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Colorado HVAC Degree Programs

HVAC Certification Training in Colorado

There is something to be said about studying in the mountains. It is little wonder that so many people agree that Denver and Boulder are two of the most livable and affable cities in the United States. Colorado manages to draw extremely friendly, open-minded, and tolerant people from all over the country. And the student body certainly reflects this. Whether through weekend excursions or late night discussions, you will quickly discover that your learning extends well beyond the boundaries of the classroom.If you are looking to change your career or enhance your employment prospects, why not consider training to become a Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Technician? Where would we be without refrigerated food transport, air conditioning in Arizona, heating in Alaska or humidity control? There is a wealth of opportunity awaiting you on completion of your chosen college education in ACH, ACR, ACHR, HRAC, HVAC, or AC technology.

Many roles involve visiting client sites in order or repair, maintain, install, clean, test or replace heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or refrigeration systems. You will probably need to be able to drive and in some cases supply your own transport—a clean driver's license with no endorsements would be an advantage. The nature of this type of work means that you will need to be able to work unsupervised and be self-reliant and self-motivated. Maybe you are attracted to this career by the frequent changes of workplace. You will find being physically fit helpful as work can involve heavy lifting.

While you do not need to have an academically strong background, you will need to have a basic understanding of electrical systems, plumbing, blueprint reading, and motors for the course. Basic computer skills may also be an advantage for report writing and logging of maintenance visits. The Air-Conditioning Excellence program, offered through North American Technician Excellence, is the standard for certification of experienced technicians. Like most technicians, you will probably specialize in either installation, or maintenance and repair of systems, although your training will generally cover both.

Job prospects are good, especially if you have a college education, according to the Bureau of Labor.

HVAC Career and Technical Schools in Colorado:

IntelliTec College - Colorado Springs
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IntelliTec College - Colorado Springs
Take your career to the next step with IntelliTec College. We offer programs for careers in the technical, business, medical, massage, and esthetician fields at our three campuses in Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Grand Junction, Colorado. Our accelerated programs are career-focused, so you'll be out of school fast and ready to start working in your new industry as soon as your training is complete. We offer flexible scheduling with year-round day and evening classes and plenty of hands-on training.
Lincoln College of Technology - Denver
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Lincoln College of Technology - Denver
From our beginnings as Lincoln Technical Institute in 1946, Lincoln College of Technology now includes our West Palm Beach FL Campus (formerly New England Institute of Technology), and our Marietta GA, Norcross GA and Henderson NV Campuses (formerly Career Education Institute). Most recently in January 2007, we are proud to announce the addition of Lincoln Tech's Indianapolis IN campus, Lincoln Tech's Melrose Park IL campus and Denver Automotive and Diesel College (DADC) to the Lincoln College of Technology name.

All Lincoln College of Technology campuses are degree-granting colleges, offering both Diploma and Associate Degree programs. Lincoln College of Technology is committed to providing students with the quality, hands-on skills and training they need to succeed in an ever-changing employment landscape. For more student consumer information, please visit www.lincolnedu.com/lincolnconsumerinfo
Redstone College - Denver
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Redstone College - Denver
Redstone College can give you the training and practical experience you need to land a job in the exciting aviation field. Our curriculum is designed to teach real-world, job-relevant skills, and to prepare students for industry certification exams such as the required FCC exam. Our programs can prepare you to graduate and enter the workforce within 2 years. We offer flexible day and/or evening classes for your convenience.
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