Five Reasons to go to HVAC School

TheSuper · February 16th, 2009, 06:08 PM

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts excellent job prospects for HVAC technicians in the next several years. Here are five good reasons to train for this recession-proof career.

Learn it all and choose a specialty. Unlike on-the-job training, which would teach you only what a specific employer does, HVAC schools train in all aspects of installation, maintenance, and repair. From there, you can keep your career training broad, or choose to focus on the type of work that interests you most.
Improve your employment prospects. While no career training program can guarantee a job, the BLS reports that employers prefer to hire those who have completed technical school training or a formal apprenticeship.
Enjoy a varied work environment. Forget sitting behind a desk all day. Cooling and heating repair techs can be found in homes, commercial buildings, hospitals, factories, and office buildings.
Learn to work safely. Regardless of specialization, HVAC technicians often work with complicated blueprints, electrical wiring, and fuel supply lines, using carbon monoxide testers, combustion analyzers, and other equipment. Career training in safety procedures helps ensure your safety as it boosts your career profile.
Join a growing field. Job prospects are expected to be excellent for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, particularly maintenance and repair workers and installers in growing communities.

Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics--Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics

TheSuper · February 16th, 2009, 06:16 PM

Homes and businesses require carefully maintained heating and air conditioning systems to stay in top form year-round. For heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems (HVAC) technicians, job opportunities are on the rise.
HVAC Schools Offer Specialized Training

Improvements in heating and air conditioning technology have made it crucial for aspiring installation and repair technicians to get proper HVAC training. Trade schools with career training programs in air conditioning and heating repair generally follow similar course work guidelines. Students in HVAC training often receive instruction in the following fields:

Equipment theory and design
Construction and electronics
Installation, maintenance, and repair basics

After getting formal HVAC training, a new technician often enters the field as an apprentice of an experienced technician, assisting with simple tasks while they gain full proficiency in HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair. Apprentices generally earn half the wages paid to experienced workers.
Stable Career Future for HVAC Technicians

HVAC mechanics and installers earned over $17.40 an hour in May 2004, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Techs working for hardware, plumbing, heating equipment and supplies wholesalers earned slightly more, at $19.50. The BLS also notes that the best job prospects will open up for applicants with training from an accredited technical school.
While no degree or certificate program can guarantee a particular career or salary, prior training is generally a requirement for hiring managers in the industry. Formal HVAC training could give you the edge over other applicants.

Source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Heating, air conditioning, refrigeration mechanics"

Little Jonny · February 16th, 2009, 09:42 PM

Yes, its always better to further your education outside of the basic BES Class 1. Not only would you be more marketable, you can do side jobs including residential and make some cash.

grace · February 24th, 2009, 04:06 AM

Thanks for the information. Career training in HVAC Technology, While technicians usually focus on either installation or repair work, they typically train in both areas. Degrees are available at vocational and trade schools, community colleges, from the Armed Forces and even via distance learning. Additional training often comes in the form of apprenticeships. You'll learn about the components and construction of HVACR systems, temperature control, electronics, and how to read blueprints. Some states require HVAC technicians to have a license, but the requirements and exam content varies widely.

February 16th, 2009, 06:08 PM	#1
TheSuper Administrator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plano, Texas, Posts: 99	Five Reasons to go to HVAC School The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts excellent job prospects for HVAC technicians in the next several years. Here are five good reasons to train for this recession-proof career. Learn it all and choose a specialty. Unlike on-the-job training, which would teach you only what a specific employer does, HVAC schools train in all aspects of installation, maintenance, and repair. From there, you can keep your career training broad, or choose to focus on the type of work that interests you most. Improve your employment prospects. While no career training program can guarantee a job, the BLS reports that employers prefer to hire those who have completed technical school training or a formal apprenticeship. Enjoy a varied work environment. Forget sitting behind a desk all day. Cooling and heating repair techs can be found in homes, commercial buildings, hospitals, factories, and office buildings. Learn to work safely. Regardless of specialization, HVAC technicians often work with complicated blueprints, electrical wiring, and fuel supply lines, using carbon monoxide testers, combustion analyzers, and other equipment. Career training in safety procedures helps ensure your safety as it boosts your career profile. Join a growing field. Job prospects are expected to be excellent for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, particularly maintenance and repair workers and installers in growing communities. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics--Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics

February 16th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#2
TheSuper Administrator Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plano, Texas, Posts: 99	The Professional's Guide to HVAC Training Homes and businesses require carefully maintained heating and air conditioning systems to stay in top form year-round. For heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems (HVAC) technicians, job opportunities are on the rise. HVAC Schools Offer Specialized Training Improvements in heating and air conditioning technology have made it crucial for aspiring installation and repair technicians to get proper HVAC training. Trade schools with career training programs in air conditioning and heating repair generally follow similar course work guidelines. Students in HVAC training often receive instruction in the following fields: Equipment theory and design Construction and electronics Installation, maintenance, and repair basics After getting formal HVAC training, a new technician often enters the field as an apprentice of an experienced technician, assisting with simple tasks while they gain full proficiency in HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair. Apprentices generally earn half the wages paid to experienced workers. Stable Career Future for HVAC Technicians HVAC mechanics and installers earned over $17.40 an hour in May 2004, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Techs working for hardware, plumbing, heating equipment and supplies wholesalers earned slightly more, at $19.50. The BLS also notes that the best job prospects will open up for applicants with training from an accredited technical school. While no degree or certificate program can guarantee a particular career or salary, prior training is generally a requirement for hiring managers in the industry. Formal HVAC training could give you the edge over other applicants. Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Heating, air conditioning, refrigeration mechanics"

February 16th, 2009, 09:42 PM	#3
Little Jonny Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada. Gender: Male Posts: 137	Yes, its always better to further your education outside of the basic BES Class 1. Not only would you be more marketable, you can do side jobs including residential and make some cash.

February 24th, 2009, 04:06 AM	#4
grace Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Gender: Female Posts: 23	Thanks for the information. Career training in HVAC Technology, While technicians usually focus on either installation or repair work, they typically train in both areas. Degrees are available at vocational and trade schools, community colleges, from the Armed Forces and even via distance learning. Additional training often comes in the form of apprenticeships. You'll learn about the components and construction of HVACR systems, temperature control, electronics, and how to read blueprints. Some states require HVAC technicians to have a license, but the requirements and exam content varies widely.

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