HVAC Career Options

Career Options After HVAC Training

HVAC training provides many opportunities for students interested in the engineering, mechanics, heating, and air conditioning industry. Students of an HVAC school may choose to pursue a career as a:

HVAC Technician
HVAC mechanic
Duct Installer
Refrigeration Specialist
Electrician

Electrical Technician

Sheet-metal worker
Plumber
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

HVAC School Graduates Earning Potential and Jobs

Job opportunities for students who pursue an HVAC career look promising, and occupations are expected to increase with advances in technology and increased demand for skilled workers. The increased population and demand for residential and commercial climate-control systems makes this an attractive industry for an HVAC technician or engineer. The heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and cooling industry is project to grow faster than average through 2012. Advancements in the industry include an emphasis on energy-efficiency and ongoing maintenance of current systems.

The average hourly wage of an HVAC technician was $19.78 in 2009. These earnings vary depending on certification and HVAC training received. Related occupations include: