HVAC Careers

In HVAC careers (heating and refrigeration) you are responsible for diagnosing, installing, and maintaining air conditioning and heating systems.

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That means that you would be knowledgeable in temperature control, humidity and the total air quality in residential, commercial, industrial and other buildings. Technicians should be able to follow blueprints or other specifications to install oil, gas, electric solid-fuel and multiple-fuel heating and air conditioning systems. To find schools in your area, click here!

HVAC certification and training programs at technical colleges such as Baran Institute of Technology, Penn Foster Career School, and Ashworth University offer relevant exposure and experience in your program and after graduation, you would be able to enter careers in the field directly.

Education and Training

In your program of study, your instructors would have experience working in the refrigeration and HVAC career fields and this is a big plus for you to learn from the experts in the field. HVAC schools teach using hands-on training, theory classes, and lab time. This allows students to develop their skills for practical use. With technological advancement in heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, most employers will only graduates of accredited HVAC vocational program and passed certification. When choosing college, be sure that it is accredited by the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), or the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Accreditation (PHARA).

HVAC home study diplomas are ideal for learning the fundamentals of servicing and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and cooling systems. Coursework would cover troubleshooting, repair, adjusting, and installing air conditioning and heating systems and components. HVAC courses cover:

• Induction
• Single-phase and multi-phase motors
• Bearings, lubrication and thermostats
• Motor controls, power transmission, transformers and circuit protection
• Electrical connections
• Electromagnetic controls
• Evaporating and condensing units
• Gauge manifold
• Filter dryers and heat exchangers
• Refrigerants, valves and flow controls
• Compressors, water chillers, defrost systems and gas furnaces
• Electric heat and heat pumps
  

If you have less than a year of experience, you can complete a series of basic competency tests to get you into an entry-level job. With more experience you will advance into management positions or have the credentials to open your own business.

Expected Salary and Career Growth

With the construction industry on the rise, more commercial and residential buildings depend on functioning heating and cooling systems. More people are also buying personal homes and this means they will need someone maintain their heating and cooling systems. Thus, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, you can expect to earn around $10.50 and $27.00.

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