RSI Instructor, Terry Gimbel demonstrates the DEMO TTECH 

RSI recently participated in the Arizona Construction Career Days (ACCD), an event designed to introduce high schools students to construction trades. To help these young people understand the kind of work they might see in the HVAC/R industry, RSI instructor Terry Gimbel designed the Demonstrator of Troubleshooting Techniques (DEMO TTECH).  The DEMO TTECH simulates electrical problems similar to those found in the real world and offers hands-on experience to students. Because it has been uniquely designed to run off solar power, the DEMO TTECH is completely powered by alternative energy. This not only uses renewable resources but allows for simple installation at events.

During the ACCD event, high school students explored various career and educational opportunities offered by the sponsors. At the RSI booth, students learned about HVAC/R education from Mike Murphy and Grace Rivera-Diaz and had the chance to try their hand at diagnosing and solving real-world HVAC/R problems by using the DEMO TTECH. This challenge proved to be a huge draw, with many students waiting in line to test their skills against the machine. As students successfully solved the problem, Terry used the opportunity to drive home the value of a career in HVAC/R by telling them that they had just earned $85 by using the same skills that HVAC/R technicians use in the field. As a result, students could quickly and easily understand the value of an HVAC/R education and career.

Due to the success of the DEMO TTECH, RSI will use it at other events, including high school career fairs to drive home the career opportunity the HVAC/R industry offers.

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