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Air
Conditioning,
Heating
and
Refrigeration
Technology
(HVAC
&
HVACR)
Professional
Education
Programs
ABOUT
AIR
CONDITIONING,
HEATING,
AND
REFRIGERATION
TECHNOLOGY
CAREER
TRAINING:
Trained
Air
Conditioning,
Heating,
and
Refrigeration
Technicians
can
earn
a
minimum
of
$40,000
a
year
in
a
field
expected
to
grow
by
as
much
as
26%
through
the
year
2014.
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AIR
CONDITIONING,
HEATING,
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TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOLS
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What
is
involved
in
a
career
in
Air
Conditioning,
Heating
and
Refrigeration
Technology?:
HVAC
technicians
and
other
Air
Conditioning,
Heating
and
Refrigeration
Technology
professionals
hold
important
positions
in
our
economy,
but
they're
never
as
important
as
on
those
very
cold
or
very
hot
days
when
the
heating
and
cooling
systems
we
usually
take
for
granted
start
acting
up
or
stop
working
altogether.
HVAC
professionals
or
HVACR
(Heating,
Air
Conditioning,
Ventilation
and
Refrigeration)
technicians
are
proficient
at
installation
(including
ducting,
venting,
wiring,
fuel
and
water
lines)
and/or
maintenance
of
heating,
refrigeration
and
air
conditioning
systems
(most
choose
an
area
of
specialty
but
receive
at
least
rudimentary
to
intermediate
training
in
both).
They
may
specialize
even
further,
such
as
in
one
type
of
system--hyrdonics
or
residential
heating
and
cooling,
for
example.
Overall,
they
should
have
an
intimate
and
demonstrable
understanding
of
climate
control
systems
and
how
they
manage
temperature,
air
quality,
and
humidity
in
a
variety
of
industrial,
commercial,
and
residential
environments.
While
individual
technicians
may
choose
a
specialty,
they
are
trained
to
work
on
a
variety
of
different
systems,
including
oil,
natural
gas,
electric,
and
multi-fuel/solid-fuel
heating
systems.
What
qualifications
are
required
for
an
HVAC/HVACR
Techician
or
Heating,
Air
Conditioning,
and
Refrigeration
professional?:
While
not
required,
the
increasing
complexity
of
heating,
refrigeration
and
air
conditioning
systems
has
imbued
a
greater
importance
on
a
degree,
diploma,
or
certificate
from
an
accredited
school
or
college.
Additionally,
individuals
must
pass
competency
exams
based
on
their
level
of
experience
and
position
within
the
field,
as
well
as
their
area
of
expertise.
What
is
the
job
outlook
for
HVACR
professionals?:
The
job
climate
for
HVACR
professionals
is
excellent
and
promises
to
continue
growing,
and
especially
for
those
with
particular
expertise
in
air
conditioning
as
the
population
growth
in
the
American
Southwest
continues
apace.
According
to
the
most
recent
Bureau
of
Labor
Statistics
estimates,
overall
growth
in
HVACR
positions
is
expected
to
be
between
18-26%
through
2014.
OTHER
AIR
CONDITIONING,
HEATING,
AND
REFRIGERATION
TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMS
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- Air
Conditioning,
Refrigeration,
and
Heating
Technology
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Certificate
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- HVAC
Technician
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Diploma
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-
Environmental
Systems
Management
(HVAC)
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Diploma
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Heating,
Air
Conditioning
&
Refrigeration
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Diploma
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Heating,
Air
Conditioning
&
Refrigeration
Mechanic
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Diploma
/
Associate
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Heating,
Air
Conditioning
&
Refrigeration
Technology
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Diploma
/
Associate
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Westwood
College,
Denver/North,
Colorado |
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- HVAC
/
R
Technology
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Associate
Degree
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YTI Career Institute
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York
&
Lancaster,
Pennsylvania |
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- Heating,
Air
Conditioning,
and
Refrigeration
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12-Month
Diploma
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*Salary
information
is
based
on
the
"Occupational
Outlook
Handbook,
2004-05
Edition,"
a
publication
of
the
U.S.
Department
of
Labor.
Individual
student
earnings
vary.
**
Growth
figures
represent
a
ten-year
period
ending
2012.
Source:
"National
Industry-Occupation
Employment
Matrix,"
a
publication
of
the
U.S.
Bureau
of
Labor
Statistics.
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