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If You’re Ready for a Career with Hot Prospects, Here’s a Stone Cold Program That’ll Get You There
HVAC/R technicians are in high demand around the country, and that demand is expected to stay strong for at least a decade. You can earn your certificate or associate’s degree in our hands-on program and jump into a rewarding career. You’ll be ready to do anything from repairing heating units to maintaining supermarket refrigeration systems, from troubleshooting electrical problems to planning indoor air quality systems for hospitals. And you’ll earn a great salary while you’re at it.
To get started in a career with sizzling potential, check out the coolest program around.
Career Potential
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100 percent of 2012 HVAC/R graduates found jobs
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Job availability for HVAC/R technicians is expected to increase by 24 percent, or 219,000 positions, over the next 10 years
Types of Jobs
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Commercial installation and service
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Industrial installation and service
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Residential installation and service
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Sales
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Self-employment
Salary Potential
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3,813 – highest starting monthly salary of a 2012 NDSCS HVAC/R graduate
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$2,930 – average starting monthly salary of a 2012 NDSCS HVAC/R graduate
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Salaries advance rapidly as the technician gains experience and skill
What You’ll Learn
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Electrical – control circuits, schematic diagrams, problem solving with electrical test equipment
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Piping
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Sheet metal fabrication
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Oil, gas and electrical heating system design, installation and service
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Air conditioning and refrigeration design, installation and service
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Heat pump system design, installation and service
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Building control system design, installation and service
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Communication and people skills
Additional Certifications Available
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Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hopur Safety Training Certificate
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Handling Certification
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Industry Competency Exam (ICE) Certificate
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