就业前景 for HVACR Technicians

• According the Bureau of Labor Statistics the employment of HVAC/R technicians is expected to grow 13% during the next few years, 等于46,新增300个工作岗位.
• The BLS also states that the average salary for these developers is just under $49,000 per year with top earners making nearly $78,000.

HVACR技术人员常见问题

WHAT DOES AN HVACR TECHNICIAN DO?

加热, 空调, and refrigeration (HVACR) technicians, also called installers or mechanics, work on the systems that control the temperature, 湿度, and quality of the air in our homes, 工作场所, and all other types of buildings.

HOW DO I BECOME AN HVACR TECHNICIAN?

To become an HVACR technician, you will first have to work as an apprentice under a licensed technician for up to 2,000小时. 然而, apprenticeships are competitive, so having formal 培训 and a “work ready” certificate significantly improve your chances of success.

DOES THIS COURSE PREPARE ME FOR WORK READY CERTIFICATES?

是的. This HVACR Technician Certification course will prepare you for entry-level work ready certificates:

• HVAC Excellence “Employment Ready” Certificate
• NATE “Ready to Work” Certificate

ARE WORK READY CERTIFICATES WORTH IT?

是的. For job seekers just entering the HVACR field, a work ready certificates show prospective employers that you have a fundamental understanding of HVACR systems, maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Understand basic components of the vapor-compression and refrigeration cycles, functions and characteristics of system refrigerants, 管道操作
• Learn proper 安装 and operation of HVAC systems
• Understand EPA laws related to safe handling and transport of refrigerants
• Proper recovery, recycling, and retrofitting of refrigerants

This course is designed for students with little-to-no background in HVACR, so are no prerequisites to take this course. 然而, we recommend having a high school diploma or GED.

SAFETY, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, AND SHOP PRACTICES

Learn general safety practices as well as how to care for and use all the tools you will come across on the job.  

自动控制

Understand automatic control components and 应用程序 including troubleshooting for basic through more advanced systems.  

电动马达

Gain a full understanding of electric motors including types, 应用程序, 控制, and troubleshooting techniques.

COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION

Learn the ins and outs of commercial refrigeration components including evaporators, 冷凝器, 压缩机, 扩张的设备, 冰机, special 应用程序 and systems, 和更多的.

AIR-CONDITIONING (COOLING)

Understand comfort and psychometrics, air distribution and balance, 安装, 能源审计, 常见的条件, troubleshooting techniques, 和更多的.

全天候的系统

Learn about the heat gains and losses that occur in various structures as well as detailed information on both air source and geothermal heat pumps.

家用电器

Get detailed information on domestic appliances including refrigerators, 冰柜, 还有空调.

COMMERCIAL AIR-CONDITIONING AND CHILLED-WATER SYSTEMS

Learn the ins and out of cooling towers, pumps, and chilled-water systems.

SIMULATION CHALLENGE MODE – I

Virtual, hands-on simulation of troubleshooting an HVACR system.

SIMULATION CHALLENGE MODE – II

Hands-on virtual simulation of routing electricity to an HVACR system.

迈克贝克

迈克贝克 has been an instructor since 2011. He was previously an HVAC Program Director at both Virginia College and Vista College. Baker was a HVAC technician for several decades and has experience hiring, 培训, and managing HVAC Technicians. He holds numerous HVAC Excellence certifications, several Green Mechanical Council certifications, an EPA 608 Universal certification, and Emerson Climate Technology certifications. He has served as both an HVAC Excellence 教练 and Exam Proctor.

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