Refrigeration
and Air Condition Training
Refrigeration
and Air Condition Professionals now rank among the top fastest
growing, high-paying careers in America. The demand for skilled
technicians is excellent and so is the pay with hourly wages topping
$25-$30 an hour and annual incomes in the $40,000 - $60,000 ranges.
Because
of the increasing sophistication of heating, air-conditioning,
and refrigeration systems, employers prefer to hire those with
technical school training or those who have completed an apprenticeship.
Some mechanics and installers, however, still learn the trade
informally on the job.
Many secondary
and postsecondary technical and trade schools, junior and community
colleges, and the U.S. Armed Forces offer 6-month to 2-year programs
in heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration. Students study
theory, design, and equipment construction, as well as electronics.
They also learn the basics of installation, maintenance, and repair.
There are
three accrediting agencies that have set academic standards for
HVACR programs. These accrediting bodies are HVAC Excellence,
the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
and the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration
Accreditation (PHARA). After completing these programs, new technicians
generally need between an additional 6 months and 2 years of field
experience before they can be considered proficient.
www.brownsontechnicalschool.com
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