Instructor Resources

Apprentice Classroom

Foundation Help for Apprentice Program Instructors

We know how difficult it is to find qualified instructors for apprentice training programs. One way the Foundation is helping is through providing training and classroom resources to the instructors responsible for educating apprentices.

The Foundation has developed a set of apprentice program instructor resources to accompany each of our plumbing and HVAC series textbooks. These resources can be ordered below.

HVAC 101, 201, 301, 401 Instructor Resources Order Form

Plumbing 101, 201, 301, 401 Instructor Resources Order Form

Need to learn how to be a better instructor to adult learners?

Our recorded webinar series provides some of the latest research-based information we have regarding the planning, delivery and evaluation of instruction. The series covers the basics of planning and designing course content and presentations, including assessments and other critical classroom management topics, to help maximize your effectiveness in the classroom.

Speaker: Dr. Kitty Manley, Ferris State University
Sponsor: PHCC Educational Foundation and Kohler

Part 1: Planning Instruction & Turning Standards into Curriculum

Part 2: Tips for Effectively Delivering Instruction

Part 3: Tips for Effectively Evaluating Student Performance

Part 4: Technology Tips and Tools

Help your students understand the non-technical skills that will make them successful as a plumbing or HVAC technician.

Steve Coscia of Coscia Communications guides students through the critical soft skills everyone should know in two 30-minute webinar presentations.

Soft Skills Part 1

Soft Skills Part 2