Eurovent Middle East launched its new HVACR Leadership Academy during a press conference at the Le Meridian Beach Resort and Spa, Dubai Marina, UAE.
The Academy is an open platform to bundle course programs for the professional development of HVACR Technicians and Engineers, considered a critical missing link between technology and energy savings in the fight for lower greenhouse gas emissions.
certified training courses
The initiative will implement certified training courses for engineers and technicians, as well as knowledge development programs for other HVACR professionals to increase the understanding of products and technologies, standards, and best practices in an industry that is crucial not only for health and comfort but whose energy footprint is rapidly growing around the world.
Eurovent Middle East estimates that 25% of energy savings can be achieved through simple preventive maintenance, 15% through better installation, and 20% through better operations of HVACR equipment.
energy efficiency
Without capacity building, we cannot achieve the sustainability targets set by national governments"
Mr. Tariq Al Ghussein, President of Eurovent Middle East, underlines, “The fight for better energy efficiency to mitigate the impact of climate change is now omnipresent at all government levels. Our industry is investing heavily in better and more efficient products. The transition to alternative refrigerants is becoming a more pressing matter as well."
"All these developments depend heavily on HVACR professionals trained and educated in new technologies. Without capacity building, we cannot achieve the sustainability targets set by national governments.”
educational initiatives
In line with its educational initiatives, Eurovent Middle East signed a cooperation agreement with the Italian training center Centro Studi Galileo (CSG).
Since the 1970s, CSG has been conducting training in Europe, the USA, Africa, and the Middle East and is accredited to certify HVAC/R technicians under the EU F-gas certification and the REAL Alternatives program in cooperation with the consortium and the European Association of RAC contractors AREA.
National Certification and Training Scheme
Mr. Marco Buoni, Managing Director of Centro Studi Galileo, added, “In the Middle East, as globally, there is an increasing need for competence in commissioning, installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC/R systems."
"CSG has been helping in tight cooperation with the United Nations, and several GCC countries in setting up a national certification and training scheme through their legislation. The cooperation with Eurovent Middle East is the natural follow-up, and we are keen and honored to be part of this important and needed process, thanks to this partnership.”
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Ultimately, the emphasis has shifted towards clean air and the methodologies that avail it"
Another partner in the Academy is Dr. Iyad Al-Attar, an independent consultant specializing in Indoor Air Quality and Air Filtration and a lecturer at several highly renowned universities and institutes, who spoke on the benefits of better maintenance in terms of building occupants' health and safety.
During the press conference, Dr. Iyad Al Attar concluded, “Raising the bar of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has become a pressing issue facing our well-being and livelihood. Ultimately, the emphasis has shifted towards clean air and the methodologies that avail it."
professional learning journey
"Therefore, it is imperative to embark on professional learning journeys where science meets the industry to take air quality and filtration selections, practices, and policies to the next level. “
The academy will start with a total of 11 courses and will be constantly expanded in the coming years. For this, Eurovent Middle East invites other organizations to join the cooperation and offers governments the option to adjust courses to their local requirements.