolled in accredited
HVACR technology programs with an introduction to the Society
at a reduced membership fee.
Student members can gain most benefits of membership, with the
exception of obtaining RSES membership classifications such as
Active Specialized Member (SM), Certificate Member (CM) and
Certificate Member Specialist (CMS).
Types of Membership
Individual Member
Membership in RSES provides discounted training and education
to help individuals stay up-to-speed with the latest information
and procedures to help achieve career advancement goals.
Types of Membership
Corporate Member
Membership in RSES provides businesses with opportunities to
offer ongoing discounted training to improve and develop
employees’ HVACR skills.
With the corporate membership, gain access to training,
discounts and more by choosing from multiple categories and
payment structures.
Optimum training leads directly to increased productivity and a
more dedicated work force, and it’s more cost effective to retain
employees than to train new ones.
Types of Membership
Contractor Corporate Member
Whether your business is small or large, we have a Contractor
Corporate Membership package that will help develop a
knowledgeable workforce in an affordable, effective way.
Contractor Corporate Members receive access to education,
training and certification which can assist in further developing
and strengthening your business.
Unique to Contractor Corporate Membership, receive up to four
free individual memberships, that are all transferable. Meaning,
the membership stays with the company and isn’t
lost if an employee leaves.
Benefits of RSES Membership
– Special discounts on training, educational materials,
international seminars and the RSES Annual Conference
– A 12-month subscription to RSES Journal
– Monthly free live webinars
– NATE-recognized training courses and seminars
– CEH/CEUs for specific training programs
– Entrance into the RSES Technical Institute where members
may attain the highest levels of RSES technical competency
– Exclusive RSES member classifications
– Entry to member-only features on RSES.org, including the
Service Application Manual where thousands of pages of
technical data, equipment analysis and evaluations, field
application instruction and more are available
– Access to the RSES Career Center which unites employers
and technicians
– Networking opportunities at chapter, state and regional levels
Benefits of RSES Membership
– Partner/affinity programs including:
Supplemental insurance programs
Credit card/electronic check processing services
Travel Web site that helps raise funds for RSES
Advertising solutions through direct mail programs
Website solution services
Discounts on travel, car rentals, hotel/motel rooms
Discounts at Jiffy Lube Inc. and FedEx Office
Discount on your monthly AT&T wireless bill
Discount on fees associated with the collection process
– Use of the RSES logo for all business correspondence
RSES – The HVACR Training Authority
1911 Rohlwing Road, Suite A
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-1397
Toll-free: 800-297-5660
Phone: 847-297-6464
Fax: 847-297-5038
Web site: rses.org
E-mail: general@rses.org