The Tech Builder Program is a structured training pathway designed to build job-ready technicians from the ground up. It is ideal for learners with little to no prior trade experience and provides a clear, level-based progression across core trades.
Trades Included in Tech Builder
Tech Builder offers full curricula in the following trades:
HVAC
Electrical
Plumbing
Each trade follows the same structured learning model.
How the Tech Builder Program Works
Level-Based Progression
Each trade is divided into four levels, with each level building on the previous one.
Level 1 – Foundational
Introduces safety, tools, materials, and basic concepts needed to start a trade career.
Level 2 – The Basics
Covers entry-level tasks, workflows, and real-world activities new technicians encounter on the job.
Level 3 – Troubleshooting & Repair
Focuses on diagnosing issues and performing repairs using previously learned concepts.
Level 4 – Complex & Advanced Systems
Introduces advanced systems, deeper diagnostics, and higher-level troubleshooting.
Learners always begin at Level 1 and progress sequentially.
Curriculum Structure (What’s Inside Each Level)
Each level includes two required components:
1. E-Learning Curriculum
Self-paced learning that includes:
Reading assignments
Videos
Knowledge checks
Scenarios
Quizzes
All e-learning content must be completed before level completion.
2. Skills Curriculum (Hands-On)
Practical, hands-on skills that learners must demonstrate.
Skills are completed alongside e-learning
Skills must be verified and approved by a Training Leader
Skills approval is required to fully complete a level
Progression & Training Leader Approval
Progress Check Course
At the end of every level, learners must complete a Progress Check.
This includes:
A review of completed coursework
Skills verification
A discussion between the learner and Training Leader
Advancement to the next level is locked until the Training Leader approves the Progress Check.
This applies to every level, including Level 4.
Courses, Quizzes & Level Tests
Courses
Each level contains multiple courses.
A course is considered complete only when all lessons inside it are completed.
A blue checkmark indicates course completion
Quizzes & Level Tests
Quizzes and tests require 80% or higher to pass
Courses typically include short quizzes
Each level ends with a comprehensive test (~100 questions)
These assessments ensure learners retain knowledge before advancing.
Skills Assessments
Most courses include at least one corresponding skill
Skills appear as a Skills Assessment tile in the learner’s My Courses view
Learners are encouraged to work on skills in parallel with e-learning
Skills must be approved by a Training Leader before level completion
Expiration Dates & Due Dates
Expiration Dates (Enforced)
Expiration determines how long learners can access a level:
Levels 1–3: 3 months
Level 4: 4 months
Level 4 cannot be approved until all skills are completed
Due Dates (Suggested)
Due dates are guidance only and are not enforced
Tech Builder is flexible, but progression rules still apply
Example:
A learner may start Level 2 e-learning while finishing Level 1 skills.
However, Level 3 will remain locked until Level 1 skills are approved.
Content Retention Standards
Tech Builder is intentionally rigorous:
Frequent quizzes reinforce learning
Level tests confirm readiness before advancement
Ensures learners are prepared for real-world work, not just course completion