1. RSES – The HVACR Training Authority

2. Through RSES Membership Offering Timely Information Providing Certification Preparation Delivering Training and Education

3. RSES Overview RSES was founded in 1933 as a non-profit educational society. From the beginning, the Society’s mission was to advance the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) industry by furthering the education and skills of the practicing service professional. With more than 18,000 individual members, over 400 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.

4. 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.

5. 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 to the traditional classroom setting, RSES also provides a number of CD-based learning products that are convenient for HVACR technicians on the go.

6. 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.

7. Providing Certification Preparation Get the training required to earn various HVACR industry certifications including refrigerant-handling certifications and North American Technician Excellence certifications. Refrigerant-handling Certification EPA Section 608 training materials and testing opportunities are available through RSES. RSES has one of the largest EPA 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.

8. 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.)

9. 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 DVD formats. Additionally, a number of RSES training courses and seminars have been recognized for NATE continuing education hours.

10. Offering Timely Information RSES Journal, the official monthly magazine of RSES, is the industry’s leading source for technical information that HVACR contractors and service technicians 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.

11. 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 member classifications such as Certificate Member (CM) and Certificate Member Specialist (CMS).

12. 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.

13. Types of Membership Corporate Member Membership in RSES provides businesses with opportunities to offer ongoing discounted training to improve and develop employees’ HVACR skills. 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.

14. Benefits of RSES Membership –Special discounts on training, educational materials, international seminars and the RSES Annual Conference –A 12-month subscription to RSES Journal –NATE-recognized training courses and seminars –Continuing education units 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

15. Benefits of RSES Membership –Partner/affinity programs including: Insurance programs Retirement and investment planning services Credit card/electronic check processing services Vehicle manufacturer private offers Pre-paid legal services Discounts on travel, car rentals, hotel/motel rooms Discounts at Jiffy Lube Inc. No-fee credit card, line of credit, revolving loan –Use of the RSES logo for all business correspondence

16. RSES – The HVACR Training Authority 1666 Rand Road Des Plaines, IL 60016-3552 Toll-free: 800-297-5660 Phone: 847-297-6464 Fax: 847-297-5038 Web site: www.rses.org E-mail: general@rses.org