HVAC FAQs: Things Need to Know about – Southern Ohio Technical Institute

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HVAC FAQs - Thing need to know
S o u t h e r n O h i o T e c h n i c a l I n s t
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HVAC -
Heating,
If youre considering getting an HVAC
certificate or license, youve chosen a good
field to get into. According to ONET Online,
the projected growth of HVAC jobs through 2026
is much higher than average. If youre female,
HVAC is no longer an off-limit career its
actually quite the opposite. Now, more than ever
before, women are needed in the industry to fill
a job shortage caused by an increase in business
and a decrease in the workforce. To fill job
vacancies and meet the demands of the newly
created ones, employers will need women for the
field to survive.
Ventilation, Air conditioning
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What does an HVAC
technician
do?
Their duties may include
Troubleshooting malfunctions Repairing and
replacing worn or defective parts Cleaning HVAC
systems and components Servicing home appliances
Providing technical support while in the
field Recommending maintenance services to
improve efficiency Keeping records of work
performed
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Is HVAC dangerous?
Unfortunately, working in HVAC does have some
danger connected to it. Because HVAC encompasses
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and
refrigeration, technicians are sometimes exposed
to chemicals and poisonous and noxious
gases. Follow these rules Follows safety
precautions Uses proper tools that may include
carbon monoxide detectors, oxygen gauges and
self- constrained breathing apparatuses Pays
attention to what he or she is doing
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Do HVAC technicia ns make good money?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in
2018, the median HVAC technician wage was
47,610. The top 10 percent of workers earned
more than 76,240.
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Job
How do I
get a job in the heating and cooling
industry?
Participating in an HVAC apprenticeship often
required for graduation will give you hands-on
learning and the confidence to find your first
job. Once you graduate, take your certification
exam and obtain your license, you will be
qualified to install, service and repair HVAC
systems.
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How can I get certified in
HVAC?
There are a few things you must do before you can
get certified in HVAC Get your high school
diploma or GED Graduate from an accredited trade
school or program or complete an
apprenticeship Obtain an HVAC license from the
state youll be working in Pass HVAC
certification exams
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During your training and
beyond, you will develop skills that

• are expected by employers in the HVAC-R
  industry.
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