HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
CONSTRUCTION
HVAC professionals make buildings cool in the summer and warm in the winter. They control temperature, humidity and use a wide array of tools to keep systems working optimally.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) are trained in the following subject areas:
- Installing and repairing heating and air conditioning systems
- Testing individual components to determine necessary repairs
- Learning how to use specific HVAC tools and equipment
- Developing customer service skills
- Connecting gas heating, electric heating, cooling systems, and heat pumps (optional)
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Students who complete a center-based program in the Construction training area can earn nationally recognized credentials from organizations such as:
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Students training in union-affiliated programs can earn a certificate of completion that offers apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience from organizations such as:
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC)
- International Masonry Institute (IMI)
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE)
- The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT)
- National Plastering Industry Joint Apprenticeship Trust Fund (NPIJATF)
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Numbers to Know
$43K
National average earning potential for this career
18+
Months to complete career training program
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
Attention to detail
Cooperation
Dependability
Integrity
Persistence
Problem-solving skills
Training Facilities
