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A Hot Career Move As A Heating and Air Conditioning Technician 

by Elizabeth Buckner


According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, HVAC technicians are expected to be in great demand over the next decade. There are hundreds of college programs in Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology that will give you background you need to enter this sought-after career!  

 
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HVAC technicians install and repair heating and air-conditioning systems in order to control the temperature, humidity, and the total air quality in buildings.

 

A Promising Career Outlook for HVAC Technicians!

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration technicians are expected to be excellent over the next decade.

 

Median Annual Earnings For HVAC Technicians

In May 2004, the median hourly earnings of heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration technician and installers were $17.43. Moreover, HVAC technicians typically receive additional benefits such as company-sponsored uniforms and a company van.

 

Get the Training You Need to Be an HVAC Technician

Employers prefer to hire HVAC technicians with technical school training. A formal college or apprenticeship program will last 3 to 5 years and combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training. College program coursework will cover the use and care of tools, safety practices, blueprint reading, and the theory and design of heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

So what are you waiting for? A college program in HVAC Electrical Construction or Heating Air Conditioning and Ventilation could be your ticket to this hot profession!
 

 

Sources

Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigerator Mechanics and Installers, BLS


About the Author
Elizabeth Buckner is a freelance writer and current Fulbright grantee to Morocco, where she is conducting research on language education and the growth of English. She holds a B.A. in Sociology/Anthropology and Education from Swarthmore College.

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