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Connect with and learn from other mobile A/C industry experts
Becoming a MACS member allows mobile A/C industry experts—spanning all generations and expertise levels—to forge valuable connections with each other. By having easy access to those who may be more advanced or in a different field, each member is able to quickly gain the knowledge they need to best service their customers.
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Memberships
2021 MACS Annual Training Event
$
Join other mobile A/C professionals at the MACS Training Event & Trade Show
September 30-October 2
MACS is planning our 2021 Training Event with careful consideration to the current pandemic. We’re including safety and security measures to create a valuable training and networking experience for those in the mobile A/C industry. View the 2021 MACS Training Event Schedule as a downloadable pdf
Section 609 Certification Prep Webinar & Test
$
Join the Mobile Air Climate Association (MACS) Worldwide for a our Section 609 test prep webinar for training and certification. The webinar will take approximately 90 minutes. At the end technicians will take a test to become Section 609 certified to work on vehicles using R-12, R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerant. A practice test and online test will be available in your account at the completion of the webinar. Remember to download the Study Manual from the Section 609 Certification area of the MACS website prior to the start of the webinar. You will be emailed a link to view the webinar a few days prior. The webinar will be viewed on YouTube.
Equipment needed:
- Laptop or PC with speakers
- A monitor or screen, projector and laptop with speakers is needed for a group
2022 Regional Training Event
$
We are changing things up for 2022. We will be holding smaller, regional Training Events in several cities during the first quarter of 2022. This event will take place on February 4-5 and will include networking opportunities, a vendor show and “top self” Mobile A/C Training.
More details coming soon!
2022 Regional Training Event
$
We are changing things up for 2022. We will be holding smaller, regional Training Events in several cities during the first quarter of 2022. This event will take place on February 25-26 and will include networking opportunities, a vendor show and “top self” Mobile A/C Training.
More details coming soon!
2022 Regional Training Event
$
We are changing things up for 2022. We will be holding smaller, regional Mobile A/C Training Events in several cities during the first few months of 2022. This event will take place on April 1-2 and will include networking opportunities, a vendor show and “top self” Mobile A/C Training. More details coming soon!
Section 609 Certification Prep Webinar & Test
$
Join the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide for a our Section 609 test prep webinar for training and certification. The webinar will take approximately 90 minutes. At the end technicians will take a test to become Section 609 certified to work on vehicles using R-12, R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerant. A practice test and online test will be available in your account at the completion of the webinar. Remember to download the Study Manual from the Section 609 Certification area of the MACS website prior to the start of the webinar. You will be emailed a link to view the webinar a few days prior. The webinar will be viewed on YouTube.
Equipment needed:
- Laptop or PC with speakers
- A monitor or screen, projector and laptop with speakers is needed for a group
Section 609 Certification Prep Webinar & Test
$
Join the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide for a our Section 609 test prep webinar for training and certification. The webinar will take approximately 90 minutes. At the end technicians will take a test to become Section 609 certified to work on vehicles using R-12, R-134a and R-1234yf refrigerant. A practice test and online test will be available in your account at the completion of the webinar. Remember to download the Study Manual from the Section 609 Certification area of the MACS website prior to the start of the webinar.
You will be emailed a link to view the webinar a few days prior. The webinar will be viewed on YouTube.
Equipment needed:
- Laptop or PC with speakers
- A monitor or screen, projector and laptop with speakers is needed for a group
Manufacturer/Supplier Membership Dues
$700
Manufacturer members gain access to other members for networking, relationship building, staff training and industry information.
To qualify for MACS membership as a manufacturer/supplier, an organization must perform the original manufacture of HVAC systems for vehicles and equipment. Industry suppliers are also included in the manufacturer/supplier category, including but not limited to:
- Manufacturers of new parts, refrigerants, supplies and service tools used in the mobile HVAC industry.
- Remanufacturers of parts and service tools used in the mobile HVAC industry.
- Suppliers of production equipment used for the manufacture of HVAC system components.
- Organizations that are the principal owners of the brand or trade name of parts, equipment, refrigerant, anti-freeze, cleaning solutions, supplies and service tools sold through them to the mobile HVAC industry.
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Installer/Service Shop Membership Dues
$200
To qualify for MACS membership as a installer/service shop, an organization or individual must be actively engaged in servicing or repairing and/or installing mobile HVAC systems.
- 5 free Section 609 tests and certification annually ($100 value)
- 5 free Section 609 replacement card credentials annually ($50 value)
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Education Membership – MACS Path to Mobile A/C Success
$$140
Join MACS as an educational member and become a MACS Section 609 proctor to put your students on the MACS path to mobile A/C success!
Many automotive program instructors may serve as MACS Section 609 proctors, but do not receive the benefits and resources of a MACS Educational Membership.
The MACS “Path to Mobile A/C Success Program” for colleges and their associated educators brings the MACS pioneering EPA section 609 training program together with MACS mobile A/C expertise to make your MVAC program the best of the best and graduate students ready to be successful mobile A/C service and repair techs.
Who should participate in this program?
Vocational and College level automotive curriculum instructors only.
Service Installers, Individuals, Manufacturers and Distributors are not eligible for this membership
What are the benefits of MACS membership?
- Join MACS as an educational member and receive a preferred MACS Section 609 proctor package that includes a complimentary digital instructor kit and video. ($100 value)
- View a complimentary Section 609 train the trainer session. (Eligible for CEU credits)
- Access to educational resources from the MACS member-only archive website to use for your student MVAC classes as lesson plans or to obtain additional CEU credits for staff instructors.
- Attend a complimentary annual MACS Mobile A/C class online to enrich your personal knowledge and obtain CEU credits.
- Receive MACS member-only pricing on textbooks.
- Eligible to apply for a registration scholarship to MACS annual Training Event and Trade Show.
(Registration value is $435 for members) - Eight annual print issues of MACS ACTION magazine and Nine annual issues of the MACS Service Reports.
What are the benefits to my educational institution?
- Your educational institution can hold community Section 609 classes as a continuing education program for your area techs as a fund-raiser for your automotive department.
- You will graduate automotive service technicians qualified to perform mobile A/C repair.
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Associate/Individual/Educational Membership Dues
$140
Those who may qualify for MACS membership as an individual include:
- Testing laboratories who test parts for complete HVAC systems.
- Engineers or consultants who are specific to the mobile HVAC industry.
- Independent manufacturer representatives serving the mobile HVAC industry.
- Publishers of books or trade publications relevant to the mobile HVAC industry.
- Trade associations in the automotive, HVAC or related industries.
- Students and instructors in colleges or recognized trade schools.
- Retirees—those no longer actively employed in the mobile HVAC industry.
- Individuals with an interest in the mobile HVAC industry who don’t qualify for any other member section.
