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Steve Schaeber The Learning Pod @ MACS 2016 T his year's MACS Training Event and Trade Show is the industry, particularly with the EU, EPA, various regugoing to include a new feature that we hope you'll lations, refrigerants, and so on. That's why we decided to like. It's called the Learning Pod, and it's a new bring 609 right into the main event; right into the trade venue for holding training classes. It's going to be located show! directly behind the MACS booth, right out on the Trade In addition to our regularly scheduled 609 Certification Show f loor. class, we'll use the Learning Pod to present the following Each year MACS holds an EPA two exclusive 609 classes, which were Section 609 Certification Training created specifically for MACS 2016 ...combining the Trainclass, which has historically been as part of our Train-the-Trainer seheld on Saturday afternoon in one ries. They'll be offered back-to-back ing Event and Trade of the regular session classrooms. in the Learning Pod from 11am-12pm Show in a new way MACS offers this training at no on Friday, February 12th. charge to attendees, and it's a chance Designed with MACS Trainers in to become Section 609 certified through MACS while mind, 609 Behind-the-Scenes will be a unique opportunity you're spending some time with us in Orlando. But this to see what happens here at MACS during each stage of year we wanted to try something different, considering all the 609 certification process. From signing up to become of the headlines and changes that have been going on in a MACS trainer, to ordering tests and materials, this class will also cover proper paperwork handling, account maintenance and payment procedures. We'll also review how to access our online training options, as well as how to get a reprint of your credentials. Next we'll present What's New with 609, an opportunity for current trainers to see what MACS has incorporated into the newest program, as compared to the traditional version which was offered prior to 2015. We'll cover some new refrigerants and why they were included, as well as specific EPA rules that have recently been added to the program. If you're a current MACS instructor, you won't want to miss this class! For those who are not yet certified, don't worry; we've got a class for you! From 1pm-3pm, the Learning Pod will feature MACS' newest Section 609 Certification Training Class, covering the most up-do-date material available. But this class is not just for newbies. If you're already a certification instructor, here's a chance to see how MACS does it! We'll present the entire 609 clinic, after which you'll have an opportunity to actually take the paper-andpencil version of the test. We'll expedite your results, and if successful, you can say you became Section 609 Certified at MACS 2016! The Learning Pod will bring a new dimension to MACS 2016, and we're excited about combining the Training Event and Trade Show in a new way. See you in Orlando! " Core Competence from R1234yf and beyond. s Systems Design s OE Quality Manufacturing s TS16949 certiﬁed Visit SchraderInternational.com and sign up for our Newsletter 800.288.1804 x8814 8 ACTION * January/February 2016 Steve Schaeber Manager of Service Training You can reach Steve at steve@macsw.org http://www.schraderinternational.com/region-selector

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ACtion Magazine - January/February 2016

F.R.E.D. Goes to Tomorrowland
Pioneers
Outlook
Service Port
Leonard's law
Virtual View
Last Watch
Member Profile
Cooling Corner
Industry News
Association News
New Products and Services

ACtion Magazine - January/February 2016