HVACR Technician

Mitch Covington
3/3/2011

Heating, Ventilation, Air

Conditioning, & Refrigeration
$$ Earnings $$
Earnings for a HVAC Technician/Engineer
Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and
installers were:
• Local government-$22.79
• Hardware, and plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
merchant wholesalers-$22.18
• Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except
automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance-$20.83
• Direct selling establishments-$20.03
• Building equipment contractors-$18.26
• The lowest earning is $12.19
• The top earnign is $30.59
Education Needed
• High School Graduate
• At least a year of hands on training
• HCFC/CFC Certification
• HVAC License
▫ Two year Tech School
▫ Continued hands on training
 Entry Level/Advancement

• Opportunities for advancement are based on

competency tests to test your skill levels.
• You move up based on your experience an your
skill levels.
Nature of Work
• Heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration
systems consist of many
mechanical, electrical, and electronic
components.
Working Conditions

Cramped spaces
Dark or lighted areas
Wet or dry conditions
High above ground
Under ground
Very hot and very cold
Job Outlook
• There is excellent opportunity for job growth
because of retirement.

• The HVAC business is expected to increase at

least 28% during the 2008-2018 decade.
Advantages/Disadvantages
ADVANTAGES
• Good Money DISADVANTAGES
• Stable Job • Dark work areas
• Challenging • Shock/electrocution
• Advancement • Heights
opportunities
• Cramped work space
• Great job perks such as
• Cold or hot weather
▫ Benefits
▫ Company vehicle
• Wet working
conditions
▫ Business contacts
Personal Skills & Why this Career is a
Possibility
• Good work ethic
• Dedicated
• I like to push myself
• Quick thinker
Things I can do to Prepare for a Future
in this Occupation
• Get closer to graduating High
School
• Get a summer Job
• Take a summer Tech Class